Topic: security
India can’t afford to let the guard down on security in coronavirus. Kabul attack shows why
While normal states shift focus to urgent issues, states like Pakistan remain fixated with their objectives. Coronavirus is a double whammy for normal states.
Counter to BRI? Why India-US’ thrust on Blue Dot Network will make China see red
Indian and foreign media may have missed it but the US-India joint statement will most certainly be scrutinised closely by Beijing for anti-China content.
US killing Soleimani has made it much tougher for Pakistan than India
In case US attacks Iran’s religious sites, it would be a nightmare for Pakistan’s military to stop people from marching towards American embassy.
By amending Arms Act, Modi govt will make way for Gangs of Wasseypur-style gun possession
The amendments to the Arms Act are as illogical as demonetisation. India is not going to be any safer by reducing licensed ownership of firearms.
How the SPG Act destroyed the Congress party
As the Gandhi family’s privileged security cover and lifestyle get a jolt, they may start realising the sun is setting on their empire.
Era of ‘borderless’ innovation is over. US, India, China using national security to box tech
Security is now bleeding the economies of US and China, with flow of capital, people and technology being disrupted.
Pakistani fidayeen with AK-47 is passé. India must get ready for the next big threat
It would be a shame if nationalism is a substitute for not preparing for an avoidable security failure.
India, US, Japan, Australia come together to give impetus to ‘anti-China’ Quad
Quad foreign ministers met for the first time on the sidelines of UNGA in New York, suggesting the previously informal framework is being strengthened.
India needs tips from Israel on how to handle Kashmir. Blocking network is not one of them
On Kashmir’s communication lockdown, Home Minister Amit Shah is as mistaken as India’s celebrity commentariat.
Indian security firm with drones aims to triple revenue to $3 billion
SIS is banking on rising urbanisation, increasing demand for protection from crime and terrorism, as well as a jump in completed new buildings.
Asians will become the new Muslims — how coronavirus will change our world like 9/11
To control another Covid-19 outbreak, solutions like body screening, temperature guns, sanitising kits will become a permanent part of our lives.
Is there a risk of Modi govt using Covid-19 to curb media and freedoms or is it necessary?
Surveillance is becoming a key concern during the Covid-19 crisis. The Supreme Court has also directed media to publish the official version of the developments.
Defence
IAF airlifts 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines, hospital consumables to Maldives
The consignment was airlifted to Male by an Indian Air Force C-130 aircraft, as part of 'Operation Sanjeevani'.
Modi’s India isn’t Mao’s China. Silly forecasts assume we’ll let corona kill millions of us
There are many scary scenarios about how badly we Indians may be affected or how many killed by Covid-19. But they presume we will do nothing to influence our fates.