CURRENT AFFAIRS

The 19th edition of Exercise SURYAKIRAN (SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025) has officially begun at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, marking the continuation of one of the largest Indo–Nepal joint military initiatives.

During the Dubai Air Show, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) indigenous fighter jet, the Tejas, crashed during an aerial display. The pilot was killed. This incident has shocked both the country and the Air Force. A safety review of the Tejas aircraft is also being felt.

Nine people were killed and 29 injured in a recent massive explosion at the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir. The explosion was caused by explosives seized during the investigation of the Red Fort blast case. This incident raises serious concerns about how to follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for safekeeping and handling of seized explosives.

The 7th National Security Adviser (NSA)–level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was recently held in New Delhi, with the participation of NSAs and Deputy NSAs from member states.

The November 10 car bombing near Delhi's Red Fort clearly demonstrates that terrorists are now dangerously active not only on the ground but also in the digital world. Using encrypted apps, private servers, and secret online methods, terrorists are evading surveillance by agencies.

On November 10, 2025, a massive explosion occurred near the Red Fort complex in Delhi, killing at least 13 people. The role of forensic experts is crucial in such incidents, as their scientific analysis can determine whether the explosion was accidental or a premeditated crime.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) achieved a major success by raiding a clandestine factory in Valsad district, Gujarat, under Operation White Cauldron.

The Government of India is making serious efforts towards a drug-free India. In this sequence, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 2nd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Chiefs in New Delhi on 16 September 2025. This two-day conference is an important platform to strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to "Nasha Mukt Bharat" and prepare a concrete strategic roadmap.

Recently, the Assam Cabinet has approved a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950.

The Central Government and the Government of Manipur signed a Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Kuki-Zo rebel groups on ‘redefined terms and conditions’ with an aim to restore peace and stability in the violence-hit state.