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Mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp, torches vehicles after search operation conducted in Manipur

A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur's Senapati district Tuesday night. They hurled stones and vandalized the paramilitary force's district town camp. Three vehicles belonging to security personnel were set on fire during the incident. This occurred after an area domination and search operation was conducted by Assam…

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Security tightened on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway amid ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

In view of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, security arrangements along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway have been significantly strengthened to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims as well as the general public.

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LeT terrorist killed in ongoing operation in J&K's Shopian

A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed in Shopian on Wednesday. Security forces launched an operation in Meemandar orchards after spotting suspects. The slain terrorist, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, joined the LeT's offshoot in 2023. Forces continue searching for another suspect named Latif in the area. Three over-ground workers were also apprehended in…

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LeT terrorist Zakir Ganai killed in six-day Shopian operation

A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation. Security forces eliminated the terrorist following a Jammu and Kashmir Police tip-off. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter. Ganai, a category C terrorist, had been active since 2023. He had joined The…

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Two CRPF inspectors clear every round of promotion exam, then failed over forearm tattoo: Delhi HC refuses relief despite tattoo removal; tattoos went unnoticed since joining

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions filed by two CRPF inspectors who were declared medically unfit for promotion to Assistant Commandant solely on account of tattoos on their right forearms. The court held that both officers, as serving personnel, could not claim ignorance of tattoo guidelines, and that subsequent…

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TMC vs TMC: Security forces deployed as Ritabrata faction takes over Kolkata party headquarters; Mamata loyalists cry foul

The internal conflict in the Trinamool Congress escalated Friday after heavy CRPF and Kolkata Police deployment outside the party's Metropolitan state office. The lockdown followed claims that a rebel group led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee had taken control of the headquarters. The move came a day after…

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Fire breaks out in J-K's Poonch, nearly a dozen shops gutted

A major fire ravaged nearly a dozen shops in Poonch district's Bufliaz market early Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, spread rapidly through wooden and tin structures. Locals, aided by army and CRPF personnel, initiated firefighting efforts before the fire services arrived.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Joint anti-terror operation by Indian Army,Police and CRPF enters fourteenth day in Rajouri

Security forces continue a major anti-terror operation in Rajouri's dense forests. The operation, now in its fourteenth day, involves the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Intensive search and combing operations are underway to track suspected terrorists. Security forces are maintaining a strong cordon and monitoring the area…

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Jammu & Kashmir: Security forces intensify anti-terror search in Gambhir Mughlan forests of Rajouri

Security forces are conducting an intensive anti-terror operation in the Gambhir Mughlan forest area of Rajouri, J-K. The Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF are involved. The operation aims to track suspected terrorists. Meanwhile, Rajouri has recorded 45 forest fire incidents recently. Officials hope recent rainfall will reduce fires.

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Joint anti-terror operation 'Sheruwali' enters its twelfth day in Manjakote sector of Rajouri district, Jammu Kashmir

A joint anti-terror operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s cordon entered its twelfth day on Wednesday in the dense forest areas of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district following intelligence inputs on suspected terrorist activity.…

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Centre moves two CoBRA battalions to Manipur

The Centre has ordered the deployment of two elite CRPF CoBRA battalions to Manipur. These specialized jungle warfare units will undertake operations against armed groups fueling violence. This move aims to restore lasting peace in the state. The commandos are known for their successful anti-insurgency tactics. The deployment is expected…

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Police busts terrorists' hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Chandoosa; huge cache of explosives recovered

Acting on a specific intelligence generated by J&K Police, an operation was launched by police with 52 RR, CRPF 53 Bn and SSB 2 Bn, according to a release.

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High-level security being set up for Amarnath Yatra; vigilance boosted for Vaishno Devi

Security agencies are implementing a robust multi-layered security mechanism for the annual Amarnath Yatra, commencing July 3. Heightened vigilance and intensified surveillance are in place across sensitive areas of Reasi and Udhampur districts. Seamless intelligence sharing and operational coordination among Army, police, and CRPF are ensuring comprehensive security cover for…

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Terrorists' search intensifies in J&K's Rajouri after encounter; more troops deployed

Security forces have intensified search operations and strengthened cordons in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Additional troops have been deployed to track suspected terrorists following a brief encounter. A joint operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF is underway in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt.

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J-K: Security forces corner terrorists in Rajouri's Gambir Mughlan forest

A significant anti-terror operation is intensifying in Rajouri's Pir Panjal belt after security forces engaged heavily armed terrorists in the Gambir Mughlan forest. Following an intelligence-led search, contact was established Sunday morning with an estimated two to three militants believed to be trapped.

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Pulwama attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Report

Hamza Burhan, a prominent figure linked to the Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel back in 2019, has reportedly met his end. Witnesses claim that unidentified gunmen struck in Muzaffarabad, a region under Pakistani administration. Designated as a terrorist by India in 2022, Burhan was…

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Who is Hamza Burhan? Pulwama attack mastermind, shot dead by unknown gunmen in PoK

Hamza Burhan, killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), was one of the masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel. He was reportedly shot dead in Muzaffarabad. The Pulwama attack, carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed, had severely strained India-Pakistan ties…

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Maharashtra: 8 Maoists arrested, 5 senior cadres surrender before Gadchiroli Police and CRPF

Gadchiroli Police and CRPF have achieved a major success against Maoists. Eight Maoists were arrested, including senior leaders. Five more senior cadres surrendered. This operation dealt a significant blow to Maoist activities in the district. Security forces seized numerous weapons and cash. Maoism in Gadchiroli is now largely confined to…

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Mismatch between Rahul Gandhi's income, foreign trips' expenses, says BJP

The BJP has turned the spotlight on Rahul Gandhi's extensive global travels, calling for transparency over the sources of funding for these trips. Party representative Sambit Patra alleged that Gandhi has taken 54 foreign trips, accumulating expenses of Rs 60 crore in a span of 22 years, which he claims…

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Anand Mahindra Shares Emotional Mother’s Day Story of Vegetable Seller’s Son Joining CRPF

On the occasion of Mother’s Day celebrated worldwide on May 10, 2026, prominent Indian industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a deeply emotional story that touched millions across social media. Through a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahindra paid tribute to mothers everywhere by highlighting the inspiring journey of a vegetable…

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‘Someone who is TMC in the morning can become BJP by night’: Bengal’s week of violence

On Monday morning, fresh reports of arson emerged from Khejuri, the second such incident in as many nights. The BJP called it an electrical fault. The TMC called it arson. The competing versions have continued to sound the same – in the days after Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as…

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Beyond the Valley: Naga-Kuki tensions pile pressure on Manipur’s new government

For nearly three years, the ethnic conflict in Manipur remained primarily between the Meiteis of the Valley and the Kuki-Zos in the hills. But now, the already precarious security landscape in Manipur has reached a dangerous new inflection point as the state’s Naga community gets increasingly drawn into the fray.

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Cadre vs deputation: The quiet legislative move to keep CAPF leadership an IPS-only club

A quiet administrative proposal has, almost unexpectedly, reopened one of the more delicate questions in India’s security architecture. At the centre of it is the long-standing arrangement under which officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) occupy senior leadership positions within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and whether that…

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Press bodies condemn ‘excessive use of force’ as govt shutters UNI office

Acting on a Delhi High Court order, the Delhi Police and CRPF personnel on Friday “allegedly dragged” about 50 journalists out of the United News of India (UNI) office on Rafi Marg, according to The Hindu.

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From ‘Nation First’ to ‘Brahmanvaad Zindabad’: Inside the chaos at DU

On February 12, as students sat outside Delhi University’s Arts Faculty listening to anti-caste poetry and speeches, a bucket of water was hurled toward 73-year-old historian Irfan Habib. Minutes later, bricks came flying from inside the Arts Faculty.

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