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BSF finds abandoned Pakistani boat in Kutch

BSF finds abandoned Pakistani boat in Kutch

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The official said it appeared to be a fishing boat, adding that no arms or ammunition were found.

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The Army chief is likely to visit Jammu and discuss the recent and ongoing counter-terrorist operations and the casualties that have been suffered in the recent terror attacks there, defence sources said.

BSF finds tunnel along Pakistan border in J-K's Samba sector

BSF finds tunnel along Pakistan border in J-K's Samba sector

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

A 150-metre long underground tunnel suspected to be used by terrorists for infiltration was detected.

2 BSF jawans killed in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

2 BSF jawans killed in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

1 jawan was injured in a gunbattle with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.

Army soldier, BSF jawan killed in Pakistan firing

Army soldier, BSF jawan killed in Pakistan firing

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

"Our troops retaliated in adequate measure to the Pakistani aggression," an army official said.

Face-off between Naxals and BSF team in Chhattisgarh

Face-off between Naxals and BSF team in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The skirmish took place on Thursday morning when a team of the 171st battalion of Border Security Force was out on a road security operation in Bande police station area, a senior police official said.

Doval moots interoperability among central police forces

Doval moots interoperability among central police forces

Rediff.com24 May 2024

National security advisor Ajit Doval on Friday suggested that various central armed police forces of the country should have "jointness" and interoperability among themselves like the ongoing plan for the defence forces.

Sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's nomination from Varanasi rejected

Sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's nomination from Varanasi rejected

Rediff.com1 May 2019

"I am a farmer's son and I was here to raise the voices of farmers and jawans," Tej Bahadur Yadav said.

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

Jawans served good quality, sufficient food: BSF report

Jawans served good quality, sufficient food: BSF report

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The PMO has sought a report from the Union home ministry on the complaint by BSF jawan Tej Pratap Yadav.

Cop, Naxalite killed in encounter in Chhattsigarh's Kanker

Cop, Naxalite killed in encounter in Chhattsigarh's Kanker

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The gunfight occurred in a forest near Hidur village under Chhotebethiya police station limits, where a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said.

When BSF's all-woman bike squad left us stunned

When BSF's all-woman bike squad left us stunned

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In one of the most-awaited acts of the day, the women constables, in their debut, created some stunning formations, such as "fish riding, side riding, faulaad, peacock and Saptarishi", that dropped jaws and drew cheers. Now this is what we call women power!

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

IAF flew more than 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties during LS polls

IAF flew more than 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties during LS polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

"The IAF played a vital role in five of the seven phases of the general elections, flying over 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties," it said.

Pak shelling continues; BSF jawan succumbs to injuries

Pak shelling continues; BSF jawan succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Rai Singh, 40, was injured in Sunday night's shelling from the Pakistani side along the line of control in the Rajouri sector in which three other BSF personnel were also injured. The condition of another BSF personnel was critical.

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

In the shelling, a BSF jawan and a 17-year-old girl were killed while five civilians and a BSF jawan were injured and have been hospitalised.

Maoist encounters, IED blast mar 1st phase of polling in Chhattisgarh; 5 hurt

Maoist encounters, IED blast mar 1st phase of polling in Chhattisgarh; 5 hurt

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

In the first phase covering 20 of the total 90 assembly seats, 223 candidates, including 25 women, are in the fray and as per electoral rolls, 40,78,681 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise.

Pakistan hands over captured BSF jawan

Pakistan hands over captured BSF jawan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Pakistan on Friday handed over to India a BSF jawan who was captured by Pakistan Rangers after he was swept away into their territory by strong currents of Chenab river.

Bangladeshi incursions continue, BSF helpless

Bangladeshi incursions continue, BSF helpless

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

BSF Inspector General (Assam and Meghalaya Frontier) Prithvi Raj told PTI on Friday that the BSF fired some six rounds in the air to disperse them. He added the BSF had lodged a protest with the Bangladesh Rifles over the incident.The IG said, "One cannot stop such things; we can only minimize them.

Rajnath celebrates Dussehra with BSF jawans, performs 'shastra puja'

Rajnath celebrates Dussehra with BSF jawans, performs 'shastra puja'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Singh also reviewed the situation on the border and assessed the progress in various infrastructure projects.

Will soon take retaliatory action against Pak: BSF

Will soon take retaliatory action against Pak: BSF

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The outgoing BSF DG said that Head Constable Narender Singh was killed in an "action of the Border Action Team" of Pakistan.

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'The BSF and other forces will undertake a counter-action at a suitable time'

BSF jawan injured in ceasefire violation by Pak

BSF jawan injured in ceasefire violation by Pak

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The condition of the jawan is stable.

8 Naxals, 1 STF jawan killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

8 Naxals, 1 STF jawan killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Eight Naxalites and a jawan of the Special Task Force (STF) were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Saturday, police said.

BSF apprehends six Bangladeshis trying to sneak into Pak

BSF apprehends six Bangladeshis trying to sneak into Pak

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The Border Security Force troops on Saturday apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals who were trying to sneak into Pakistan near Indo-Pak border in Jammu district.

Day 3 of farmers' stir: Delhi borders remain sealed; cops extra vigilant

Day 3 of farmers' stir: Delhi borders remain sealed; cops extra vigilant

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

As the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation of farmers entered the third day on Thursday, two key border points between Delhi and Haryana remained closed for traffic, while security personnel in anti-riot gear conducted drills and mock exercises to ensure their fool-proof preparation.

2 civilians, BSF jawan killed as Pak targets villages in Jammu

2 civilians, BSF jawan killed as Pak targets villages in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The heavy shelling took place in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts.

BSF kills 7 Pak Rangers, 1 terrorist on Jammu border

BSF kills 7 Pak Rangers, 1 terrorist on Jammu border

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Pakistan Rangers, the border force of Pakistan, resorted to sniper attacks at Indian posts at Hira Nagar in Kathua at around 9.35 am.

2 BSF personnel die of COVID-19; 41 news cases reported

2 BSF personnel die of COVID-19; 41 news cases reported

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The total number of infections or active cases in the 2.5 lakh personnel strong force now stand at 193 now. Two jawans have recovered.

Bengal is 'slightly friendly' to Rohingyas: BSF DG

Bengal is 'slightly friendly' to Rohingyas: BSF DG

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

"They have set up camps for Rohingyas coming from within the country and not from Bangladesh," Sharma said.

BSF official, wife declared foreigners in Assam

BSF official, wife declared foreigners in Assam

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"I request the government to take steps so that he continues to be an Indian," Ali told a news channel.

BSF jawan killed as Pak Rangers target patrol party

BSF jawan killed as Pak Rangers target patrol party

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Constable Tapan Mondal of BSF succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack.

BSF pounds Pak positions across IB with 9,000 mortar shells

BSF pounds Pak positions across IB with 9,000 mortar shells

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The BSF said the force was retaliating with "pinpointed" fire which destroyed firing positions, mortar launching pads and ammunition and fuel dumps of the Pakistan Rangers at multiple places.

BSF finds 14-ft-long tunnel from Pak side in Jammu

BSF finds 14-ft-long tunnel from Pak side in Jammu

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The tunnel was being dug from the Pakistani side along the international border and officials recovered "war-like" stores in the Arnia sector.

CRPF replaces BSF in Kashmir

CRPF replaces BSF in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

BSF convoy attacked, jawan injured

BSF convoy attacked, jawan injured

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

This is second attack on security forces in Handwara area in the past 36 hours.

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

BSF chief K K Sharma said Pakistani forces are deliberately trying to "create a flash point" to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into India and asserted that these designs will be foiled.

BSF aims for a record with green mission

BSF aims for a record with green mission

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

As part of a 'Green Mission', the Border Security Force has taken a massive plantation drive all over the country to set a record in the Limca Book of Records, a BSF officer said on Sunday.

No NRC, CAA in Bengal in my lifetime, Mamata tells Centre

No NRC, CAA in Bengal in my lifetime, Mamata tells Centre

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Lambasting the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly bringing up the issues of NRC, CAA and Uniform Civil Code ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted she would not allow anyone to take away the citizenship of people during her lifetime.