India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismThe challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism23 Oct, 2025The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.23 Oct, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismFATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism22 Oct, 2025FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.22 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsTurning tides, Pg6Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors22 Oct, 2025Turning tides, Pg6Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.22 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIn Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors20 Oct, 2025In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.20 Oct, 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 AreasIn Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.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 Areas20 Oct, 2025In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.20 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsHow Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India’s Afghanistan policy. With India deciding to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to an embassy, the visit indicates growing engagement with the Taliban regime, despite concerns over women’s rights and regional security.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors19 Oct, 2025How Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India’s Afghanistan policy. With India deciding to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to an embassy, the visit indicates growing engagement with the Taliban regime, despite concerns over women’s rights and regional security.19 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsAfghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.Afghanistan cancels Pakistan tri-series after airstrikes kill cricketers amid rising border tensions and cross-border terrorism concerns.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors19 Oct, 2025Afghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.Afghanistan cancels Pakistan tri-series after airstrikes kill cricketers amid rising border tensions and cross-border terrorism concerns.19 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsThe next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8India eyes Afghan stability through strategic engagement focusing on counter-narcotics, water treaties, and women's education amid Pakistani security concerns.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors18 Oct, 2025The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8India eyes Afghan stability through strategic engagement focusing on counter-narcotics, water treaties, and women's education amid Pakistani security concerns.18 Oct, 2025
ArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMuttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.India facilitates Taliban leader's Deoband visit, signaling religious diplomacy amid evolving Afghanistan ties and regional dynamics.ArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors18 Oct, 2025Muttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.India facilitates Taliban leader's Deoband visit, signaling religious diplomacy amid evolving Afghanistan ties and regional dynamics.18 Oct, 2025
Role of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateNew NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.Role of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate15 Oct, 2025New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.15 Oct, 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 realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.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 Areas14 Oct, 2025A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.14 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsTalking to Taliban, Pg6India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors14 Oct, 2025Talking to Taliban, Pg6India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.14 Oct, 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 AreasDozens killed in border clashes between Pak and Afghanistan, Pg12.Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes escalate, leaving dozens dead and border crossings closed amid rising tensions over militant havens.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 Areas13 Oct, 2025Dozens killed in border clashes between Pak and Afghanistan, Pg12.Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes escalate, leaving dozens dead and border crossings closed amid rising tensions over militant havens.13 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsTaliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi, Pg10Taliban assures no Afghan soil use for terror, seeks stronger India trade ties via Wagah amid security concerns.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors11 Oct, 2025Taliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi, Pg10Taliban assures no Afghan soil use for terror, seeks stronger India trade ties via Wagah amid security concerns.11 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsIsrael, Hamas agree to ceasefire, Pg1.Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal brokered by Trump, aiming to end two years of conflict and hostage crisis.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State Actors10 Oct, 2025Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, Pg1.Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal brokered by Trump, aiming to end two years of conflict and hostage crisis.10 Oct, 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 ActorsAhead of Muttaqi’s visit, India takes a step closer to recognising Taliban, Pg1India edges closer to recognizing Taliban as Muttaqi attends Moscow Format; Jaishankar to host talks on October 10.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 Actors8 Oct, 2025Ahead of Muttaqi’s visit, India takes a step closer to recognising Taliban, Pg1India edges closer to recognizing Taliban as Muttaqi attends Moscow Format; Jaishankar to host talks on October 10.8 Oct, 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 ActorsIndia sides with Taliban, Pakistan & China, slams Trump bid to take over Bagram base, Pg1.India aligns with Taliban, Pakistan, and China, opposing Trump's Bagram air base takeover amidst evolving regional dynamics.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 Actors8 Oct, 2025India sides with Taliban, Pakistan & China, slams Trump bid to take over Bagram base, Pg1.India aligns with Taliban, Pakistan, and China, opposing Trump's Bagram air base takeover amidst evolving regional dynamics.8 Oct, 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 TerrorismCanadian Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar in New York, to visit India on October 13-14, Pg13Canada's Foreign Minister to visit India amid strained ties over Nijjar killing and Pannun assassination plot.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 Terrorism1 Oct, 2025Canadian Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar in New York, to visit India on October 13-14, Pg13Canada's Foreign Minister to visit India amid strained ties over Nijjar killing and Pannun assassination plot.1 Oct, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasAn anti-terror role that defies logic, Pg6Pakistan's UN counter-terrorism role raises concerns amid terror links; India faces diplomatic challenges and strategic counter-measures are needed.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas30 Sep, 2025An anti-terror role that defies logic, Pg6Pakistan's UN counter-terrorism role raises concerns amid terror links; India faces diplomatic challenges and strategic counter-measures are needed.30 Sep, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsAmid thaw in relations with India, Canada designates Lawrence gang as terrorist entity, Pg1.Canada's terror designation of Lawrence Bishnoi gang occurs amid improving Indo-Canadian ties after diplomatic tensions over Nijjar's killing.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors30 Sep, 2025Amid thaw in relations with India, Canada designates Lawrence gang as terrorist entity, Pg1.Canada's terror designation of Lawrence Bishnoi gang occurs amid improving Indo-Canadian ties after diplomatic tensions over Nijjar's killing.30 Sep, 2025