News for 'border-security-force'

Manipur violence: Governor convenes security review meeting

Manipur violence: Governor convenes security review meeting

Rediff.com7 May 2023

According to Raj Bhavan, Governor Uikey expressed during the meeting that she had already made to all the sections of the society to solve the problem through peaceful dialogue amicably.

Yeh Hai India: Not Without My Vote!

Yeh Hai India: Not Without My Vote!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

You can be elderly, you may find it difficult to walk, but you can't keep an Indian away from the ballot box.

Veerappan killer Vijay Kumar resigns as advisor of MHA citing personal reasons

Veerappan killer Vijay Kumar resigns as advisor of MHA citing personal reasons

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Kumar, who put in his papers sometimes ago due to personal reasons, has vacated his accommodation in Delhi and relocated to Chennai.

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Constables Anand Oraon and Sunder Singh have been awarded the PMG for thwarting smuggling bids by armed smugglers along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal.

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

In addition to Hindi and English, the question paper will be set in 13 regional languages -- Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Manipuri and Konkani.

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The jawan said he used his mobile phone light to locate hurt and trapped passengers and took them to safety.

Mamata echoes Nitish, says LS polls in Feb-March

Mamata echoes Nitish, says LS polls in Feb-March

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Banerjee said the Border Security Force must work impartially as the BJP "may not be in power tomorrow".

Drones spotted near Ambala air base, FIR filed

Drones spotted near Ambala air base, FIR filed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Reports of unauthorized drones inside the Indian territory surrounding the border have been reported in various parts of the country.

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The two soldiers were part of MONUSCO -- the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo.

Modi continues tradition, reaches Kargil to celebrate Diwali with soldiers

Modi continues tradition, reaches Kargil to celebrate Diwali with soldiers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Continuing with his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Kargil.

Manipur: Villagers seek deployment of more central forces

Manipur: Villagers seek deployment of more central forces

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Security forces have been diligently working to create buffer zones, such as the one established between Churachandpur and Bishnupur. However, this has proven insufficient to quell the unrest.

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee has asked the Union home ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.

8 dead in Mizoram stone quarry collapse, search on for 4 missing

8 dead in Mizoram stone quarry collapse, search on for 4 missing

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight bodies have been recovered from the debris of a stone quarry that collapsed in south Mizoram's Hnahthial district on Monday, an official said Tuesday.

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Fourteen people were detained for questioning, officials said, adding that some of them have been let off.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

PIX: Indians celebrate 75 years of freedom

PIX: Indians celebrate 75 years of freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The 76th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour across the country on Monday with people enthusiastically hoisting the national flag at their homes.

India Celebrates Diwali

India Celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control in Akhnoor light candles on Dhanteras.

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 16 people have been killed while 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp in Panjtarni, officials said on Saturday.

Question as Gujarat readies for counting on Thursday: Will BJP increase its tally?

Question as Gujarat readies for counting on Thursday: Will BJP increase its tally?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Counting of votes will be held on Thursday for the Gujarat assembly elections which were held in two phases on December 1 and 5 across 33 districts of the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

MHA wants to know why additional troops needed in Bengal

MHA wants to know why additional troops needed in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday sent a letter to the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) seeking details of the need for additional 485 companies of central forces, for which it has sent a requisition, an official said.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

BSF fires at suspected Pak drone along Jammu border

BSF fires at suspected Pak drone along Jammu border

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

They said a massive search operation has been launched to trace any weapon or explosive that it might have dropped.

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu; BSF gives 'befitting reply'

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu; BSF gives 'befitting reply'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Such violations have not been very common since India and Pakistan agreed for a renewed ceasefire along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir on February 20, 2021.

Punjab Assembly unanimously rejects Centre's BSF notification

Punjab Assembly unanimously rejects Centre's BSF notification

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

"The decision of extending the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) from 15 km to 50 km by the Union Government is an expression of distrust towards the state Police and people of Punjab. This is their insult too," the resolution passed unanimously by the state Legislative Assembly stated.

Five BSF personnel killed in Amritsar camp as colleague opens fire

Five BSF personnel killed in Amritsar camp as colleague opens fire

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The incident took place between 9:30 and 9:45 am when constable Sateppa SK allegedly used his service rifle and sprayed bullets on five of his colleagues, an officer said.

939 police medals awarded for R-Day; J-K bags 115

939 police medals awarded for R-Day; J-K bags 115

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

A total of 939 service medals, including 189 for gallantry, was announced by the Union government on Tuesday for personnel of various central and state police forces on the eve of Republic Day.

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,26,396 with 24 new fatalities.

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid, 1st time since 2019

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid, 1st time since 2019

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

This was the first time that sweets were exchanged between the two forces after the abrogation of Article 370 as the Pakistani side refused to continue with the custom, they said, adding after the developments of August 2019, the offer of exchanging sweets was made by the BSF but the Pakistani side did not reciprocate.

MHA withdraws 7,000 paramilitary personnel from Kashmir

MHA withdraws 7,000 paramilitary personnel from Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

About 20 such companies were withdrawn from the valley early this month.

Pakistani man who crossed border to kill Nupur Sharma arrested

Pakistani man who crossed border to kill Nupur Sharma arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Rizwan Ashraf, 22, a resident of Mandi Bahauddin district in Pakistan's Punjab province, was nabbed from near the India-Pakistan International Border fence in the Sriganganagar sector, they said.

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Three Indian peacekeepers, who lost their lives serving under the UN flag last year, are among the 103 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers who will be honoured posthumously with a prestigious medal in the United Nations for their service and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

BSF's 'Creek Crocodiles' team nabs 6 Pakistani fishermen in Kutch

BSF's 'Creek Crocodiles' team nabs 6 Pakistani fishermen in Kutch

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The Border Security Force on Friday apprehended six Pakistani fishermen from the Harami Nalla creek area in the Kutch district of Gujarat, officials said.

Suspected Chinese 'spy' smuggled 1,300 Indian SIMs: BSF

Suspected Chinese 'spy' smuggled 1,300 Indian SIMs: BSF

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

A Chinese national apprehended while trying to cross the India-Bangladesh border illegally has told the investigators that he and his associates have smuggled as many as 1,300 Indian SIM cards into their country by hiding them in undergarments, the BSF said.

2 Pakistani drones seen entering Punjab

2 Pakistani drones seen entering Punjab

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The border guarding force has also started sensitising the residents along the border to immediately inform the police or BSF authorities if they spot anything unusual near the zero line.

Pak's bid to push 250-300 terrorists into India foiled: BSF

Pak's bid to push 250-300 terrorists into India foiled: BSF

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The BSF officer also said human rights organisations should take note of the killings of civilians and the damage caused to civilian properties in the intense shelling by Pakistan.

Bhai Dooj With A Difference

Bhai Dooj With A Difference

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

How sisters celebrated Bhai Dooj this year.

No exchange of sweets along Indo-Pak border on Eid

No exchange of sweets along Indo-Pak border on Eid

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The Pakistani side did not respond to Border Security Forces' move to exchange sweets and greetings along the IB running through the states of Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat.