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
Lifting Afspa not feasible, military chiefs tell Antony
The Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) has conveyed to defence minister AK Antony that partial lifting of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (Afspa) at Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Jammu and Kathua was not feasible as it would give terrorists an opportunity to target its communications and logistics line to Leh sector and the forward areas on the Line of Contol (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Shishir Gupta writes.
Updated on May 09, 2012 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
PM, Hillary share Pak terror concerns
Cementing India-US ties further, visiting US secretary of state Hillary Clinton focused on the role of Pakistan-based terror groups in attacks in Afghanistan and India. Shishir Gupta reports. Clinton talks Teesta, FDI, Iran | Hillary set to reiterate stated US position | Clinton speak
Updated on May 08, 2012 01:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Politics of the black hat
On April 24, 2012, the Himachal Pradesh Police quietly dropped all criminal charges against Ogyen Trinley Dorje. Known as Black Hat Lama, Ogyen Trinley Dorje is a claimant to the title of 17th Karmapa and head of the influential Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Shishir Gupta writes.
Updated on May 06, 2012 01:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta
India to take up US’ U-turn on Saeed with Hillary clinton
India is going to raise the perceived U-turn by US over bounty on Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief patron Hafiz Saeed with visiting secretary of state Hillary Clinton next Tuesday after an American envoy to Pakistan went public saying that there was no reward on head of the leader of terror group.
Updated on May 03, 2012 11:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
After 20 years, R&AW upgrades to super spy jets
After 20 years, India’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) is set to spread its wings — deep into enemy territory. Shishir Gupta reports. Taking the game a notch up
Updated on May 03, 2012 01:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Govt’s cyber security plan ready for activation
For the first time since the advent of dedicated computer networks in the Indian government, the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has come up with a comprehensive cyber security policy for upgrading the security of systems and preventing them from being hacked, attacked with malware, or intruded upon by hostile entities.
Updated on Apr 23, 2012 12:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Manmohan to visit Pak once bilateral ties improve
Before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh embarks on a possible one-day trip to Pakistan this Autumn, New Delhi will be looking for a credible positive development in bilateral ties with Pakistan on key outstanding issues. Shishir Gupta reports. What India wants
Updated on Apr 20, 2012 08:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Countdown to India's big Agni leap begins
The countdown to test-firing Agni-5, India's first ICBM, between April 18 and 24 has begun. India is scheduled to issue air and shipping advisories in the afternoon for the launch of the missile in the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. Shishir Gupta writes.
Updated on Apr 10, 2012 09:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Pak-based terrorists involved in cases in India
We know that Hafiz Saeed, suspected 26/11 mastermind, has one of the biggest bounties on his head. Here is a list of other Pak-based terrorists involved in cases in India.
Updated on Apr 08, 2012 10:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Power and petrol offer awaits Asif Ali Zardari
India is expected to offer power and petroleum products to boost Pakistan's energy-starved industry and dwindling economy when PM Manmohan Singh and President Asif Ali Zardari meet on Sunday. Shishir Gupta reports. Hafiz Saeed is the buzz ahead of visit | Pilgirm's progress: diplomacy of the dargah | Zardari to visit Ajmer |On a wing and a prayer
Updated on Apr 08, 2012 02:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Saeed's challenge: Catch me if you can
We know that Hafiz Saeed, suspected 26/11 mastermind, has one of the biggest bounties on his head. Shishir Gupta gives the inside story of how and why the US zeroed in on the terror financier as the world’s new Enemy No 1. Also wanted Pak-based terrorists involved in cases in India
Updated on Apr 08, 2012 10:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta
Top level security for Zardari and son
India will provide highest level of security to Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, his son Bilawal Zardari Bhutto, interior minister Rehman Malik and foreign secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani during their one-day pilgrimage to Ajmer Sharif on Sunday. Shishir Gupta reports.
Updated on Apr 07, 2012 01:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Nothing official about Manmohan-Zardari talks
The 45-minute post-lunch one-on-one between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday at Singh’s residence will have no structured agenda. Shishir Gupta reports. Pak for 'constructive engagement' at Zardari-Singh meet
Updated on Apr 06, 2012 09:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Official apathy, funding slash made general write to PM
The claw-back of Rs3,000 crore from the Army's annual modernisation fund, pushing the proposed China Mountain Strike Corps proposal to the backburner, and indecision over weapons procurement by the defence ministry may have sent Army chief general VK Singh knocking on the Prime Minister’s door — seeking his intervention on the country’s state of military preparedness.
Updated on Mar 29, 2012 12:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Centre dithers over entry of China card in India
While the UPA govt is supportive of promoting trade in local currencies within the BRICS group, bilaterally it is having second thoughts about introduction of the Chinese bank card for financial transactions in India. Shishir Gupta reports. Areas of apprehension
Updated on Mar 24, 2012 02:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Def panel MP raises red flag on $20-bn Rafale deal
Defence minister AK Antony has asked his ministry to ascertain facts on the evaluation process that led to the emergence of the French Rafale as the lowest bidder for the $20-billion combat fighter deal. Shishir Gupta reports. Under a cloud
Updated on Mar 23, 2012 12:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Hasnain likely to become India's first Muslim DGMO
Srinagar-based Chinar Corps commander Lt General Syed Ata Hasnain is in line to become India’s first Muslim director general of military operations (DGMO), with incumbent Lt Gen Ashok Choudhary being pushed by the Defence Ministry for appointment to the post of Assam Rifles director general.
Updated on Mar 16, 2012 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Playing safe on terror
The National Counter-Terrorism Centre’s legal foundations must make no room for political mischief. Shishir Gupta writes.
Updated on Mar 07, 2012 10:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta
4 NGOs behind N-plant stir got Rs 36 crore from abroad
The four NGOs being probed for links with the protests against the Kundankulam nuclear plant received no less than Rs 36.37 crore as foreign donations from 2006 to 2011 even as 16 other NGOs have come under the scanner of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Shishir Gupta reports. In the net
Updated on Mar 06, 2012 02:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
India ignores US, keeps Iran ties
Even as US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has gone public with a "blunt and intense" message to India to isolate Iran, New Delhi has continued with functional and transactional relationship with Tehran. Shishir Gupta reports.
Updated on Mar 01, 2012 01:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Israeli car attack: Sleuths zero in on 2 motorcycles
Investigators probing the February 13 bomb explosion in a car carrying an Israeli embassy staffer are focusing on the antecedents of the owners of two abandoned motorcycles found in central and outer Delhi respectively, even as forensic laboratories are yet to confirm the use of high-intensity explosives in the device.
Updated on Feb 29, 2012 11:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
CBI, police to probe NGOs involved in anti-nuke stir
The government is readying its ammunition against non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which it suspects are using foreign funds to sponsor the ongoing agitation against the nuclear plant at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu. Shishir Gupta reports. PM on foreign funding of NGOs
Updated on Feb 28, 2012 02:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Mecca high priest to meet Mirwaiz Farooq
All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman and Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq is slated to meet the visiting Sheikh Saud Ash Shuraim, high priest of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca in Saudi Arabia, this Saturday.
Updated on Feb 28, 2012 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Bashar arrest provides closer view of IM network
Security agencies have been able to cast their net wide over the Indian Mujahideen after arrested ideologue Bashar alias Talaha Hassan identified 10 other terror operatives. He had recruited the men at a prominent Islamic institution in UP, motivated and trained them following instructions from group founders Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal. Shishir Gupta reports.
Updated on Feb 22, 2012 11:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
GoM drops plan to give poll code statutory backing
The meeting of the group of ministers on corruption began at 1.00 pm on Wednesday and within the next three minutes, the still-born idea to give statutory backing to the model code of conduct was given a quiet burial. The GoM, however, approved the Public Procurement Bill and wanted it to be cleared by Parliament by March 31, 2012.
Updated on Feb 23, 2012 01:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
China wants India to resolve Maldives crisis
China has quietly conveyed to India that it has no intentions of fishing in troubled waters of Maldives and was ready to help New Delhi, if so desired, to settle the political crisis in the tiny island nation. Shishir Gupta reports.
Updated on Feb 22, 2012 08:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Govt takes money back, Army grapples for arms
Indian Army’s modernisation plan for current fiscal has been seriously hit with Finance Ministry re-appropriating Rs 3,000 crore ostensibly on account of delayed spending last month and the force left with only Rs 950 crore to spend for its 106 plan proposals. Shishir Gupta reports.
Updated on Feb 22, 2012 08:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Self-interest must guide our actions
Iran has created assets in India for its covert operations. It's time New Delhi sends a hard diplomatic message to Tehran. Shishir Gupta writes.
Updated on Feb 22, 2012 01:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta
General claims court victory
Despite the Supreme Court disposing of as withdrawn his petition on the age row, army chief Gen VK Singh on Saturday claimed victory.
Updated on Feb 12, 2012 12:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta & Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Turkmenistan gas pipeline moves closer to reality
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) natural gas pipeline project has moved closer to realisation with petroleum ministry set to approach the cabinet for approval of Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) between GAIL and Tukmen Gaz for delivering hydrocarbon at Fazilka in Punjab.
Updated on Feb 09, 2012 10:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shishir Gupta, New Delhi