NIA Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against LeT Founder Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam Attack Case

NIA Court Awards Death Sentence to 10 Maoists in 2013 Jhiram Ghati Attack

A special NIA court in Bastar sentenced 10 Maoists to death for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack that killed Congress leaders. The verdict highlights tension between counter-insurgency surrender policies and delivering justice, as top surrendered Maoists remain uncharged.

In Absentia Trial Initiated Against Hafiz Saeed, 5 Others for 26/11 Attacks Under BNSS Section 356

India has initiated the process for an in absentia trial against six absconding Pakistani accused, including Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi, for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. This marks a significant legal step under the newly enacted BNSS 2023, allowing trial in the accused's absence to avoid delays. For exam aspirants, this highlights the intersection of criminal procedure, cross-border terrorism, and India's evolving legal framework.

NIA Special Court Convicts 10 Maoists in 2013 Jheeram Valley Massacre: 27 Killed

A Special NIA Court in Chhattisgarh has convicted 10 Maoists for the 2013 Jheeram Valley massacre that killed 27 people, including top Congress leaders. This landmark conviction highlights the NIA's role in counter-insurgency and judicial accountability, making it critical for internal security and polity sections.

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.

West Bengal Gets First NIA Police Station at Kolkata's New Town; 17th Across India

West Bengal will get its first dedicated NIA police station in Kolkata's New Town, enabling the agency to lodge FIRs locally without waiting for Delhi. This is the 17th NIA police station in India, clearing a long-pending proposal under the new BJP government.

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.

MHA Extends AFSPA in Parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 Months from Oct 1

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from October 1, 2026. Key data for prelims: In Manipur, 13 police stations across 5 districts are excluded from the disturbed area declaration; in Nagaland, AFSPA applies to 9 districts. This news is crucial for understanding the balance between security and civil liberties in disturbed areas.

Centre Includes Union Minister in Naga Peace Talks; NSCN-IM Welcomes Move as Breakthrough

In a major step to revive the Naga peace process, the Centre has agreed to include a Union Minister in talks with NSCN-IM, a long-standing demand. The outfit has also accepted Ajit Lal as interlocutor, signalling renewed momentum after years of stalemate. This development comes amid pressure from a hardline rebel faction and growing public impatience in Nagaland.