Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate15 Jan, 2026Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.15 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionSelfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its Prevention12 Jan, 2026Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.12 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionHoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14Sanctioned oil tankers increasingly seek Russian flags for protection amidst rising enforcement, escalating geopolitical tensions and risking retaliation.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its Prevention9 Jan, 2026Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14Sanctioned oil tankers increasingly seek Russian flags for protection amidst rising enforcement, escalating geopolitical tensions and risking retaliation.9 Jan, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13Ex-Ambassador unveils China's LAC ambiguity strategy, pressuring India with unsettled borders and Arunachal claims, risking renewed conflict.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas7 Jan, 2026'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13Ex-Ambassador unveils China's LAC ambiguity strategy, pressuring India with unsettled borders and Arunachal claims, risking renewed conflict.7 Jan, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of External State and Non State ActorsUAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of External State and Non State Actors7 Jan, 2026UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.7 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsDelay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13SC upholds UAPA bail restrictions, prioritizing national security over prolonged pre-trial detention, balancing liberty with statutory constraints.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State Actors6 Jan, 2026Delay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13SC upholds UAPA bail restrictions, prioritizing national security over prolonged pre-trial detention, balancing liberty with statutory constraints.6 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsHierarchy of roles, Pg8Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State Actors6 Jan, 2026Hierarchy of roles, Pg8Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.6 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsIn bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State Actors6 Jan, 2026In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.6 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsNo bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State ActorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State Actors6 Jan, 2026No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.6 Jan, 2026
Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismNIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS, Pg8NIA assumes control of ricin terror plot investigation after Gujarat ATS uncovers Hyderabad-based lab and arrests suspects linked to potential bioterrorism.Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism4 Jan, 2026NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS, Pg8NIA assumes control of ricin terror plot investigation after Gujarat ATS uncovers Hyderabad-based lab and arrests suspects linked to potential bioterrorism.4 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismMindless bombing, Pg6Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism30 Dec, 2025Mindless bombing, Pg6Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.30 Dec, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasA poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15Political turmoil in Bangladesh raises concerns over free elections, anti-India sentiment, and regional security implications amidst rising influence of Jamaat-e-Islami.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas27 Dec, 2025A poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15Political turmoil in Bangladesh raises concerns over free elections, anti-India sentiment, and regional security implications amidst rising influence of Jamaat-e-Islami.27 Dec, 2025
Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateAnalyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1Amit Shah urges enhanced counter-terrorism capabilities through terror incident analysis and NIA's updated crime manual for coordinated efforts.Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate27 Dec, 2025Analyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1Amit Shah urges enhanced counter-terrorism capabilities through terror incident analysis and NIA's updated crime manual for coordinated efforts.27 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas24 Dec, 2025India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.24 Dec, 2025
Health SectorBiotechnologyDisaster and Disaster ManagementRole of External State and Non State ActorsHealth SectorBiotechnologyDisaster and Disaster ManagementRole of External State and Non State ActorsDoes India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.Health SectorBiotechnologyDisaster and Disaster ManagementRole of External State and Non State ActorsHealth SectorBiotechnologyDisaster and Disaster ManagementRole of External State and Non State Actors16 Dec, 2025Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.16 Dec, 2025
Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasOne in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas16 Dec, 2025One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.16 Dec, 2025
Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismMilitant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism16 Dec, 2025Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.16 Dec, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsImran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10Pakistan's internal instability poses regional security risks; India navigates complex dynamics amid fragile equilibrium and evolving foreign policy challenges.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State Actors11 Dec, 2025Imran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10Pakistan's internal instability poses regional security risks; India navigates complex dynamics amid fragile equilibrium and evolving foreign policy challenges.11 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismQuad, US back India in war against terror, Pg9Quad nations unite against cross-border terrorism, backing India's call for UN action against Pakistan-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism7 Dec, 2025Quad, US back India in war against terror, Pg9Quad nations unite against cross-border terrorism, backing India's call for UN action against Pakistan-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.7 Dec, 2025
Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsDeal without peace, Pg8Fragile Congo peace deal brokered by Trump faces challenges as M23 rebels persist amidst historical tensions and Rwandan involvement.Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors6 Dec, 2025Deal without peace, Pg8Fragile Congo peace deal brokered by Trump faces challenges as M23 rebels persist amidst historical tensions and Rwandan involvement.6 Dec, 2025