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Monday, October 27, 2025
TopicCounterterrorism

Topic: counterterrorism

Pakistan-backed ‘terror module’ run through Instagram ‘nipped in bud’; Ranchi ‘professor’, aides held

Delhi Police says the entire module was organised and led by Ashhar Danish, an English graduate from Ranchi University, at direction of Pakistan-backed handler.

In 1st meet after Op Sindoor, Rubio & Dar discuss US-Pakistan trade, critical minerals & crypto

Pakistani FM credits President Trump & Secretary Rubio for playing ‘pivotal role’ in defusing tensions between India & Pakistan. New Delhi has rejected such narratives.

NIA makes 11th arrest in Islamic State’s Pune sleeper cell case

The agency issued a non-bailable warrant against the 11th key conspirator Rizwan Ali alias Mola, actively involved in the recce of various locations for use as terrorist hideouts.

MoD signs 13 contracts worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore to beef up Army’s counter-terrorism capabilities

Ministry of Defence says the contracts were concluded through the emergency procurement drive to facilitate the rapid induction of critical equipment.

Anti-terror raids conducted in J&K Poonch

Officials said police launched the raids as part of crackdown to dismantle terror infrastructure and quash any attempts by Pakistan-based terrorists.

Tharoor’s all-party delegation to face Pakistani counterparts in Washington DC

Confident that India can get its message across, the Congress MP said Pakistan's presence may even lead to 'increase in interest' from American media.

SubscriberWrites: India’s Strategic Evolution: From Lakshman Rekha to Shishupala Vadh

The 22 April attack has marked a doctrinal shift in India’s counter-terrorism posture — one that replaces symbolic restraint with decisive action.

Definite change in Kashmir. Violence exists only because terrorists have adapted, Army hasn’t

India must transition from ‘conflict management’ to ‘conflict termination’ in J&K. For this, a de novo political and military approach is required.

10 years after Army Public School attack, counterterrorism still not a priority in Pakistan

In response to the attack, Pakistan implemented the National Action Plan (NAP) to combat terrorism. A Dawn investigation found that 10 years on, its implementation was flawed.

Search for terrorists near Pakistan border in Akhnoor after they fired at Army ambulance

Presence of heavily armed terrorists reported by villagers near Assan temple in Bhattal area of Jammu.

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Hindu temples belong to deities & devotees, not the govt. Himachal Pradesh HC got it right

Just as India’s educated elite have benefited from missionary-run schools, temple donations could be channelled for the economic and educational upliftment of Hindus.

Paper in MoSPI journal flags financial inclusion gap—highest among Hindus, lowest for Muslims

Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.