Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
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India’s eastern borders affected by flow of opium from Myanmar: NCB, Pg8
NCB report reveals Myanmar's opium surge impacts India's eastern borders, with porous mechanisms and drone trafficking from Pakistan escalating internal security threats.
From Ukraine to Lebanon, 'invisible' drones are redefining asymmetric warfare, Pg14
Invisible fibre-optic drones redefine asymmetric warfare, challenging Israel's advanced defense systems; India eyes hard-kill countermeasures against this emerging threat.
Via Lipulekh: At 17,000 Ft, A Trade door opens into China, Pg3
India reopens strategic Lipulekh Pass at 17,000 ft for cross-border trade with China after seven years, reviving traditional livelihoods amidst geopolitical complexities.
U.S. notifies sale of support services for helicopters, Pg10
US notifies $482.2 million sale of sustainment support for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 Howitzers, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
The challenge of India’s digital sovereignty, Pg6
Foreign tech dependence jeopardizes India's digital sovereignty, exposing critical infrastructure to external control; urgent indigenous development and strategic alliances vital.
Protesters demand justice for six slain Naga villagers in Manipur, Pg8
Manipur erupts in protests demanding justice for six slain Naga villagers, accusing KNF-P, while CM links peace to Act East railway expansion.
Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships, Pg6
India commits $2 billion to domestic drone procurement, pivoting from transactional purchases to strategic partnerships for rapid tech upgrades and indigenous defence.
SC seeks response from Centre, States on Aadhaar ‘misuse’, Pg12
Supreme Court seeks Centre, States' response on Aadhaar misuse by illegal immigrants for benefits and voter registration, undermining electoral integrity.
Hidden naval mines might still stymie Gulf shipping after war, Pg16
Hidden naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil shipping post-war, prompting US calls for European mine-clearing assistance to avert an energy crisis.
Indian seafarers not to be deployed in conflict zones: DGS, Pg12
DGS issues urgent advisory, halting Indian seafarer deployment to conflict zones after three deaths in U.S. strike off Oman, citing escalating Gulf risks.
Centre issues alert on potential drone attacks on vital installations, Pg12
Centre issues urgent alert on potential drone attacks targeting vital installations along borders, prompting counter-drone tech deployment.
LNG tanker Disha crosses Hormuz; 1st Indian ship to exit Persian Gulf in 2 mths, Pg13
Indian LNG tanker Disha crosses Strait of Hormuz after two months, signaling easing tensions post-US-Iran peace deal, crucial for India's energy security.
Can India protect its seafarers in Gulf?, Pg10
India protests US missile attacks killing three Indian seafarers in Gulf, raising concerns over maritime safety and international law violations amidst Iran oil blockade.
Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer?, Pg12
World's longest high-altitude Zojila tunnel achieves breakthrough, promising all-weather strategic connectivity for military and locals in Kashmir-Ladakh.
BSF, BGB discuss ‘illegal, forced’ border crossings, Pg10
BSF, BGB conclude 57th border talks, addressing illegal crossings, human trafficking, and contentious 'pushback' incidents of undocumented persons, raising BGB's deep concern.
Why Zojila tunnel breakthrough is a boost for military mobility, Pg12
Zojila tunnel, world's longest high-altitude bi-directional road, achieves breakthrough, ensuring year-round military mobility and civilian access to strategic Ladakh.
‘India likely to be invited to join Hormuz security initiative’, Pg16
France proposes India join multinational Strait of Hormuz security initiative for navigation freedom, discussed at G7 Summit amid West Asia tensions.
74 new land ports proposed along International Border, Pg14
India proposes 74 new land ports along international borders, including China and Pakistan, to boost trade and connectivity with neighboring nations.
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