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  Govt frees climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, revokes NSA detention to boost Ladakh dialogue

  India | March 14, 2026 12:35 IST

  The Ministry underscored its resolve to cultivate peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh, paving the way for meaningful stakeholder dialogue. Officials noted that freeing Wangchuk advances this aim, balancing local demands with security needs.

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  Ajit Doval holds high-level talks in Canada; government reiterates no backing for violent extremism

  India | February 08, 2026 22:10 IST

  According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the meeting, held on February 7, between Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin was part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between India and Canada.

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  'No Doval-Rubio meeting ever happened': MEA slams media report amid India-US trade buzz

  India | February 06, 2026 16:02 IST

  During media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal crushed the rumours and said, "Bloomberg's report? Zero basis- no meeting, no Doval visit." Dismissing claims of a fix-it trip for India-US ties, he reaffirmed that nothing happened- exposing foreign media's unchecked spin.

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  Goa govt empowers district magistrates to order detention of persons under NSA

  India | November 07, 2025 8:57 IST

  Goa: The move from the state government under CM Pramod Sawant comes in the backdrop of a series of incidents of assaults and clashes between members of different gangs suspected to be involved in organised crime.

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  Former CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh appointed as Deputy NSA: Know who is he

  India | August 24, 2025 14:37 IST

  Anish Dayal Singh, an IPS officer and former CRPF and ITBP chief, has been appointed as Deputy National Security Advisor. With over 35 years of experience in intelligence and internal security, Singh will oversee key national challenges such as J&K, Naxalism, and the Northeast.

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  NSA Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing, discusses bilateral ties, terrorism, and SCO Cooperation

  World | June 23, 2025 22:55 IST

  NSA Doval firmly stressed India's consistent stance on countering terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, underscoring that sustained efforts are vital for regional security. The conversation also touched upon a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of shared interest.

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  US Secretary of State Rubio speaks to NSAs of India, Pak, urges to keep lines of communication open

  World | May 07, 2025 9:32 IST

  Earlier, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with Rubio “shortly after the strikes” and briefed him on the actions taken, the Indian Embassy in Washington said.

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  Who is Pakistan's new NSA, Asim Malik, and why has Pak Army chief Munir reposed trust in him?

  World | May 01, 2025 16:26 IST

  Asim Malik has been appointed as Pakistan's tenth NSA. The latest development comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam attack that took 26 innocent lives.

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  Punjab govt to not extend NSA duration for Amritpal Singh's seven accomplices: Sources

  India | March 16, 2025 14:31 IST

  Singh and his associates are accused in the Ajnala police station attack case. On 23 February 2023, a mob of about 200-250 people armed with deadly weapons led by Amritpal attacked Ajnala police station to free one of their associates from custody.

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  Ajit Doval likely to visit China soon for Special Representative talks: Reports

  World | December 16, 2024 11:53 IST

  Doval's anticipated visit to China follows an agreement reached between New Delhi and Beijing in October on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas.

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  Mike Waltz: The US Congressman who supported India during its difficult times | ANALYSIS

  World | November 12, 2024 12:48 IST

  Waltz, a Trump loyalist, is picked as his National Security Advisor on Monday. But, a key question surrounding Mike Waltz’s nomination is whether he would be an effective choice for strengthening India-US relations. READ HERE.

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  'Completely unwarranted': India's strong message to US after court summons govt over Khalistan issue

  World | September 19, 2024 19:16 IST

  The lawsuit alleges that Yadav was recruited by R&AW Gupta to arrange a murder attempt on Pannun and it was approved by Goel and Doval.

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  NSA Ajit Doval meets Sri Lankan Prez Wickremesinghe, other leaders, holds political consultations

  World | August 30, 2024 21:03 IST

  NSA Ajit Doval met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other leaders in Colombo and held political consultations with them ahead of the presidential election scheduled on September 21.

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  Ex-Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi advocates for Amritpal Singh: '20 lakh people have chosen him'

  India | July 25, 2024 15:26 IST

  Having fought the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an independent, Amritpal Singh won from the Khadoor Sahib seat defeating Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira. He won by a margin of 1,97,120 votes.

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  TV Ravichandran appointed as Deputy NSA, EX-R&AW chief Rajinder Khanna as Additional NSA

  India | July 03, 2024 3:14 IST

  Ajit Doval is currently India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) since 2014. Doval, who is one of the most trusted official in the PMO, accompanies PM Modi on almost all foreign trips and is Prime Minister’s key aide in policy matters.

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  NSA detention of newly elected Punjab MP Amritpal Singh, nine others extended for one year

  India | June 19, 2024 16:49 IST

  Amritpal Singh, a pro-Khalistan propagator and self-styled preacher, had been running 'separatist' propaganda through speeches before going to jail.

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  NSA Doval meets his US counterpart Sullivan in Delhi, vows to deepen strategic and defence ties

  World | June 18, 2024 7:00 IST

  Ajit Doval held extensive talks with his American counterpart Jake Sullivan, focusing on the implementation of the ambitious India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), bilateral defence ties and regional security situation on Monday.

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  Haryana announces interest, penalty waiver on crop loans amid farmers protest

  India | February 23, 2024 16:25 IST

  During the budget presentation, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda slammed the Haryana government for invoking the National Security Act (NSA) against the farmer leaders who are protesting at Punjab-Haryana border. However, the Khattar government had reversed its decision of invoking NSA.

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  Protesters will pay for damage to public property during farmers protest, says Ambala Police

  India | February 23, 2024 0:20 IST

  Earlier today, Union minister Anurag Thakur appealed to the farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana borders to not follow the path of violence, asserting that the government is ready to hold talks with them to resolve their concerns.

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  Ajit Doval, French top official hold talks in Delhi ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's India visit

  India | January 12, 2024 23:52 IST

  The French diplomatic advisor visited India to prepare for President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to New Delhi as chief guest on Republic Day. Both nations look forward for meaningful dialogues on various aspects of strategic cooperation.