national security
Fadnavis-Mamata Clash Over Bangladesh Infiltration Ignites National Security Debate
Dec 11, 2025 12:51 am CST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clash over illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, with Fadnavis criticizing "vote bank politics" compromising national security while Trinamool defends their border management approach. The dispute intensifies as West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, highlighting tensions between BJP and Trinamool over immigration policies and treatment of Bengali-speaking populations.
India's Semiconductor Security Challenge: How Imported Chips Threaten Digital Infrastructure
Dec 10, 2025 05:15 pm CST
India's rapid digital transformation faces a critical security vulnerability: its dependence on imported semiconductor chips. As tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon invest billions in Indian data centers, IIT Kharagpur leads pioneering work in hardware forensics to protect national infrastructure. Professor Debdeep Mukhopadhyay's team demonstrates how chip integrity underpins national security, while industry leaders like Gautam Adani recognize that cybersecurity begins at the hardware level. With nearly $46.5 billion in tech investments announced this year, ensuring hardware security has become essential for India's digital sovereignty.
Pakistan Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution to Ban Imran Khan and PTI from Political Activities
Dec 10, 2025 02:25 am CST
Pakistan's Punjab Assembly has passed a controversial resolution calling for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party to be banned from politics, accusing them of being "a tool of the enemy state." The resolution, passed during PTI members' boycott, follows accusations from military leadership about Khan creating anti-army rhetoric and threatening national stability.
US Warns: Russian Spies Operating Under Diplomatic Cover in Mexico Despite Multiple Alerts
Dec 09, 2025 04:18 pm CST
The United States has repeatedly informed Mexico about Russian intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover in the country, but Mexican authorities have refused to expel them. Despite multiple briefings to former President Lopez Obrador's government, Mexico has maintained a policy of neutrality toward Russia while allowing identified intelligence operatives to remain in positions that facilitate espionage activities targeting the US from its strategic southern neighbor.
Trump Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Exports to China, Reversing Biden-Era Restrictions
Dec 09, 2025 07:47 am CST
President Trump has announced an agreement with President Xi Jinping allowing Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers under specific national security conditions. This marks a significant shift from the Biden administration's restrictive policies on advanced semiconductor exports to China, with Trump claiming the move will support American jobs while maintaining safeguards on cutting-edge Blackwell and Rubin processors, which remain exclusively available to US customers.
India's Lok Sabha Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Regulate Deepfake Content with Mandatory Consent Requirements
Dec 06, 2025 05:45 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has introduced a Private Member's Bill proposing a comprehensive framework to regulate deepfake technology in India. Presented by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde, the legislation mandates prior consent from individuals portrayed in deepfake content and establishes a specialized Deepfake Task Force to address security concerns, protect privacy, and develop detection technologies for manipulated media.
Pete Hegseth Maintains Trump's Support Despite Controversies as Defense Secretary
Dec 05, 2025 02:06 pm CST
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to enjoy President Trump's backing despite a series of controversies, including mishandling sensitive information via Signal texts and questionable military operations in the Caribbean Sea. Unlike Trump's first term marked by frequent staff turnover, Hegseth's resilience reflects the administration's current emphasis on loyalty over experience. Despite criticism and low approval ratings, Trump continues to publicly praise Hegseth's performance while the Defense Secretary aggressively advances the president's agenda.
Finance Minister Sitharaman Introduces Health Security Cess Bill to Strengthen National Security and Public Health Funding
Dec 05, 2025 12:51 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill in the Lok Sabha, proposing a production-based cess on items like paan masala to create dedicated funding for health and national security priorities. The bill establishes cess rates ranging from Rs 1.01-25.47 crore per machine monthly and includes comprehensive enforcement mechanisms for compliance.
Assam Government Implements Complete Ban on Extremist Literature Under BNSS to Protect National Security
Dec 04, 2025 06:45 pm CST
The Assam government has imposed a comprehensive ban on radical and jihadi literature linked to proscribed extremist organizations under Section 98 of BNSS. The ban covers publication, circulation, and digital sharing of materials from terrorist groups like JMB and ABT, following intelligence reports indicating continued circulation of content glorifying violent jihad and recruitment into extremist networks.
Marco Rubio Warns Radical Islam Poses Imminent Global Threat and Announces Visa Restrictions for Persecutors of Christians
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 pm CST
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has issued a warning about radical Islam's expanding threat to global security, announcing visa restrictions against those who perpetrate violence against Christians worldwide. Highlighting concerns about terrorist groups in Nigeria and beyond, Rubio emphasized America's commitment to protecting religious freedom while addressing the strategic challenges posed by extremist ideologies seeking territorial and population control.