India and Israel have voted against a Pakistan and Belarus-sponsored resolution on conventional arms control at the United Nations, raising important questions about the role of regional arrangements in addressing international security challenges. India maintained that national security concerns cannot be confined to geographical boundaries and that conventional arms control must be considered within a broader global framework. The draft resolution, titled General and Comple

India is expected to raise concerns over Pakistan’s actions against UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar and the alleged financial networks supporting Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting in Paris from October 28 to 30, 2026. The issue has drawn renewed attention amid conflicting claims about Azhar’s whereabouts and reports alleging that JeM has been using digital payment platforms to collect funds and maintain its organisational ne

India has invited Pakistan’s Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, to attend the inaugural Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from November 20 to 22, 2026. The invitation marks a notable development in regional engagement following the military tensions between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor in May 2025. The forum aims to promote cultural exchange, highlight shared h

India strongly responded to Pakistan at the United Nations on October 22, 2026, during a discussion on religious freedom and funeral rights. The exchange brought renewed attention to the 1999 Kargil War, with Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan, First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, recalling Pakistan’s refusal to accept the bodies of some of its soldiers killed during the conflict. Mangalanandan highlighted that the Indian Army had buried several Pakistan

India has urged the United Nations human rights office to clarify when it will publish a report assessing Pakistan’s response to human rights concerns in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The demand follows reports of deaths during protests, restrictions on internet access and the detention of protest leaders. India has also questioned the consistency of international human rights monitoring, stressing that allegations of violations should receive impartial attention regardles

India has strongly challenged Pakistan’s position on terrorism at the United Nations, accusing Islamabad of presenting itself as a victim and a frontline state against terrorism while failing to adequately address questions surrounding terrorist organisations and their leaders. Exercising its Right of Reply in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly, India’s First Secretary Raghoo Puri said terrorism cannot be defeated through statements alone and requires concrete act

A major counter-intelligence operation in Andhra Pradesh has uncovered a suspected Pakistan-linked espionage network allegedly targeting sensitive information related to India’s Eastern Naval Command. The investigation, known as Operation Firewall-2026, has brought 18 people under the scanner, including 13 personnel associated with the Indian Navy. The operation was launched by the Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell following intelligence inputs about individuals allege

India has summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong diplomatic protest over a recent cross-border infiltration attempt along the International Border in Punjab. The development followed an October 2 incident in Tarn Taran district in which the Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead two individuals who allegedly crossed into Indian territory from Pakistan. The incident has led to a fresh diplomatic exchange between New Delhi and Islamabad, with both

A joint security operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district has resulted in the killing of a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, also known by aliases including Fauzi Musa and Asif Fauji. The operation took place in the higher reaches of Yousmarg after security forces received specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area. Moosa had emerged as a key LeT operative in the investigation into th

India is participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of National Coordinators meeting being held in Islamabad from September 28 to 30, 2026. The meeting brings together officials from SCO member states to discuss the organisation’s upcoming programme of activities and coordinate preparations for various ministerial and working-level meetings. India’s participation is part of its continued engagement with the SCO, of which it has been a full member sin

As India prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Surgical Strike, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. Speaking during the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister described the operation as a landmark moment that reshaped India’s approach to counter-terrorism and highlighted the courage and professionalism of the Indian Armed Forces. The anniversary serves as both a tribute

India strongly responded to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, rejecting Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and human rights. The exchange took place during the 63rd regular session of the Human Rights Council, being held from September 7 to October 7, 2026. Exercising India's right of reply, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Pakistan should concentrate on development and addressing its economic challenges instead of pursuing territo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said India will not tolerate nuclear blackmail or allow terrorism to undermine its national security. Addressing the News18 DEFCON 2026 event in New Delhi, Singh highlighted Operation Sindoor as an important demonstration of India’s military preparedness and stressed that the country’s security strategy must combine diplomatic engagement with strong defence capabilities. Singh emphasised that India remains committed to peace and diplomacy bu

A naval collision involving an Indian Navy warship and a Pakistan Navy vessel in the North Arabian Sea has led to a fresh diplomatic exchange between the two countries. The incident took place on September 15, 2026, when Pakistan Navy vessel PNS Hunain came into contact with Indian Navy destroyer INS Kolkata. India has rejected Pakistan’s allegations regarding the incident and maintained that the Pakistani vessel’s unsafe manoeuvring led to the collision. This photograph from

India has rejected the newly operationalised Pakistan–China Boundary Joint Commission, stating that the mechanism has no legal basis to make arrangements concerning territories that India considers part of its sovereign territory. The response came after Pakistan and China held the commission’s first meeting in Islamabad, with discussions reportedly focusing on border management, joint surveys, trade and connectivity. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest against Pakistan after a Pakistani Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship during a routine surveillance mission in the northern Arabian Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi, describing the incident as a serious breach of professional maritime conduct and emphasizing the need for strict adherence to bilateral safety agreements. A strong protest was lodged over the "

The circulation of Pakistan-made beauty products containing excessive levels of heavy metals has raised fresh concerns over cosmetic safety. India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health alert against two Pakistan-made products — Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream — after testing found heavy metals beyond specified limits. The regulator has classified both products as unauthorised cosmetics and advised consumers not to purc

India has sharply criticised Pakistan after its Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar from PKR 50 lakh to PKR 70 lakh. The move, announced ahead of the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary in October, has raised fresh questions over Pakistan’s handling of internationally designated terrorists. JeM Chief Masood Azhar (Image via HT) | OpIndia Pakistan Puts Masood

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered a significant detail in its investigation into the November 10, 2025, Red Fort car bombing. According to the agency’s chargesheet, Lal Mandir in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk was allegedly the original target, but the attacker was unable to park the explosive-laden vehicle near the temple because of heavy traffic and police presence. He subsequently changed course and drove towards the Red Fort. The revelation provides a clearer p

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying that India will not remain passive in the face of terrorism and will respond firmly to any future attempt to threaten the country. Addressing the centenary celebrations of Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on September 5, Modiji said that those promoting terrorism are now on the back foot and asserted that if Pakistan indulges in another “misadventure”, India is prepared to respo