Gauhati HC Upholds Foreigner Tribunal Order Citing 7-Year Delay; Rejects Plea Against Expulsion Citing National Interest

Karnataka HC Upholds 1.27 Acre Land Acquisition for DRDO's CAIR Project as National Security Imperative

Karnataka HC upheld acquisition of 1.27 acres for DRDO's CAIR project, overriding procedural lapses due to national security. This judgment harmonizes private property rights with constitutional duty to protect the nation.

Seven Years After Article 370 Abrogation: J&K Statehood Delay Undermines Integration Gains

Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory. While security gains and reduced separatism are notable, the delay in restoring statehood threatens to undermine the integration achievements. The article argues that withholding statehood now demoralises the electorate and breaches the Supreme Court's assurance of temporary UT status.

NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Charge Sheet Uses Society App Data, Phone Records Against 13 Accused

CBI has filed a charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, revealing how three NTA subject experts exploited procedural gaps to memorise and reconstruct questions. Digital evidence from a society access control app and phone records corroborates the conspiracy. This case exposes systemic vulnerabilities in exam security and raises questions about NTA's protocols.

AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh: Key Features & Disturbed Area Provisions

MHA extends AFSPA for six months from Oct 1, 2026 in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. In Manipur, the entire state except 13 police stations in 5 valley districts remains 'disturbed'. This reverses the pre-2023 trend of shrinking AFSPA footprint, triggered by the ethnic violence that began on May 3, 2023.

NIA Charges Khurram Parvez, IPS Officer Under UAPA, PC Act, Official Secrets Act in J&K Terror Funding Case

A Delhi court has framed charges against human rights activist Khurram Parvez and IPS officer Arvind Negi under UAPA, PC Act, and Official Secrets Act for alleged terror funding and leaking secret documents to LeT operatives. This case is critical for understanding the interplay between national security laws, corruption, and the rights of the accused in terror-related investigations.

NTA Gets CISF Security Cover After NEET Paper Leak; CBI Chargesheet Reveals Lapses

Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak that triggered nationwide protests and the resignation of the Union Education Minister, the NTA is shifting to a new office with CISF security cover. The CBI chargesheet highlights systemic lapses, including lack of frisking and CCTV monitoring, which allowed the leak. A high-powered task force under Nandan Nilekani has been set up to recommend exam reforms.

9th National Security Strategies Conference: Shah Directs AI-based MAC Analysis, PRAHAAR Implementation, Deportation of Illegal Migrants

The 9th National Security Strategies Conference, inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah, focuses on critical issues like illegal migrants, cyber crime, and proxy warfare. Key directives include AI-based analysis of intelligence via MAC, strict anti-infiltration measures, and training for PRAHAAR implementation. This is crucial for understanding India's internal security framework and exam-relevant schemes like PRAHAAR and UAPA trial provisions.

Census 2027 Deferred in Manipur Over NRC Demand: NRC-Census-Delimitation Nexus Explained

The Union government deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur following demands for an NRC first. This article explains the three-way linkage between NRC, Census, and Delimitation, a politically explosive issue in the state with implications for demographic representation and ethnic conflict.