Manipur: New dimensions of violence On September 8, 2024, a woman, identified as Nemjakhol Lhungdim (46), was killed when two groups of militants exchanged fire at Thangbuh village near Laimaton in Kangpokpi District. On September 7, 2024, five persons were killed in firing between Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) and United National Liberation Front-Pambei (UNLF-P) at the Tea Estate of Rashidpur […]

Rise of Unapologetic Jihadism On September 5, 2024, a 22-year-old man was beaten by a mob on the premises of the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Khulna Police in the Sonadanga area, over a social media post allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), however, asserted that the person was being treated under Army supervision, and […]

India, with its vast coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometres, is inherently a maritime nation. The seas that surround India have been instrumental in shaping its history, economy and security. Yet, for many citizens, the concept of maritime security often remains abstract, perceived merely as naval ships patrolling distant waters. However, maritime security is far more than a military endeavour; it […]

India recently launched its second nuclear-powered submarine, the INS Arighat, in Visakhapatnam. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other high-ranking defence and military officials attended the event. This comes at a time of heightened border tensions with China. Once the INS Arighaat joined the Indian Navy, it was placed under the Strategic Forces Command, responsible for managing India’s nuclear weapons. By […]

Naval power in South Asia has evolved significantly over the decades, with India and Pakistan representing two critical players in the region’s maritime dynamics. The rivalry between the two nations extends to their naval capabilities, which are influenced by their distinct strategic requirements, geographic contexts and external alliances. Over the years, China has become a pivotal factor in shaping Pakistan’s […]

On August 29, 2024, three alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation carried out by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Narayanpur District of the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh. After the firing stopped and a search was carried out around the encounter site, bodies of three uniformed female Maoists, .303 […]

On August 22, 2024, the Delhi Police Special Cell uncovered a terrorist network linked to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), arresting 11 suspects and detaining three others, in raids at 15 locations across three states, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Six suspects – Hasan Ansari, Enamul Ansari, Altaf Ansari, Arshad Khan, Umar Farooq, and Shahbaz Ansari – all residents […]

A greater proportion of Muslims migrate from India as compared to Hindus. Art 14 and other human rights institutions tell us why. Only 15% of India’s population is Muslim but 33% of all India-born migrants in the world are Muslims. About 80% of the people in India are Hindus, but Hindus are only 41% of emigrants from India, according to […]

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to India is long overdue and timely, in elevating a new way forward of a strengthened Kuala Lumpur-New Delhi ties, which forms one of the most strategic and critical bilateral relationships in the region for both economic and geopolitical domains. Anwar’s three-day visit is also a chance to reset Malaysia’s relations with India, following […]

The continued pricing dispute over the Power of Siberia II gas pipeline might lead to Russia prioritizing its new gas MoUs with Iran and Azerbaijan to pioneer a southern-directed pipeline for facilitating Russian-Iranian gas swaps with India. The South China Morning Post reported earlier this week that “Future murky for Russia-China pipeline as Mongolia omits project from long-term plan” after […]