MHA Unveils 8-Page National CT Strategy PRAHAAR With Seven Pillars Including Human Rights & Zero Tolerance

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.

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.

NIA Conducts Searches in 5 States in Operation Sindoor-Linked DDoS Cyber Terrorism Case Targeting 54 Government Websites

NIA carried out searches in five states in connection with a cyber terrorism case involving DDoS attacks on 54 government websites during Operation Sindoor. The case highlights threats to critical information infrastructure from state-sponsored or ideological cyber actors. Two accused already arrested; digital evidence seized.

NIA Links 7 Foreign Nationals (6 Ukrainians, 1 American) to Drone Attack on Myanmar Civilian Aircraft

The NIA has informed a Delhi court that seven foreign nationals (six Ukrainians and one American) were involved in a drone attack on a civilian aircraft in Myanmar. The case exposes illegal border crossings, drone training for ethnic armed groups, and links to proscribed Indian insurgent groups, raising serious concerns for India's internal security.

Jhiram Ghati Attack Verdict: 10 Maoists Convicted for 2013 Massacre of Mahendra Karma

A special court convicted all 10 Maoists accused in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack that killed 28 people, including prominent anti-Naxal leader Mahendra Karma. The verdict revives debates around the controversial Salwa Judum civilian militia, which was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2011, and its legacy in Chhattisgarh's ongoing Maoist conflict.

MHA Bans Renewable Projects Within 1 km of Border, Mandates Security Clearance Up to 50 km

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new national security guidelines banning solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy projects within 1 km of India's international borders, including the LoC and LAC. Projects up to 50 km will require MHA security clearance, with additional restrictions on foreign staff and infrastructure height, signaling a major shift in border area development policy.

RAKSHA Framework: India Unveils 10-Year Defence Diplomacy Blueprint, Exports Hit ₹38,424 Cr

India has unveiled 'RAKSHA', a comprehensive 10-year framework to integrate defence diplomacy with foreign policy and national security. The blueprint emphasizes deepening strategic partnerships, defence industrial cooperation under Atmanirbhar Bharat, and boosting defence exports which hit a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26.