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New Delhi: An Indian Army camp belonging to the 19 Grenadiers unit in Kakopathar town, Tinsukia, Assam, was attacked on Friday morning. Unidentified assailants threw grenades, resulting in three soldiers being injured. It's reported that the attack was carried out by the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I). Local reports indicate that heavy gunfire and grenade explosions occurred around midnight, lasting for approximately an hour. Specifically, the firing is said to have begun around 12:15 AM and continued until 12:45 AM. This incident marks the second ambush by ULFA-I against the Indian Army within 24 hours. Just the day before, on Thursday, ULFA-I reportedly ambushed the Assam Rifles in Manmao, Arunachal Pradesh.
Imphal: In a series of coordinated operations, the Indian Army and other law enforcement agencies arrested 13 cadres from hill and valley-based underground groups in Manipur and recovered 23 weapons, grenades, ammunition, and other war-like stores. According to a statement from the Defence Wing, the Indian Army, along with Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, carried out intelligence-driven operations across Kangpokpi, Senapati, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts over the past week. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! In ...Read More >
GUWAHATI The Assam Rifles on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) felicitated nine officers from Manipur who have been recently commissioned into the paramilitary force, the Indian Army, and the Indian Air Force (IAF). Formed in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, the Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force under the dual control of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence. Six of the nine officers commissioned on June 14 are alumni of Sainik School Imphal, while another began his career i ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Security forces busted a terrorist hideout during a joint anti-terror operation conducted by the Poonch Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Indian Army's Romeo Force in the Marha area near Behram Gala. Acting on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious movement, the joint team launched an operation in the region on Saturday. During the search, security personnel recovered three hand grenades, live ammunition, wire cutters, batteries, power cables, a knife, and other incriminating material from the hideout. Earlier, an encounter brok ...Read More >
Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, as per a press statement issued by the PRO of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (IGAR) North. In the press statement, the PRO of IGAR (North) said that, acting on specific intelligence of the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area MS 38 along the Miao-Vijaynagar axis in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam Rifles units under Spear Corps launched a search operation. Also Read | Sadhvi Prem Baisa Viral Video With ...Read More >
Champhai (Mizoram) [India], October 27 (ANI): The Assam Rifles recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and war-like stores from Saikumphai, Champhai District, Mizoram, a statement issued on Monday stated. In a post on social media platform X, the Assam Rifles stated that during an operation on October 24, the forces recovered six 60mm mortar tubes with base plates, two 7.62mm Myanmar-made assault rifles, three shotguns, two .22 rifles, one hand grenade, forty live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, fifteen 60mm mortar rounds, two anti-personnel mines, and two radio sets with antennas alo ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Security forces busted a terrorist hideout during a joint anti-terror operation conducted by the Poonch Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Indian Army's Romeo Force in the Marha area near Behram Gala. Acting on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious movement, the joint team launched an operation in the region on Saturday. During the search, security personnel recovered three hand grenades, live ammunition, wire cutters, batteries, power cables, a knife, and other incriminating material from the hideout. Also Read | PM Narendra Mo ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): NY 49 RR of Romeo Force of the Indian Army organised the Cricket Premier League (CPL) in Keri Kangra LOC Hilly Tarian in Poonch District to absorb the energy of local youths in sports activities on Sunday. The locals and Youths of the area appreciated the 49 RR of Romeo Force of the Indian Army for organising CPL, in the hilly Tarian ground to involve youth in sports. While speaking to ANI, Manavar Hussain Khan, BJP Mandal President, Balakot, said, 'A tournament was sponsored by the Indian Army 49 RR. This tournament was organised in collabo ...Read More >
GUWAHATI The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps is organising 'Saddle-Borne Warriors', a seven-day motorcycle rally, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of four Assam Rifles personnel near a Himalayan pass on the Tibetan border in 1975. The rally, covering more than 320 km from north-central Assam's Missamari Cantonment to Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, entails riding at elevations beyond 15,000 feet above the mean sea level. Missamari is near Tezpur, the headquart ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 4 (ANI): In a major success of security forces in Manipur, a large haul of arms and ammunition, including 21 INSAS rifles, grenades, IEDs, SLRs and AK series rifles have been recovered during coordinated operations at multiple sites as part of efforts to restore normalcy and ensure the safety and security of citizens. The major recovery of arms and ammunition, including 203 weapons, was made by Manipur Police, Army and other security forces. Also Read | India-US Trade Pact Likely Before July 9; Certain Issues Still Pending in Agriculture, Auto Sectors, Says Off ...Read More >
Imphal, July 10: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday highlighted the state's legacy as a powerhouse of sports and emphasised the importance of youth engagement through such tournaments. The Governor, while addressing the trophy showcase Ceremony of the 134th Edition Durand Cup 2025 held at City Convention Centre in Imphal, commended the Indian Army's consistent role in promoting sports and national integration. He expressed confidence that the Durand Cup would inspire a new generation of young athletes in the region. Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, further stated that hosting ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, despite geo-political tensions and trade policy uncertainties, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI, Dev further said that domestic growth will be driven by low inflation, resulting from good monsoon and benign interest rate regime, triggered by three back-to-back rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India. "There are significant global headwinds like the twin shocks of geo-political tensions and trade ...Read More >
Guwahati: Three soldiers were injured in an attack on an Army base in Kakopathat in eastern Assam's Tinsukia district shortly after midnight. Proscribed militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) claimed responsibility for the attack. The Army said 'unidentified terrorists' opened fire on Kakopathar Company from a moving vehicle. A Defence spokesperson said at around midnight on 17 October unidentified terrorists fired on Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. The troops on duty responded immediately and effectively taking due caution to avoid collateral damage ...Read More >
Imphal, Feb 5 (VOICE) In a series of successful joint operations, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police, apprehended eight hardcore militants from different locations of three districts in the violence-hit state, officials said on Wednesday. Defence Spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that the para-military troops and the Manipur Police launched the joint operations based on specific information about the presence of cadres involved in extortion and other unlawful activities. He said that in the first operation, the forces apprehended an active KYKL (Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup) cadre ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The flood situation in Assam marginally improved on Thursday, while the situation further improved in other northeastern states, an official said. With two more fresh deaths in Assam, the death toll in seven states, excluding Sikkim, of the region increased to 48. According to the disaster management officials of different northeastern states, out of 48 deaths during the current spell of rain and floods since May 29, at least 21 people died in Assam, followed by 12 in Arunachal Pradesh, six in Meghalaya, five in Mizoram, two in Tripura and one each in Nagalan ...Read More >
Radhanaga (Tripura) [India], July 13 (ANI): In a spirited initiative to inspire the youth and build awareness about the Indian Armed Forces, 115 students (51 boys and 64 girls) from Holy Cross School, Kumarghat spent an enriching and memorable day at the Assam Rifles Shoorveer Battalion in Radhanagar under the outreach program "A Day with Company Commander". The visit began with an introduction at the Officers' Mess, where the students were briefed on service etiquette, customs and values upheld by the Armed Forces. The excitement peaked with a live small arms firing demonstration, followed b ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Police on Thursday paid tribute to IPS Ravi Kant Singh, an officer who was killed in Tinsukia in 1996 during operations against insurgent groups. In a post on X, the police said, "Remembering Ravi Kant Singh, IPS, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Tinsukia in 1996 while confronting extremism. His service demonstrated duty, integrity, and commitment." Singh had led multiple operations against ULFA hideouts across the Tinsukia district. On the day of his death, suspected ULFA militants ambushed his vehicle, first firing a mortar and then shooting with automatic weapons. Singh a ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 26 Oct: A militant belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) outfit has been nabbed in Namsai district, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police was launched in Manfeisang-Hanthi Camp area on Saturday. During the operation, 24-year-old self-styled corporal Thawseng Asom, alias Anupom Dohatiya, a resident of Makum Bariakoli in Assam's Tinsukia district, was arrested, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said in a statement. The militant is suspected to have been i ...Read More >
Imphal, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough, the security forces in joint operations have recovered 203 arms and around 160 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur, officials said here on Friday. A senior official said that, acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other warlike materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of four hill districts. He said that joint teams comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Arm ...Read More >
Imphal: A combined team of security forces have successfully recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during search operations conducted from the night of July 3 to the morning of July 4 across the state. The operations, which were based on specific intelligence inputs, involved coordinated efforts by Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across the hill districts of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel and Churachandpur.The crackdown on illegal weapons resulted in one of the largest seizures in recent times, with a total of 203 weapons re ...Read More >
The company had logged a net profit of ₹73.33 crore in the same period a year ago. New Delhi: Domestic telecom gear maker HFCL posted a decline of 1.72% in consolidated profit after tax to ₹71.92 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company had logged a net profit of ₹73.33 crore in the same period a year ago. However, HFCL business has shown recovery from loss of ₹29.30 crore in the previous quarter. "The strong recovery in margins and profitability, combined wi ...Read More >
Imphal: The Centre intensified counterinsurgency campaigns along the borders in Manipur state sector with the killing of 4 insurgents, injuring one, and arresting five cadres associated with the proscribed United National Kuki Army (UNKA) in the early hours on Tuesday, officials reported. A total of 6 UNKA cadres, including a juvenile, were apprehended along with arms and ammunition in different operations in the Henglep sub-division of Manipur's Churachandpur district, the reports stated. A joint team of the Indian army and Assam Rifles, during their serial operations, arrested five cadres ...Read More >
Security forces met to assess stability in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. Senior officials from the Army, Assam Rifles, police, and intelligence agencies reviewed ground intelligence and cross-border dynamics. The meeting emphasized enhanced coordination and vigilance for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. A joint operational framework was reaffirmed to ensure a secure environment and swift response to any disruptions. Dibrugarh: An operational group meeting between the Army and the ...Read More >
Imphal, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a series of joint operations in Manipur, the Army and other central and state security forces have arrested eight hardcore extremists of different outfits and recovered 43 different types of arms, a large cache of ammunition and other war-like stores from eight districts, officials said on Monday. A Defence spokesman said that the intelligence-based, coordinated joint operations resulted in the arrest of eight militants from various hill and Valley-based militant outfits. He said that the joint operations were conducted during the past few days in the six ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 22 (PTI) An ULFA (I) cadre was killed by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in a joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday. Contact with terrorists was established in the MS-6 area of Namsai district during the operation on the intervening night of Wednesday. After first light, security forces recovered the body of the slain militant, identified as self-styled 'Sergeant Major' Iwon Axom of the proscribed outfit ULFA (I), Guwahati-based defence PRO Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said in a statement. The search of the area also led to th ...Read More >
Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh): A member of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam - Independent (Ulfa-I) was killed in an encounter with the Army and Assam Rifles in the Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh on the intervening night of October 21/22. He is suspected to be one of those involved in a major attack on an Army camp in Assam's Kakopathar on October 17 during which three soldiers received minor injuries. The militants had attacked the Army camp around midnight from a moving vehicle, using grenade launchers and automatic rifles. The exchange of fire had continued for nearly half-an ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 27 (ANI): In a resolute effort to uphold its commitment to the well-being of society and its citizens, Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles (HQ DGAR) organised a Blood Donation Camp at the Assam Rifles Multispeciality Hospital, Laitkor on Friday, Assam Rifles said in a press release. The event was held under the aegis of Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General Assam Rifles. Also Read | Lohardaga Shocker: Woman Strangulated, Teen Grandson Hacked to Death in Sleep in Jharkhand, Family Feud Suspected. The initiative, conducted in ...Read More >
Security forces in Manipur recovered 86 arms and 974 types of ammunition in joint operations across five Imphal valley districts on Tuesday, based on intelligence inputs. The cache included SLRs, AK-series rifles, pistols, explosives, and IEDs. In recent weeks, over 500 arms have been seized. Ten militants from banned outfits were also arrested, along with six more in the last 24 hours. The security forces in joint operation on Tuesday recovered 86 arms and around 974 different types of ammuniti ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 26 (PTI) Security forces have arrested a militant and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur, police said on Friday. The militant, identified as Md Tajuddin Shah (37), was arrested from Khurai Chairen Thong area in Imphal East district on Thursday. He was an active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) outfit, a statement said. Besides, in an unrelated operation, security forces seized a large cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the proscribed organisation People's Liberation Army (PLA), days after the arrest of the prime accused in the ambush ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): HFCL Limited (HFCL) has reported a robust quarter, marked by a sharp turnaround in profitability and operational performance, driven by strong momentum in its international and defence businesses. The company's EBITDA surged nearly fivefold in the second quarter of FY26 compared to the previous quarter. According to the company's press release, HFCL's revenue grew 19.78 per cent quarter-on-quarter to Rs 1,043.34 crore in Q2FY26 from Rs 871.02 crore in Q1FY26. The company's EBITDA rose to Rs 203.37 crore from Rs 42.93 crore, while the EBITDA margin expanded ...Read More >