Ajit Doval

Why India Is Not Ready To Retire Its 80-Year-Old James Bond 'Ajit Doval'

Ajit Doval, India’s 80-year-old National Security Adviser, remains central to the country’s strategic decision-making due to his unmatched experience, deep institutional memory, and continued trust from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite his age, experts say his unique expertise makes him indispensable as India navigates complex and evolving security challenges.

Dec 09, 2025, 17:16 PM IST

Dhurandhar Cast Reveal, Real Vs Reel Names: Ranveer Singh Plays Ashok Chakra Awardee Major Mohit Sharma To Madhavan As NSA Ajit Doval - In Pics

Dhurandhar Full Cast Reveal: Today, let's get to know about the real-life characters who inspired the high-octane actioner.

Nov 21, 2025, 17:04 PM IST

Amid Sheikh Hasina's Repatriation Row, India-Bangladesh NSAs Meet In Delhi

Bangladesh NSA Khalilur Rahman met India’s NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi to discuss bilateral and Colombo Security Conclave issues, also inviting Doval to visit Bangladesh during ongoing political developments.

 

Nov 19, 2025, 22:35 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval Did Say ISI Recruit 'More Hindus Than Muslims' For Intelligence Task; Video Not Deepfake

Fact-checkers later identified that the footage originated from a YouTube video uploaded by the Australia India Institute on March 20, 2014, titled “Ajit Doval: The Challenge of Global Terrorism.” The viral segment appears to have been selectively edited from this longer interaction.

Nov 18, 2025, 16:38 PM IST

What Made Ajit Doval Walk Out Of The SCO Meet; Why Russia Backed Him

NSA Ajit Doval walked out in protest after Pakistan displayed a controversial map. Russia backed India’s strong stance, reinforcing New Delhi’s zero-tolerance on sovereignty issues.

Sep 01, 2025, 05:34 AM IST

Disguised In A Tattered Shawl, How Ajit Doval Spotted A Strand Of Hair That Exposed Pakistan’s Secret Nuclear Mission

Disguised on the streets of Islamabad in the 1980s, Ajit Doval gathered critical intelligence on Pakistan’s secret nuclear programme, using a strand of hair from a barber shop to expose what satellite images and spies could not.

Aug 27, 2025, 04:14 AM IST

Was Sikkim's 'Spy Queen' A CIA Agent? How India's Top Spy Ajit Doval Changed Map And Outwitted A Foreign Power

A lesser-known chapter in Ajit Doval's career reveals his pivotal role in Sikkim's merger with India.

Aug 26, 2025, 19:20 PM IST

Meet Anish Dayal Singh: Joined IPS In 1988, Served In IB, ITBP, CRPF; Now Becomes NSA Ajit Doval's Deputy

Anish Dayal Singh is a 1988-batch IPS officer from the Manipur cadre who retired in December 2024. Over the years, he has held several crucial roles in India’s security establishment.

Aug 24, 2025, 14:36 PM IST

China Celebrates India’s ‘Return’ To One-China Policy; Taiwan, Delhi Sources Tell A Different Story

Beijing quoted Jaishankar as reaffirming Taiwan as part of China, even as Indian officials insisted that ties with Taipei remain limited to trade, culture and technology, while boundary tensions in Ladakh continue to shadow relations.

Aug 19, 2025, 22:23 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Says Healthy, Stable India-China Ties Are In Long-Term Interests Of Both Nations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks during a meeting with NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi.

Aug 19, 2025, 13:19 PM IST

'Political Will And Coordination…': Air Force Chief Lists Reasons For Operation Sindoor’s Success

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh credited political will, clear directives, and inter-service coordination for Operation Sindoor’s success, highlighting the roles of CDS, NSA, and joint planning in the achievement of objectives.

Aug 09, 2025, 15:51 PM IST

Amid Trump's Trade 'Threat', Doval Meets Putin In Moscow; Discusses Strengthening India-Russia Strategic Partnership

India and Russia continue to be close and time-tested partners, collaborating on a range of key defense and strategic initiatives. These include the supply of S-400 air defense systems, MiG-29 fighter jets, and joint production of AK-203 rifles and BrahMos missiles in India—projects that underline the depth of bilateral defense cooperation.

Aug 07, 2025, 23:04 PM IST

'Show Me One Photo Of Any Damage In India': NSA Doval Calls Out Foreign Media Reporting Of Operation Sindoor

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. During the operation, Indian forces destroyed nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in air strikes on May 7. 

 

 

Jul 11, 2025, 14:41 PM IST

We Missed No Targets In Pak, Not Even A Glass Pane Broken In India: NSA Doval On Op Sindoor

NSA Ajit Doval revealed details of 'Operation Sindoor,' asserting India hit all 13 targets in Pakistan and PoK with precision, causing no damage in India.

Jul 11, 2025, 14:40 PM IST

How Will India Respond To Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack? Modi-Doval Hold Key To...

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Before delving into the specifics, the country heard a powerful statement from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, which is being viewed as a formal announcement of India's intent to retaliate. 

Apr 23, 2025, 23:43 PM IST

US Secret Services Thwarted Pannun's Plan To Serve Summon To NSA Ajit Doval, Threatened To Arrest His Agent

The summons was issued in September 2024 after Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun filed a lawsuit alleging a murder plot against him. 

Apr 01, 2025, 07:47 AM IST

'Do One Mumbai, Lose Balochistan': NSA Ajit Doval's Old Video On Pakistan Strategy Goes Viral Amid Train Hijack Incident

A video of India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has gone viral in which the NSA can be heard saying that if Islamabad repeats any invasion like the Mumbai Terror attack, then New Delhi will move from defensive mode to defensive offence mode. 

Mar 13, 2025, 09:35 AM IST

Amid NSA Ajit Doval's Visit, India And China Reach 6 Consensus Points On Border Issue

In a statement, the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry said that the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives on the China-India Boundary Question was held in Beijing on Wednesday. 

Dec 18, 2024, 19:55 PM IST

Doval Holds Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi On Peace At Borders, Restoration Of Ties

Doval, who is heading the Indian delegation, arrived here on Tuesday to take part in the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks being held after a gap of five years. 

Dec 18, 2024, 12:18 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval To Hold Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Today In Beijing

Ajit Doval arrived here on Tuesday to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi as he takes part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024, 08:01 AM IST