The Union Home Minister’s proposal for a uniform state ATS framework, designed by the National Investigation Agency, aims to counter tech-driven terrorism through seamless coordination. Linked with NATGRID and Multi Agency Centre, it promises operational synergy. Success depends on cooperative federalism, resource parity, and long-pending police reforms.
Click to View MoreThe National Intelligence Grid, created after 26/11 to break agency silos, integrates data from 21 sources for counter-terrorism. Its linkage with the National Population Register raises privacy concerns. A strong legal framework, independent oversight, and privacy-by-design safeguards are vital to balance security with fundamental rights.
Click to View MoreThe National Intelligence Grid operates nationwide, linking travel, financial, and telecom databases to give agencies a real-time view of suspects. It strengthens counter-terrorism and breaks intelligence silos, but raises privacy, cybersecurity, and accountability concerns due to limited legislative backing under the Puttaswamy framework today.
Click to View MoreOver 1,200 Islamic scholars endorsed the 2019 Mecca Charter, promoting a moderate Islam. It rejects extremism, condemns terrorism, supports women’s empowerment, environmental protection, and national loyalty, reinforcing India’s secular, pluralistic values and fostering communal harmony and national integration.
Click to View MoreThe Tianjin Declaration from the 25th SCO Summit promotes a multipolar world, emphasizing counter-terrorism, global governance reform, and economic integration. The SCO's effectiveness is challenged by China's dominance and internal rivalries. For India, it is a platform to pursue strategic autonomy and navigate complex regional power dynamics while addressing terrorism.
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