Reiteration DO’S AND DON’T’S WOMEN SECURITY IN INDIA – Please Pass Down

Traveling single in Delhi at night a clear Don’t for Women

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/dos-donts-womens-security-in-india-2299.html

GOC 15 Corps Srinagar On State of Security in Valley

Lt Gen Saha speaks on Mahura attacks and other operations

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/goc-15-corps-srinagar-on-state-of-security-in-valley-3967.html

Pakistan Extremists in Politics

Dawn News Report on JuD’s Show of strength in Lahore

The JuD mother organization held a major rally where most participants came from rural backgrounds

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/dawn-news-report-on-juds-show-of-strength-3966.html

North East Insurgency

KNO/KRA (U) chairman shot dead          

Chairman of SoO signatory group KNO/KRA (U) was shot dead in Manipur

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/knokra-u-chairman-shot-dead-3961.html

Maldives Water Crisis – Proving Murphy’s Law

No fall back for disaster of this magnitude: President Yameen

Daniel Bosley outlines how an event proving Murphy's Law occurred in Maldives             

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/no-fall-back-for-disaster-of-this-magnitude-president-yameen-3963.html

Indian Air Force Joins Hand Towards Humanitarian Assistance to Maldives

Five aircraft including Two C-17 Globemaster-III,  Three IL-76 pressed into service.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/indian-air-force-joins-hand-towards-humanitarian-assistance-to-maldives-3964.html

India's Communication Satellite GSAT-16 Launched Successfully

The satellite will be placed in the Geostationary Orbit by December 12, 2014 and subsequently the satellite`s communication transponders will be switched on for in-orbit testing.

http://www.security-risks.com/news/indias-communication-satellite-gsat-16-launched-successfully-543.html

DO’S AND DON’T’S WOMEN SECURITY IN INDIA

Traveling single in Delhi at night a clear Don’t for Women

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/dos-donts-womens-security-in-india-2299.html

Maldives Water Crisis and Indian Response - India Proves Ideal Regional Partner for Maldives

President Yameen to return to Maldives as water crisis enters third day

Ismail Humaam Hamid says Maldives President had to rush back from Malaysia

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/president-yameen-to-return-to-maldives-as-water-crisis-enters-third-day-3960.html

Indian aircraft arrives to ease Malé water crisis

An Indian aircraft was first to land  in Maldives capital Malé to alleviate in continuing water crisis.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/indian-aircraft-arrives-to-ease-mal%C3%A9-water-crisis-3957.html

INS Deepak with 800 Tons Fresh Water For Male

INS Sukanya reached Male Friday evening (05 Dec 2014)transferred around 25 Tons of fresh water while INS Deepak is on the way

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/ins-deepak-with-800-tons-fresh-water-for-male-3958.html

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections

Sri Lanka main opposition party unanimously agree to back common opposition candidate

UNP unanimously agreed to back common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena, does this spell trouble for President Rajapaksa?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-main-opposition-party-unanimously-agree-to-back-common-opposition-candidate-3959.html

India  Coastal Security

Indian Coast Guard Ships Apprehends Vessels Involved in Illegal Activity near Mumbai Coast

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-coast-guard-ships-apprehends-vessels-involved-in-illegal-activity-3955.html

Afghan Economy

Building up Afghanistan’s economy

Lauren Muchan                says President Ghani has put economy high up on his agenda and declared the country “truly open for business,” so what are the main challenges and prospects

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/building-up-afghanistans-economy-3956.html

India – Regional Saviour

Humanitarian Assistance To Maldives From India

India rushes water to Maldives following shutting down of desalinaition plants

http://www.security-risks.com/news/humanitarian-assistance-to-maldives-541.html

Pakistan Military Strategy

Strategic paradigm shift Says Pakistan Joint chief of staff

Traditional paradigm of strategic stability has been consigned to past said General Rashad Mahmood

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/strategic-paradigm-shift-says-pakistan-joint-chief-of-staff-3951.html

Bhutan Border security

Bhutan Security in southern border strengthened: Home Minister

Security issues along border were brought up in the Bhutan National Assembly.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/bhutan-security-in-southern-border-strengthened-home-minister-3950.html

India Russia Defence Cooperation

Joint Venture with Russia for Anti-Tank Shell Production

The Government has concluded a contract with Joint Stock Company ‘Rosoboronexport’ of Russia.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/joint-venture-with-russia-for-anti-tank-shell-production-3938.html

IAF Personnel Issues

New Pilot Selection System for IAF        

Air Chief Dedicates New Pilot Selection System for IAF to the Nation      

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/air-chief-dedicates-new-pilot-selection-system-for-iaf-to-the-nation-3942.html

North East Connectivity

Connectivity a key to development of North East

Improvement in physical connectivity was emphasised at two-day long international conference on `East-West corridor.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/connectivity-a-key-to-development-3953.html

Kashmir Separatists in Flux

UJC chief speaks out on polls in J & K

Shaken by over 71 % turnout in two phases Salahuddin sends mixed signals to separatists

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/ujc-chief-speaks-out-on-polls-in-j-k-3954.html

Afghanistan – NATO

Afghanistan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Next Level of Cooperation

Joint statement on Operation Resolute Support

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistan-and-the-north-atlantic-treaty-organization-nato-issued-a-joint-statement-3943.html

Naxalism

Suo-moto Statement by Indian Home Minister on Naxal Ambush 01 December

Home Minister outlines brief of the incident and action taken

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/suo-moto-statement-naxal-ambush-01-december-3947.html

Cease Fire J & K

Exodus of People from J&K after Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan

73,368 persons reportedly displaced temporarily from villages of district Jammu, Kathua and Samba.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/exodus-of-people-from-jk-after-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-3948.html

AFSPA

No Repeal of AFSPA

Representations received from time to time from different organisations including NGOS for withdrawal of AFSPA, Government has been sitting over Reddy commission report since 2005

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/repeal-of-afspa-3949.html

Sri Lanka – Counter LTTE

Sri Lanka welcomes EU Council decision to appeal judgment to annul sanctions on LTTE

Sri Lanka has worked closely with the EU and its Member States in investigations against activities on EU territory by networks of the LTTE claims government

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-welcomes-eu-council-decision-to-appeal-judgment-to-annul-sanctions-on-ltte-3944.html

Disaster Management

UNDP, DHL prepare Sri Lanka airport staff for disaster relief

Launched in 2009, the GARD program was co-developed by Deutsche Post DHL and UNDP with the objective of preparing airports in disaster-prone areas to respond quickly and effectively to the challenges of disaster relief logistics.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/undp-dhl-prepare-sri-lanka-airport-staff-for-disaster-relief-3945.html

 ‘Innovations in Technologies for Disaster Rescue Efforts

Efforts amongst Asia-Europe Meeting Countries’ and ‘Inauguration of the Virtual Knowledge Portal for disaster management

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/%E2%80%98innovations-in-technologies-for-disaster-rescue-efforts-3946.html

Border Security

No Chinese Incursions Says Government

There are areas along the border where India and China have differing perception of LAC. Transgressions occur on account of both sides undertaking patrolling upto their respective perception of the LAC. 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/no-chinese-incursions-says-government-3934.html

Defence Contracts

Purchase of Apache Helicopters from US

Proposal regarding procurement of Attack Helicopters for IAF does not envisage Transfer of Technology.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/purchase-of-apache-helicopters-3935.html

Private Participation in Domestic Aerospace Arena

Government has taken decision to promote private sector entry into the domestic aerospace arena.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/private-participation-in-domestic-aerospace-arena-3937.html

Fast Track Clearance for Defence Proposals

Total of 41 proposals for an indicative cost of Rs.119719.53 Crore cleared by DAC.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/fast-track-clearance-for-defence-proposals-3939.html

Missile Capability

AGNI 4 Long Range Missile Successfully Test Fired

Agni 4, the 4000 kms range Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile was successfully launched on 2 December

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/agni-4-long-range-missile-successfully-test-fired-3940.html

Sri Lanka – Naval Cooperation

Two Japanese naval ships arrive in Sri Lanka to attend Galle Dialogue 2014

Sri Lanka Navy welcomed two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships arrived at Port of Colombo.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/two-japanese-naval-ships-arrive-in-sri-lanka-to-attend-galle-dialogue-2014-3941.html

Cyber Security

Cyber Security Threats Enhanced in India Says Government

The overall threat to cyberspace has increased on the internet.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/cyber-security-threats-enhanced-3936.html

Strategic Forecasting Technique

Taking the Strategic Intelligence Model to Moscow

George Friedman explains how strategic intelligence is derived from a holistic model based on structural factors with reference to ongoing standoff in Europe.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/taking-the-strategic-intelligence-model-to-moscow-3933.html

Nepal – Influence of China?

Why Modi Visit to Nepal Curtailed?
Was China behind influencing parties which opposed Modi Visit to pilgrimage sites

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/why-modi-visit-to-nepal-curtailed-3930.html

Naxalism

Maoists kill 13 police in Chhattisgarh

Maoists killed 13 Central Reserve Police Force personnel and wounded another 12.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/maoists-kill-13-police-in-chhattisgarh-3931.html

Islamic State

Indian ISIS recruit reportedly goes home after having to clean toilets

Student travelled to Iraq to join (ISIS) returned home disillusioned after jihadists made him clean toilets etc – Needs wider publicity to dissuade the youth from following warped agenda

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/indian-isis-recruit-reportedly-goes-home-after-having-to-clean-toilets-3932.html

North East Issues

Cabinet approves extension of Disturbed Area status for another year

State Cabinet decided to extend ‘Disturbed Area’ status in all parts of Manipur.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/cabinet-approves-extension-of-disturbed-area-status-for-another-year-3928.html

Naga Mothers demand PM to facilitate peace, gender equality, demilitarization of NE region Naga Mothers Association pleaded PM of India that his visit to Nagaland would mark beginning of better understanding.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/naga-mothers-demand-pm-to-facilitate-peace-gender-equality-demilitarization-of-ne-region-3929.html

Myanmar

Conflict Negotiation Committee ineffective, says KIO spokesman          

Yu Wai  says committee designed to defuse tensions between KIO and Myanmar’s government’s army called ineffective.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/conflict-negotiation-committee-ineffective-says-kio-spokesman-3922.html

Chinese Subs in Sri Lanka

Chinese submarines in Sri Lanka: Big worry to Indian Navy

Implications of Chinese subs operations off Sri Lankan ports underlined

http://www.ceylontoday.lk/90-79007-news-detail-chinese-submarines-big-worry-to-indian-navy.html

PM Modi in North East

PM's address at the All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has called for the creation of a "SMART" police force.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/pms-address-at-the-all-india-conference-of-directors-generalinspectors-general-of-police-3926.html

Strengthening NE is priority of NDA government: PM

Strengthening Northeastern States by upgrading infrastructural development under the Act East Policy is among the top priorities of the National Democratic Alliance led government in the center.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/strengthening-ne-is-priority-of-nda-government-pm-3923.html

Connectivity a key to development of North East

Improvement in physical connectivity was emphasised at two-day long international conference on `East-West corridor.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/connectivity-a-key-to-development-of-north-east-3925.html

India Defence Exports

Defence import exceed exports – India

India’s Defence equipment import is a staggering 40 times more than its import.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/defence-import-exceed-exports---india-3924.html

India China Defence Cooperation

Hand in Hand Concludes

Closing ceremony of “Hand-in-Hand - 2014” China-India joint counter-terrorism training held at Ond barracks in Poona.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/hand-in-hand-concludes-3927.html

Myanmar Military

Conform to parliamentary norms, Myanmar’s Speaker tells Military MPs           

Aung Thura Tun                says Myanmar’s Military MPs warned November 28 by Speaker of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/conform-to-parliamentary-norms-myanmars-speaker-tells-military-mps-3921.html