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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.

24 Dec, 2025

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.

24 Dec, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching by 78% in South African reserves, reveals study; offers cost-effective conservation strategy.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

24 Dec, 2025

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching by 78% in South African reserves, reveals study; offers cost-effective conservation strategy.

24 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

End the exploitation, Pg6

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, directs sensitivity in handling victim testimonies, and urges stronger anti-trafficking measures.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

24 Dec, 2025

End the exploitation, Pg6

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, directs sensitivity in handling victim testimonies, and urges stronger anti-trafficking measures.

24 Dec, 2025

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

User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9

DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.

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

24 Dec, 2025

User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9

DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.

24 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

24 Dec, 2025

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.

24 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

OTPs to food orders: The digital clues helping police, Pg17

Digital breadcrumbs expose criminals: OTPs, food orders, and FASTag data become crucial tools for law enforcement in tracking down elusive suspects.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

24 Dec, 2025

OTPs to food orders: The digital clues helping police, Pg17

Digital breadcrumbs expose criminals: OTPs, food orders, and FASTag data become crucial tools for law enforcement in tracking down elusive suspects.

24 Dec, 2025

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

Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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

23 Dec, 2025

Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

23 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Assam invokes 1950 expulsion law again, Pg12

Assam administration invokes 1950 expulsion law to deport declared foreigners, raising concerns over human rights and due process.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

23 Dec, 2025

Assam invokes 1950 expulsion law again, Pg12

Assam administration invokes 1950 expulsion law to deport declared foreigners, raising concerns over human rights and due process.

23 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Money Laundering and its Prevention

Cases piling up, ED moves to fast-track investigations, also push for speedy trial, Pg1

ED to expedite PMLA investigations, focusing on cybercrimes and terror financing, amid criticism of slow trials and case backlogs.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Money Laundering and its Prevention

23 Dec, 2025

Cases piling up, ED moves to fast-track investigations, also push for speedy trial, Pg1

ED to expedite PMLA investigations, focusing on cybercrimes and terror financing, amid criticism of slow trials and case backlogs.

23 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8

CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

21 Dec, 2025

‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8

CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.

21 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Ex-Agniveer quota for BSF constable post now 50%, Pg9

MHA raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50% for BSF constable posts, offering age relaxation and PST/PET exemptions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

21 Dec, 2025

Ex-Agniveer quota for BSF constable post now 50%, Pg9

MHA raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50% for BSF constable posts, offering age relaxation and PST/PET exemptions.

21 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

20 Dec, 2025

Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.

20 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Basics of Cyber Security

ByteDance agrees to hand control of TikTok US app to new JV, Pg19

ByteDance relinquishes TikTok US control to a new JV led by Oracle, resolving security concerns and avoiding a ban.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Basics of Cyber Security

20 Dec, 2025

ByteDance agrees to hand control of TikTok US app to new JV, Pg19

ByteDance relinquishes TikTok US control to a new JV led by Oracle, resolving security concerns and avoiding a ban.

20 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Delhi worry: Anti-India current, will violence derail February polls?, Pg3

India concerned as Bangladesh faces political turmoil, attacks on media, and threats to Indian missions before February elections.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Dec, 2025

Delhi worry: Anti-India current, will violence derail February polls?, Pg3

India concerned as Bangladesh faces political turmoil, attacks on media, and threats to Indian missions before February elections.

20 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1

Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

20 Dec, 2025

Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1

Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.

20 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10

Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Dec, 2025

Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10

Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.

20 Dec, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The significance of a strong defence industrial base, Pg8

India aims for ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029 through simplified procedures and policy continuity.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

20 Dec, 2025

The significance of a strong defence industrial base, Pg8

India aims for ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029 through simplified procedures and policy continuity.

20 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

19 Dec, 2025

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

19 Dec, 2025

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

Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.

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

18 Dec, 2025

Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.

18 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention