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The month saw significant security and operational challenges across India. In the Kashmir region, a series of developments heightened tensions, including the death of ten Indian soldiers and injuries to ten more in a vehicle accident. Concurrently, local police initiated data collection on mosques, drawing criticism from Muslim residents, while the militant group Lashkar issued threats against Hindus. Residents also cited psychological strain from a government ban on VPN services. Separately, around Delhi, authorities are investigating multiple security issues, including threats from Khalistani terrorist Pannun, university hiring irregularities in Faridabad, and shooting incidents linked to extortion gangs. Other incidents included a major digital arrest scam and violent clashes during a demolition drive near a mosque.
In a major setback for India's space program, ISRO's first launch of the year failed when a PSLV rocket, carrying the 'Anvesha' satellite, lost control due to a third-stage deviation after liftoff. This follows several recent challenges for the agency. Additionally, preparations for Republic Day led to planned airspace closures affecting hundreds of flights.
India initiated evacuation operations for its citizens from Iran amid widespread protests and volatility there. The first government-organized flight is scheduled from Tehran to Delhi, with coordination complicated by an internet shutdown in Iran. An IndiGo commercial flight narrowly avoided disruption, exiting Iranian airspace minutes before its closure. In a separate bilateral matter, Pakistan accused India of weaponizing water and threatening its water security under the Indus Water Treaty. India delivered a strong rebuttal at the United Nations, urging Pakistan to move beyond narrow considerations.
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Authorities in Delhi are investigating a series of security threats ahead of India's Republic Day. A terror module was allegedly planning to target global coffee chain outlets, and a case has been filed against Khalistani terrorist Pannun over Republic Day threats. Separately, the Enforcement Directorate said Al-Falah University in Faridabad hired doctors without proper checks. In Kashmir, the Lashkar-e-Taiba group issued a fresh threat to Hindus. Police are collecting detailed information about mosques in the region, a move some residents have criticized. Separately, ten army troopers were killed and ten injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge.
A rocket launch by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) failed after liftoff. The PSLV-C62 mission, which was carrying a satellite called 'Anvesha,' experienced a deviation in its third stage and lost control. This was ISRO's first space launch attempt of 2026. The agency had conducted seven readiness reviews in preparation for the mission, which was intended to mark the PSLV rocket's return to flight on January 12.
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Jan 21
India and Pakistan clash at the UN over water rights and securityIndia and Pakistan have exchanged sharp criticism at the United Nations over water security. Pakistan accused India of 'weaponising water' and threatening its water security through actions related to the Indus Water Treaty. India responded by calling on Pakistan to rise 'beyond their narrow considerations'.
Jan 29
Punjab police kill two gangsters in joint operation and announce fire safety deadlinePolice in Punjab and Sindh conducted a joint operation that resulted in the deaths of two gangsters. Separately, the Chief Minister of Punjab has given a 30-day deadline for commercial and high-rise buildings across the province to install fire hydrants.