Overview The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) hosted the 6th India‑UK Home Affairs Dialogue in New Delhi. The Indian team, led by Dr. Rajendra Kumar, Secretary (Border Management) , met the UK delegation headed by Mr. Simon Ridley, Second Permanent Secretary, Home Office . Senior officials from both sides participated to review existing cooperation and chart new areas of collaboration. Key Developments Assessment of ongoing security cooperation and identification of new synergies. Agreement to intensify joint action against Pro‑Khalistani Extremists and other anti‑India networks operating in the UK. Enhanced coordination on drug trafficking, irregular migration, and organized crime. Strengthened collaboration in cyber security and digital forensics. Discussion on improving security for Indian dignitaries and diplomatic missions in the UK. Important Facts The dialogue marked the sixth such high‑level interaction since the bilateral framework was instituted. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation and pledged to maintain momentum. Specific focus areas included border management , criminal‑justice exchange, and law‑enforcement training. UPSC Relevance Understanding the mechanisms of bilateral security dialogues is essential for GS 2 (Polity) and GS 3 (Security & Law Enforcement). The discussion on Pro‑Khalistani Extremists illustrates how diaspora politics can affect India’s external security. The emphasis on cyber security reflects the growing importance of technology in national defence, a topic frequently asked in the Ethics and Technology sections of the exam. Way Forward Both governments agreed to institutionalise regular information‑sharing mechanisms, conduct joint training exercises, and explore legal‑assistance treaties to combat trans‑national crime. Future dialogues are expected to expand cooperation in emerging domains such as artificial‑intelligence‑driven threat analysis and counter‑radicalisation programmes.