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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

N-capable Agni-3 test fired off Odisha coast, Pg9

India successfully test-fires Agni-3 ballistic missile with 3,000km range from Odisha coast, enhancing strategic capabilities and validating operational parameters.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

7 Feb, 2026

N-capable Agni-3 test fired off Odisha coast, Pg9

India successfully test-fires Agni-3 ballistic missile with 3,000km range from Odisha coast, enhancing strategic capabilities and validating operational parameters.

7 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

7 Feb, 2026

Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.

7 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

7 Feb, 2026

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

7 Feb, 2026

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Cycles of revolt, Pg6

Balochistan insurgency intensifies amidst CPEC, mineral exploitation, and alleged human rights abuses, perpetuating a cycle of violence and alienation.

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

7 Feb, 2026

Cycles of revolt, Pg6

Balochistan insurgency intensifies amidst CPEC, mineral exploitation, and alleged human rights abuses, perpetuating a cycle of violence and alienation.

7 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12

US DEA busts India-linked online drug network tied to fatal overdoses, arrests four in multi-state operation.

Health Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

6 Feb, 2026

U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12

US DEA busts India-linked online drug network tied to fatal overdoses, arrests four in multi-state operation.

6 Feb, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

6 Feb, 2026

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

6 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

More money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8

Defence budget witnesses double-digit surge, emphasizing modernization and domestic procurement, but bureaucratic delays and R&D fragmentation pose challenges.

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Feb, 2026

More money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8

Defence budget witnesses double-digit surge, emphasizing modernization and domestic procurement, but bureaucratic delays and R&D fragmentation pose challenges.

6 Feb, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

6 Feb, 2026

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.

6 Feb, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

6 Feb, 2026

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.

6 Feb, 2026

Education Sector Disaster and Disaster Management Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

As school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1

Meghalaya mine explosion claims 18 lives; illegal rat-hole mining continues despite safety concerns and regulatory violations.

Education Sector Disaster and Disaster Management Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

6 Feb, 2026

As school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1

Meghalaya mine explosion claims 18 lives; illegal rat-hole mining continues despite safety concerns and regulatory violations.

6 Feb, 2026

Basics of Cyber Security

Amount saved from cyber criminals between 2021-25, Pg8

Government thwarts cybercrime, saving ₹8,189 crore across 23.61 lakh cases between 2021-2025, showcasing enhanced digital security measures.

Basics of Cyber Security

5 Feb, 2026

Amount saved from cyber criminals between 2021-25, Pg8

Government thwarts cybercrime, saving ₹8,189 crore across 23.61 lakh cases between 2021-2025, showcasing enhanced digital security measures.

5 Feb, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India enters elite group with successful missile tech test, Pg14

India joins elite nations with successful Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) flight test, boosting air-to-air missile capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

4 Feb, 2026

India enters elite group with successful missile tech test, Pg14

India joins elite nations with successful Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) flight test, boosting air-to-air missile capabilities.

4 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why the government has increased capital spending for the defence sector, Pg11

Defence budget witnesses historic surge to ₹7.84 lakh crore, with 27.9% allocated for capital outlay, boosting modernisation and domestic industry.

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Feb, 2026

Why the government has increased capital spending for the defence sector, Pg11

Defence budget witnesses historic surge to ₹7.84 lakh crore, with 27.9% allocated for capital outlay, boosting modernisation and domestic industry.

4 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8: Govt, Pg8

Naxal-affected districts drastically reduced from 126 to 8 by December 2025; LWE violence declines 88% since 2010.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

4 Feb, 2026

From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8: Govt, Pg8

Naxal-affected districts drastically reduced from 126 to 8 by December 2025; LWE violence declines 88% since 2010.

4 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED reports 5,158 money laundering cases since 2020, achieving 94% conviction rate across 43 concluded cases.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

4 Feb, 2026

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED reports 5,158 money laundering cases since 2020, achieving 94% conviction rate across 43 concluded cases.

4 Feb, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Adani, Italy's Leonardo ink chopper ecosystem deal, Pg17

Adani partners with Leonardo to establish helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, boosting 'Make in India' initiative and defence capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

4 Feb, 2026

Adani, Italy's Leonardo ink chopper ecosystem deal, Pg17

Adani partners with Leonardo to establish helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, boosting 'Make in India' initiative and defence capabilities.

4 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

4 Feb, 2026

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

4 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

3 Feb, 2026

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

3 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Do AI-powered toys affect the healthy development of children?, Pg13

Experts warn AI-powered toys pose risks to children's development, citing privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and unhealthy emotional attachments.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

2 Feb, 2026

Do AI-powered toys affect the healthy development of children?, Pg13

Experts warn AI-powered toys pose risks to children's development, citing privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and unhealthy emotional attachments.

2 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas