Srinagar, June 30 -- In a move that reflects both continuity and a bold new direction, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has appointed Parag Jain as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the country's premier foreign intelligence agency. This announcement, made on June 28, 2025, is not just about the succession of leadership at R&AW but a defining moment for our strategic intelligence landscape. Jain is no stranger to the complex corridors of covert operations and high-stakes diplomacy. He has served in some of the most challenging and volatile theatres of intelligence - from counterterrorism operations in South Asia to deep surveillance in the Indian Ocean region. However, it was his pivotal role in the execut...