IT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIntel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.IT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate26 Dec, 2025Intel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.26 Dec, 2025
Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate26 Dec, 2025Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.26 Dec, 2025
Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateTop Maoist with Rs 1-cr bounty among six killed in Odisha, Pg1Top Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu, carrying ₹1 crore bounty, killed in Odisha encounter; Centre hails 'Naxal-free Bharat' milestone.Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate26 Dec, 2025Top Maoist with Rs 1-cr bounty among six killed in Odisha, Pg1Top Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu, carrying ₹1 crore bounty, killed in Odisha encounter; Centre hails 'Naxal-free Bharat' milestone.26 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUser evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate24 Dec, 2025User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.24 Dec, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateForces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate24 Dec, 2025Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.24 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateAnjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate23 Dec, 2025Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.23 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate21 Dec, 2025‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.21 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateEx-Agniveer quota for BSF constable post now 50%, Pg9MHA raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50% for BSF constable posts, offering age relaxation and PST/PET exemptions.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate21 Dec, 2025Ex-Agniveer quota for BSF constable post now 50%, Pg9MHA raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50% for BSF constable posts, offering age relaxation and PST/PET exemptions.21 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateReservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate20 Dec, 2025Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.20 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateNavy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate18 Dec, 2025Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.18 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateNavy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate18 Dec, 2025Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.18 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate17 Dec, 2025Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.17 Dec, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate17 Dec, 2025India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.17 Dec, 2025
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandatePost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateArmy celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandatePost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate16 Dec, 2025Army celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.16 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateHow Madhya Pradesh got 'the last of its Maoists': Tracking the one-year push, Pg14Madhya Pradesh declared Maoist-free after intensified anti-Naxal operations targeting finance, support networks, and strategic surrenders, enhancing governance and development.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate16 Dec, 2025How Madhya Pradesh got 'the last of its Maoists': Tracking the one-year push, Pg14Madhya Pradesh declared Maoist-free after intensified anti-Naxal operations targeting finance, support networks, and strategic surrenders, enhancing governance and development.16 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndian Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron in Goa, Pg10Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron 'INAS 335' in Goa, bolstering maritime security and operational capabilities in Indian Ocean Region.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate15 Dec, 2025Indian Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron in Goa, Pg10Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron 'INAS 335' in Goa, bolstering maritime security and operational capabilities in Indian Ocean Region.15 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGrappling with the politics of division, Pg9Karnataka deploys Special Action Force in Mandya amid rising communal tensions linked to political realignments and polarization.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate10 Dec, 2025Grappling with the politics of division, Pg9Karnataka deploys Special Action Force in Mandya amid rising communal tensions linked to political realignments and polarization.10 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateA defence partnership that addresses global challenges, Pg10India and UK deepen defence ties with joint military exercises, industrial cooperation, and a 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate9 Dec, 2025A defence partnership that addresses global challenges, Pg10India and UK deepen defence ties with joint military exercises, industrial cooperation, and a 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap.9 Dec, 2025
E GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateNational intelligence grid gains traction as Central agencies, police scour for information, Pg12NATGRID gains traction with 45,000 monthly requests; agencies urged to scale up usage amid rising cyber incidents.E GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate8 Dec, 2025National intelligence grid gains traction as Central agencies, police scour for information, Pg12NATGRID gains traction with 45,000 monthly requests; agencies urged to scale up usage amid rising cyber incidents.8 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIsraeli defence firm to supply 40,000 LMGs to India, Pg11Israeli firm to deliver 40,000 LMGs to India starting next year, finalising deal for 1,70,000 new-age carbines.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate7 Dec, 2025Israeli defence firm to supply 40,000 LMGs to India, Pg11Israeli firm to deliver 40,000 LMGs to India starting next year, finalising deal for 1,70,000 new-age carbines.7 Dec, 2025