organised crime

October 16, 2026 6:32 PM

Home Minister Shah Flags Rising Drug Trade, Organised Crime & Gangsterism in Punjab; MHA to Seek State Government’s Response on Two Incidents

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Punjab is grappling with the rising threats of drugs, gangsterism, and organised crime, adding that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would seek a response from the state government over two incidents that have raised serious questions about law and order in Punjab. In a post on X, HM Shah said, “Punjab is grappling today with the rising threats of drugs, gangsterism, and organized crime. The biggest question before the Bhagwant Mann government is...

October 8, 2026 1:03 AM

India, Canada agree to deepen cooperation in countering terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime

India and Canada agreed to deepen coordination and cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, extortion, and extradition of criminal offenders during the NSA-level Security Dialogue held in New Delhi. At the invitation of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada David Morrison visited India from October 5 to 7, 2026. The meeting ...

October 8, 2026 12:41 AM

India, Italy step up cooperation to counter terrorism, organised crime and emerging threats

India and Italy held comprehensive discussions on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism and organised crime, covering areas including drug trafficking and emerging regional and global terrorist threats. The two sides also discussed ways to counter the misuse of new and emerging technologies, including information, communication and financial technologies for terrorist purposes, with a focus on enhancing capacity building and information exchange to address emerging and non-traditional t...