Opposition INDIA bloc parties announced plans for “save democracy” protests and marches (including a planned opposition MPs’ march to the Election Commission on October 6) over alleged large-scale voter-list changes during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Reports indicated internal Election Commission dissent, with the EC later withdrawing an additional SIR declaration requirement from Form […]
Home Minister Amit Shah launched an extradition portal to accelerate the return of fugitives and called for a stronger, technology-driven counter-terrorism mechanism under the PRAHAAR strategy. Speaking at a conference on counter-terror policy, he stressed zero tolerance and the need for automated, coordinated responses across agencies and states. He noted that 288 fugitives had been
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India will continue striking terror hubs as long as a neighbouring country sponsors them. Speaking at a conclave in the capital, he stressed that peace should not be mistaken for weakness while reaffirming India’s preference for non-occupation of foreign territory. The remarks came amid ongoing commemorations linked to earlier
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned against the “perimeter fallacy” of viewing national security only through geographical borders. He said modern threats include drones, cyber attacks, lone-wolf actions and disinformation alongside conventional forces. Singh underlined a shift from deterrence by denial to deterrence by punishment. Any terror attack from Pakistani soil would be treated as an
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told a New Delhi conclave that viewing national security only in terms of geographical boundaries was a perimeter fallacy. He said modern threats included drones, cyber attacks, lone-wolf operations and disinformation. Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen preparedness and highlighted a near threefold rise in the defence budget. He pointed
1External Affairs Minister held discussions on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with counterparts, including the US Secretary of State. Concerns over recent sanctions legislation affecting energy and regional partners were flagged. Bilateral relations and Indo-Pacific cooperation also featured. Joint statements emphasised continued engagement. 2Defence production and procurement updates confirmed progress on indigenous systems.
Defence sources confirmed ongoing high-level reviews of border infrastructure projects. Progress on all-weather roads and forward logistics hubs featured in the assessments. Inter-service coordination meetings examined readiness indicators. Parliamentary panels are expected to receive classified briefings in coming weeks. 2External-affairs consultations continued with key partner nations on Indo-Pacific frameworks. Agenda items included maritime domain awareness
A special investigation team examining thefts at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya identified 105 instances after reviewing CCTV and records. A chargesheet is expected by 25 September. A Delhi court set aside a magistrate’s order and directed a fresh look at a plea seeking an FIR against Sonia Gandhi over an alleged pre-citizenship voter roll
· The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi has generated notices for about 33.13 lakh voters over discrepancies, including prominent figures such as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his wife, former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani and family members, former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Election Commissioner S.S. Sandhu, and AAP leaders
This digest reflects the most widely reported and consequential developments of the period based on contemporaneous coverage from major Indian news organisations. Events continue to evolve, particularly around the West Bengal bypolls, monsoon withdrawal, and defence inductions.