MERRY X’MAS

Pakistan Counter Militancy

Pakistan Broadens Anti-Militancy Drive

Ayaz Gul PM Nawaz Sharif announced wide-ranging measures to counter religious extremism and terrorism in country.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-broadens-anti-militancy-drive-4060.html

ISIS in India

ISIS making scant headway in India

The National Investigation Agency concludes after interrogating alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Syria member Areeb Majeed.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/isis-making-scant-headway-in-india-4061.html

Maldives Institutional Crisis

Removal of Supreme Court judges will have “chilling effect” on work of judiciary: UN special rapporteur

Gabriela Knaul expressed serious concern about removal of Supreme Court Chief Justice Ahmed Faiz and Judge Muthasim Adnan.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/removal-of-supreme-court-judges-will-have-chilling-effect-on-work-of-judiciary-un-special-rapporteur-4055.html

Cyber Security

India Sets up of Expert Study Group for tackling Cyber Crimes

Various issues relating to Cyber Crimes have been flagged at various fora including Parliament.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/setting-up-of-expert-study-group-for-tackling-cyber-crimes-4056.html

Women’s Security

Legal and administrative framework to check acid attacks

Government taken number of steps to regulate sale of acid increase punishment, compensation for the victims etc.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/legal-and-administrative-framework-to-check-acid-attacks-4057.html

DRDO - UAVS

Maiden Flight of Panchi

Panchi wheeled version of UAV Nishant capable of taking-off and landing using small airstrips had its maiden flight

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/maiden-flight-of-panchi-4058.html

India – Foreign Policy

Indian External Affairs Minister's Valedictory Address at India Ideas Conclave 2014 in Goa

The India Ideas Conclave has brought together under one roof brilliant thinkers from around the world.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/indian-external-affairs-ministers-valedictory-address-at-india-ideas-conclave-2014-in-goa-4059.html