In a significant operation against trans-border maritime crime, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully intercepted and apprehended a fishing boat along with its four Indian crew for their alleged involvement in the illegal trans-border trafficking of arms and ammunition near the Indo-Bangladesh International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) on 22 July 2026. Acting on specific intelligence shared by Central Intelligence Agency, the Indian Coast Guard launched a meticulously planned search and interdict operation off IMBL. The operation was executed in close coordination with the Sunderbans Forest Department and intelligence agencies. The suspected boat had departed from Jherkhali creek early morning on…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
Pratyusha Mukherjee
Ms Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 25 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence, Sports & Current Affairs. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games officially commenced in Glasgow, Scotland, with a vibrant and spectacular opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro. King Charles III declared the Games open in the presence of Queen Camilla, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare. The 10-day sporting extravaganza features athletes from 74 nations competing across multiple disciplines. India’s contingent, led by flag bearer Mirabai Chanu and ceremonial baton bearer Lovlina Borgohain, received a warm reception as they marched into the arena waving miniature Indian flags, marking the beginning of the country’s campaign. India had already made an encouraging start before…
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at Karwar, strengthening its coastal anti-submarine warfare and maritime security capabilities. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, along with senior naval officers, representatives of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), veterans, and other dignitaries. Designed and built indigenously by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, INS Malvan is the second of eight Mahe-class ASW-SWCs under construction and the sixth of a total of…
Kolkata welcomed the trophies of the 135th Durand Cup today as the Trophy Tour concluded its journey across all five host states ahead of the kick-off of Asia’s oldest football tournament on July 25. Arriving from Ranchi, the tournament’s three iconic trophies were showcased during a ceremonial function and press conference at AOI Vijay Durg, marking the final stop of the nationwide Trophy Tour before football action gets underway in the City of Joy. The event was attended by Dr. Indranil Khan, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Departments of Youth Services and Sports and Consumer Affairs, Government of…
In a significant development in Manipur’s insurgency landscape, Kangleipak Communist Party-People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) chairman Laishram Ranjit Meitei on Monday announced that the outfit would no longer indulge in armed or unlawful activities and has decided to return to the mainstream. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of the Home Coming ceremony at Mantripukhri Garrison, Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), Ranjit said the organisation would now focus on contributing to the development of Manipur and the country through peaceful means. “From now onwards, no illegal activities such as extortion or unlawful detention of individuals will be carried out in the…
India has delivered humanitarian relief materials, including food items and family tents, to Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) to support communities affected by devastating floods in Nuristan province. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the assistance was provided in response to the severe flooding in Nuristan and reaffirmed India’s support for the Afghan people during the crisis. In a post on social media platform X, the ministry stated that “India stands with the Afghan people at this difficult time.” The floods, which struck parts of northeastern Afghanistan, caused significant damage and casualties. Reports said flash floods in and…
Away from the grand monuments of India’s freedom struggle stands a modest shrine inside the historic Barrackpore Cantonment that carries the memory of a soldier whose name remains relatively unknown outside military circles. The Bindi Tiwari Temple, also known as Baba Binda’s Temple, is not merely a place of worship—it is a symbol of sacrifice, resistance and the Indian Army’s connection with a forgotten chapter of military history. For generations of soldiers, the shrine has represented a deep bond between the armed forces and the legacy of those who stood against colonial injustice. Maintained within the Barrackpore military area, the…
Balochistan has announced a comprehensive vision to develop a modern, inclusive, and internationally competitive sporting nation, with a focus on creating opportunities for Baloch athletes to participate on the global stage. In a national declaration on international sports participation and global athletic engagement, Mir Yar Baloch outlined Balochistan’s commitment to promoting peace, friendship, fair play, and sporting excellence. The statement emphasized that every talented Baloch athlete should have the opportunity to compete internationally. According to the declaration, Balochistan plans to establish national federations and governing bodies for major sports, including football, cricket, athletics, hockey, basketball, volleyball, boxing, wrestling, martial arts,…
In a significant development towards peace and stability in Manipur, 46 active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) surrendered before the Honourable Chief Minister Shri Y. Khemchand Singh at the Mantripukhri Garrison of Assam Rifles (South) in Imphal East District today. The surrender ceremony was attended by senior security officials, including Lt Gen Girish Kalia, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps; the Director General of Police, Manipur Police; the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (South); the General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division; and the Deputy Inspector General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). As part of the surrender, the…
The Indian Army has intensified its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations in flood-ravaged Upper Assam under Operation Jal Rahat, rescuing more than 200 stranded civilians from inundated areas. Acting on the requisition of the civil administration, four Flood Relief Columns of the Red Shield Division, under the aegis of Spear Corps, were deployed on 20 July 2026 to the flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat to undertake rescue, evacuation and relief operations. The relief columns are operating from Nazira and Amguri in Sivasagar district, Sonari in Charaideo district, and Jorhat, supported by additional troops from formations under…