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India slams USCIRF’s ‘persistent selective criticism’, urges reflection on Hindu temple attacks in US

Latest USCIRF report on international religious freedom published earlier this month calls for targeted sanctions against R&AW, RSS.

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.”

On Camera

Srinagar got star treatment at J&K film festival. Jammu got a supporting role

The events lined up in Jammu mostly featured local filmmakers and artists. There is a difference between platforming local artists and making a city feel like an afterthought.

India foreign reserves to help earn more revenue, says RBI chief

India drew a record $127 billion from its vast diaspora, surpassing even the most optimistic estimates and giving policymakers a bigger war chest to defend the currency.

‘Society as battlefield’: NATO cites Indian military paper on cognitive warfare. What it says

In a seminal work, former military officers Lt. Gen. D.S. Hooda & Lt. Col. Pavithran Rajan put forth a framework to approach cognitive warfare, called Socio-Technical-Cognitive Battlespace.

20% ethanol, 80% anger: BJP’s core voter is furious and looking for answers

While EBP may be a great idea, it needed 3-4 years of preparation. Now, with the festive season upon us, we have surging prices and a sugar shortage. To top it off, we’re bleeding foreign exchange.