Role of External State and Non State Actors

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Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRole of External State and Non State Actors
8 Aug, 2026

At Work In Kashmir (Being A Migrant Worker In The Valley), Pg19

Migrant workers in Kashmir face heightened security threats and economic hardships, yet their indispensable labour sustains the Valley's economy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
8 Aug, 2026

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors
7 Aug, 2026

Donald Trump in the Persian labyrinth, Pg8

Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran conflict analysis reveals Trump's strategic missteps and Iran's successful regional consolidation, trapping the US in a Persian labyrinth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors
5 Aug, 2026

Indian-flagged ship sinks after attack in Red Sea; 14 rescued, Pg12

Indian-flagged ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya sinks in Red Sea after attack; 13 Indian crew rescued, prompting India to condemn targeting of commercial shipping.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors
3 Aug, 2026

As ceasefire teetered, Tehran plotted wider war via proxies, Pg2

Tehran secretly plotted wider war via proxies during ceasefire, escalating attacks on US allies and global markets in West Asia to pressure Washington.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorRole of External State and Non State Actors
3 Aug, 2026

PM launches drive to curb drug abuse among youth, Pg1

PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign, urging collective action to combat drug abuse among youth for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors
2 Aug, 2026

Houthis deny plans to impose fees on ships sailing through Red Sea, Pg18

Yemen's Houthi body denies plans to levy fees on commercial vessels transiting the vital Bab el-Mandeb strait, maintaining free passage.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors
31 Jul, 2026

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Drone strike on gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port signals new U.S.-Iran conflict front, threatening Suez Canal navigation and global oil routes.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors
30 Jul, 2026

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors
30 Jul, 2026

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Yemen accuses Houthi rebels, guided by Iran's IRGC, of planning to impose fees on Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab transit, escalating regional tensions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
30 Jul, 2026

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-border drug trafficking, especially synthetic drugs from the Death Triangle via porous North-Eastern borders, poses a significant challenge. Government implements multi-pronged strategy.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Jul, 2026

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Jul, 2026

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State Actors
24 Jul, 2026

Jaishankar: There must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Pg6

EAM Jaishankar asserts 'zero tolerance' for terrorism, warns of consequences; flags China's assertive Indo-Pacific behavior and urges UNCLOS-compliant South China Sea Code.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State Actors
23 Jul, 2026

FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

India's FCRA ensures transparent foreign funding for NGOs, safeguarding national sovereignty; recent 2026 amendments strengthen accountability amidst global regulatory consensus.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
16 Jul, 2026

In China's new ballistic missile test, the worries for Indo-Pacific region, Pg12

China conducts first sea-based ICBM test in international waters, signaling enhanced nuclear capabilities and escalating Indo-Pacific security tensions for India and US.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State Actors
15 Jul, 2026

What is meant by ‘trial in absentia’?, Pg10

India's new BNSS empowers 'trial in absentia' for proclaimed offenders, targeting terror masterminds like Hafiz Saeed in high-stakes cases.

Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
11 Jul, 2026

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Global terrorism's statistical retreat masks dangerous reorganization, with threats concentrating in conflict zones and borderlands, demanding recalibrated counter-terrorism strategies.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors
10 Jul, 2026

Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9

Eminent citizens push for India-Pakistan dialogue after decade-long freeze; experts clash over terror threats, military's role, and diplomatic timing.

Role of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
9 Jul, 2026

NIA conducts nationwide searches in terror case, Pg10

NIA launches massive nationwide crackdown across 10 states, seizing digital evidence and arresting 11 in online terror radicalisation case linked to ISIS/AQIS.

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