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Topic: Espionage

China’s murky web of economic espionage was uncovered by an arrest in Brussels & an iPhone backup

Since the 1990s, America has charged almost 700 people with links to China for economic espionage. But Xu Yanjun’s story is the first one that has made this link explicit.

Dodgy ISRO case to 2002 ‘whistleblower’ — IPS officer R.B. Sreekumar’s mystery legacy

Former Gujarat DGP R.B. Sreekumar was arrested last week along with Teesta Setalvad. SC said their allegations of state involvement in 2002 were made 'with ulterior motives'.

Bangladesh journalist Rozina Islam held for ‘espionage’, could face up to 14 yrs in jail or death

Rozina Islam was detained late Monday under Bangladesh's ‘Official Secrets Act’ for allegedly stealing confidential documents. She recently reported on mismanagement in health sector.

CBI files FIR against Kerala police personnel in 1994 ISRO espionage case

In September 2018, the apex court had termed the police action against ISRO's former scientist Nambi Narayanan as 'psych-pathological treatment', threatening his human rights.

New book traces roots of modern Indian espionage and founding of RAW

Published by Westland Publications & Golden Pen, ‘The War That Made R&AW’ by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket will be released on 11 April on ThePrint's 'Soft Cover'.

Calls from 9-digit number, money trail — why videographer got life term for spying on DRDO

An Odisha court ruled that Ishwar Chandra Behera, who shot videos of missile launches etc. at Chandipur & Wheeler Island on contract with DRDO, was selling info to ISI.

Satellite catches Chinese survey ship mapping seabed in eastern Indian Ocean

The Chinese govt survey ship, accused of operating without notifying its position last week, is suspected to be collecting data that can be used for civilian & military purposes.

Delhi High Court grants bail to journalist Rajeev Sharma in espionage case

Sharma had been arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on 14 September under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Chinese intelligence.

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of journalist Rajeev Sharma in espionage case

The court said there was sufficiently grave evidence against Sharma, and added that his family members were trying to influence witnesses in the case.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?