NIA Conducts Multi-State Searches in Cyber Terrorism Case Linked to Operation Sindoor
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted coordinated searches at five locations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar, and Delhi related to a cyber terrorism case registered in June 2025. The case involves attempted sophisticated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks on 54 Indian government websites during Operation Sindoor, aimed at disrupting critical computer resources and critical information infrastructure. Two accused have been arrested, and the NIA is investigating suspects who allegedly provided technical support and training for the attacks, seizing digital devices and documents during the raids.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, timesnow, indianexpress, thetelegraph, thetribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 24 Aug, 07:47 am. Other outlets followed.