Border Security
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Punjab: BSF shoots down drone along Pakistan border
The drone weighed approximately 12 kg and was carrying a consignment, the contents of which were not immediately known.
Scroll Staff
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Dissecting the BSF chief’s claim that demographic changes are behind force’s extended jurisdiction
The decision to enhance the jurisdiction of the paramilitary outfit from 15 km from the border to 50 km makes little sense.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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PM Modi chairs meeting with NSA, Chief of Defence Staff amid escalating tension with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the country’s military to scale up training and battle preparedness to face ‘worst-case scenarios’.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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West Bengal: Centre will use technology to seal Bangladesh borders, says Rajnath Singh
Singh said the Centre had sought land from the state government to erect fencing to seal the border with Bangladesh, but it was yet to receive it.
Scroll Staff
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Indian Army is always one step ahead of Pakistan, says Northern Command chief
Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh told reporters in Poonch that the Army killed more than 250 militants in 2018, the highest in the last 10 years.
Scroll Staff
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Punjab: BSF soldiers kill suspected Pakistani smuggler, arrest one near international border
They were intercepted at the Ramkot Border outpost near Amritsar with four kilograms of heroin.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Chinese transgressions into Indian territory rose in 2017, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
The Defence Ministry said these temporary transgressions took place as both sides have ‘different perceptions of the Line of Actual Control’.
Scroll Staff
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View from Kashmir Observer: India-Pakistan border violence is threatening to go out of control
As retaliatory attacks mount, the line between aggressor and defender is blurred.
Kashmir Observer
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Rajasthan: Pakistani man with Aadhaar card caught entering Air Force station in Jaisalmer
Purkha Ram has been living in the state with his family for 18 years and was employed as a farm worker, officials said.
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The Reel
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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Indo-Tibetan Border Police unveils mechanised column at foundation day celebration
It will help the paramilitary force quickly mobilise troops along the India-China border, a spokesperson said.
Scroll Staff
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Doklam standoff: Defence Ministry decides to speed up road construction along India-China border
During a conference of Indian Army commanders, it was decided that four mountain passes along the border will be connected on a priority basis by 2020.
Scroll Staff
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Punjab: Border Security Force kills two, foils infiltration attempt in Amritsar’s Anjala sector
A spokesperson said the duo ignored warnings and kept marching aggressively towards the troops.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants