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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

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.