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 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Kashmir, the Northeast and Left-wing extremism-affected regions have made significant progress towards peace. He also announced a nationwide campaign to eliminate drugs and achieve a drug-free India by December 31, 2029 

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan identified narcotics, cybercrime, terrorism, illegal immigration and technology-enabled anonymity as five emerging internal security challenges. Addressing IPS probationers in Hyderabad, he urged officers to master artificial intelligence and counter the misuse of social media.

India has urged that terrorism-related atrocities be included under crimes against humanity in the proposed international convention on the prevention and punishment of such crimes. At the UN's Sixth Committee meeting, India stressed accountability, national jurisdiction, sovereignty, and non-interference while discussing the convention scheduled for adoption in 2028.

Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar praised Captain Smit Machchhar for helping avert a major in-flight crisis, calling his actions an example of India-Israel cooperation against terrorism. Azar said counter-terrorism agencies remain in close contact and wished the injured pilot recovery

A 65-year-old Melbourne man was arrested for allegedly joining Islamic State and distributing about 10,000 extremist files online between 2015 and 2020. Australian authorities said the material included propaganda, violent content and guides on evading law enforcement and attacks

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks, remains detained at Guantanamo Bay two decades after his capture. A military trial is scheduled for 2028, but torture-tainted evidence, legal disputes and procedural delays raise doubts over whether it will occur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India's armed forces have the freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats, including striking adversaries within their territory. He stressed strategic autonomy, indigenous defence production and a proactive security approach amid evolving warfare and geopolitical uncertainties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged SCO members to dismantle terrorism’s entire ecosystem, including financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. Addressing the SCO summit in Bishkek, he advocated dialogue to resolve conflicts, while highlighting India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity

India has cautioned that UN Security Council membership must not be misused to legitimise terrorists or blacklist entities on political grounds, urging transparency and objectivity in sanctions regimes and reforms in the Council’s working methods.

Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft and Indian airlines until September 24. The ban, imposed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, applies to both Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. India continues to maintain reciprocal restrictions on Pakistani aircraft

A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to AQIS, warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist organisation with decentralised cells, financial and logistical networks, while potentially seeking expansion into Bangladesh and neighbouring countries

A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist entity with decentralised cells and expanding financial and logistics networks

Seven years after Article 370 was abrogated, Jammu and Kashmir has seen changes in security, governance, women's rights, tourism, and investments. While officials cite reduced separatist influence and stronger law enforcement, challenges from Pakistan-backed militant groups and cross-border terrorism continue

The West Bengal STF investigation found Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network allegedly used arrested social influencer Arpita Sarkar to honey-trap relatives of six state ministers and other influential people for intelligence gathering. Police are probing encrypted communications and Pakistani-linked social media handlers

India, at the UN General Assembly, reaffirmed its uncompromising stance against terrorism, declaring that “a terrorist is a terrorist” and urging the global community to reject double standards, strengthen cooperation, and conclude the long-pending Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.

India rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the Karachi military base attack, calling the claims baseless. New Delhi urged Islamabad to act against terror infrastructure within its territory instead of blaming others for incidents without presenting evidence

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated that this is “not an era of war” and stressed dialogue and diplomacy as the only solution to global conflicts. During his Bulgaria visit, he also highlighted concerns over terrorism, supply chains and economic security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed strong India-US strategic ties, highlighting cooperation on counter-terrorism, critical minerals, supply chains and emerging technologies. During talks with S. Jaishankar, Rubio described India as one of America’s most important global strategic partners

Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a decisive, tech-driven strike showcasing India’s military strength, citing use of advanced systems like Akash and BrahMos. He stressed adaptability, surprise tactics, and stronger defence R&D during a symposium in Prayagraj

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the unmatched courage of soldiers during Operation Sindoor, noting their role not only in combat but also in humanitarian relief during crises, underscoring the defining character of India’s defence forces.