The West Bengal government is preparing to introduce two significant legislative measures that could substantially strengthen the state’s powers to address organized crime, public disorder, illegal resource extraction, and other activities considered threats to public safety. The proposed laws are expected to be presented during the upcoming session of the state legislative assembly and have...
Ukraine carried out one of its most significant overnight drone operations in recent weeks, reportedly targeting a chemical plant deep inside Russian territory as well as several other strategic facilities linked to military and industrial activities. The attack marked another escalation in the ongoing conflict, highlighting Kyiv’s growing ability to conduct long-range strikes against...
North Korea, officially led by leader Kim Jong-un, is reportedly accelerating the expansion of its nuclear weapons program at a pace that is raising deep concern among regional and global powers. The development comes amid growing uncertainty in East Asia, where security dynamics have become increasingly tense due to ongoing missile tests and military modernisation...
Pakistan is increasingly grappling with the complexities of dealing with an American administration led by President Donald Trump, whose unconventional and often unpredictable approach to international relations continues to influence geopolitical calculations across South Asia. Recent developments have highlighted how Islamabad’s expectations from Washington may not always align with the strategic priorities emerging from the...
The United States has intensified pressure on Iran as senior American officials indicated that a critical decision regarding the future of bilateral tensions could come within a matter of days. Speaking amid growing international concern over regional security and stalled diplomatic efforts, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that developments involving Iran may occur “tonight...
Recent official data on narcotics-related crime trends in Northeast India indicates a shifting and increasingly complex drug trafficking landscape, with Assam recording the highest number of drug trafficking cases in the region, while Manipur has emerged as a major heroin hotspot. Assam’s position at the top of the list is largely attributed to its strategic...