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Topic: Intelligence agencies

When a CIA agent recruited a Sufi mystic to spy

‘The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century’ by Tim Weiner is a gripping history of the modern CIA, reaching from 9/11 through its covert operations in Afghanistan and Iraq to today’s secret battles with Russia and China.

Tulsi Gabbard is Trump’s director of national intelligence. What does DNI do 

Post was created in aftermath of 9/11 & covers 18 intelligence agencies. Adviser on intel matters, DNI will be tasked according to US president’s leadership style and policy priorities.

IDF arrests terror operative working with Iranian agents in Syria

Jerusalem: Israeli forces entered Syria to arrest a terror operative who was working with Iranian agents, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed on Sunday evening. Soldiers...

India must avoid confrontation with Five Eyes. It’s an important counterterrorism ally

India and Five Eyes diverge on a number of issues such as strategic autonomy and data privacy. But by focusing on areas of convergence, they can better address common challenges.

‘Chinese deep state, cybercrime, Pannun’— key items on agenda for FBI director’s India visit

While it's taking place in shadow of Pannun affair, FBI director's visit was planned 'well in advance' & has been in schedule of directors of intelligence agencies since May, it is learnt.

How arrested ‘ISI spy’ targeted Indian defence personnel using malware & a school fee loophole

Gujarat ATS has arrested 53-yr-old living in Tarapur for 'aiding' ISI-run espionage racket target defence personnel. Prime accused migrated to India from Pakistan in 1999.

Israel-India spy diplomacy was almost derailed by ping-pong over table tennis contest visas in 1987

Israel was promised visas for team to attend table tennis tournament but MEA cancelled these — just as RAW chief was on his way to Tel Aviv to meet Mossad counterpart, it is learnt.

India hitting enemies on global scale, govt winning applause. But there’s cost being paid too

From RAW assets convicted of espionage in Germany, to former naval officers facing trial for spying on Qatar, India’s efforts to expand its global intelligence reach have led to problem after problem.

Centre widens ED power, 15 more ministries ordered to share intel with probe agency

National Intelligence Grid, Military Intelligence also required to disclose information to ED, giving the agency widespread access to data involving financial fraud.

From ‘top secret’ to Twitter — How Ukraine war turned global spy agencies into ‘influencers’

The war has changed the shadowy nature of global intelligence, with top spies like the MI6 and CIA chiefs sharing information publicly. The main aim, experts say, is to influence.

On Camera

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.