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Czech Republic blocks Chinese satellite investment over fears of espionage

Prague, March 28: The Czech government has prohibited an investment from a Chinese firm in a satellite station due to concerns over potential espionage, as reported by TVP World.

US security at risk as China-backed ByteDance seeks to retain TikTok control amid sale deadline

Washington DC, March 28: Alarming reports are suggesting that ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and a close affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party, is attempting to maintain control over the app in any forthcoming arrangement as the deadline for TikTok's potential sale or ban approaches, according to a report from the National Review (NR).

Immigration Bill passed in LS: HM Amit Shah asserts India is not a 'Dharamshala', security is top priority

New Delhi, March 27: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the House during the debate, made it clear that while India welcomes those wishing to come for tourism, education, healthcare, or business, the government will take strict action against anyone posing a threat to national security.

No satisfactory answer from the Home Minister: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Immigration and Foreigners Bill

New Delhi, March 28: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, expressing disappointment that there was no satisfactory response from the Home Minister regarding concerns raised by opposition parties.

Those who come to contribute to India's economy are welcome: Amit Shah

New Delhi, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah replied to the discussion on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. After the discussion, the House passed the Bill.

This country is not a 'Dharamshala', those posing threat to national security will not be allowed to enter: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Thursday that the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, will strengthen the country's internal security and seeks to eliminate the multiplicity and overlapping of laws.

Leaked Signal chats reveal Trump officials sharing Yemen strike plans, admin downplays security breach

Washington, DC, March 27: A leaked Signal chat has revealed that senior Trump administration officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, shared details about an upcoming military strike on Yemen, The Atlantic reported.

China poses 'most comprehensive and robust military threat' to national security: US intel report

Washington, March 26: China presents the most comprehensive and robust military threat to the national security of the United States, a US intelligence report revealed on Tuesday.

Our national security is stronger than ever, says Trump on Yemen strikes

Washington, DC, March 26: US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that American national security remains at its strongest, emphasising recent military actions against the Houthis in Yemen.

South Korean Acting President Han calls for thorough preparations for cooperation with Trump administration

Seoul, March 25: South Korean Acting President, Han Duck-soo, has called for thorough preparations to ensure timely cooperation with US President Donald Trump's administration on key issues, including diplomacy, Defence and economy, the presidential office said on Tuesday.

Top US officials discuss Houthi attack plan on Signal

Washington, March 25: Top national security officials of the US President Donald Trump administration held detailed discussions about the plan for military strikes against the Houthis of Yemen on a commercial messaging service, according to multiple news reports that were subsequently confirmed by officials.

Philippine authorities arrest Chinese spies in espionage crackdown: Report

Manila, March 22: The Philippines government has made a series of high-profile arrests of Chinese spies, with many facing charges of espionage and illicit intelligence gathering in recent months. The crackdown comes amid rising concerns over China's involvement in the Philippines' sensitive military and government operations, as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, as reported by Nikkei Asia.

US sanctions Chinese teapot refinery for purchasing Iranian oil

Washington DC, March 22: The United States has announced fresh sanctions targeting a Chinese teapot refinery for purchasing millions of barrels of Iranian oil, along with additional sanctions on entities and vessels in Iran's shadow fleet, as part of its broader strategy to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, restrict its ballistic missile program, and cut off its financial support for terrorist groups by driving its oil exports to zero, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Friday.

4th India-EU Maritime Security dialogue confers ways to ensure global well being

New Delhi, March 22: India and the European Union (EU) held the 4th India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue on March 21 in Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

India will be free of Naxalism in a year, government will not tolerate terrorism: Amit Shah

New Delhi, March 22: Noting that the country will be free of Naxalism in a year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Modi government will neither tolerate terrorism nor terrorists and no one dares to carry out bomb blasts in the country, as happened during the UPA government.

Pulling back Musk's overreach, Trump acknowledges he could have conflicts

New York, March 22: In a sign of US President Donald Trump pulling back Elon Musk's overreach, the President has acknowledged his possible conflict of interest after his reported briefing on US war plans for China was scrapped.

BJD MP Sasmit Patra urges MHA to launch spl initiatives for modernisation, welfare of CAPFs

Bhubaneswar, March 21: Senior Biju Janata Dal leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Friday advocated the launching of special initiatives for the modernisation and welfare of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the country.

BJP-led government has zero-tolerance policy against terrorism: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, March 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the BJP-led government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has maintained a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism since coming to power in 2014.

US lawmaker questions top universities over Chinese nationals in STEM Research, cites security risks

Washington, DC March 21: John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China wrote to the presidents of Purdue University, Stanford University, the University of Illinois, the University of Maryland, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Southern California, according to a report by the Select Committee on CCP (SCCCP).

Adani Group pays tribute to soldiers with short film 'Hifaazat Ki Hifaazat Mein'

New Delhi, March 20: The Adani Group's defence company, Adani Defence and Aerospace, on Thursday, released the short film "Hifaazat Ki Hifaazat Mein" as a tribute to the country's soldiers.

Have to ensure that we are ready to take on all the known challenges: Indian Navy Chief

New Delhi, March 19: Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, said that the Indian Navy needs to ensure that it is ready to take on all the known challenges and expressed preparedness for whatever is yet to come. He said that the Indian Navy is moving on all domains to be future-ready.

World makes business decisions factoring national security: EAM Jaishankar on weaponsation of 'global goods'

New Delhi, March 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the changing landscape of business, as increasingly people are factoring in national security as being more important than before, especially in the digital age. These changes, the minister argues do not mean making alternative systems of telecom and other technologies, but rather ally with others who share the same goals as India.

Bangladesh Interim Government expresses concern over Tulsi Gabbard's remarks, calls them misleading and damaging

Dhaka, March 18: The Bangladesh interim government has expressed deep concern over US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on an "Islamist caliphate," stating that her comments are both "misleading and damaging" to the country's image and reputation.

Take resolute action against pro-Khalistani factions: Rajnath Singh tells US

New Delhi, March 17: India voiced apprehensions regarding anti-national elements operating abroad, notably pro-Khalistani factions, particularly their subversive manoeuvres of the Khalistani faction Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), active within the US.

India raises issue of anti-India activities of SFJ in US during meeting with Tulsi Gabbard

New Delhi, March 17: India has raised issue of anti-India activities conducted by banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) in US during the meeting of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said sources on Monday. Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has been designated as an unlawful association by India.

President Murmu meets officer trainees of the Indian Naval Material Management Service and Indian Naval Armament Service

New Delhi, March 17: The officer trainees of the Indian Naval Material Management Service and Indian Naval Material Management Service called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, a release from the President's secretariat said.

Rajnath Singh discusses defence, intelligence sharing with Tulsi Gabbard

New Delhi, March 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard in the national capital on Monday, during which they discussed key aspects of defence cooperation and intelligence sharing between the two nations.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard hold talks in Delhi

New Delhi, March 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard met and held bilateral talks in the national capital on Monday.

National security is about wholesome capability to wage and deter war: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

New Delhi, March 17: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Sunday that national security is about wholesome capability to wage and deter war.

Pak has become epicentre of terror, must abandon this path: PM Modi's strong-worded advice

New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called out Pakistan over its role in fostering and sponsoring terrorism from its soil, stating that all the terror activities across the world today find their 'roots' in the neighbouring nation.

Data has become new capital of trade and security: COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi

New Delhi, March 16: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday highlighted the importance of emerging technologies in national security, saying that technological prowess has become the new currency of deterrence and data has become the new capital of trade and security.

India to co-chair key international counter-terrorism meet for first time

New Delhi, March 16: India is set to play a pivotal role in an upcoming international counter-terrorism meeting, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to combat terrorism globally.

Trump announces decisive and powerful military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen

Washington DC, March 16: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) announced "decisive and powerful" military action against Yemen's Houthi rebels, accusing them of piracy, violence and terrorism targeting Americans.

Israeli PM files complaint against ex-chief of internal security agency as tensions simmer

Jerusalem, March 15: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a complaint with the police against the former chief of the Israel Security Agency (ISA), Nadav Argaman, according to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News.

Eye on China, Taiwan announces 17 strategies to strengthen national security

Taipei, March 14: Pledging to strengthen national security, Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te has announced 17 strategies to counter growing infiltration efforts and from reinstating the military court system to enhance scrutiny of immigrants from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Central government brings new unified Immigration Bill

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