Thippiri Tirupathi (Devuji) Surrender Marks Near End of LWE; Armed Cadre Down to ~180, Ahead of March 31 Deadline

AFSPA Extended for 6 Months in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal; 13 Police Stations Excluded

The Centre has extended AFSPA in specified 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months from October 1, 2026. In Manipur, the whole State is covered except areas under 13 police stations in five districts; Nagaland covers 9 districts plus 21 police stations in 5 districts; Arunachal Pradesh covers Tirap, Changlang, Longding and three police stations in Namsai. Exam relevance: Section 3 power, MHA notification, and state-wise exclusions are high-yield prelims facts.

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.

I4C Blocks 3,718 Mobile Apps Under IT Act; ₹11,158 Crore Saved via CFCFRMS

The Centre has blocked 3,718 mobile apps, including fraudulent loan apps, via the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the IT Act. Over ₹11,158 crore has been saved through the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS). This is crucial for understanding government action against cyber financial fraud and the role of I4C.

Triangular Security Grid Approved for Siliguri Corridor: Garrisons at Dhubri, Kishanganj, Chopra

Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed security of the Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) and announced a 'Triangular Security Grid' with three new military garrisons at Dhubri (Assam), Kishanganj (Bihar), and Chopra (West Bengal). This is critical for national security as the corridor is the only land link connecting 8 northeastern states to the rest of India.

NCB's Year-Long 24 Fortnightly Anti-Narcotics Drives Begin September 2026

The NCB will launch a year-long national enforcement drive from September 2026, comprising 24 fortnightly special drives to dismantle drug trafficking syndicates. The action plan covers deportation of foreign drug offenders, action against absconders, pharmaceutical drug diversion checks, prison inspections, and darknet/cryptocurrency enforcement, all aligned with the Vision Document for Narcotics Control 2026-29 and Nasha Mukt Bharat.

Centre Constitutes Pankaj Kumar Singh-led Committee for Gorkha Permanent Political Solution

After decades of demand for Gorkhaland statehood, the Union Home Ministry has set up a committee chaired by former Deputy NSA Pankaj Kumar Singh to finalise a 'permanent political solution' for the Darjeeling hills. The decision, announced at a meeting on August 22, 2026, comes when both Centre and West Bengal are under BJP rule, making it a politically opportune moment. The solution may involve creation of a separate state or Union Territory, with significant implications for West Bengal's integrity and India's strategic interests in the Siliguri Corridor.

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.

ED Arrests Two Under PMLA in Rs 417 Cr Cyber Fraud Network with 163 FIRs Across 20 States

ED's probe into a Goa digital arrest case uncovers a massive pan-India cyber fraud network involving 330 victims, Rs 417 crore loss, and 163 FIRs across 20 states. The network used shell companies, licensed money changers, and bulk cash deposits to launder proceeds. This is a critical case for understanding PMLA enforcement, cyber crime modus operandi, and money laundering techniques.