Washington, February 25 – US export enforcement officials have acknowledged that advanced American AI chips are being smuggled overseas, as lawmakers warned that China is aggressively seeking to circumvent restrictions to power its military and artificial intelligence ambitions.During a...
ai chips
applied materials
artificial intelligence
bureau of industry and security
cadence design systems
china
chip smuggling
congressional hearing
dual-use technology
end-use checks
export control
export enforcement
export restrictions
nationalsecurity
us export controls
Washington, February 25 – US lawmakers warned that China's dominance over critical minerals could cripple American defense manufacturing in a crisis, as the Pentagon defended controversial equity investments and price guarantees aimed at rebuilding domestic supply chains."It is no exaggeration...
aluminum refining
china
critical minerals
defense manufacturing
equity investments
industrial base policy
korea zinc
mineral supply
mp materials
nationalsecurity
rare earths
recycling
supply chains
united states
us government
Washington, February 25 – The United States is using the promotion of democracy as a strategic tool for national security, lawmakers and officials from the Trump Administration said, describing the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) as a key instrument for advancing American interests...
china
congressional hearings
cuba
democracy promotion
foreign aid
geopolitical competition
iran
national endowment for democracy
nationalsecurity
nicaragua
nigeria
north korea
ukraine
united states foreign policy
united states government
Jammu, February 24 Police on Tuesday attached a plot of land belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Swar Din alias 'Swaru' in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.Din, a resident of Bhatodi village in Lohai Malhar, had crossed the border a long time ago and has since...
Tehran, February 24 – Despite "unprecedented external threats," the government remains focused on keeping Iran away from the danger of war, a top administration official stated on Tuesday.Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani...
armed forces
detainees
dialogue
diplomacy
fatemeh mohajerani
government
international relations
iran
irna
nationalsecurity
political tension
protests
rationality
tehran
university students
February 24, New Delhi – China has imposed restrictions on 40 Japanese firms and organizations, citing national security concerns, in an escalating dispute that has already affected travel to Japan.The tensions follow remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting that Tokyo...
New Delhi, February 23 – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday unveiled India’s first National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy, titled ‘PRAHAAR’, marking a significant milestone in the country’s long-standing efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms.The MHA has introduced the...
On February 23, the government of India unveiled the country's first counter-terrorism policy, "Prahaar," which outlines a multi-layered strategy based on a "zero tolerance" approach, intelligence-led prevention, and disruption of extremist violence. The policy aims to deny terrorists, their...
cbrned (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive, digital)
counter-terrorism policy
criminal networks
cybersecurity
drones
india
intelligence bureau (ib)
intelligence-led prevention
international cooperation
joint task force on intelligence (jtfi)
law enforcement
multi-agency centre (mac)
nationalsecurity
prahaar
rule of law
terror-funding
terrorism
Today, the Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled India's new national counter-terrorism policy and strategy, titled "PRAHAR." This strategy outlines a comprehensive framework to address evolving terrorist threats using a proactive approach to prevent and counter such threats. In a statement, the...
counter-terrorism
government policy
india
india government
law enforcement
ministry of home affairs
national policy
nationalsecurity
prahar
security strategy
terrorism
threat prevention
February 23, New Delhi – The Indian Army showcased AI solutions developed in close collaboration with Indian startups at the recently held India AI Summit, as part of the "Self-Reliant India" initiative.The Indian Army's stall attracted dignitaries, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts...
agentic ai
ai solutions
ai-in-a-box
artificial intelligence
defense innovation
digital brigade
ekam ai
india
india ai summit
indian army
nationalsecurity
new delhi
self-reliant india
startups
technology
Chennai, February 22 – The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a strong attack on the DMK government on Sunday, accusing it of presiding over a serious deterioration in law and order and failing to protect national security.State BJP President Nainar Nagenthran alleged...
administrative failure
bangladeshi nationals
bharatiya janata party
dmk government
extremist elements
illegal immigration
k. annamalai
kongu region
law and order
national investigation agency (nia)
nationalsecurity
political hostility
tamil nadu
terrorism
tiruppur
New Delhi, February 22 – A Delhi court observed that while the right to protest is a fundamental feature of democracy, it cannot be exercised in a manner that disrupts public order or harms the rights of others, particularly at an international event attended by foreign delegates.The Patiala...
ai summit 2026
bharat mandapam
bharatiya nyaya sanhita
congress party
constitutional rights
dissent
economic issues
foreign delegates
india-us trade deal
investigative interrogation
nationalsecurity
police custody
protest
public order
t-shirts
New Delhi, February 21 Senior military leaders, policymakers, technology partners, and entrepreneurs will come together to discuss the use of space technology in defense at the fourth edition of DefSat next week in the national capital, officials said on Saturday.The theme of the conference...
conference
defense budget
defense doctrine
defense technology
geopolitical partnerships
india
industrial collaboration
manekshaw centre
nationalsecurity
new delhi
satcom industry association india
satellite technology
space deterrence
space technology
technology resilience
Washington, February 21 – US President Donald Trump has accused the Supreme Court of being "influenced by foreign interests," suggested tariffs could be raised beyond current levels, and warned that he has the power to embargo countries altogether after a court ruling curtailed his use of a...
donald trump
economic policy
embargoes
foreign influence
international relations
nationalsecurity
tariffs
trade laws
trade policy
trade restrictions
trump administration
united states supreme court
us congress
us politics
white house
Washington, February 20 – Two top American Senators have written to the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, seeking details on vulnerabilities in America's pharmaceutical supply chain, warning that heavy reliance on foreign sources – particularly Communist China and India – could threaten military...
active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis)
china
department of defense
drug acquisition
fda exemptions
generic drugs
india
nationalsecurity
pharmaceutical supply chain
rare earth elements
starting materials (ksms)
tricare
united states government
united states senate
xinjiang region
New Delhi, February 19 As Artificial Intelligence is accelerating rapidly, there is a need to address issues related to governance, accountability, human impact, and cybersecurity, said Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora on Thursday.Expressing confidence, Arora also said that he was deeply...
aadhaar
accountability
ai impact summit
artificial intelligence
cybersecurity
digital public infrastructure
economic stability
ethical ai
governance
india
nationalsecurity
palo alto networks
social cohesion
transparency
upi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Mr. Amit Shah, will be visiting Assam tomorrow for a two-day visit that highlights the Centre's focus on national security, border development, and regional progress. As part of his tour, the Home Minister will travel to Silchar in the Barak...
amit shah
assam
assembly elections 2026
barak valley
border development
central reserve police force
crpf
guwahati
india-bangladesh border
katigorah
natanpur
nationalsecurity
sarusajai stadium
silchar
vibrant villages programme
Washington, February 19 – US Senator Rick Scott has introduced legislation to prevent Chinese nationals from entering any part of the United States without a valid visa, targeting a visa-waiver program that allows travel to American Pacific territories.Scott said his One Nation, One Visa...
birth tourism
china
chinese nationals
cnmi visa waiver program
guam
homeland security
immigration policy
nationalsecurity
northern mariana islands
rick scott
saipan
united states senate
us territories
visa requirements
visa waiver program
Bengaluru, February 18 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted the state's leadership in AI and deep technology while engaging with global industry leaders and startups at a four-day summit held in New Delhi, officials said.During the event, Priyank witnessed the signing of a strategic...
ai in healthcare
anthropic
artificial intelligence
deep technology
finland
h company
harvey ai
india
innovation
karnataka
nationalsecurity
st john's medical college & research institute
startup ecosystem
the walt disney company
us-india business council (usibc)
Washington, February 18 – Artificial intelligence could alter the global balance of power before the end of this decade, said Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, warning that countries that reach advanced AI capabilities first may gain decisive geopolitical leverage – a development with implications for...
ai development
ai governance
ai regulation
anthropic
artificial intelligence
china
data centers
economic forecasting
geopolitics
india
indo-pacific region
nationalsecurity
semiconductor manufacturing
tech competition
us export controls