ISC Monitor

1. US strikes in Venezuela: Jaishankar expresses India's concern; urges nations to prioritise people’s safety https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/us-strikes-in-venezuela-jaishankar-expresses-indias-concern-urges-nations-to-prioritise-peoples-safety/articleshow/126385639.cms 2. Fact check: Iran denies arresting Indian nationals amid protest unrest; Ambassador...

  1. India expedites massive hydropower projects on Chenab River https://www.geo.tv/latest/642212-india-expedites-massive-hydropower-projects-on-chenab-river 2. NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Indian FM Jaishankar hold meeting in Dhaka https://www.geo.tv/latest/642460-na-speaker-ayaz-sadiq-indian-fm-jaishankar-holds-meeting-in-dhaka 3. Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan...

1. India greenlights hydropower project on Chenab River in IIOJK violating IWT https://www.geo.tv/latest/641876-india-greenlights-hydropower-project-on-chenab-river-in-iiojk-violating-iwt 2. A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign Policy https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-year-of-dissipating-promises-for-indian-foreign-policy/article70437514.ece 3. Bangladesh Killings a grave concern: India https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ministry-of-external-affairs-press-briefing-on-december-26-2025/article70439695.ece 4. Bangladesh-India...

1. ‘We were defeated on Op Sindoor’s first day’: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan refuses apology; BJP calls remark anti-army https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/we-were-defeated-on-op-sindoors-first-day-congress-leader-prithviraj-chavan-refuses-apology-bjp-calls-remark-anti-army/articleshow/126033494.cms?from=mdr 2. India-US ties: Donald Trump hails PM Modi...

1. Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/11/is-trumps-686m-f-16-upgrade-for-pakistan-a-message-to-india 2. PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit begining with Jordan https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-embarks-on-three-nation-visit-beginning-with-jordan/article70397710.ece 3. Indian Defense Giants Quietly Meet Russian...

  1. 'There are good military leaders and not-so-good ones': S Jaishankar on Pak Army chief Asim Munir https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/there-are-good-military-leaders-and-not-so-good-ones-s-jaishankar-on-pak-army-chief-asim-munir-htls-2025-101765001912359.html 2. FO rejects Indian foreign minister’s ‘inflammatory, misleading’ remarks about...

  1. Operation Sindoor brilliant example of civil-military fusion, says Rajnath Singh https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-valedictory-ceremony-of-the-100th-common-foundation-course/article70338420.ece 2. Hinting at Pakistan, PM says India knows how to maintain peace and protect itself https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/hinting-at-pakistan-pm-says-india-knows-how-to-maintain-peace-and-protect-itself/article70334749.ece 3. India a...

  1. Sindh will always be a part of India’s civilisational heritage, says Rajnath https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sindh-may-return-to-india-someday-says-rajnath-singh/article70314994.ece 2. FO denounces Indian defence minister’s ‘delusional, dangerously revisionist’ remarks about Sindh https://www.dawn.com/news/1956894 3. India may strike...

  1. India on edge after deadly car explosion in capital region. Here’s what we know https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/10/world/new-delhi-explosion-red-fort-intl 2. 'Will Get To Root Of Conspiracy': PM Modi's Message From Bhutan...

  1. Active communication': India-China hold border talks; agree to maintain contact https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/active-communication-india-china-hold-border-talks-agree-to-maintain-contact/articleshow/124886553.cms 2. India faces balancing act on Russia amid US trade talks https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bangladesh-gets-big-offer-from-pakistan-amid-frayed-ties-with-india-via-karachi-port-access-101761636036862.html 3. Modi skipped Asean summit to avoid...