To get its act going in Myanmar, India would need very dynamic diplomacy and not the lazy all-eggs-in-one-basket approach, points out Subir Bhaumik.
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmarese territory would not be allowed to be used against India's security interests, as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks to boost bilateral ties in trade, defence, and energy.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and coordinated operations targeting transnational drug trafficking networks along the India-Myanmar border.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin across the India-Myanmar border. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and investigations into transnational drug trafficking networks.
Police in Bihar's East Champaran district have arrested a Swiss woman and a Myanmarese boy for illegally entering India from Nepal without valid travel documents. Legal action is underway, though their identities remain undisclosed.
Heavily armed militants attacked villages in Manipur's Kamjong district near the India-Myanmar border, torching houses and forcing residents to flee. The attack targeted Tangkhul Naga villages, with allegations pointing to Myanmar-based militant groups.
Four Myanmar nationals were arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district for alleged drug trafficking, with heroin seized in two separate operations.
Indian security agencies have arrested seven foreign nationals, including a US security analyst and six Ukrainians, for allegedly entering India illegally from Myanmar and suspected of training insurgent groups. The arrests have raised concerns about security vulnerabilities along the India-Myanmar border and triggered diplomatic friction.
The CBI has arrested an Indian national accused of trafficking citizens to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, where they were forced to participate in cyber fraud.
A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 11-day custody of several foreign nationals accused of training Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups (EAGs) known to support insurgent groups in India.
23,926 infiltrators were arrested across various border regions between 2014 and 2025.
The Indian U17 women's team defeated Myanmar 2-0 in an international friendly match, with Pritika Barman scoring both goals. The match is part of India's preparation for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.
Suspected militants attacked Kultuh Kuki village in Manipur's Kamjong district, killing two people and burning 30 houses. This incident follows the recovery of six Naga civilians' bodies, believed to be hostages. Security forces are investigating, while the Kuki Baptist Convention and a Congress leader have condemned the violence and criticised the government's response.
A Bangladeshi national, Zahid, who had been absconding for 17 years and carried a reward of Rs 25,000, has been arrested in Saharanpur by a joint team of police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). He was wanted in a 2009 case under the Foreigners Act and was found with a fake Aadhaar card and other suspicious documents.
Five insurgents were arrested near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal district. Security forces also recovered a cache of explosives and small arms in a separate operation.
The Indian U-17 women's football team defeated Myanmar 3-2 in a friendly match, with substitutes playing a key role in the late comeback victory.
Two individuals have been arrested in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district after authorities seized over 9 kg of methamphetamine tablets near the Myanmar border.
Assam Rifles and the Excise and Narcotics Department seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 17.10 lakh in Champhai district, Mizoram. The suspected drug traffickers fled towards Myanmar, leaving behind the consignment.
An earthquake of magnitude 6 with its epicenter in Myanmar jolted Kolkata and its adjoining areas, causing tremors and concern among residents.
Deportations of Indians have increased in recent years from several countries like the UAE, USA, Malaysia, Myanmar.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 3,00,000 sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes worth approximately Rs 45 lakh in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The cigarettes were being smuggled from Myanmar into India and transported from Assam, concealed within a truck carrying bamboo cuts.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has strongly condemned the "horrific and inhuman" killing of six Nagas in Manipur, demanding immediate action against those responsible. The incident occurred after Naga organisations facilitated the release of 14 hostages, but appeals for the reciprocal release of six Naga hostages allegedly held by the Kuki community ended in tragedy. Rio urged both the Indian and Manipur governments to ensure justice and called for peace and restraint among communities.
A man from Assam has been arrested with over 620 gm of heroin in Mizoram's Champhai district. The heroin was allegedly smuggled from Myanmar and was being transported to Assam.
Mizoram police and Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 38.7 crore in Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, arresting three individuals including a Myanmar national.
The EC also underlined that for electors whose enumeration forms have not returned, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would identify a probable cause, such as absent, shifted, dead and duplicate entry based on an inquiry from the nearby electors and would note the same.
Security forces in Manipur destroyed six illegal bunkers in Kangpokpi district and recovered arms and explosives near the India-Myanmar border.
The Indian Under-20 men's team has been drawn into Group B alongside Uzbekistan, Syria, and Bangladesh for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Tashkent from August 25 to September 6.
Defending champions Indian women's team started its campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships on a resounding note, blanking Myanmar 5-0 in their opening Group Y tie in Qingdao, China on Wednesday.
The CBI has raided multiple locations across India, arresting one person in Lucknow, as part of an investigation into the trafficking of Indian nationals to Southeast Asian countries for forced cyber fraud operations.
The Narcotics Control Bureau, in coordination with Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, seized drugs worth Rs 8.5 crore from Manipur's Churachandpur district and arrested two individuals involved in the trafficking.
Mizoram police have seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over Rs 7 crore in anti-narcotics operations across two districts, resulting in multiple arrests including foreign nationals.
Mizoram authorities destroyed drugs worth 465 crore in Champhai district, seized between March and October 2025. The contraband included heroin, methamphetamine, and alprazolam. Officials highlighted intensified enforcement efforts and the need for continued vigilance against drug abuse.
Bangladeshi nationals topped the list of foreign nationals arrested in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data, followed by Nigerians and Nepalis. West Bengal recorded the highest number of crimes committed by foreigners among states, while Delhi topped union territories.
Endangered hoolock gibbon uses bridge over railway line in Jorhat sanctuary.
Revenue intelligence and customs officers are set to intensify surveillance and increase vigilance on international borders to combat potential gold smuggling following a significant increase in customs duty on gold.
A man allegedly involved in an international network trafficking job seekers from Jharkhand to cyber scam operations in Myanmar has been arrested in Mumbai.
'India's security challenges are no longer confined to the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control.'
'They also span cyber networks, economic systems, information warfare, technology ecosystems, maritime routes, and internal social cohesion.'
Guntas Kaur Sandhu will lead the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, a prestigious Asia-Pacific amateur team championship in Indonesia.
Sri Lankan police have arrested over 600 foreigners, including Indian nationals, this year for involvement in cybercrime operations, highlighting the country's vulnerability to international syndicates.
Police in Manipur, India, have arrested four militants from various groups near the Myanmar border in the Tengnoupal district, as part of ongoing efforts to combat extortion and criminal activities.
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