The Soorma Mission, launched by the Punjab government, tackles the state's drug crisis by transforming recovered addicts into community ambassadors. By integrating modern de-addiction centres, skill development, and employment opportunities, it shifts the focus from penalization to demand reduction and public health.
Click to View MoreProject Hawk Eye is a comprehensive, technology-driven security initiative by the J&K Police for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra. Utilizing AI, drones, Facial Recognition Systems (FRS), 416 CCTVs, and sniper teams, it establishes a foolproof, predictive security grid in the Himalayas.
Click to View MoreIndia launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to conduct real-time, contactless health screening of international passengers. Driven by the WHO's declaration of the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak as a global emergency, the portal captures 21-day travel histories to seamlessly intercept infected travelers at entry points.
Click to View MoreThe Ashtalakshmi Growth Model transforms Northeast India into a central economic engine. By leveraging the HIRA connectivity model, PM-DevINE funding, and the "Act Fast" policy, India actively integrates the region with Southeast Asia while boosting organic agriculture and green energy.
Click to View MoreProject Nimbus involves a $1.2 billion cloud computing contract among Google, Amazon, and the Israeli government. It has sparked tech worker protests and raises ethical concerns about AI in warfare, digital sovereignty, and the necessity for international cyber governance frameworks.
Click to View MoreLegal frameworks empower police to conduct further investigations post-final report. Recent Supreme Court rulings clarify differences between reinvestigation and further investigation, emphasizing the necessity of judicial oversight under BNSS.
Click to View MoreIndia declared Pakistan a Frankenstein State at the UNHRC, condemning its state-sponsored terrorism. Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India suspended the outdated Indus Waters Treaty, launched Operation Sindoor, and assumed FATF leadership to globally dismantle terror financing networks.
Click to View MoreBangladesh's proposed $2.8 billion Padma Barrage aims to mitigate dry-season water scarcity and offset India's Farakka Barrage diversions. As the 1996 Ganges Treaty nears its 2026 expiration, the mega-project raises Indian flood concerns, highlighting the urgent need for basin-wide hydro-diplomacy.
Click to View MoreSection 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 empowers the Indian government to block public access to digital content to defend national security and public order. Despite procedural safeguards upheld by the Supreme Court, concerns persist regarding transparency and due process.
Click to View MoreMilitaries now deploy swarm technology, loitering munitions, and stealth UCAVs to achieve asymmetric advantages. India accelerates Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, integrating Directed Energy Weapons and AI-powered grids to neutralize evolving aerial threats while ensuring strategic self-reliance.
Click to View MoreThe SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reveals India expanded its nuclear arsenal to 190 warheads and commenced peacetime sea-based deployments. This strategic shift responds to China's rapid nuclear buildup, enhancing India's nuclear triad and credible minimum deterrence capabilities
Click to View MoreBorder Roads Organisation's Project UDAYAK recently celebrated its 37th Raising Day. Managing 1,457 km of strategic roads, it plays a vital role in national security by developing resilient infrastructure along the LAC and the Indo-Myanmar border.
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