26/11 Mumbai attacks
Rahul Gandhi Mourns Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil's Death: A Distinguished Political Career Remembered
Dec 12, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Shivraj Patil, former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister, calling it an "irreparable loss" to the party. The 90-year-old veteran politician, who served seven consecutive terms in Parliament and held numerous ministerial positions during his four-decade career, passed away at his Latur residence after a brief illness. His legacy includes significant contributions as Punjab Governor, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, and his resignation following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Pakistan's State-Sponsored Terrorism Against India Since 1947: NatStrat's Comprehensive Report Documents Decades of Cross-Border Terror
Nov 26, 2025 11:12 pm CST
NatStrat's landmark report documents Pakistan's systematic use of terrorism as state policy against India from 1947 to 2025, revealing a consistent pattern of cross-border terror attacks including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The report, compiled by former Deputy National Security Advisor Ambassador Pankaj Saran, traces Pakistan's strategy from the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir through decades of proxy warfare, highlighting the ISI's central role in supporting terrorist organizations and India's resilience against this persistent threat.
The Lasting Impact: How 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Revolutionized Security Protocols in Indian Hotels
Nov 26, 2025 08:58 pm CST
The 2008 Mumbai terror attacks fundamentally transformed security measures across India's hospitality industry, replacing open lobbies with fortified entrances and implementing comprehensive screening procedures that balance guest experience with vigilant protection. This article examines how these security protocols have evolved over seventeen years to create the safer hotel environments that exist today.
NIA Investigates Tahawwur Rana's Pan-India Terror Recruitment Network Following 26/11 Attack Role
Nov 25, 2025 06:42 pm CST
Following his extradition from the US, 26/11 attack conspirator Tahawwur Rana is being interrogated by India's National Investigation Agency. Beyond his admitted role in the Mumbai attacks, investigators are examining his visits to multiple Indian cities between November 13-21, 2008, where he allegedly attempted to establish recruitment networks for a larger terror plot called "Ghazwa-e-Hind" under Al Qaeda commander Ilyas Kashmiri's direction, with particular focus on recruiting youth from Kerala.
Trial Resumes for Abu Jundal: Key Handler Who Taught Hindi to 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attackers
Nov 04, 2025 02:38 am CST
The Bombay High Court has cleared the way for the resumption of the trial against Zabiuddin Ansari (Abu Jundal), who taught Hindi to the terrorists involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. After being stalled since 2018 due to document disputes, the case against the alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operative who trained the attackers on Mumbai's geography and local mannerisms can now proceed forward.
From Servility to Statesmanship: How India's Diplomatic Approach Evolved Between Two Sharm El-Sheikh Summits
Oct 17, 2025 05:41 pm CST
This analysis contrasts India's diplomatic approaches at two Sharm El-Sheikh summits 16 years apart, highlighting the evolution from Manmohan Singh's conciliatory stance in 2009 to Narendra Modi's strategic diplomacy in 2025. While Pakistan's PM Shahbaz Sharif displayed obsequious behavior toward Trump at the recent Gaza peace negotiations, Modi's decision to send a representative instead demonstrated calculated diplomatic maturity, underscoring fundamental differences in India's foreign policy posture between the two administrations.
P Chidambaram's Controversial Remarks on Operation Blue Star Spark Tension Within Congress Leadership
Oct 12, 2025 05:29 pm CST
Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has created controversy within the Congress party after claiming Indira Gandhi chose the "wrong way" to handle Operation Blue Star. Party leadership is reportedly upset with his statements, while colleague Rashid Alvi questions if Chidambaram is under pressure due to pending criminal cases. The controversy follows his recent comments about India's diplomatic response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
From Hero to Villain: Former NSG Commando Who Fought 26/11 Terrorists Arrested as Drug Kingpin
Oct 03, 2025 02:25 pm CST
A former National Security Guard commando who participated in counter-terrorism operations during the 2008 Mumbai attacks has been arrested as the mastermind behind a major marijuana trafficking network in Rajasthan. Bajrang Singh was apprehended with 200kg of marijuana after a two-month investigation by authorities, highlighting the dramatic fall from national hero to criminal kingpin.
India's Restraint After 26/11: Chidambaram Reveals US Pressure Against Military Action on Pakistan
Sep 30, 2025 01:14 pm CST
Former Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram has revealed that India considered military retaliation against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks but decided against it due to international pressure, particularly from the United States. The BJP has criticized this admission, drawing parallels to recent tensions following Operation Sindoor. This revelation offers new insights into India's diplomatic and military decision-making during crisis situations with Pakistan.