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4 terrorists eliminated in J-K, were involved in killing of migrant workers
Security forces on Wednesday eliminated four militants, including two commanders of the LeT, police said
 "4 terrorists eliminated in J-K, were involved in killing of migrant workers")
NSA Doval, top Russian security official hold talks on Afghan crisis
NSA Ajit Doval and his Russian counterpart Gen Nikolay Patrushev on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks on the possible security implications of the Taliban's capture of power in Kabul
 "NSA Doval, top Russian security official hold talks on Afghan crisis")
India's national security challenges becoming complex: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday strongly pitched for a strong, capable and completely 'self-reliant' defense industry in the country
 "India's national security challenges becoming complex: Rajnath Singh")
Clever tech for smart spying
Emerging technology is being deployed not just by government agencies but also by the corporate world to get information on competitors
Towards freedom of expression
Repealing 124A should be seen as a starting point
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At parliamentary panel meet, Rahul Gandhi raises national security issues
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised issue of national security vis--vis Pakistan, standoff with China, Taliban capturing fresh territories in Afghanistan at a parliamentary panel meeting Wednesday
 "At parliamentary panel meet, Rahul Gandhi raises national security issues")
People should socially boycott who pose threat to national security: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asserted that people should "socially boycott" those who pose a threat to the national security.
 "People should socially boycott who pose threat to national security: UP CM")
Elgar Parishad case transferred to us over national security: NIA to HC
The NIA told the Bombay H that the Centre suo motu decided to transfer the probe into the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case from Pune police as it had implications on national security.
 "Elgar Parishad case transferred to us over national security: NIA to HC")
Threat to withhold pensions: Govt attempts to gag criticism
It threatens to withhold pensions of officers retiring from security and intelligence agencies, if they write in the media relying on their 'domain knowledge' without permission.
It's only words…
Sedition law needs to be observed in letter and spirit
 "It's only words…")
Country experienced many moments of national pride in seven yrs: PM Modi
The country has experienced many moments of national pride during his government's tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as he highlighted its initiatives on national security
 "Country experienced many moments of national pride in seven yrs: PM Modi")
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, nine others sentenced to prison
Amid China's crackdown, Hong Kong's pro-democracy leaders were sentenced to jail over violation of the National Security Law
 "Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, nine others sentenced to prison")
Journalist, activist booked under NSA for post on Manipur BJP chief's death
Manipur Police booked a journalist and another activist under the National Security Act (NSA) on Monday, over their "offensive" social media posts on death of Manipur state BJP chief S Tikendra Singh
 "Journalist, activist booked under NSA for post on Manipur BJP chief's death")
Canada considers China as top concern to its national security: Report
China is one of Canada's chief national security concerns, the country's National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) said on Monday in a report
 "Canada considers China as top concern to its national security: Report")
Govt to amend telecom licence norms to control sourcing from China
The government is likely to amend the telecom licence that will help in controlling installation of network equipment from China and other non-friendly countries.
 "Govt to amend telecom licence norms to control sourcing from China")
US stresses on countering China threat to 'stable and open int'l system'
The United States in its Interim National Security Guidance, released on Wednesday (local time), emphasised on the need to counter the growing threat by China
 "US stresses on countering China threat to 'stable and open int'l system'")
Shekhar Gupta: Two fronts, one challenge
India must break out of the strategic triangulation between China and Pakistan. Before that, it has to decide if it will allow domestic electoral interests limit its strategic options
 "Shekhar Gupta: Two fronts, one challenge")
Resource crunch
Higher tax-GDP is a must for financing security and development
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US Security Adviser, UK counterpart discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar situation
On Friday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold the virtual summit of G7 leaders, in which new US President Joe Biden will take part
 "US Security Adviser, UK counterpart discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar situation")
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail in national security case
He was granted a HK$10 million ($1.3 million) bail by a lower court on Dec. 23 only for the Court of Final Appeal to bring him back into custody on Dec. 31 for another hearing
 "Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail in national security case")