Operation Trident was conducted across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. The crackdown targeted an international narco-cartel. The Narcotics Control Bureau is a central agency tasked with combating drug trafficking and coordinating with state governments. More broadly, illegal drug trade refers to the global black market for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of prohibited drugs.

Ukraine officially joined the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s (NSPA) Security Cooperation Support Partnership (SCSP) in October 2026. With this step, Ukraine became the first and only non-NATO country to enter into such a dedicated partnership framework with the agency. The arrangement grants Ukrainian defence enterprises access to NATO procurement tenders, maintenance networks, and technical supply chains. However, this partnership provides functional defence supply integration without extending full NATO membership, institutional voting rights, or collective defence protection guarantees under Article 5.

Maharashtra launched Mission Murghas in October 2026 to address drought-related fodder shortages in several talukas. The mission aims to increase the production and distribution of silage, a type of fermented fodder used to feed livestock. The term Murghas refers to preserved fodder that helps ensure feed availability during periods of drought and scarcity. The initiative seeks to protect livestock health and support dairy farming and other livestock-based livelihoods. The mission complements Maharashtra’s broader Fodder Development Policy, which aims to improve fodder availability across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Punjab’s Nav Trinjan initiative during the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. The initiative combines organic cotton cultivation with traditional handloom weaving to promote sustainable agriculture and create livelihood opportunities, particularly for women. It is implemented by the Kheti Virasat Mission, which works to revive organic farming and traditional agricultural practices. Under the initiative, natural cotton is cultivated without chemical inputs in Punjab’s Malwa region.

The Indian Navy will host the 2026 Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The theme of the dialogue is “Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.” The event is organised by the Indian Navy in collaboration with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), which serves as its knowledge partner. Experts from 18 countries are expected to participate in discussions on regional maritime cooperation and security.