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Friday, April 24, 2026
TopicNational Security

Topic: National Security

Grey-zone warfare to Chinese spy ships—India’s undersea cables need a security doctrine

India must treat undersea cables as critical national infrastructure, with resilience built through a layered security approach.

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

India’s deputy NSA meets top Iranian security official & Khamenei aide in Tehran amid tensions with US

Talks come amid uncertainty over India’s role in Iran’s Chabahar Port, Trump’s threats of military action against Iran & India’s vote against UN resolution condemning Iran.

Who grounded IndiGo flights? They are the culprits, not DGCA

The IndiGo crisis is nothing short of a threat to India’s stability. Could it be an experiment? Can this happen in any other crucial sector like power or railways?

For Trump, India matters only for Indo-Pacific security

Donald Trump’s security doctrine speaks of something that scholars used to discuss, but defence policy documents rarely did.

Delhi blast marks return of terror. A red line breached, blind spots exposed

India did teach JeM a lesson through Operation Sindoor in May this year, and there were threats of retaliation. Now it is revealing itself.

Red Fort bomb blast signals a return of terror. It has exposed how unprepared India still is

The Red Fort blast is neither an accident nor an isolated incident. It could be a dry run for a much greater and virulent terror operation.

Modi government revamps NSA Board, new members with unique skill sets added for fresh impetus

Centre appoints 6 new members to National Security Agency Board, a majority from defence and security establishments. Former R&AW chief Alok Joshi made chairman.

SubscriberWrites: India and its need for a National Strategic Security document

Lately, the political slugfest on national security has turned into a confused silence, as both government and opposition focus on other domestic issues, sidelining its impact.

Lebanon gadget attacks aren’t just a foreign problem—India is at risk too

The entire electromagnetic spectrum, including radio frequencies and the internet, poses potential security risks for India’s defence, scientific, and economic systems.

On Camera

Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.