The Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing vessel with nine crew members in Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line during a night patrol in the Arabian Sea on January 14, 2026. Gujarat Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari described the operation as "swift and precise," stating the Pakistani boat was caught attempting to flee after being sighted inside Indian territorial waters. All nine crew members were detained following the interception. The Coast Guard ship was conducting routine patrol operations when it spotted the vessel near the notional International Maritime Boundary Line. The incident highlights ongoing maritime security enforcement along India's western coast and the Coast Guard's vigilance in monitoring unauthorized fishing activities. (PC: Times Now)

An emotional audio clip reveals Indian Sikh woman Sarabjeet Kaur pleading with her former husband to take her back to India, claiming harassment in Pakistan. Sarabjeet disappeared during a November 4 religious pilgrimage and married Pakistani Muslim Nasir Hussain the next day in Sheikhupura district. She was later arrested and sent to a Lahore shelter home despite Lahore High Court orders to stop police harassment. In the audio, Sarabjeet claims financial distress, alleges Hussain's wife deceived her, and fears for her life, stating she lacks basic necessities like warm clothes. She traveled with a 1,932-member Sikh pilgrimage for Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary celebrations. Authorities attempted deportation but failed due to Wagah-Attari border closure. (PC: The Indian Express)

India and the United States are actively engaged in trade deal negotiations, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed Thursday, stating "both sides feel there can be a trade deal." Despite facing high tariffs, Indian exports to the US continue showing positive growth. A virtual meeting occurred in December 2024 between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, with negotiating teams discussing pending issues virtually. Agrawal emphasized ongoing engagements but declined to set a deadline, saying the announcement will happen "as long as both sides are ready, they feel it is the right time." India maintains consistent dialogue with the US on bilateral trade matters despite existing tariff challenges. (PC: PTI)

Three years after Canada's largest gold heist worth over $20 million, authorities are closing in on key suspect Simran Preet Panesar, a 32-year-old former Air Canada manager now in Chandigarh. On April 17, 2023, 400 kg of pure gold disappeared from Toronto Pearson International Airport after arriving from Zurich. Panesar allegedly tracked the flight and accessed the storage facility before fleeing to India. India's Enforcement Directorate raided his Mohali house in February 2025, discovering he allegedly transferred ₹8.5 crore via hawala transactions, routing money through music industry channels for his wife's film production. Canada formally requested extradition. Nine individuals face charges; seven arrested, including recent suspect Arsalan Chaudhary at Toronto airport. (PC: Peel Police)

India issued an urgent advisory Thursday for its citizens to leave Iran, announcing immediate evacuation plans amid escalating regional tensions and safety concerns. The first evacuation flight departs Tehran for New Delhi tomorrow, carrying students from Golestan University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, and Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association confirmed all students are registered with collected passports and personal details. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the situation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi Wednesday. The MEA advised against travel to Iran, noting approximately 10,000 Indian citizens remain there. Tensions intensified following US President Donald Trump's military action warnings over Iran's protest suppression and economic crisis, with Iran declaring readiness for war. (PC: X)

Suspected Pakistani drones were spotted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba and Poonch districts, marking the third such sighting this week despite Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi's stern warning to Pakistan. In Samba's Ramgarh sector, a drone was sighted near Keso Mahansan village, prompting high alert and countermeasures. Another drone-like object appeared over Degwar village in Poonch around 7:30 pm, with the Indian Army firing rounds to neutralize it. General Dwivedi stated India has Pakistan "on notice" regarding unmanned aerial vehicle activity along the Line of Control, calling it "unacceptable." During Tuesday's Director General of Military Operations level talks, India demanded Pakistan "rein in its drones." The Army chief described them as small defensive drones possibly monitoring Indian border activity. 

The Government of India is set to begin evacuating Indian nationals stranded in Iran as early as January 16 due to widespread protests and deteriorating safety conditions across the country, officials said. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is physically reaching out to students and others, as internet and phone services remain unreliable, to identify who wishes to return home. Preparations are underway to fly the first batch of evacuees to Delhi, while authorities stand ready to respond swiftly to evolving security concerns. Citizens have been urged to stay in contact with the mission and exercise caution amid the crisis. (PC: AP)

India is preparing to sign a free trade deal with the European Union later this month that will exclude agriculture, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. She told EU lawmakers the pact would be finalised “without agriculture”, calling it a major step for trade ties. Von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa are due to visit India on January 27 to sign the agreement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The deal is set to cut tariffs on selected goods, including high duties on European wine and spirits. It will be the EU’s biggest trade pact and India’s 19th agreement. (PC: India Today)

An IndiGo flight bound for Delhi crossed Iranian airspace just minutes before Tehran closed its skies early Thursday, flight data showed. The aircraft passed over Iran around 2.35 am, while the closure began at about 3 am. The move forced airlines to divert or cancel several services on key east-west routes. IndiGo’s Baku–Delhi flight later turned back to Azerbaijan as it could not overfly Iran. Air India cancelled early morning flights to New York and Newark and rerouted others. SpiceJet and foreign carriers also issued advisories. Iran reopened its airspace after more than four hours, but delays continued. (PC: NDTV)

Air India cancelled at least three US-bound flights on Thursday after Iran closed its airspace without notice. The shutdown forced Indian carriers to reroute long-haul services that normally pass over Iran. Two Delhi to New York and Newark flights and one Mumbai to New York service were cancelled, sources said. The airline warned that some Europe routes may also face delays. Air India said flights over the region are using longer alternate paths, which may cause delays or more cancellations. IndiGo and SpiceJet also issued travel advisories, saying some international flights were impacted by the sudden closure. (PC: The Telegraph)