Paramilitary Forces

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Youngsters stage a protest against the newly announced Agnipath scheme, at Jalandhar-Delhi national highway, in Jalandhar, on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

Aakar Patel | Anger on streets over Agnipath reflects how New India has no jobs

There are no jobs in New India and the anger over the changes in the Army recruitment system is emblematic of a much larger problem

20 Jun 2022 11:29 PM

Modi observed that the TMC chief, not the forces, has become the biggest trouble in the polls. — PTI

Mamata accuses Shah of being 'conspirator' behind shooting of 4 TMC workers

Seeing herself losing the chair, Didi has stooped to such a low level, says Modi

11 Apr 2021 1:57 AM

Children walk past concertina wire during restrictions following the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Curbs in Srinagar back, march foiled

A day ago, posters from an obscure group had appeared in Srinagar and some other parts of the Valley asking people to march on the UNMOGIP office.

24 Aug 2019 3:38 AM

A security person stands guard as students board a special train arranged to take them back to Hyderabad at Jammu Tawi railway station on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Amid J&K uncertainty, govt must reveal plans

The causes of the extreme disequilibrium in the political, social and security sphere are wholly unclear.

05 Aug 2019 12:07 AM

Yaseen Malik was detained Friday night amid indications of a wider crackdown on separatists in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmiri separatist, JKLF chief Yaseen Malik detained in J&K

Police and paramilitary forces have been put on high alert but there was no confirmation about any more detentions.

23 Feb 2019 10:02 AM

The paramilitary forces who risk their lives in the border areas are people who see serving their country as an honorable profession. (Photo: File)

J&K: Citizens aren’t the enemy; paramilitary jawans victims too

Kashmiris have presented themselves as scapegoats in the confrontation between the military and their dream of a promised homeland.

22 Feb 2019 7:18 AM

These illegal outfits mostly control and fund the unemployed and illiterate youth, who create nuisance in the area.

Tension prevails in East Delhi after clash between 2 groups

Paramilitary forces stationed to prevent situation from turning violent.

21 Jul 2018 6:37 AM

Police personnel patrol after clashes and incidents of arson over a Ram Navami procession in Raniganj, in Burdwan district of West Bengal, on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Centre seeks report from WB govt over violence during Ram Navami

The Centre has offered paramilitary forces' assistance in the light of reports of continuing violence and tension.

28 Mar 2018 1:10 PM

IAF Garud commando gets Ashok Chakra

The Kirti Chakra was awarded to Major Vijayant Bist from the J&K light infantry.

26 Jan 2018 6:04 AM

Meanwhile, an official of the West Bengal government said the state has shot off a letter to protest the Centre's sudden decision to pullout forces within two days. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Centre orders pull out of forces from Darjeeling, Mamata govt objects

However, five additional companies of the CRPF will be in the hills to assist the state police force.

16 Oct 2017 11:06 AM

Women shout slogans at Hyderpora in Srinagar on Wednesday during funeral prayers for one of the three militants killed in the overnight encounter with security forces in Budgam district. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Protests after Hizbul-Mujahideen militants killed

Forces enforce lockdown in parts of Srinagar; Net services snapped.

13 Jul 2017 6:14 AM

An Indian paramilitary soldier runs for cover as Kashmiri protesters pelt stones at him during a protest in Srinagar on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Curfew, skirmishes in Kashmir Valley

Authorities say situation under control on first death anniversary of Burhan Wani.

09 Jul 2017 5:09 AM

3 jawans critical after encounter with Maoists in Sukma

At the time of filing this report, the encounter is still underway and the forces are retaliating against the Maoists.

24 Jun 2017 4:13 PM

WB CM Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: File/PTI)

WB demands 250 paramilitary personnel, Home Ministry sends half the number

Home Minister Rajnath Singh had on Sunday appealed to protesters not to resort to violence and instead hold dialogue to resolve any issue.

19 Jun 2017 8:35 PM

Security personnel stand guard during strikes in Darjeeling on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Total rises to 1400 as Centre deploys 400 more paramilitary personnel in Darjeeling

The Home Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and assisting the state govt to restore normalcy and peace in the district.

15 Jun 2017 7:14 PM

R.R. Bhatnagar (R) takes over the charge as the new Director General of CRPF in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

RR Bhatnagar takes charge as new DG of CRPF

Bhatnagar will have a tenure of little less than three-years as he is scheduled to retire in December, 2019.

29 Apr 2017 2:29 AM

In India, cows have enjoyed a special status for ages, and in modern times are also protected by constitutional provisions against the slaughter of cows and calves. (Representational Image)

Forget database for cows

A database for cows seems too crazy an idea.

27 Apr 2017 12:07 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti during a meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

PM ready for talks, but not now, says Mehbooba Mufti

Centre wants ‘proactive’ role for J&K police; Unified Command review today.

25 Apr 2017 3:21 AM

26 shops, 6 residential structures gutted in fire in J&K

The fire spread quickly before sunrise, since all the shops and houses in the area are made of pine wood and dry cedar.

15 Apr 2017 1:58 PM

Soon, transfer cash directly to martyrs’ kin account

The website would have details of the martyrs and their families such as bank account numbers.

01 Apr 2017 4:31 AM

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