Author of Indian Mujahideen: The Enemy Within (2011, Hachette) and Himalayan Face-off: Chinese Assertion and Indian Riposte (2014, Hachette). Awarded K Subrahmanyam Prize for Strategic Studies in 2015 by Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) and the 2011 Ben Gurion Prize by Israel.
Articles by Shishir Gupta
Killed Poonch terrorists are Pakistan nationals, waging jihad against India
All of them are around 23-25 years of age and are hardened veterans of jihad and may have operated across the Durand Line in Afghanistan.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 01:59 PM IST
Army, JK police avenge May Poonch attacks, four LeT terrorists gunned down
The four slain terrorists are believed to be from a unit of 12 that has been operating in Poonch-Rajouri forests near Line of Control for the past 18 months.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 07:02 AM IST
Terrorists from LeT unit behind attacks on army killed in Poonch
The four slain terrorists are believed to be from a unit of 12 that has been operating in the Poonch-Rajouri forests
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 12:47 AM IST
NIA attaches property of Arif Shaikh, key accused in 2022 D-company case
The NIA has attached a residential property of a key accused in a terror funding case related to Dawood Ibrahim, under the UAPA.
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 07:11 PM IST
UAE President bets on the Indian economy and currency with Rupee-Dirham trade
India has quietly signed two long term LNG contracts with France and UAE for supply of 2 million metric tons of gas.
Published on Jul 16, 2023 12:35 PM IST
India, UAE decide to settle trade in rupees
India and the UAE have signed agreements on trade settlement in national currencies and establishing a real-time link for cross-border transactions.
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 04:36 AM IST
‘True Muslim rejects all forms of extremism’: Al-Issa at Jama Masjid
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said Islam has no place for extremism and believes in protecting humanity as he delivered the 'Khutbah' at Jama Masjid.
Published on Jul 15, 2023 02:06 PM IST
India-France to produce subs and warships for export in Mumbai and Kolkata
As the acquisition of Rafale-M and three additional submarines are part of Defence Ministry’s processes, the two items were not included in the joint statement.
Published on Jul 15, 2023 01:14 PM IST
France ready to offer naval SCALP missile with three Scorpene subs
The naval cruise missile has a range of 1000 kms after being launched from a Scorpene class submarine.
Published on Jul 13, 2023 01:06 PM IST
France likely to have UPI system with India, first in Europe after Singapore
The India-France CEO forum has been reconstituted after five years and are meeting on July 14 in Paris.
Published on Jul 13, 2023 07:05 AM IST
UPI launch, clean energy on the table during PM Modi’s France visit
India and France are set to cooperate in various sectors including the digital economy, manufacturing, and clean energy.
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 02:30 PM IST
Why is the visit of Muslim World League's Sheikh al-Issa to India important?
Sheikh Issa visit is very significant as he is close to Saudi Crown Prince MBS and represents the reformative phase of Islam in the Royal Kingdom.
Published on Jul 12, 2023 12:11 PM IST
PM Modi in Abu Dhabi on July 15 to complete the India-France-UAE triad
PM Modi will be hosted by UAE ruler and President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with India-France-UAE part of the trilateral cooperation initiative.
Published on Jul 12, 2023 08:58 AM IST
‘Islam occupies unique position among religious groups in India’: NSA Doval
Ajit Doval said India has been a melting pot of cultures and religions that have co-existed in harmony for centuries.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 04:19 PM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Indian Navy to get 26 Rafale-M fighters and three attack submarines from France
PM Modi will sign acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine fighters for INS Vikrant and 3 additional Kalveri class submarines to be built at Mumbai's Mazagon Dockyards.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 07:26 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Will Goldman Sachs' prediction on the Indian economy come true?
Goldman Sachs Research said India will become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075.
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 05:33 PM IST
Indian diplomats in US, UK and Canada brace for the Khalistan rallies on July 8
Indian diplomatic premises in US, UK and Canada have been declared as “warzones” by Khalistanis for the rally to protest against murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Published on Jul 08, 2023 09:47 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
President Macron to host ceremonial dinner at iconic Louvre Museum on July 14
French President Emmanuel Macron will show PM Modi the Louvre Museum and the two may get photographed with its most famous resident—Mona Lisa.
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 07:32 AM IST
Muslim World League's Al-Issa to meet Jaishankar, Doval during India visit
The former Saudi minister for justice will hold discussions with top government officials and promote inter-faith dialogue and religious tolerance.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 03:05 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval to raise Khalistan issue with his UK counterpart Tim Barrow
Doval is likely to seek guarantees on the protection for Indian diplomats in UK, as well as surety on non-violation of Indian diplomatic premises by extremists.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 06:47 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate wildlife-friendly highway projects in Chhattisgarh
PM Modi will inaugurate the construction of three National Highway projects in Chhattisgarh, including a 2.8 km long tunnel with animal passes.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 03:58 PM IST
Canadian political leadership silent on ‘K’ word, Indian diplomats get security
Modi government has conveyed to Canada, UK and Germany that bilateral ties will be affected if India is targeted by Khalistan extremists in their countries.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 09:13 AM IST
French President Macron's advisor in Delhi, to hold talks with Ajit Doval
Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President, will hold extensive talks with NSA Ajit Doval to firm up the agenda of PM Modi's visit to France.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 07:32 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
PM Modi's mega development push during trailblazing 4-state tour on July 7-8
Three out of four states PM Modi will be touring in these two days, go to polls later this year.
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 09:11 PM IST
India demarches Canada, warns against desecration of Indian flag by extremists
India asked Trudeau government to take strong measures to prevent the protestors from gathering close to missions and consulates, desecrating the Indian flag.
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 08:31 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
India to demarche Canada on Khalistanis targeting Indian diplomats
The poster for the protest rally in Toronto names Indian high commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and Consul General of India Apoorva Srivastava in Toronto.
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 09:11 PM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, France offers to co-develop engine for combat jets
The Emmanuel Macron government gave green signal to Safran to jointly design, develop, test, manufacture and certify an engine that will power India’s AMCA.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 10:31 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
PM Modi to review cybersecurity, enemy threat to India's critical infrastructure
Although India and US have joined hands to counter the cyber-threat challenge, the Chinese threat poses a clear and present danger to vital infrastructure.
Published on Jun 30, 2023 10:51 AM IST
10 facts about India's MQ9B predator drones deal
As even China does not posses a high altitude long endurance drone, all efforts will be made to scuttle the deal.
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 10:01 PM IST
IAF elated over F-414 engine deal, poses questions on Chinese jet engines
Described as Doval Deal by US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin, the F-414 is a high performance proven engine as compared to indigenous Chinese WS-10 engine.
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 11:58 AM IST
