National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday visited Srinagar to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

He is slated to hold meetings with security forces and state government officials to review the situation following the abrogation of Article 370.

On September 16, MHA officials briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the current situation in Kashmir and also discussed the opening of mobile networks in different parts of Kashmir.

Also, a detailed discussion was held in the meeting on the report sent by the intelligence agency to MHA that over 200 Pakistani terrorists were waiting to infiltrate in Jammu and Kashmir, sources shared

Restrictions remain in some parts of Kashmir however, the Home Ministry is expecting that soon normalcy will be completely restored in the entire region.&nbsp;

Doval earlier this month said that the Article 370 was not about any special status but was special discrimination against the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Earlier in August, the Central government had scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday visited Srinagar to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He is slated to hold meetings with security forces and state government officials to review the situation following the abrogation of Article 370.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday visited Srinagar to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He is slated to hold meetings with security forces and state government officials to review the situation following the abrogation of Article 370. On September 16, MHA officials briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the current situation in Kashmir and also discussed the opening of mobile networks in different parts of Kashmir. Also, a detailed discussion was held in the meeting on the report sent by the intelligence agency to MHA that over 200 Pakistani terrorists were waiting to infiltrate in Jammu and Kashmir, sources shared Restrictions remain in some parts of Kashmir however, the Home Ministry is expecting that soon normalcy will be completely restored in the entire region. Doval earlier this month said that the Article 370 was not about any special status but was special discrimination against the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in August, the Central government had scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

NSA Ajit Doval in Srinagar to review security situation

During an interaction with the group of journalist, Doval said that restrictions have been lifted from J&K

NSA Doval on Army presence in J&K

Continuing the series of back to back visits from India to Russia in the last fortnight, India's energy minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be in Moscow starting Thursday for a two-day visit.&nbsp;

Earlier this week India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar was in Moscow and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited too.&nbsp;

Pradhan will meet Russian energy minister Alexander Novak and will review energy sector cooperation. He will be accompanied by heads of state-owned oil companies like Indian Oil Corporation.

"Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas &amp; Steel together with Russian Energy Minister will participate in an Energy Dialogue with Russian and Indian Oil &amp; Gas and Steel Companies.", a release from the petroleum ministry said.

Both sides are working towards the realisation of an "energy bridge" and Indian companies have invested more than $5.5 billion in Russian oil and gas sector. ONGC Videsh ltd along with Oil India and IOCL have invested in Vankor Field in eastern Siberia.

Other than that, energy minister will also talk about cooperation in oil and gas, steel and coal sectors. This will be his first overseas’ visit since his assumption of office.&nbsp;

Dharmendra Pradhan will also hold a meeting with Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation or President's envoy to Far Eastern Federal District.

Energy will be key topics of discussion when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum and annual India-Russia summit.

Continuing the series of back to back visits from India to Russia in the last fortnight, India's energy minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be in Moscow starting Thursday for a two-day visit.

Continuing the series of back to back visits from India to Russia in the last fortnight, India's energy minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be in Moscow starting Thursday for a two-day visit. Earlier this week India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar was in Moscow and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited too. Pradhan will meet Russian energy minister Alexander Novak and will review energy sector cooperation. He will be accompanied by heads of state-owned oil companies like Indian Oil Corporation. "Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel together with Russian Energy Minister will participate in an Energy Dialogue with Russian and Indian Oil & Gas and Steel Companies.", a release from the petroleum ministry said. Both sides are working towards the realisation of an "energy bridge" and Indian companies have invested more than $5.5 billion in Russian oil and gas sector. ONGC Videsh ltd along with Oil India and IOCL have invested in Vankor Field in eastern Siberia. Other than that, energy minister will also talk about cooperation in oil and gas, steel and coal sectors. This will be his first overseas’ visit since his assumption of office. Dharmendra Pradhan will also hold a meeting with Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation or President's envoy to Far Eastern Federal District. Energy will be key topics of discussion when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum and annual India-Russia summit.

India's energy minister Dharmendra Pradhan on two-day visit to Russia

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday held a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi.

The duo met days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/talks-on-climate-change-to-nsg-membership-big-takeaways-from-pm-modis-participation-at-g7-summit-245857">during G7 summit</a>.&nbsp;

Both the leaders confirmed that first Rafale fighter jets will be handed over to India in September.

In September 2016, India signed a deal with the French government and Dassault Aviation to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets for over Euro 7.8 billion to arrest the fall of combat squadrons and meet urgent requirements on the eastern and western fronts.&nbsp;

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa are scheduled to receive the first Rafale fighter jet manufactured by French firm Dassault Aviation for India on September 20.

The officials here have said the Indian Rafale is far more advanced than the ones operating with the French Air Force and that is why the plane would continue to be used for training Indian pilots till May next year.&nbsp;

The Indian Air Force will deploy one each squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft at its airbases in Ambala in Haryana and Hashimara in Bengal.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday held a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi. The duo met days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron during G7 summit.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday held a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi. The duo met days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron during G7 summit. Both the leaders confirmed that first Rafale fighter jets will be handed over to India in September. In September 2016, India signed a deal with the French government and Dassault Aviation to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets for over Euro 7.8 billion to arrest the fall of combat squadrons and meet urgent requirements on the eastern and western fronts. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa are scheduled to receive the first Rafale fighter jet manufactured by French firm Dassault Aviation for India on September 20. The officials here have said the Indian Rafale is far more advanced than the ones operating with the French Air Force and that is why the plane would continue to be used for training Indian pilots till May next year. The Indian Air Force will deploy one each squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft at its airbases in Ambala in Haryana and Hashimara in Bengal.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meets his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne during G7 summit

Home minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a security meeting with National Security Advisor, and senior intelligence officials to review the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/normalcy-back-to-kashmir-schools-reopen-amid-tight-security-244007">situation in Jammu and Kashmir</a>.

The meeting which comes after NSA Ajit Doval returned to Delhi after a 10-day visit to the valley which was undertaken in the aftermath of the Centre's decision to scrap Article 370 and create two new Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba was also present in the meeting.

As announced by governor Satya Pal Malik, restrictions in the valley are being eased in a phased manner.

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On Monday, schools, and officers were re-opened after shutting down for around 15 days.&nbsp;

Though the teaching and non-teaching staff were present on the first day of the school reopening. The schools, however, wore a deserted look as not many students turned up.&nbsp;

The government has made all necessary arrangements to ensure the safety of the students.

On Sunday, the relaxations were provided in 50 police stations as against 35 police stations on Saturday. The duration in the relaxation was also increased from six hours to eight hours.&nbsp;

On Saturday, the state government restored 2G mobile internet services in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi districts. Landline services also resumed in 17 telephone exchanges in the Kashmir valley.&nbsp;

All government offices are also expected to start functioning normally from today.

As a result of the restoration of communication, locals resumed their work and businesses.

Restrictions were imposed on August 5, when Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 was revoked and the state bifurcated into two Union Territories.

Home minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a security meeting with National Security Advisor, and senior intelligence officials to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Home minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a security meeting with National Security Advisor, and senior intelligence officials to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting which comes after NSA Ajit Doval returned to Delhi after a 10-day visit to the valley which was undertaken in the aftermath of the Centre's decision to scrap Article 370 and create two new Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba was also present in the meeting. As announced by governor Satya Pal Malik, restrictions in the valley are being eased in a phased manner. Watch: Kashmir is slowly, but surely marching towards normalcy × On Monday, schools, and officers were re-opened after shutting down for around 15 days. Though the teaching and non-teaching staff were present on the first day of the school reopening. The schools, however, wore a deserted look as not many students turned up. The government has made all necessary arrangements to ensure the safety of the students. On Sunday, the relaxations were provided in 50 police stations as against 35 police stations on Saturday. The duration in the relaxation was also increased from six hours to eight hours. On Saturday, the state government restored 2G mobile internet services in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi districts. Landline services also resumed in 17 telephone exchanges in the Kashmir valley. All government offices are also expected to start functioning normally from today. As a result of the restoration of communication, locals resumed their work and businesses. Restrictions were imposed on August 5, when Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 was revoked and the state bifurcated into two Union Territories.

Amit Shah chairs security meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on J&K situation

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has been touring Jammu and Kashmir with this he has sent a strong signal that the situation is under control in J&K.

India: NSA Ajit Doval tours Jammu and Kashmir

NSA Ajit Doval meets security personnel in Shopian; shares lunch and chats with locals. Watch video to know more.

NSA Ajit Doval meets security personnel in Shopian; shares lunch and chats with locals

National Security Adviser Takes Stock Of The Situation At The Ground In Kashmir

Gravitas: Ajit Doval reviews security situation in Kashmir

National Security Advisor&nbsp;Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and &nbsp;Kashmir on Monday after the Central government moved a resolution to scrap Articles 370 and 35A.

According to reports, NSA Ajit Doval will visit Kashmir&nbsp;along with other senior security officials, to review the situation on the ground.&nbsp;

Doval had&nbsp;visited Srinagar&nbsp;last week&nbsp;ahead of the Centre's announcement on its decision to revoke Article 370.

Doval also met&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah&nbsp;at PM's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Announcing the decision in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Home Minister Amit Shah said there should be no delay in implementing the decision.

"I am presenting the resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir except the first clause 370 (1)," Amit Shah said in the Parliament.

Meanwhile, Centre has asked states and Union Territories to keep security forces on "maximum alert" following decisions related to Jammu and Kashmir to "pre-empt" and "prevent any breach of security", a communique issued by Home Ministry said.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday after the Central government moved a resolution to scrap Articles 370 and 35A.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday after the Central government moved a resolution to scrap Articles 370 and 35A. According to reports, NSA Ajit Doval will visit Kashmir along with other senior security officials, to review the situation on the ground. Doval had visited Srinagar last week ahead of the Centre's announcement on its decision to revoke Article 370. Doval also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah at PM's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Announcing the decision in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Home Minister Amit Shah said there should be no delay in implementing the decision. "I am presenting the resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir except the first clause 370 (1)," Amit Shah said in the Parliament. Meanwhile, Centre has asked states and Union Territories to keep security forces on "maximum alert" following decisions related to Jammu and Kashmir to "pre-empt" and "prevent any breach of security", a communique issued by Home Ministry said.

NSA Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir today, forces on alert

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a high-level meeting at Parliament to review the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid terror threat. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Home Secretary Rajeev Gauba were present at the meeting. Watch this video to know more.

J&K: Indian Home minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting

In a move to strengthen anti-terrorist operations, the Government of India has decided to move over 10,000&nbsp;troops to Jammu and Kashmir.

The state already has a deployment of over 40,000 paramilitary personnel.

The announcement&nbsp;comes after&nbsp;National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval returned from&nbsp;two-day visit to the valley.

At least 100 companies of Indian paramilitary forces will be deployed to the valley to be precise, report said.

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This comes in addition to the 40,000 troops that are already stationed in the valley&nbsp;for Amarnath Yatra security.

Reports say troops are being airlifted from various parts of the country to Jammu and Kashmir.

An order issued by the Home Ministry said the additional forces are being deployed to strengthen "counter insurgent grid" as well as maintaining law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a move to strengthen anti-terrorist operations, the Government of India has decided to move over 10,000 troops to Jammu and Kashmir. The state already has a deployment of over 40,000 paramilitary personnel.

In a move to strengthen anti-terrorist operations, the Government of India has decided to move over 10,000 troops to Jammu and Kashmir. The state already has a deployment of over 40,000 paramilitary personnel. The announcement comes after National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval returned from two-day visit to the valley. At least 100 companies of Indian paramilitary forces will be deployed to the valley to be precise, report said. × This comes in addition to the 40,000 troops that are already stationed in the valley for Amarnath Yatra security. Reports say troops are being airlifted from various parts of the country to Jammu and Kashmir. An order issued by the Home Ministry said the additional forces are being deployed to strengthen "counter insurgent grid" as well as maintaining law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Centre moves 10,000 troops to Jammu and Kashmir after Ajit Doval's visit

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Russia has promised assistance to India for its ambitious Human Space Flight Programme 'Gaganyaan' aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space by 2022.

An official statement by New Delhi on Friday cited a meeting held between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Director General of Russia's ROSCOSMOS and former Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin in Hyderabad House here on Thursday, where all aspects of space cooperation between the two countries were discussed.

"Senior representatives of ROSCOSMOS, GLAVCOSMOS, Energia, and Energomash were present from the Russian side, whereas Secretary, Space, Dr Sivan and the Director of the Human Space Flight Programme were present from the Indian side, besides other senior officials," the statement read.

The two sides discussed cooperation in futuristic technologies including new space systems, rocket engines, propellants and propulsion systems, spacecraft and launch vehicle technology.

In addition, the Russian side stated that they would like to see India participate in the International Space Station, and offered its full support for this purpose.

In consideration to New Delhi's priorities to the Make in India programme, the possibilities for the production of space systems in India were also discussed.

"Cooperation in space has emerged as a key area of cooperation in the high technology sector between India and Russia," the statement read.

"Today, there is a new respect for India's rapidly growing capabilities in outer space, and Russia sees India as a key partner for promoting peaceful uses of outer space."

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Russia has promised assistance to India for its ambitious Human Space Flight Programme 'Gaganyaan' aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space by 2022. An official statement by New Delhi on Friday cited a meeting held between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Director General of Russia's ROSCOSMOS and former Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin in Hyderabad House here on Thursday, where all aspects of space cooperation between the two countries were discussed.

Russia has promised assistance to India for its ambitious Human Space Flight Programme 'Gaganyaan' aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space by 2022. An official statement by New Delhi on Friday cited a meeting held between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Director General of Russia's ROSCOSMOS and former Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin in Hyderabad House here on Thursday, where all aspects of space cooperation between the two countries were discussed. "Senior representatives of ROSCOSMOS, GLAVCOSMOS, Energia, and Energomash were present from the Russian side, whereas Secretary, Space, Dr Sivan and the Director of the Human Space Flight Programme were present from the Indian side, besides other senior officials," the statement read. The two sides discussed cooperation in futuristic technologies including new space systems, rocket engines, propellants and propulsion systems, spacecraft and launch vehicle technology. In addition, the Russian side stated that they would like to see India participate in the International Space Station, and offered its full support for this purpose. In consideration to New Delhi's priorities to the Make in India programme, the possibilities for the production of space systems in India were also discussed. "Cooperation in space has emerged as a key area of cooperation in the high technology sector between India and Russia," the statement read. "Today, there is a new respect for India's rapidly growing capabilities in outer space, and Russia sees India as a key partner for promoting peaceful uses of outer space."

Russia promises assistance to India for its 'Gaganyaan' mission

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who arrived in India on Tuesday, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval today. H1-B visas, trade war and India’s purchase of S-400 missile defence systems from Russia were expected to figure in the talks between the two sides, which come ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28-29.

India is our major trade partner: Mike Pompeo

India and Russia are planning to open new route connecting India's east coast with Russia's far east. It is expected to connect India to Russia's resource and energy-rich districts.&nbsp;

It was one of the focus areas when Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev came to India on a five-day visit from June 15 to 19.

During his visit, he met National Security Advisor(NSA) Ajit Doval, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, minister of petroleum and natural gas Dharmendra Pradhan and vice chairman of NITI Aayog Rajiv Kumar.

Yury Trutnev is also Putin's Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District which is the largest of eight federal districts of Russia and rich in mineral resources.

Both sides agreed to explore bilateral cooperation in the sectors of diamond-processing, petroleum and natural gas, coal and mining, agro-processing and tourism.

The visit comes ahead of the fifth Eastern Economic Forum which will be held in the eastern coastal city of Vladivostok in September in which PM Modi will be participating.

Deputy Prime Minister Trutnev had earlier visited India in March 2017.

India and Russia are planning to open new route connecting India's east coast with Russia's far east. It is expected to connect India to Russia's resource and energy-rich districts.

India and Russia are planning to open new route connecting India's east coast with Russia's far east. It is expected to connect India to Russia's resource and energy-rich districts. It was one of the focus areas when Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev came to India on a five-day visit from June 15 to 19. During his visit, he met National Security Advisor(NSA) Ajit Doval, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, minister of petroleum and natural gas Dharmendra Pradhan and vice chairman of NITI Aayog Rajiv Kumar. Yury Trutnev is also Putin's Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District which is the largest of eight federal districts of Russia and rich in mineral resources. Both sides agreed to explore bilateral cooperation in the sectors of diamond-processing, petroleum and natural gas, coal and mining, agro-processing and tourism. The visit comes ahead of the fifth Eastern Economic Forum which will be held in the eastern coastal city of Vladivostok in September in which PM Modi will be participating. Deputy Prime Minister Trutnev had earlier visited India in March 2017.

Deputy PM Trutnev's focus: Plans to connect India's east coast with Russia's energy-rich far east

The propaganda of the Islamic State (ISIS) is growing across South Asia. Easter attacks in Sri Lanka which killed over 250 people is case in point. The attacks were claimed by a local terror group National Thowheeth Jamaath, which is an ISIS-affiliate

It's important to recall here that investigations had revealed that the mastermind of the attack, Zaharan Hashim, was in touch with radical elements in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Following the investigations, NIA had arrested several suspects, one of whom had confessed to the plan of carrying out a suicide attack in Kerala.

Kerala police and Coast guard were already on high alert since Sri Lanka attacks, what raises more concern are the Intelligence inputs claiming that a boat carrying 15 IS operatives has been set off for Lakshadweep Islands from Sri Lanka.

Moreover, in a recently held internal security meeting, Intelligence agencies have warned Home Ministry that radical groups are trying to spread their presence across the country.

Apart from southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, these groups are also targetting people in Northeastern states. The inputs further stated that funds from Gulf countries are being used to mobilise these outfits.

Home Ministry has asked the intelligence agencies to keep a tight vigil on the suspected groups. Furthermore, the government is likely to come up with a counter-radicalisation policy.&nbsp;

The government is also keeping a close watch on social media as the ISIS operatives, many a time, use technology to approach the youth. State police also keep check on deviant youth and once the suspects are identified they are counselled on the risks involved.

Taking a cue from the countries that have implemented counter-radicalisation policy, the government can also run programmes which not just focus on countering ideology but also psychological rehabilitation. Local religious leaders, lawyers, senior citizens can be roped in to engage with the youth on dangers of extremism and radicalisation.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national security team now has two prominent faces on the diplomatic and strategic fronts which is an asset for the government - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. They both have achieved a lot together during the previous term of the NDA government. (2014-2019).

In his last tenure, Doval had played a key role in launching de-radicalisation initiatives with several Asian countries. The government will continue with such initiatives this time as well.

India and Maldives on Saturday agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism, countering violent extremism and de-radicalisation.

India has been struggling with the radicalisation of youth in Jammu and Kashmir by the militant groups based in Pakistan. According to security officials, at least 50 youngsters have joined various terror outfits since March 2019. Youth in the age group of 15 years to 25 years are most vulnerable to be exploited.&nbsp;

Centre already runs some programmes to counsel the youth in the valley to bring in them positive behavioural changes. Army has been able to bring back a number of ultras to the mainstream with the help of the parents&nbsp;and senior citizens.

The state needs more career counselling centres, drug de-addiction centres, personality development centres and training workshops.

To defeat terrorism and radicalisation, it's important to engage in dialogue with the youth and motivate them to live a dignified and constructive life.

Amit Shah has also instructed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take "harsh action" against separatist leaders who are instrumental in fuelling terror activities in the state and put them behind bars.

In a stern message to Pakistan when the global strategic environment is against Islamabad, Prime Minister Modi has reiterated its stand that there can be no talks between the two countries until Pakistan stops its anti-India activities.

Narendra Modi government 2.0 has&nbsp;shown zero-tolerance towards terrorism, radicalisation and extremism across the country.&nbsp;

With Shah, Jaishankar and Doval, Modi has ramped up India's security infrastructure to deal with the challenges pertaining to the national security and foreign policy. 
 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp; 
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The propaganda of the Islamic State (ISIS) is growing across South Asia. Easter attacks in Sri Lanka which killed over 250 people is case in point. The attacks were claimed by a local terror group National Thowheeth Jamaath, which is an ISIS-affiliate It's important to recall here that investigations had revealed that the mastermind of the attack, Zaharan Hashim, was in touch with radical elements in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

The propaganda of the Islamic State (ISIS) is growing across South Asia. Easter attacks in Sri Lanka which killed over 250 people is case in point. The attacks were claimed by a local terror group National Thowheeth Jamaath, which is an ISIS-affiliate It's important to recall here that investigations had revealed that the mastermind of the attack, Zaharan Hashim, was in touch with radical elements in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Following the investigations, NIA had arrested several suspects, one of whom had confessed to the plan of carrying out a suicide attack in Kerala. Kerala police and Coast guard were already on high alert since Sri Lanka attacks, what raises more concern are the Intelligence inputs claiming that a boat carrying 15 IS operatives has been set off for Lakshadweep Islands from Sri Lanka. Moreover, in a recently held internal security meeting, Intelligence agencies have warned Home Ministry that radical groups are trying to spread their presence across the country. Apart from southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, these groups are also targetting people in Northeastern states. The inputs further stated that funds from Gulf countries are being used to mobilise these outfits. Home Ministry has asked the intelligence agencies to keep a tight vigil on the suspected groups. Furthermore, the government is likely to come up with a counter-radicalisation policy. The government is also keeping a close watch on social media as the ISIS operatives, many a time, use technology to approach the youth. State police also keep check on deviant youth and once the suspects are identified they are counselled on the risks involved. Taking a cue from the countries that have implemented counter-radicalisation policy, the government can also run programmes which not just focus on countering ideology but also psychological rehabilitation. Local religious leaders, lawyers, senior citizens can be roped in to engage with the youth on dangers of extremism and radicalisation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national security team now has two prominent faces on the diplomatic and strategic fronts which is an asset for the government - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. They both have achieved a lot together during the previous term of the NDA government. (2014-2019). In his last tenure, Doval had played a key role in launching de-radicalisation initiatives with several Asian countries. The government will continue with such initiatives this time as well. India and Maldives on Saturday agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism, countering violent extremism and de-radicalisation. India has been struggling with the radicalisation of youth in Jammu and Kashmir by the militant groups based in Pakistan. According to security officials, at least 50 youngsters have joined various terror outfits since March 2019. Youth in the age group of 15 years to 25 years are most vulnerable to be exploited. Centre already runs some programmes to counsel the youth in the valley to bring in them positive behavioural changes. Army has been able to bring back a number of ultras to the mainstream with the help of the parents and senior citizens. The state needs more career counselling centres, drug de-addiction centres, personality development centres and training workshops. To defeat terrorism and radicalisation, it's important to engage in dialogue with the youth and motivate them to live a dignified and constructive life. Amit Shah has also instructed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take "harsh action" against separatist leaders who are instrumental in fuelling terror activities in the state and put them behind bars. In a stern message to Pakistan when the global strategic environment is against Islamabad, Prime Minister Modi has reiterated its stand that there can be no talks between the two countries until Pakistan stops its anti-India activities. Narendra Modi government 2.0 has shown zero-tolerance towards terrorism, radicalisation and extremism across the country. With Shah, Jaishankar and Doval, Modi has ramped up India's security infrastructure to deal with the challenges pertaining to the national security and foreign policy. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

As radicalisation grows, Narendra Modi government puts in place stronger measures

Ajit Doval continues as National Security Advisor of India. Ajit Doval is the first NSA to get cabinet rank.This moves clearly shows the confidence or trust of PM Modi in Ajit Doval. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Profile of Retained NSA Ajit Doval

NSA Ajit Doval on Monday was given another term to serve for the same position. His appointment will be for five years. The very crucial person in terms of national security is concerned, Ajit Doval played every possible role in his latest term to serve it to the fullest.

Ajit Doval gets another term as India's National Security Advisor

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has been given Cabinet rank in the new government in recognition of his contribution in the national security domain.&nbsp;

Doval has been given a second term after being appointed as NSA for a period of five years by the Modi government.

Doval was earlier the director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 2004.

Doval who had handled key issues pertaining to Pakistan and China during the first Modi government is the designated "special representative" for border talks with China.

Last year, Doval had held border talks with China's foreign minister Wang Yi in China's southwestern Sichuan province in a bid to enhance bilateral relations with China after the Doklam standoff which had severely affected relations between the two countries.

India's NSA had also held talks with &nbsp;US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defence Secretary James Mattis and his American counterpart John Bolton earlier.

Two years ago amid the standoff with the Chinese Army at Doklam, Doval had met President Xi Jinping in Beijing, along with other representatives from BRICS. 
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has been given Cabinet rank in the new government in recognition of his contribution in the national security domain. Doval has been given a second term after being appointed as NSA for a period of five years by the Modi government.

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has been given Cabinet rank in the new government in recognition of his contribution in the national security domain. Doval has been given a second term after being appointed as NSA for a period of five years by the Modi government. Doval was earlier the director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 2004. Doval who had handled key issues pertaining to Pakistan and China during the first Modi government is the designated "special representative" for border talks with China. Last year, Doval had held border talks with China's foreign minister Wang Yi in China's southwestern Sichuan province in a bid to enhance bilateral relations with China after the Doklam standoff which had severely affected relations between the two countries. India's NSA had also held talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defence Secretary James Mattis and his American counterpart John Bolton earlier. Two years ago amid the standoff with the Chinese Army at Doklam, Doval had met President Xi Jinping in Beijing, along with other representatives from BRICS.

Ajit Doval given Cabinet rank in second term as India's NSA

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday reviewed the security situation in the country, especially along the border with Pakistan, a day after Indian fighter jets bombed the biggest camp of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad in that country, officials said.

During the meeting, attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval among others, a detailed presentation was given about the security situation in the country and steps taken to ensure peace in all sensitive places.

Singh directed the officials to ensure the Border Security Force, which guards the India-Pakistan border continues to remain on the highest level of alertness so that any misadventure from across the border could be foiled, a home ministry official said.

Those who attended the meeting include Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and Intelligence Bureau Director Rajiv Jain.

In a pinpointed and swift air strike that lasted less than two minutes, India pounded Jaish-e-Mohammed's biggest training camp in Pakistan early Tuesday, killing up to 350 terrorists and trainers who were moved there for their protection after the Pulwama attack, officials said.

The pre-dawn operation described as "non-military" and "preemptive" struck a five-star resort-style camp on a hilltop forest that provided a dozen Mirage 2000 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force(IAF) with a "sitting duck target" and caught the terrorists in their sleep, sources said. The strike is the first by the IAF inside Pakistan after the 1971 war.

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale told the media that the "intelligence-led operation" on the Pakistan-based terror group's biggest training camp in Balakot became "absolutely necessary" as it was planning more suicide attacks in India, after the February 14 attack on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama in which 40 soldiers were killed.

The JeM claimed responsibility for the Pulwama strike.&nbsp;

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday reviewed the security situation in the country, especially along the border with Pakistan, a day after Indian fighter jets bombed the biggest camp of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad in that country, officials said.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday reviewed the security situation in the country, especially along the border with Pakistan, a day after Indian fighter jets bombed the biggest camp of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad in that country, officials said. During the meeting, attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval among others, a detailed presentation was given about the security situation in the country and steps taken to ensure peace in all sensitive places. Singh directed the officials to ensure the Border Security Force, which guards the India-Pakistan border continues to remain on the highest level of alertness so that any misadventure from across the border could be foiled, a home ministry official said. Those who attended the meeting include Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and Intelligence Bureau Director Rajiv Jain. In a pinpointed and swift air strike that lasted less than two minutes, India pounded Jaish-e-Mohammed's biggest training camp in Pakistan early Tuesday, killing up to 350 terrorists and trainers who were moved there for their protection after the Pulwama attack, officials said. The pre-dawn operation described as "non-military" and "preemptive" struck a five-star resort-style camp on a hilltop forest that provided a dozen Mirage 2000 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force(IAF) with a "sitting duck target" and caught the terrorists in their sleep, sources said. The strike is the first by the IAF inside Pakistan after the 1971 war. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale told the media that the "intelligence-led operation" on the Pakistan-based terror group's biggest training camp in Balakot became "absolutely necessary" as it was planning more suicide attacks in India, after the February 14 attack on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama in which 40 soldiers were killed. The JeM claimed responsibility for the Pulwama strike.

Rajnath reviews security situation a day after airstrike on terrorist camp in Pakistan

US National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Friday that America supports India's right to self-defence.

Bolton telephoned Doval Friday morning to express his condolences for the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pulwama-attack-india-slams-pakistan-yet-again-says-islamabad-cannot-claim-its-unaware-of-jem-presence-197702">terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir </a>and offered the US' full support to India in confronting terrorism.&nbsp;

"I told Ajit Doval today that we support India's right to self-defence. I have spoken to him twice, including this morning... And expressed the US' condolences over the terrorist attack,"&nbsp;he told.

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Bolton said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens.&nbsp;

"We have been very clear on that score... And, we are continuing to be in discussions we are going to have with the Pakistanis,"&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;

Earlier, the White House and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked Pakistan to end its support to terrorist safe havens inside the country.

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In a stern message to Pakistan, the White House asked Islamabad to "immediately end" its "support" to all terror groups and not to provide "safe haven" to them, as the US condemned the brutal Pulwama terror attack claimed the lives of at least 40 CRPF soldiers.

Pakistan-based <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-nia-begins-investigation-7-detained-after-raids-197621">Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)</a> has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday that left at least 40 CRPF soldiers dead and five others critically wounded.

"The United States calls on Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a late night statement on Thursday.

US National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Friday that America supports India's right to self-defence. Bolton telephoned Doval Friday morning to express his condolences for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and offered the US' full support to India in confronting terrorism.

US National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Friday that America supports India's right to self-defence. Bolton telephoned Doval Friday morning to express his condolences for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and offered the US' full support to India in confronting terrorism. "I told Ajit Doval today that we support India's right to self-defence. I have spoken to him twice, including this morning... And expressed the US' condolences over the terrorist attack," he told. NSA Bolton offers all assistance to India to bring the perpetrators & backer of the attack promptly to justice: MEA pic.twitter.com/vnxqQkNaaZ — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) February 16, 2019 × Bolton said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens. "We have been very clear on that score... And, we are continuing to be in discussions we are going to have with the Pakistanis," he said. Earlier, the White House and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked Pakistan to end its support to terrorist safe havens inside the country. "We stand with #India as it confronts terrorism. Pakistan must not provide safe haven for terrorists to threaten international security," Pompeo said on Twitter. The U.S. condemns yesterday’s horrific terror attack on Indian security forces. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We stand with #India as it confronts terrorism. Pakistan must not provide safe haven for terrorists to threaten international security. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) February 15, 2019 × In a stern message to Pakistan, the White House asked Islamabad to "immediately end" its "support" to all terror groups and not to provide "safe haven" to them, as the US condemned the brutal Pulwama terror attack claimed the lives of at least 40 CRPF soldiers. Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday that left at least 40 CRPF soldiers dead and five others critically wounded. "The United States calls on Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a late night statement on Thursday.

'We support India's right to self-defence': US NSA Bolton tells his Indian counterpart Doval

24 hours after the Pulwama terror attack, US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton in a telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval extended support to New Delhi's "right to self-defence against cross border terrorism" and offered assistance to bring the perpetrators to justice.&nbsp;

In a release, the minister of external affairs (MEA) said, "Ambassador Bolton supported India's right to self-defence against cross-border terrorism. He offered all assistance to India to bring the perpetrators and backers of the attack promptly to justice. NSA Doval appreciated U.S. support."

Both the NSAs "vowed to work together" to ensure that Pakistan "cease to be a safe haven" for Jaish-e-Muhammad (JEM) and other terrorist groups.

Jaish-e-Muhammad claimed responsibility for the terror attack.

India and US also "resolved to hold Pakistan to account" for its "obligations under UN resolutions and to remove all obstacles to designating" JeM leader Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

India approached United Nation Security Council's 1267 Committee in 2016 to designate Azhar as a global terrorist but Bejing blocked it citing lack of consensus.&nbsp;

The United States was one of the first countries to condemn the terror attack and called out Pakistan not to provide safe haven to terrorists. The White House in a statement called on "Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region."&nbsp;

The US state department in a statement said, "The UN designated, Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad has claimed responsibility for this heinous act. We call on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists."&nbsp;

Earlier, in a tweet, US Secretary of state, Mike Pompeo said, "The U.S. condemns yesterday’s horrific terror attack on Indian security forces. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We stand with #India as it confronts terrorism. Pakistan must not provide safe haven for terrorists to threaten international security."

48 Countries including US, Germany, Russia, France, China, UK, South Korea, Israel have condemned the Pulwama terror attack.&nbsp;

24 hours after the Pulwama terror attack, US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton in a telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval extended support to New Delhi's "right to self-defence against cross border terrorism" and offered assistance to bring the perpetrators to justice.

24 hours after the Pulwama terror attack, US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton in a telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval extended support to New Delhi's "right to self-defence against cross border terrorism" and offered assistance to bring the perpetrators to justice. In a release, the minister of external affairs (MEA) said, "Ambassador Bolton supported India's right to self-defence against cross-border terrorism. He offered all assistance to India to bring the perpetrators and backers of the attack promptly to justice. NSA Doval appreciated U.S. support." Both the NSAs "vowed to work together" to ensure that Pakistan "cease to be a safe haven" for Jaish-e-Muhammad (JEM) and other terrorist groups. Jaish-e-Muhammad claimed responsibility for the terror attack. India and US also "resolved to hold Pakistan to account" for its "obligations under UN resolutions and to remove all obstacles to designating" JeM leader Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. India approached United Nation Security Council's 1267 Committee in 2016 to designate Azhar as a global terrorist but Bejing blocked it citing lack of consensus. The United States was one of the first countries to condemn the terror attack and called out Pakistan not to provide safe haven to terrorists. The White House in a statement called on "Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region." The US state department in a statement said, "The UN designated, Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad has claimed responsibility for this heinous act. We call on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists." Earlier, in a tweet, US Secretary of state, Mike Pompeo said, "The U.S. condemns yesterday’s horrific terror attack on Indian security forces. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We stand with #India as it confronts terrorism. Pakistan must not provide safe haven for terrorists to threaten international security." 48 Countries including US, Germany, Russia, France, China, UK, South Korea, Israel have condemned the Pulwama terror attack.

Pulwama attack: US supports India's right to self-defence, offers help to bring perpetrators to justice 

Afghan national security advisor Hamdullah Mohib on a 3-day India visit

Afghanistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-trumps-jibe-india-says-developmental-assistance-transforming-afghanistan-188038">Hamdullah Mohib on Friday met India's</a> NSA Ajit Doval at Hyderabad house. Mohib's visit is the first high-level engagement of the Afghan government with&nbsp;India.&nbsp;

The NSAs meeting comes just a day after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistans-neighbours-fear-refugee-crisis-if-us-pulls-out-187705">US president Donald Trump mocked</a> Prime Minister Modi and India's aid to Afghanistan.

He said, “I could give you an example where I get along very well with India and Prime Minister Modi. But he is constantly telling me, he built a library in Afghanistan. Library! That’s like five hours of what we spend (in Afghanistan). And he (Modi) tells me. He is very smart. We are supposed to say, oh thank you for the library. Don’t know who’s using it (the library) in Afghanistan. But it’s one of those things. I don’t like being taken advantage of."

India slammed the comments with top government sources telling WION, "India firmly believes in the critical role that developmental assistance can play in transforming human lives." New Delhi also rejected any American demand for Indian troops on the ground saying it "does not send its armed forces abroad except under the specific mandate of UN Peacekeeping Operations."

The meet also happens when the situation in Afghanistan is rapidly evolving with Russia, Iran, Pakistan and US all engaged in talks with the Taliban.

The US media has been reporting that US may withdraw 7,000 troops from Afghanistan though it has not been confirmed by the Pentagon. Top Indian government sources last week told WION that New Delhi is "closely watching" recent developments in Afghanistan regarding the peace initiatives and does not find any reason to be concerned about changes in US policy on Afghanistan.

India's official policy on the Afghan peace process is that it should be Afghan-led, Afghan-owned, and Afghan-controlled and with the participation of the government of Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Last year India had participated in the Moscow talks on Afghanistan in which the Taliban also took part. India participated at a non-official level sending two former diplomats - Amar Sinha, India's former envoy to Afghanistan and TCA Raghavan at the non-official level at the Moscow talks.&nbsp;

Next week former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and United State's special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad will visit India for Raisina Dialogue.

This will be the first official visit by Zalmay to India in his capacity as the special representative of US for Afghanistan and he will be meeting the Indian leadership.

Afghanistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib on Friday met India's NSA Ajit Doval at Hyderabad house. Mohib's visit is the first high-level engagement of the Afghan government with India.

Afghanistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib on Friday met India's NSA Ajit Doval at Hyderabad house. Mohib's visit is the first high-level engagement of the Afghan government with India. The NSAs meeting comes just a day after US president Donald Trump mocked Prime Minister Modi and India's aid to Afghanistan. He said, “I could give you an example where I get along very well with India and Prime Minister Modi. But he is constantly telling me, he built a library in Afghanistan. Library! That’s like five hours of what we spend (in Afghanistan). And he (Modi) tells me. He is very smart. We are supposed to say, oh thank you for the library. Don’t know who’s using it (the library) in Afghanistan. But it’s one of those things. I don’t like being taken advantage of." India slammed the comments with top government sources telling WION, "India firmly believes in the critical role that developmental assistance can play in transforming human lives." New Delhi also rejected any American demand for Indian troops on the ground saying it "does not send its armed forces abroad except under the specific mandate of UN Peacekeeping Operations." The meet also happens when the situation in Afghanistan is rapidly evolving with Russia, Iran, Pakistan and US all engaged in talks with the Taliban. The US media has been reporting that US may withdraw 7,000 troops from Afghanistan though it has not been confirmed by the Pentagon. Top Indian government sources last week told WION that New Delhi is "closely watching" recent developments in Afghanistan regarding the peace initiatives and does not find any reason to be concerned about changes in US policy on Afghanistan. India's official policy on the Afghan peace process is that it should be Afghan-led, Afghan-owned, and Afghan-controlled and with the participation of the government of Afghanistan. Last year India had participated in the Moscow talks on Afghanistan in which the Taliban also took part. India participated at a non-official level sending two former diplomats - Amar Sinha, India's former envoy to Afghanistan and TCA Raghavan at the non-official level at the Moscow talks. Next week former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and United State's special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad will visit India for Raisina Dialogue. This will be the first official visit by Zalmay to India in his capacity as the special representative of US for Afghanistan and he will be meeting the Indian leadership.

Afghanistan's NSA Hamdullah Mohib meets India's NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 21st round of border talks in China's southwestern Sichuan province on Saturday, officials said.

Besides the border dispute, the two senior officials at the picturesque Dujiangyan city, would also review the progress made in bilateral ties since the Wuhan Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in April, officials said.

Doval and Wang are the designated special representatives for border talks between India and China. The talks were expected to be concluded later Saturday.

This is the first round of talks for Wang after he succeeded State Councillor Yang Jiechi earlier this year. Wang has become the state councillor, a rank higher than the foreign minister in the Chinese government's hierarchy.

Announcing the talks on November 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang presented an upbeat picture of the bilateral ties saying, "We have properly managed the differences through dialogue and consultation. The border areas on the whole maintained stability".

Officials maintain that this round of talks may focus more on reviewing the progress on trade and maintenance of peace at borders than movement towards a solution to the border dispute as India is headed for general elections next year.

Since the first-ever "informal summit" between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi in Wuhan, the two countries have launched a dialogue between trade officials to enhance India's exports to China to address the over $ 51-billion trade deficit.

Since then, progress has been made towards increasing India's export of rice, sugar and pharmaceuticals. This is expected to come under review at the talks, officials said.

Negotiations between the special representatives are regarded highly significant by both the countries as they cover all aspects of bilateral ties besides making efforts to resolve the vexed border dispute.

The India-China border dispute covers 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet.

The last round, held in New Delhi between Doval and Yang, took place in the backdrop of the 73-day standoff between the two militaries at Doklam over

Chinese army's plan to build a road close to India's strategic "Chicken's Neck" corridor connecting the north-eastern states.

The standoff ended after the People's Liberation Army halted the plans to build the road.

Officials on both sides say a lot of spadework has been done to ensure peace and tranquillity at the border, though the solution to the border dispute is still elusive even after 20 rounds of talks.

Senior defence officials of India and China held the 9th India-China Annual Defence and Security Dialogue in Beijing on November 13 after a one-year gap due to the Doklam standoff. During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance defence exchanges and interactions.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 21st round of border talks in China's southwestern Sichuan province on Saturday, officials said.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 21st round of border talks in China's southwestern Sichuan province on Saturday, officials said. Besides the border dispute, the two senior officials at the picturesque Dujiangyan city, would also review the progress made in bilateral ties since the Wuhan Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in April, officials said. Doval and Wang are the designated special representatives for border talks between India and China. The talks were expected to be concluded later Saturday. This is the first round of talks for Wang after he succeeded State Councillor Yang Jiechi earlier this year. Wang has become the state councillor, a rank higher than the foreign minister in the Chinese government's hierarchy. Announcing the talks on November 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang presented an upbeat picture of the bilateral ties saying, "We have properly managed the differences through dialogue and consultation. The border areas on the whole maintained stability". Officials maintain that this round of talks may focus more on reviewing the progress on trade and maintenance of peace at borders than movement towards a solution to the border dispute as India is headed for general elections next year. Since the first-ever "informal summit" between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi in Wuhan, the two countries have launched a dialogue between trade officials to enhance India's exports to China to address the over $ 51-billion trade deficit. Since then, progress has been made towards increasing India's export of rice, sugar and pharmaceuticals. This is expected to come under review at the talks, officials said. Negotiations between the special representatives are regarded highly significant by both the countries as they cover all aspects of bilateral ties besides making efforts to resolve the vexed border dispute. The India-China border dispute covers 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet. The last round, held in New Delhi between Doval and Yang, took place in the backdrop of the 73-day standoff between the two militaries at Doklam over Chinese army's plan to build a road close to India's strategic "Chicken's Neck" corridor connecting the north-eastern states. The standoff ended after the People's Liberation Army halted the plans to build the road. Officials on both sides say a lot of spadework has been done to ensure peace and tranquillity at the border, though the solution to the border dispute is still elusive even after 20 rounds of talks. Senior defence officials of India and China held the 9th India-China Annual Defence and Security Dialogue in Beijing on November 13 after a one-year gap due to the Doklam standoff. During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance defence exchanges and interactions.

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A CBI officer, who was probing the FIR lodged against Special Director Rakesh Asthana, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of his transfer to Nagpur in Maharashtra.

Taking cue from Alok Verma, CBI joint director Manish Kumar Sinha told the court that the decision “is arbitrary, motivated and malafide, and was made solely with the purpose and intent to victimise the officer as the investigation revealed cogent evidence against certain powerful persons”.

Sinha was conducting an investigation against Asthana for alleged corruption. He mentioned his plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for urgent hearing, but his request was denied. Sinha said that he wanted to bring some shocking facts to light, but the CJI was quick to retort "nothing shocks us".

In his petition, Sinha has alleged that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval tried to hinder and interfere in the investigations against Asthana.

The petition also highlights the alleged bribes taken by&nbsp;Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhari to help settle matters related to CBI. “Sometime in first fortnight of June 2018, a few crores of rupees was paid to Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, presently Minister of State for Coal and Mines in Government of India. As per Shri Sana, Shri Haribhai had intervened with the Senior officers of CBI through the office of the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension [“MOS (P)”], to whom, apparently, the Director - CBI reports to. The money was paid through one Vipul of Ahmedabad. These facts were disclosed by Sana to me on 20.10.2018 in the forenoon. I immediately reported the matter to the Director and the AD (AK Sharma)", the petition says.

Sinha's plea goes on&nbsp;to state&nbsp;that while the&nbsp;entire team probing Asthana was removed, surveillance&nbsp;had found a tape where RAW officer Samant Goel was heard saying, "The PMO has taken care of the CBI issue."

Asthana has also been divested of his duties and sent on leave by the central government following his ongoing feud with the CBI Director.

The CBI had booked Asthana on allegations of receiving a bribe from an accused probed by him in a case linked to meat exporter Moin Qureshi.

A CBI officer, who was probing the FIR lodged against Special Director Rakesh Asthana, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of his transfer to Nagpur in Maharashtra.

A CBI officer, who was probing the FIR lodged against Special Director Rakesh Asthana, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of his transfer to Nagpur in Maharashtra. Taking cue from Alok Verma, CBI joint director Manish Kumar Sinha told the court that the decision “is arbitrary, motivated and malafide, and was made solely with the purpose and intent to victimise the officer as the investigation revealed cogent evidence against certain powerful persons”. Sinha was conducting an investigation against Asthana for alleged corruption. He mentioned his plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for urgent hearing, but his request was denied. Sinha said that he wanted to bring some shocking facts to light, but the CJI was quick to retort "nothing shocks us". In his petition, Sinha has alleged that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval tried to hinder and interfere in the investigations against Asthana. The petition also highlights the alleged bribes taken by Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhari to help settle matters related to CBI. “Sometime in first fortnight of June 2018, a few crores of rupees was paid to Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, presently Minister of State for Coal and Mines in Government of India. As per Shri Sana, Shri Haribhai had intervened with the Senior officers of CBI through the office of the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension [“MOS (P)”], to whom, apparently, the Director - CBI reports to. The money was paid through one Vipul of Ahmedabad. These facts were disclosed by Sana to me on 20.10.2018 in the forenoon. I immediately reported the matter to the Director and the AD (AK Sharma)", the petition says. Sinha's plea goes on to state that while the entire team probing Asthana was removed, surveillance had found a tape where RAW officer Samant Goel was heard saying, "The PMO has taken care of the CBI issue." Asthana has also been divested of his duties and sent on leave by the central government following his ongoing feud with the CBI Director. The CBI had booked Asthana on allegations of receiving a bribe from an accused probed by him in a case linked to meat exporter Moin Qureshi.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval interfered in Asthana probe, CBI official tells top court

India cannot afford to be a soft power for the next few years and it will be compelled to take hard decisions, said National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.&nbsp;

India needs a strong, stable and decisive government for the next 10 years to achieve our national, political, economic and strategic objectives. A weak coalition will be bad for India, he said and added all defence hardware must be 100 per cent transfer of technology.&nbsp;

''If we have to become a major power then our economy has to be big, it has to be globally competitive and that can be only when it is technologically ahead,'' Doval said.&nbsp;

''We are not governed by people's representative, but by the laws made by them, therefore the rule of law is extremely important,'' Doval said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The populist measures shouldn't take precedence over national requirements, he said and&nbsp;urged the Indian private sector firms to promote Indian strategic interest.&nbsp;

''China's Alibaba and others have become big companies. We want the Indian private sector companies should perform and promote Indian strategic interest,'' he said.&nbsp; 
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India cannot afford to be a soft power for the next few years and it will be compelled to take hard decisions, said National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. India needs a strong, stable and decisive government for the next 10 years to achieve our national, political, economic and strategic objectives.

India cannot afford to be a soft power for the next few years and it will be compelled to take hard decisions, said National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. India needs a strong, stable and decisive government for the next 10 years to achieve our national, political, economic and strategic objectives. A weak coalition will be bad for India, he said and added all defence hardware must be 100 per cent transfer of technology. ''If we have to become a major power then our economy has to be big, it has to be globally competitive and that can be only when it is technologically ahead,'' Doval said. ''We are not governed by people's representative, but by the laws made by them, therefore the rule of law is extremely important,'' Doval said. The populist measures shouldn't take precedence over national requirements, he said and urged the Indian private sector firms to promote Indian strategic interest. ''China's Alibaba and others have become big companies. We want the Indian private sector companies should perform and promote Indian strategic interest,'' he said.

India cannot afford to be a soft power for next few years: NSA Ajit Doval

The government has set up a panel headed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to help the National Security Council, which advises the Prime Minister on matters of national security and strategic interests, officials said Monday.

The Strategic Policy Group or SPG will assist the National Security Council and undertake among other tasks, a long-term strategic review of country's security affairs.

It will be the principal mechanism for inter-ministerial coordination and integration of relevant inputs in the formulation of national security policies, a top Home Ministry official said.

The SPG will be chaired by&nbsp;Doval and its members include the NITI Aayog vice chairman, cabinet secretary, the chiefs of the three defence services, the RBI governor, the foreign secretary, the home secretary, the finance secretary and the defence secretary.

The secretary of the Department of Defence Production and Supplies, the scientific adviser to the defence minister and the secretary, cabinet secretariat will also be members of the panel.

The other members are secretary, department of revenue; secretary, department of atomic energy; secretary, department of space; director, Intelligence Bureau, and secretary, National Security Council Secretariat.

Representatives of other ministries and departments will be invited to the meetings of the group as and when necessary, another official said.

The NSA will convene the meetings of the SPG and the cabinet secretary will coordinate implementation of the group's decisions by union ministries and departments, and state governments.

The government has set up a panel headed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to help the National Security Council, which advises the Prime Minister on matters of national security and strategic interests, officials said Monday.

The government has set up a panel headed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to help the National Security Council, which advises the Prime Minister on matters of national security and strategic interests, officials said Monday. The Strategic Policy Group or SPG will assist the National Security Council and undertake among other tasks, a long-term strategic review of country's security affairs. It will be the principal mechanism for inter-ministerial coordination and integration of relevant inputs in the formulation of national security policies, a top Home Ministry official said. The SPG will be chaired by Doval and its members include the NITI Aayog vice chairman, cabinet secretary, the chiefs of the three defence services, the RBI governor, the foreign secretary, the home secretary, the finance secretary and the defence secretary. The secretary of the Department of Defence Production and Supplies, the scientific adviser to the defence minister and the secretary, cabinet secretariat will also be members of the panel. The other members are secretary, department of revenue; secretary, department of atomic energy; secretary, department of space; director, Intelligence Bureau, and secretary, National Security Council Secretariat. Representatives of other ministries and departments will be invited to the meetings of the group as and when necessary, another official said. The NSA will convene the meetings of the SPG and the cabinet secretary will coordinate implementation of the group's decisions by union ministries and departments, and state governments.

National security advisor to lead group for planning strategic moves

PM Narendra Modi<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-space-for-those-who-misuse-religion-for-political-motives-separatism-pm-modi-33799"> discussed the situation in the</a> Maldives with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau today at meeting&nbsp;in Hyderabad&nbsp;House in Delhi.

The two leaders also discussed ways to bring peace in Afghanistan. PM Modi and Trudeau spoke to each other on the need to restore freedom of democratic institutions in the Maldives.

&#39;We discussed regional and global issues. The situation in Afghanistan was discussed,&quot; PM Modi said, adding that our views are similar on the need to ensure freedom of democratic institutions in the Maldives.

Modi and Trudeau also discussed freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific and the North Korean proliferation issue.

Meanwhile, India&#39;s National Security Advisor(NSA) Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Daniel Jean and discussed terrorism.

Doval and Daniel also discussed threats from Jaish and Lashkar as well as Babbar Khalsa.

The two leaders also discussed ways to bring peace in Afghanistan.

PM Narendra Modi discussed the situation in the Maldives with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau today at meeting in Hyderabad House in Delhi. The two leaders also discussed ways to bring peace in Afghanistan. PM Modi and Trudeau spoke to each other on the need to restore freedom of democratic institutions in the Maldives. 'We discussed regional and global issues. The situation in Afghanistan was discussed," PM Modi said, adding that our views are similar on the need to ensure freedom of democratic institutions in the Maldives. Modi and Trudeau also discussed freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific and the North Korean proliferation issue. Meanwhile, India's National Security Advisor(NSA) Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Daniel Jean and discussed terrorism. Doval and Daniel also discussed threats from Jaish and Lashkar as well as Babbar Khalsa.

Canada's view on Maldives is the same as India, says PM Modi after meeting Trudeau

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/first-pictures-from-virushkas-reception-620">In pictures: The Virushka reception</a>

The newly-weds hosted a reception for family at Delhi&#39;s Taj Palace Hotel on Thursday night

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/puigdemont-celebrates-as-catalan-separatists-win-election-27417">Puigdemont celebrates as Catalan separatists win election</a>

Catalan separatists have won a landmark election with nearly all votes counted, separatist parties have won a slim majority in the Catalan parliament.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/no-general-assembly-will-drive-us-out-of-jerusalem-israel-27421">No General Assembly will drive us out of Jerusalem: Israel</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/un-votes-128-9-to-reject-trump-decision-on-jerusalem-27409">As 128 nations defied the Trump</a>&nbsp;administration and approved a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital, Israel&#39;s envoy to the United Nations said no&nbsp;General Assembly resolution &quot;will ever drive us from Jerusalem&quot;.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-government-approves-1-per-cent-reservation-for-gujjars-27416">Rajasthan government approves 1 per cent reservation for Gujjars</a>

The Rajasthan government on Thursday approved one per cent reservation for &#39;Gujjars&#39; and four other backward castes. With this initiation, the Gujjars can now seek benefits in educational institutions and job opportunities.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ajit-doval-to-hold-border-talks-with-china-counterpart-today-27411">NSA Doval to hold border talks with China today</a>

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart state councillor Yang Jiechi will hold the next round of formal negotiations on the boundary issue later today.

In pictures: The Virushka reception The newly-weds hosted a reception for family at Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel on Thursday night Puigdemont celebrates as Catalan separatists win election Catalan separatists have won a landmark election with nearly all votes counted, separatist parties have won a slim majority in the Catalan parliament. No General Assembly will drive us out of Jerusalem: Israel As 128 nations defied the Trump administration and approved a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Israel's envoy to the United Nations said no General Assembly resolution "will ever drive us from Jerusalem". Rajasthan government approves 1 per cent reservation for Gujjars The Rajasthan government on Thursday approved one per cent reservation for 'Gujjars' and four other backward castes. With this initiation, the Gujjars can now seek benefits in educational institutions and job opportunities. NSA Doval to hold border talks with China today National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart state councillor Yang Jiechi will hold the next round of formal negotiations on the boundary issue later today.

WION Morning News Brief, December 22, 2017

India and China on Friday began the special representative-level talks on key aspects related to border issues.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China&#39;s State Councillor Yang Jiechi met along with senior officials for the 20th round of the India-China border talks.

During the day-long talks, the Doklam episode and other concerns pertaining to unresolved issues of boundary between India and China are expected to be discussed.

The Doklam standoff began on June 16 over People&#39;s Liberation Army&#39;s plans to build a road in an area claimed by Bhutan after the Indian troops intervened to stop it as it posed a security risk to Chicken Neck, the narrow corridor connecting India with its North-eastern states.

The standoff ended on August 28 following mutual agreement between India and China.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's State Councillor Yang Jiechi met along with senior officials for the 20th round of the India-China border talks.

India and China on Friday began the special representative-level talks on key aspects related to border issues. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's State Councillor Yang Jiechi met along with senior officials for the 20th round of the India-China border talks. During the day-long talks, the Doklam episode and other concerns pertaining to unresolved issues of boundary between India and China are expected to be discussed. The Doklam standoff began on June 16 over People's Liberation Army's plans to build a road in an area claimed by Bhutan after the Indian troops intervened to stop it as it posed a security risk to Chicken Neck, the narrow corridor connecting India with its North-eastern states. The standoff ended on August 28 following mutual agreement between India and China.

India-China begin border talks, first after Doklam standoff

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