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Srinagar- Full-dress rehearsals for the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebrations were held today across Kashmir, marking the culmination of weeks of preparation for the grand August 15 festivities. At Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium, Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri hoisted the National Flag, inspected parade contingents, and addressed participants, highlighting developmental achievements and commending security agencies for maintaining peace during events like the Shri Amarnathji Yatra ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant gove ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 13: The body of a Pakistani intruder, who was killed by BSF after he ignored warning and tried to enter India from across the International Border, was handed over to Pakistan Rangers today. The intruder was fired upon by the BSF two days ago after he ignored repeated warnings and aggressively approached the border fence in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district. He later succumbed to his injuries during treatment at AIIMS Jammu. Pakistan Rangers identified the deceased as Siraj A ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: While inviting people to attend the Independence Day celebrations, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V.K. Bidhuri, today said that identity cards will serve as invitation passes to the venue. Speaking to reporters after attending the full-dress rehearsal -- in the run-up to the main event on August 15 -- at Bakshi Stadium, Bidhuri said Independence Day is a national festival celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm. "Everyone is invited, and there are no restrictions, as you ...Read More >
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the first ever cadre review of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. The BSF said in a statement on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) that the Government of India had approved the cadre review of BSF Group B and C employees, spanning from Constable to Inspector, and its implementation had already begun. "The implementation will cover a total immediate promotions of 23,710 personnel. 8,116 promotion orders in different ranks have already been issu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Kolkata: Twenty-two-year-old Malda migrant labourer Amir Sheikh -- who was pushed into Bangladesh on June 25 -- came back to India on Wednesday, his reappearance as mysterious as his disappearance from the country of his birth.A BSF explanation in the Calcutta High Court a couple of hours after Amir's return through the Basirhat border only added to the mystery as the agency insisted that he had crossed over to Bangladesh "inadvertently". "We have been told that this person inadvertently crossed ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside an order of bail to Olympic medallist and wrestler Sushil Kumar in a 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted the allegations in the FIR, which said the national capital was made into a "criminal playground" to settle scores with no regard for the law of the land, and directed Kumar to surrender ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: Ahead of Independence Day, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across the Kashmir Valley to ensure a peaceful and incident-free celebration. Additional deployment of troops has been made in sensitive areas and multi-tier security measures are in effect, officials said on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, said that full-dress rehearsals for the Independence Day celebrations were conducted smoothly in all districts of the Valley ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More >
Ferozepur/Amritsar: The Border Security Force (BSF) seized two pistols and heroin in two separate incidents near the international border in Ferozepur on Wednesday. According to information, residents of Bhakra village noticed a drone movement along the international border on Tuesday night. They informed the BSF, and during the search of the designated area on Wednesday morning, its security personnel recovered one big packet containing two pistols and three small packets of heroin (weighing 1. ...Read More >
Tripura: BSF organises motorcycle rally under "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign ahead of Independence Day Tripura (Agartala) [India], August 13 (ANI): Ahead of India's 79th Independence Day, in a spirited display of patriotism and unity, the Border Security Force (BSF), Frontier Headquarters Tripura, organised a Motorcycle Rally under the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The rally was flagged off by Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Inspector General, Frontier HQ BSF Tripura, on Tuesday, the BSF said in ...Read More >
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir administration late Tuesday withdrew an order announcing the imposition of night curfew in areas within 2km of the international border in Samba district for enhanced security -- just hours after its release.Around 10pm, the Department of Information and Public Relations issued a statement informing of the circular's withdrawal. Officials, however, didn't cite a reason for the rollback.Earlier in the day, Samba district magistrate Ayushi Sudan released an official press ...Read More >
Shillong: Meghalaya Police and other security forces have been carrying out joint checking operations to maintain law and order ahead of Independence Day, reports Manosh Das.All district police forces are maintaining a tight vigil, a a senior police officer said. The BSF, too, has launched 'Operation Alert', along the India-Bangladesh border, to ensure foolproof security. It is being carried out in close coordination with state police and other law enforcement agencies. "The operation involves i ...Read More >
Shillong, August 12: Meghalaya Police has taken custody of three Bangladesh nationals, including a serving police constable and a "dismissed" army personnel, who allegedly infiltrated India through South West Khasi Hills district on August 8. The trio, along with three others already in custody, is suspected to be part of a larger group of eight to nine infiltrators who crossed over at Rongdongai village with arms and communication devices. Their motive is still under investigation. A local co ...Read More >
Jaisalmer/Jaipur: Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, a high alert has been sounded along India's western border with Pakistan to strengthen security and prevent any untoward incident. On Monday (Aug 12), the Border Security Force (BSF) launched 'Operation Alert', which will continue till August 17, with an aim to tighten border security, especially in sensitive areas like Jaisalmer, and prevent any suspicious activity from across the border. BSF personnel have been placed on full aler ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: A sixth Bangladeshi, apprehended by villagers and handed over to the police in Meghalaya's South West Khasi Hills district, died shortly after he was taken to a local health centre. The police said information was received from the locals of Kaitha Kona village on Monday about the apprehension of the intruder, Akram. After rescuing him, the police took him to the health centre for treatment as he suffered grievous injuries. "Akram was declared brought dead at the Khunjoy primary heal ...Read More >
Imphal, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) With ten more militants of different banned outfits arrested during the past 24 hours, combined forces of military, paramilitary and state forces intensified their counterinsurgency operation to nab the armed extremists and to recover arms and ammunition in Manipur, officials said on Monday. A police official said that ten militants arrested in three districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur -- belonged to various factions of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP ...Read More >
A 30-year-old man, Nirmol Namasudra, died in Cachar district, Assam. Allegedly, Border Security Force personnel beat him near the India-Bangladesh border. The incident occurred on Friday night. Nirmol succumbed to his injuries on Saturday at Silchar Medical College and Hospital. Locals protested, demanding action against the accused BSF personnel. Authorities are trying to control the situation in Katigorah. A 30-year-old man in Assam's Cachar district died after being allegedly beaten by a few ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday issued a stern warning against the misuse of drones in public spaces and said that people trying to spread panic or misinformation through such activities will face legal consequences, including action under the Gangsters Act and the National Security Act (NSA).Calling drone-related mischief a potential threat to public order, the CM said, "Any attempt to incite fear or spread rumours using drones will not be tolerated. The govt will deal strictl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched an investigation after a drone bearing a "Made in China" label was discovered near the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, The Assam Tribune reported. According to the newspaper, the lightweight drone, measuring 915 grams, was found by a young boy in a paddy field close to the BSF's Durgabari Border Outpost. The unmanned aerial vehicle, equipped with two high-resolution cameras, has raised concerns about potential surveillance or c ...Read More >
Guwahati: A 30-year-old man Nirmol Namasudra, of Amtoli village died after allegedly being assaulted by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Assam's India- Bangladesh Katigorah area in Cachar district, prompting public outrage and protests, officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Friday night near the India-Bangladesh border in Katigorah. The victim, who sustained serious injuries, died at a hospital on Saturday. The death has triggered widespread protests, with locals gathering ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his 220th death anniversary at Guindy in Chennai on Sunday. The Chief Minister offered flowers to the portrait of the freedom fighter in Chennai. Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri Sarkarai Manradiar on April 17, 1756. He was a Palayakkarar and chieftain who ruled the Kongu Nadu region. Chinnamalai fought against the Kingdom of Mysore, which collect ...Read More >
Imphal, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) BSF's Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command, Kolkata, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, who was on a three-day visit to Manipur, directed the troopers to perform their assigned tasks with utmost dedication and professionalism towards maintaining law and order situation in in the state, an official said on Sunday. A BSF spokesman said that Aggarwal, an IPS officer, interacted with officers and troops, and directed them to perform their assigned tasks with utmost ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant will look to build on their impressive start to the Durand Cup 2025 when they face Border Security Force FT at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Monday. After a commanding win in the Kolkata Derby against Mohammedan SC, the Mariners will be eager to keep the momentum going, as per a release from ISL. Also Read | IND vs ENG 5th Test 2025: Dinesh Karthik Says Spin Could Play Role on Day Four if India's Pacers Don't Strike Earl ...Read More >
Amritsar: The counterintelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a cross-border arms-smuggling module with the arrest of one of its operatives working on the directions of a Pakistan-based handler, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.Accused Bharatpreet Singh, a resident of Marhi Megha village in Tarn Taran, has been arrested with five sophisticated pistols -- two 9MM, two .30 bore, and one .32 bore. His motorcycle, which was being ...Read More >
Diamond Harbour triumphed 8-1 over BSF in the 134th Durand Cup. Clayton Silva scored four, Luka Majcen two, while Paul and Jobby Justin added. Kishori scored BSF's lone goal. Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in a Group B clash, here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK). Brazilian striker Clayton Silva starred with four goals (2', 35', 71', 90+3') while Slovenian forward Luka Majcen netted a brace (7', ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday asked BJP leader Rajiv Babbar to consider closing the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A division bench of justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh verbally remarked "let us close all these things. Why get so touchy about all this? This way, administrators and judges come in the same group and have thick skin". The development took place during the resumed hearing of a ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brazilian striker Clayton Silva starred with four goals (2', 35', 71', 90+3') as Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in a Group B clash, at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) here on Friday. Slovenian forward Luka Majcen netted a brace (7', 39') while Paul (53') and Jobby Justin (67') added to the tally for Diamond Harbour FC, which won their second successive match. BSF FC's ...Read More >
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