Israel-Iran War: PM Modi to chair crucial CCS meeting in Delhi tonight; What’s on agenda?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial Cabinet Committee on Security meeting tonight after returning to Delhi from a two-day visit. Key national security and strategic issues are expected to be discussed by top ministers and officials.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht
Updated : 1 March 2026, 6:30 PM IST

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) after returning to the national capital on Saturday night. According to official sources, the Prime Minister is expected to land in New Delhi around 9:30 PM following a two-day visit.

The high-level meeting is likely to focus on pressing national security and strategic matters amid rising geopolitical tensions and evolving regional developments.

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Top Security Officials Likely to Attend

The CCS is the government’s highest decision-making body on issues related to national security and defence. The committee is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes senior cabinet ministers responsible for key portfolios.

Among those expected to attend are Rajnath SinghAmit Shah, and S. Jaishankar. Senior defence and intelligence officials may also brief the committee during the meeting.

Officials indicated that the discussion may involve security assessments, strategic preparedness, and developments affecting India’s interests at both regional and global levels.

Strategic and Regional Developments on Agenda

Government sources suggest that the CCS meeting could review recent geopolitical developments and their potential impact on India’s security landscape. Such meetings are typically convened when the government needs to assess sensitive security matters or take critical policy decisions.

The committee may also evaluate the preparedness of the armed forces, intelligence inputs, and diplomatic strategies related to ongoing global tensions.

The Prime Minister regularly chairs CCS meetings to ensure coordination between defence, home affairs, and foreign policy establishments when dealing with major security concerns.

Importance of the CCS in National Security

The Cabinet Committee on Security plays a central role in shaping India’s defence and strategic policies. It takes key decisions regarding defence procurement, national security operations, and intelligence coordination.

Over the years, CCS meetings have been convened during periods of heightened regional tensions, internal security challenges, or major policy decisions related to defence and diplomacy.

Officials have not disclosed the detailed agenda of the meeting, but it is expected to involve comprehensive briefings from top security and intelligence agencies.

Location : 
  • New Delhi

Published : 
  • 1 March 2026, 6:30 PM IST