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Topic: Espionage

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was being ‘developed as an asset’ by Pakistani intel operatives, say police

Malhotra was arrested on charges of espionage. She was in touch with a Pakistani officer posted at Pakistan High Commission in Delhi during 4-day India-Pakistan military conflict.

Indian travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, FIR cites ISI links

The YouTuber from Hisar has visited Pakistan 4 times & is accused of engaging in suspicious activities with Pakistani citizen declared 'persona non grata' by India, sharing sensitive info.

After Punjab arrests, security guard held in Haryana for ‘leaking sensitive info’ to Pakistan handler

Suspect originally is from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district & was staying with his sister in Panipat, say cops.

Pakistan High Commission official in Delhi named in FIR for seeking Indian defence info, 2 arrested for spying

Arrests made in Punjab. One of the accused said to have received Rs 30,000 in 2 UPI transactions from Pakistani official. Police examining applicability of diplomatic immunity in the case.

R&AW officer Vikash Yadav deserves immunity. Espionage is a necessary evil

It is for the diplomatic community to present India’s case strongly before the US authorities and get the Vikash Yadav case dismissed once and for all.

The case of Yang Tengbo, accused of spying for China in UK, exploiting connection with royal family

UK’s Special Immigration Appeals Commission this month upheld a 2023 ban on the Chinese national’s entry into the nation, citing security concerns. Yang has denied charges against him.

WinZo’s battle with Zupee heats up in HC. ‘Espionage, efforts to poach brand ambassador CarryMinati’

WinZO filed suit against agencies linked to Zupee, alleging the rival gaming platform sought trade secrets & confidential info by approaching WinZO employees. Zupee denies allegations.

China’s spy network now more sophisticated. Linda Sun case shows US has a big problem at hand

A China-born US citizen’s arrest for espionage highlights the far-reaching and sophisticated operations of Beijing’s United Front Work Department.

Spies, ISI & Navy secrets, why NIA is digging deeper into 2021 Visakhapatnam espionage case

NIA's espionage case stemmed from a 2021 case lodged by Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh Police. Agency carried out raids in 7 states this week, even after 3 chargesheets.

Russia sentences Gershkovich to 16 yrs. Wall Street Journal calls it ‘disgraceful sham conviction’

Gershkovich went on trial last month in the city of Yekaterinburg. He was the first U.S. journalist arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.