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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicIntelligence inputs

Topic: intelligence inputs

US annual threat assessment focuses on Iran, Pakistan, China and Russia. What it says

2026 report of US Intelligence Community states that selective cooperation between China, Russia, Iran & North Korea is bolstering the threat each of them poses to the US. 

Why security forces ran 4.5 km to reach Pahalgam attack site, an hour after bloodshed was already over

First distress call was received at 2.45 pm. Security forces travelled 2.5 km on ATVs & bikes, but were forced to cover rest of the 5 km on foot.

Warnings ignored? 5 intelligence inputs warned local police & state’s top cops of violence at Haldwani

Inputs by local & state intelligence units had suggested demolition be carried out in morning hrs & forces use drones to monitor rooftops, from where stones rained after demolition.

China, Iran & Russia engaging in ‘espionage and interference’: New Zealand intelligence report

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service report discusses factors impacting its national security, including violent extremism, declining social trust & tech innovation, among others.

Intel input on ‘teen bomber’ sent Delhi Police into tizzy on day 1 of U-17 World Cup

Massive search operations launched at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium; fresh traffic plans made, leading to huge snarls on Delhi’s roads Friday.

On Camera

India has 291 homoeopathic colleges in 2026, says Minister of Ayush Prataprao Jadhav

The World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is an opportunity to reassure that traditional medical systems remain accessible, and integral to a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready healthcare system.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation in play: Air Headquarters to control strategic assets  

Exclusive: Theaterisation proposal has been stuck over how limited air assets would be divided. Consensus reached on division of air assets among 3 theatres, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.