A Blog by DRASInt Risk Alliance Chronology of Important Events 1990s- A Wake-Up Call- Before the 1990s, airport security in India was fairly basic – think metal detectors and manual checks. But everything changed in 1999, after the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814. The incident exposed serious vulnerabilities in the country’s airport security and this acted as a wake-up call. In response, there was a complete overhaul of the security protocols, and India started ali

Background Bangladesh is currently witnessing significant unrest, marked by widespread protests against the government's job quota system. These protests, predominantly led by students and supported by various societal groups, have been ongoing for weeks. Key Points The crux of the unrest lies in the government's job quota system, which reserves a certain percentage of government jobs for specific groups, including descendants of freedom fighters, minorities, and women. Criti

By Ridhika Rathore, B. Sc. India is among the top few countries in the world affected by terrorist actions. Considering the case of Kashmir, most of the Islamist terrorist attacks are concentrated in this region. India control around 2/3rd of it, with Pakistan claiming a 1/3rd. The principal terrorist groups operating in this region are Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Al Badr and Hizbul Mujahideen. They co-ordinate under the banner of the United Jihad Council. Incess