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India’s much-maligned intelligence agencies are our only hope against terror attacks

Delhi blast can be the start of a terror campaign. It’s not just an intelligence failure.

See Indian & Pakistani spies as humans, says Netflix spy show Saare Jahan Se Accha actor

In the six-episode series, Pratik Gandhi plays R&AW agent Vishnu Shankar, who embarks on a high-risk mission to stop Pakistan from developing a nuclear weapon.

Special Ops, The Family Man bridge the spy gap. They’re office-going, not just gun-toting


OTT shows fare better than films when it comes to the depiction of intelligence officers. 'We're regular people, many even with a paunch and even terrified of our wives,' said former officer.

USCIRF ‘entity of concern’, says India after panel’s religious freedom report seeks sanctions on R&AW

Report calls out 'hateful rhetoric' against Muslims and other minorities spread by PM Modi's BJP, claims Indian govt agencies involved in transnational repression of Sikh separatists.

R&AW officer Vikash Yadav deserves immunity. Espionage is a necessary evil

It is for the diplomatic community to present India’s case strongly before the US authorities and get the Vikash Yadav case dismissed once and for all.

Pannun murder plot accused Nikhil Gupta ‘puts on brave face’ on Skype calls with kids, family in debt

The family has claimed that no one from the Indian government has reached out to them, even his kids have written multiple emails to the authorities, but received no response.

Global media on India’s ‘activities abroad’, from ‘coup plans’ to ‘hunting down designated terrorists’

A Bloomberg opinion article also criticises India's quality control orders, saying that they have become an instrument to restrict imports and minimise competition.

Indian intelligence needs science & policy experts. Look beyond IPS & IRS

Not recruiting from civilian and scientific talent pools risks a ‘failure of imagination’, hindering India’s ability to pre-empt previously unanticipated dangers.

Imran’s PTI accused of plotting with Karan Thapar, R&AW. Pakistanis are amused

Responding to the allegations made by the Pakistan government, Karan Thapar said, “they’ve lost all grip on rationality.”

Intelligence work doesn’t come without its hurdles. Ex-R&AW, ISI chiefs recall life

'Covert' will take you into the heads – and lives – of two sypmasters, India's Amarjit Singh Dulat and Pakistan's Asad Durrani.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.