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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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Topic: Militants

Militants ambush Pakistani paramilitary troops, 11 killed in encounter

Roadside bombs hit the convoy near the Afghan border before opening fire during which 9 paramilitary soldiers and 2 officers were killed.

9, including 7 militants, arrested by security forces in Manipur

Manipur Police & the Assam Rifles arrested militants from different proscribed outfits from Imphal East, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Tengnoupal districts of Manipur.

Pakistani forces kill 33 militants crossing from Afghanistan

Pakistani security forces said that they killed 33 militants trying to cross from Afghanistan in the dark of night, describing them as 'Indian-sponsored'.

Armed men kill 9 bus passengers after abducting them in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Passengers were abducted from multiple buses Thursday evening, said Baloch government spokesperson Shahid Rind. No organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

8 militants arrested in Manipur, firearms seized

8 militants arrested in Manipur, firearms seized

Security forces apprehend 2 ‘hybrid militants with links to LeT’ in J&K’s Shopian

Forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) Wednesday night in the Baskuchan area of Poonch following specific input.

NIA arrests 2 militants for killing of woman which led to violence in Manipur’s Jiribam

Accused have been identified as Nongthombam Meiraba belonging to UNLF & Sagolsem Sanatomba alias Surchandra Singh alias Piba of KYKL. They are in custody till 17 May.

5 militants, including 3 minors, held in separate operations in Manipur

The operations were carried out in Churachandpur & Imphal East districts. Weapons like pistols, hand grenades, tube launcher & an iron ammunition box also recovered.

17 militants belonging to different banned outfits arrested from four districts of Manipur

A total of 27 cartridges, three walkie-talkie sets, camouflage uniforms and other tactical accessories were also seized.

Manipur Police arrest six members of banned outfit for illegal arms transaction, extortion

Imphal: Manipur Police arrested six militants of banned outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) in Imphal East district, an official statement said on...

On Camera

Bareilly birthday party attack puts all friendships with Muslims on trial in India

The assumption is simple: A Hindu woman’s proximity to a Muslim man is never neutral. It always requires scrutiny, explanation, and, if necessary, punishment.

2025 was a busy trade year for India. King of Tariffs strain, FTA with New Zealand, UK & Oman deals

The year began with two major trade announcements—opening of negotiations for “first tranche” of a bilateral trade agreement with the US following PM Modi’s visit to Washington.

2025 was Indian Army’s year. New battalions & platoons, embracing next-gen warfare

Amidst a doctrinal shift towards joint theaterisation and greater synergy between the various wings of the forces, the Indian Army in 2025 moved further on its path to Vision@2047.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.