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Thursday, January 15, 2026
TopicNational Investigation Agency

Topic: National Investigation Agency

TADA, POTA & UAPA—how Congress, BJP-led govts walked national security-civil liberties tightrope

TADA, POTA & UAPA—how Congress, BJP-led govts walked national security-civil liberties tightrope

2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur, 6 others acquitted as court gives them ‘benefit of doubt’

Prosecution proved that a blast occurred in Malegaon, but failed to prove that the bomb was placed in that motorcycle, says judge.

Hostile witnesses, Pragya Thakur & a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ plot—twists & turns in 2008 Malegaon blast case

From arrest of BJP MP Pragya Thakur to agency turf wars and retracted testimonies, 2008 Malegaon blast trial has seen many twists. Special NIA court is set to deliver its verdict.

541 posts vacant in NIA against sanctioned strength of 1,901: Minister informs Lok Sabha

MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai tells Lok Sabha that NIA filed 677 cases till June 2025, with 78 judgments in 3 years and a 97.43% conviction rate.

Manipur HC directs NIA to file Jiribham killings chargesheet in 1 month

3 women & 3 children, including a 10-month-old, were abducted and 2 civilians killed last year during an attack at a security camp in the Borobekra area of Jiribam district.

Wanted Sikh separatist among 8 Indian-origin men held in California as FBI cracks down on gang violence

Wanted by NIA, Pavittar Singh Batala is said to be involved in several criminal cases, including murder, in Punjab. All the 8 men of Indian origin were arrested in California.

NIA files supplementary chargesheet against Tahawwur Rana, custody extended till 13 August 

Key accused in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case was extradited from the US to India this April. He will be facing trial 17 years after the attack. 

‘Must be viewed seriously,’ Manipur HC asks NIA to submit detailed progress report on Jiribam killings

The court also expressed concern over the apparent lack of progress in the investigation asking why a chargesheet wasn't filed on the matter.

Police transfers Vizianagaram terror case to NIA, 2 accused in judicial custody

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana police held a joint operation on 17 May that led to the arrest of Siraj Ur Rehman & Syed Sameer, for conspiring to carry out bomb blasts in Vizianagaram.

NIA makes 1st arrests in Pahalgam attack case—duo who fed, harboured Lashkar terrorists

NIA spokesperson says the two men fed the terrorists, provided them with shelter in a seasonal hut, besides logistical support in days leading up to Pahalgam terror attack.

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From Bronze Age migrations to British Raj—how ideas stopped flowing between India and Iran

As early states developed in the Iranian plateau and northern India, ideas continued to circulate between the steppe and the settlements of the Iranian plateau and the Punjab plains.

Geoeconomic confrontation top trigger for global crisis, cyber insecurity biggest risk for India—WEF

WEF report flags growing erosion of multilateralism, long considered stabilising force. 'Declining trust, heightened protectionism are threatening trade, investment.'

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 orders

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.