Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

An uneasy calm prevailed in Lakhimpur Kheri on Monday, a day after eight people were killed in violent clashes during a farmers' protest.   IMAGE: People take a look at the overturned SUV......

Govt okays 12 new SSB battalions for Nepal, Bhutan borders

The government has sanctioned a dozen fresh SSB battalions, comprising over 13,000 personnel for the Nepal and Bhutan borders guarding force, to "fortify" defences along these fronts including the......

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

The Central Reserve Police Force personnel fighting Naxalites in Chhattisgarh are up against not only the ultras but also inherent impediments -- lack of potable water, hot temperatures and poor......

In a first, ITBP to post women at border posts along China

The landmark move comes days after the government approved women fighter pilots for the Indian Air Force. In a first, border guarding force Indo Tibetan Border Police Force has decided to deploy......