At the BIMSTEC NSA meeting in Delhi, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval highlighted maritime security among other things. Here is why a stable and secure Bay of Bengal is essential for trade, energy flows, regional connectivity, and countering growing security challenges

BIMSTEC NSA meet and a stable Bay of Bengal: How maritime security is crucial for trade flows

In today's top world headlines, India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval urged stronger BIMSTEC cooperation to address shared security and economic challenges, including global supply chain disruptions. Iran warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz would cross a "red line," while explosions were reported near Iran's Jabar Port amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Israel reaffirmed its military presence in security zones across Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, and Russian ballistic missile strikes killed civilians in Kyiv. Meanwhile, Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality due to wildfire smoke, Indian stock markets traded flat after a volatile session, and Zee Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra announced the establishment of Sri Nand Kishor Goenka University in Hisar.

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India hosted the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' Meeting in New Delhi, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chairing discussions involving security leaders from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions. NSA Doval emphasized India's Neighbourhood First Policy, Act East Policy, and MAHASAGAR vision while calling for greater collaboration to tackle common security challenges across the Bay of Bengal region. Bilateral meetings with several member nations also explored mechanisms to enhance intelligence cooperation and regional stability.

BIMSTEC Security chiefs meet in New Delhi | Ajit Doval leads talks on terrorism & maritime security 

India is strengthening regional security cooperation ahead of the Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials from Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to discuss key regional security issues. The discussions focused on maritime security, intelligence sharing, counterterrorism cooperation, law enforcement coordination, and regional stability. Ajit Doval also reviewed bilateral security cooperation with Myanmar and explored deeper collaboration with Thailand on intelligence sharing and security coordination. During his meeting with Bangladesh's Defence Adviser, the two sides discussed emerging security challenges facing the Bay of Bengal region, including cross-border crime, terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, and climate-related security risks.

Ajit Doval meets BIMSTEC security chiefs to boost regional security and counterterrorism cooperation

NSA Ajit Doval held bilateral talks with senior officials from Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to strengthen cooperation on maritime security, intelligence sharing and counter terrorism ahead of the BIMSTEC NSAs conference.

NSA Ajit Doval meets top Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh officials ahead of BIMSTEC NSAs conference

Senior security officials from the seven BIMSTEC nations are meeting in New Delhi for the 5th National Security Advisors' Meeting to strengthen regional security cooperation. The discussions focus on maritime security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, piracy, organized crime, drug trafficking, disaster response, and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on the Bay of Bengal. India is hosting the two-day meeting as it pushes for stronger regional coordination and capacity building among South and Southeast Asian nations.

BIMSTEC NSA meeting | India hosts 7-nation security summit | Ajit Doval leads key talks

India is hosting the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs and Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. The grouping has evolved over the past three decades, playing a growing role in counter-terrorism, maritime security, regional cooperation and other sectors.

BIMSTEC NSA meeting amid security challenges in a complex world: The evolution of cooperation

Chinese FM Wang Yii, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China’s Political Bureau and Beijing’s special representative on the India-China border, is attending the meet at the invitation of India’s NSA Ajit Doval. The meet is part of a pragmatic thaw that started after 2024.

NSA Doval to FM Wang Yi: Stable ties key to India-China understanding

Ajit Doval and Myanmar’s security chief Tin Aung San held important talks in Moscow focusing on defence cooperation, regional security and bilateral coordination. The meeting comes at a time of growing strategic challenges in the region, including border security and insurgency concerns. Both sides are understood to have reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation and maintain stability in shared areas of interest.


India-Myanmar Push Stronger Ties Despite Security Challenges

Ajit Doval and Myanmar’s security chief Tin Aung San held important talks in Moscow focusing on defence cooperation, regional security and bilateral coordination. The meeting comes at a time of growing strategic challenges in the region, including border security and insurgency concerns. Both sides are understood to have reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation and maintain stability in shared areas of interest.

After key talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Tin Aung San in Moscow, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is heading to India for a major visit. Security, connectivity and regional strategy are all on the table. What makes this trip so important?

India and Myanmar NSAs meet in Moscow as Myanmar President prepares landmark visit to New Delhi

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is currently in Moscow, participating in the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters. Hosted by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, the forum is deliberating on global security threats in an emerging multipolar world. NSA Doval delivered a strong message against terrorism, calling for an end to "double standards" and urging responsible nations to take decisive action against terror sponsors.


India's NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow for International Security Forum

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval hosted his UK counterpart Jonathan Powell reviewed the India-UK Defence Industrial Roadmap and discussed opportunities for deeper industrial collaboration, including niche maritime technologies for the Indo-Pacific.

India, UK NSAs discuss Hormuz, closer cooperation against Khalistan extremism

India and Canada Sunday agreed to establish “security and law enforcement liaison-officers,” to enable the sharing of information on issues related to transnational criminal networks and the illegal flow of drugs such as fentanyl precursors, after National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval travelled to Ottawa for a two-day visit.


Ajit Doval Raises Issue of Khalistan in Meeting With Canadian Counterpart

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that New Delhi would not be bullied by President Donald Trump or his aides, sources said. Doval signaled India’s willingness to wait out Trump’s term while urging Washington to tone down public criticism and revive trade talks.

Report: Doval Told Rubio India Won’t Be Bullied, Signals Patience on Trump-Era Tensions

Report: Doval Told Rubio India Won’t Be Bullied, Signaled Patience on Trump-Era Tensions

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who has been at the helm of India’s security since 2014, expressed confidence that India will become a developed nation and urged the youth to hone decision-making skills to lead the country forward.

NSA Ajit Doval says he doesn’t use phone or internet; shares views on India’s future and youth

India hosts the 7th Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval, with regional security discussions involving Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia (guest), and Seychelles (observer).

Colombo Security Conclave: India Hosts 7th Colombo Security Conclave | Chaired by NSA Ajit Doval

Colombo Security Conclave: India Hosts 7th Colombo Security Conclave | Led by NSA Ajit Doval

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said “poor governance” was the reason behind uprisings that led to change of governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka over the past three-and-a-half years.


Weak governance led to regime change in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka: Ajit Doval

NSA Doval Underlines India's Progress in Countering Terrorism

Khalistani separatist Indrajit Singh Gosal, released on bail in Canada, posted a video with SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatening NSA Ajit Doval and vowing to push for a Khalistan referendum on November 23, 2025

'Ajit Doval, why don't you come to Canada' - Provocative remarks of Khalistani separatists freed on bail

The Indian Navy has commissioned two advanced stealth frigates—INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri—under Project 17A, in a historic ceremony at the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam on August 26, 2025.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the event, marking the first time two frontline warships built at different Indian shipyards were commissioned simultaneously. INS Udaygiri was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL), Mumbai, and INS Himgiri by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

Both frigates are equipped with state-of-the-art stealth features, weapons systems, and sensors, and were designed in-house by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB). Udaygiri is the 100th warship designed by the bureau, symbolizing India's growing defence self-reliance.

India commissions two state-of-the-art stealth frigates in its fleet

Anish Dayal Singh served in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for nearly three decades and rose to the position of Special Director. His expertise in intelligence and counter-terrorism will bolster India’s internal security strategies.

Who is Anish Dayal Singh? Intel, security veteran to work under Ajit Doval as deputy NSA

Besides the breakthrough, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said that the two sides have also decided to resume direct flights at the earliest and increase the scale of Indian pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

India, China agree to work for early solution to boundary delimitation

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BIMSTEC NSA meet and a stable Bay of Bengal: How maritime security is crucial for trade flows

Iran threatens U.S. | BIMSTEC summit | Toronto air quality worsens | Kyiv missile attack | WION News

BIMSTEC Security chiefs meet in New Delhi | Ajit Doval leads talks on terrorism & maritime security

Ajit Doval meets BIMSTEC security chiefs to boost regional security and counterterrorism cooperation

NSA Ajit Doval meets top Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh officials

BIMSTEC NSA meeting | India hosts 7-nation security summit | Ajit Doval leads key talks

BIMSTEC NSA meeting: Security cooperation in a world of conflict

NSA Doval to FM Wang Yi: Stable ties key to India-China understanding

India-Myanmar Push Stronger Ties Despite Security Challenges

India-Myanmar Push Stronger Ties Despite Security Challenges

India and Myanmar NSAs meet in Moscow

India's NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow for International Security Forum

India, UK NSAs discuss Hormuz, closer cooperation against Khalistan extremism

Ajit Doval Raises Issue of Khalistan in Meeting With Canadian Counterpart

Report: Doval Told Rubio India Won’t Be Bullied

‘I don’t use phone or internet’: NSA Ajit Doval shares view on India and youth

Colombo Security Conclave: India Hosts 7th Colombo Security Conclave | Chaired by NSA Ajit Doval

Colombo Security Conclave: India Hosts 7th Colombo Security Conclave | Led by NSA Ajit Doval

Weak governance led to regime change in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka: Ajit Doval

NSA Doval Underlines India's Progress in Countering Terrorism

Khalistani separatists challenged NSA Ajit Doval in provocative video

India commissions two state-of-the-art stealth frigates in its fleet

Who is Anish Dayal Singh? Intel, security veteran to work under NSA Ajit Doval

India, China agree to work for early solution to boundary delimitation