x

Like our Facebook Page

   
Early Times Newspaper Jammu, Leading Newspaper Jammu
 
Breaking News :   Vanishing Verses: The disappearance of Henze, the Kashmiri Pandit women’s wedding chant | Face Your Fears, Not Death | Made in India hospitals: Affordable and innovative | Youth Must Lead Transition | PM Modi meets flood survivors in Himachal | PM Modi to visit J&K, review damage caused by natural calamities | 8 down, 6 to go: Security forces ramp up hunt for dreaded terrorists | CM Omar lays wreath, pays rich tributes to martyred soldiers | Hideout busted at Gudder | Setback to Cong: Opposition MPs support NDA’s Radhakrishnan in Vice Presidential win | CB Jammu registers 3 fraud cases | LG Sinha inspects National Highway restoration work at Udhampur | LG interacts with flood affected families in Jammu | Jammu schools reopen, offline classes deferred amid safety concerns | Land sinks in Poonch, 30 structures damaged | Operate special trains for ferrying essential to Kashmir: CM urges Railway Minister | Dy CM takes on ground assessment of the damage due to flash flood | The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Centre celebrates Royal Charter Day | CGPWA organizes health talk on mental issues among senior citizens | PM Modi announces Rs 1,500 Cr immediate relief for disaster-hit Himachal | Agriculture J&K's economic backbone, committed to empower farmers: CM Omar Abdullah | IGNOU conducts centralised Induction for learners of certificate programmes | Anantnag police seize 95 Kgs of contraband in major crackdown | Court convicts man for brother's murder, swards life imprisonment | Drug peddler arrested with heroin at Majalta by Udhampur police | JKPICCA calls on CM Omar Abdullah, raise highway closure issue amid peak fruit season | World Physiotherapy Day celebrated at State Cancer Institute | Mera Yuva Bharat and GDC Surankote host Youth-Led Empowerment Workshop | Dr Kuldeep Kumar Gupta invited at Jaipur in Pro Kabaddi League - 2025 | Dr Kuldeep Kumar Gupta invited at Jaipur in Pro Kabaddi League - 2025 | Congress concerned over worst condition of Klaidhar road | DIET Jammu organizes one-day seminar | IMCT visits Pulwama, holds review meeting on relief, restoration measures | 11th Bhagwat Katha begins | SCERT Jammu organises one-day consultative meet to review, vet research studies | KVK Reasi trains tribal farmers on organic, natural farming | UPES unveils ‘Himalaya Calling 2025’ to champion regional sustainability | Bus Stand Police seizes suspected adulterated sweets, paneer, samples | Blood donation camp organized at GMC Jammu | Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari leads delegation to pay condolence visit to party colleague’s residence | BJP holds workshop in Srinagar to Strategise 'Sewa Pakhwada 2025' | Public Intoxication Offenders sentenced to community service under section 355 BNS | Opportunities for J&K youth increading in health sector: Balbir | Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Charitable Hospital, Ambphalla start Urology service | Relief provided to flood-affected families | SSP Reasi visits flood, landslide affected areas of Mahore | CEO Jammu conducted extensive tour of the schools across four zones | Over 6,600 runners from 31 countries for Ladakh Marathon | Kawa College of Education Secures Prestigious NCTE Approval | Dismal show by Indian shooters on opening day of ISSF World Cup | Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu shines bright at CBSE Cluster XVIII Athletic Meet 2025–26 with 8-Medal Haul | Back Issues  
 
news details
Internal Security
3/5/2025 10:31:39 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent statement on internal security highlights a crucial shift in India’s strategic approach.
He rightfully asserted that internal security is no longer confined to conventional threats like terrorism, separatist movements, and left-wing extremism but extends to a broader spectrum of unconventional threats that could destabilize the nation’s economic and strategic interests.
In an era of hybrid warfare, cyber threats, economic disruptions, and misinformation campaigns, this perspective is timely and essential for safeguarding national security.
The government’s efforts, including strengthening security forces, enhancing intelligence networks, and modernizing weaponry, have yielded significant results during the years. However, the evolving nature of warfare and security challenges has necessitated a paradigm shift.
The Defence Minister’s remarks underline the increasing relevance of unconventional threats. Cybersecurity, economic warfare, disinformation campaigns, and technological espionage are now formidable challenges that demand strategic responses.
India’s digital infrastructure has expanded significantly, making cybersecurity a top priority. Cyberattacks on banking systems, power grids, and government institutions can cripple essential services and economic stability.
State and non-state actors have been found targeting India’s digital ecosystem, emphasizing the need for a robust cyber defense mechanism.
Economic instability can be induced through targeted financial manipulations, trade restrictions, and currency fluctuations. Disruptions in supply chains, particularly in critical sectors like defense and technology, can have long-term implications for national security. The government’s push for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) is an attempt to counter economic vulnerabilities by reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.
Misinformation campaigns, especially on digital platforms, can polarize societies and destabilize democracies. Social media has become a battleground where fake news, propaganda, and doctored narratives are used to sow discord. Addressing this challenge requires coordinated efforts involving regulatory frameworks, digital literacy, and technological countermeasures.
The theft of sensitive defense and strategic information can compromise national security. The increased reliance on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data in defense operations makes it imperative to safeguard critical technologies from espionage and sabotage.
To counter these emerging threats, a multi-dimensional strategy is required. Strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, fostering indigenous technological capabilities, and enhancing intelligence-sharing mechanisms are key aspects. Collaboration with global partners to develop best practices in economic security and cyber defense will also be crucial.
Additionally, public awareness and resilience-building measures must be emphasized. The government has already initiated steps in this direction, but continuous evolution in policy and preparedness is necessary to stay ahead of adversaries.
  Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network  
  Comment on this Story  
 
 
 
Early Times Android App
STOCK UPDATE
  
BSE Sensex
NSE Nifty
 
CRICKET UPDATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinion Editorial ET Cetra Advertise with Us ET E-paper
 
 
J&K RELATED WEBSITES
J&K Govt. Official website
Jammu Kashmir Tourism
JKTDC
Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
UTILITY
Train Enquiry
IRCTC
Matavaishnodevi
BSNL
Jammu Kashmir Bank
State Bank of India
PUBLIC INTEREST
Passport Department
Income Tax Department
JK CAMPA
JK GAD
IT Education
Web Site Design Services
EDUCATION
Jammu University
Jammu University Results
JKBOSE
Kashmir University
IGNOU Jammu Center
SMVDU