Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

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Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Retired IPS officer is Home Ministry’s new Northeast Adviser, Pg12

Ajit Lal appointed Northeast Adviser to Home Ministry, spearheading Naga peace talks and Manipur insurgent group dialogues.

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Retired IPS officer is Home Ministry’s new Northeast Adviser, Pg12

Ajit Lal appointed Northeast Adviser to Home Ministry, spearheading Naga peace talks and Manipur insurgent group dialogues.

11 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

11 Feb, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Xi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12

Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Xi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12

Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.

11 Feb, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

N-capable Agni-3 test fired off Odisha coast, Pg9

India successfully test-fires Agni-3 ballistic missile with 3,000km range from Odisha coast, enhancing strategic capabilities and validating operational parameters.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

7 Feb, 2026

N-capable Agni-3 test fired off Odisha coast, Pg9

India successfully test-fires Agni-3 ballistic missile with 3,000km range from Odisha coast, enhancing strategic capabilities and validating operational parameters.

7 Feb, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

6 Feb, 2026

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

6 Feb, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

6 Feb, 2026

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.

6 Feb, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India enters elite group with successful missile tech test, Pg14

India joins elite nations with successful Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) flight test, boosting air-to-air missile capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

4 Feb, 2026

India enters elite group with successful missile tech test, Pg14

India joins elite nations with successful Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) flight test, boosting air-to-air missile capabilities.

4 Feb, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Adani, Italy's Leonardo ink chopper ecosystem deal, Pg17

Adani partners with Leonardo to establish helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, boosting 'Make in India' initiative and defence capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

4 Feb, 2026

Adani, Italy's Leonardo ink chopper ecosystem deal, Pg17

Adani partners with Leonardo to establish helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, boosting 'Make in India' initiative and defence capabilities.

4 Feb, 2026

Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Coast Guard marks 50 years of maritime service, Pg11

Indian Coast Guard celebrates 50th Raising Day, bolstering maritime security with 155 ships and 80 aircraft.

Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

1 Feb, 2026

Indian Coast Guard marks 50 years of maritime service, Pg11

Indian Coast Guard celebrates 50th Raising Day, bolstering maritime security with 155 ships and 80 aircraft.

1 Feb, 2026

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

For IPS officers, Central stint must for IG-level posting: Govt, Pg6

Central government mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to qualify for IG-level empanelment, effective from the 2011 batch.

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

1 Feb, 2026

For IPS officers, Central stint must for IG-level posting: Govt, Pg6

Central government mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to qualify for IG-level empanelment, effective from the 2011 batch.

1 Feb, 2026

Space Technology Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu, Pg14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla receives Ashoka Chakra; President approves gallantry awards for 69 armed forces personnel on Republic Day.

Space Technology Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

26 Jan, 2026

Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu, Pg14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla receives Ashoka Chakra; President approves gallantry awards for 69 armed forces personnel on Republic Day.

26 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DRDO missile to feature at Republic Day parade, Pg16

DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) to be showcased at Republic Day parade, highlighting indigenous defence capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

23 Jan, 2026

DRDO missile to feature at Republic Day parade, Pg16

DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) to be showcased at Republic Day parade, highlighting indigenous defence capabilities.

23 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

MHA asks CAPF, state police officers to spend 50 nights in border villages, Pg9

MHA directs CAPF, state police to spend 50 nights annually in border villages enhancing security and intelligence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

22 Jan, 2026

MHA asks CAPF, state police officers to spend 50 nights in border villages, Pg9

MHA directs CAPF, state police to spend 50 nights annually in border villages enhancing security and intelligence.

22 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Responsibilities to be assigned to ex-Agniveers yet to be decided: CISF D-G, Pg10

CISF forms panel to decide roles for ex-Agniveers; awaits MHA clarity on reservation policies and assimilation protocols.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

20 Jan, 2026

Responsibilities to be assigned to ex-Agniveers yet to be decided: CISF D-G, Pg10

CISF forms panel to decide roles for ex-Agniveers; awaits MHA clarity on reservation policies and assimilation protocols.

20 Jan, 2026

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Government appoints new chiefs for BSF, ITBP and NIA, Pg10

Senior IPS officers appointed as new chiefs of BSF, ITBP, and NIA, impacting India's border security and investigation agencies.

Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Government appoints new chiefs for BSF, ITBP and NIA, Pg10

Senior IPS officers appointed as new chiefs of BSF, ITBP, and NIA, impacting India's border security and investigation agencies.

15 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army's Military Diplomacy and Joint Exercises in 2025, Pg7

Indian Army bolsters global partnerships via joint military exercises in 2025, enhancing interoperability and counter-terror capabilities across diverse regions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

15 Jan, 2026

Indian Army's Military Diplomacy and Joint Exercises in 2025, Pg7

Indian Army bolsters global partnerships via joint military exercises in 2025, enhancing interoperability and counter-terror capabilities across diverse regions.

15 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate