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'Security personnel are being brought in here which is not right. It is creating doubts among the people,' Mufti said. (Photo: ANI)

Centre's move to deploy additional forces creates 'fear psychosis': Mehbooba Mufti

She stressed that the Kashmir issue is not a political problem which cannot be solved using military might.

27 Jul 2019 7:40 PM

The concept of yoga day was formally proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India during his first-year tenure. (Photo: ANI)

BSF personnel perform yoga on border in J&K

According to BSF personnel who perform Yoga on a daily basis, it is one of the major exercises to relax mind and body.

20 Jun 2019 4:34 PM

'Best wishes to the SP-BSP alliance candidate from the entire nation,' Kejriwal tweeted. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal endorses sacked BSF jawan pitted against Modi

Yadav was dismissed in 2017 after complaining about the quality of food.

30 Apr 2019 1:44 PM

After the questioning, he was handed over to Balasar police station in Rapar taluka in the district, the BSF said. (Representational Image)

Pakistani national held for entering India illegally

A BSF team held the man at 3.30 am on Friday, as soon as he sneaked into India.

27 Apr 2019 3:03 PM

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and another injured in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh Friday, police said. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

CRPF jawan killed, another injured in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The incident occurred a day after Naxals ambushed a team of security forces, killing 4 BSF personnel and injuring 2 others in Chhattisgarh.

05 Apr 2019 10:07 AM

The BSF and Army officials in Jammu said that the Pakistani troops violated the November 2003 ceasefire twice during the day. (Representational Image)

Minor girl, BSF official killed, 15 others injured in Pak shelling in J&K's Poonch

They resorted to unprovoked mortar shelling early Monday morning and also in afternoon.

01 Apr 2019 8:37 PM

CRPF, which celebrated its 80th Raising day on Tuesday, is the leading internal security force of the country. (Photo: Twitter)

CRPF not to celebrate Holi in the wake of Pulwama attack

According to officials, CISF, BSF and other para-military forces have also decided to refrain from 'officially' celebrating the festival.

20 Mar 2019 1:38 PM

Earlier on February 26 morning, a drone was shot down after it intruded Indian air space in Kutch district of Gujarat. (Representational image)

Pakistani intruder detained by BSF in Rann of Kutch

No recoveries were made from the arrested individual.

06 Mar 2019 4:26 PM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the BOLD-QIT (Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique) under Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) on Indo-Bangladesh border in Dhubri district of Assam. (Photo: ANI)

Indo-Bangladesh border: Rajnath Singh inaugurates smart fencing project in Assam

Earlier in the month of September 2018, two pilot projects of 'smart' border fencing in Jammu were operationalised.

05 Mar 2019 7:53 PM

Charging the opposition of doing politics over the strike, the Home Minister Rajnath Singh suggested the Congress to go to Pakistan and count the bodies if they want to know how many terrorists were killed. (Photo: File)

Forces job to target, not count bodies post attack: Rajnath on casuality row

Rajnath Singh said that the number of terrorists killed in the air strike by IAF on JeM camp in Balakot would be known 'today or tomorrow'.

05 Mar 2019 7:20 PM

The project, BOLD-QIT (Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique), under the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS), will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: File)

Electronic surveillance of Indo-Bangla border to begin on Tuesday

A 'highly porous' riverine section of Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam will be put under electronic surveillance.

04 Mar 2019 3:47 PM

Mayawati called the meeting to give guidelines to BSF workers on the party’s alliance with SP. (Photo: ANI)

Modi govt using J&K situation to hide their failures: Mayawati

Earlier, she had criticised PM Modi for “ignoring” matters of national security and trying to serve political interests.

03 Mar 2019 1:32 PM

A senior official of the force said the martial ceremony has been called off due to administrative requirements in the wake of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release post noon at this frontier. (Photo: File)

Daily Retreat ceremony along Indo-Pak border cancelled: BSF

The public will not be allowed in the ceremony area that is located in the Attari of Punjab along the Indo-Pak border, BSF official said.

01 Mar 2019 3:30 PM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the people of the nation had faith in the BSF jawans and it had increased rapidly recently. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘New hi-tech solutions to ease soldiers’ jobs at borders’: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said technological solutions being implemented by India would eliminate need for soldiers to stand guard to protect borders.

19 Oct 2018 6:17 PM

'My father was the sole breadwinner; he laid down his life while serving the nation. I want the authorities to provide us with whatever help we need,' Mohit Kumar Dahiya said. (Photo: ANI)

My father died serving country, now want help for family: son of BSF soldier

Mohit Kumar Dahiya said that he was proud that his father laid down his life for the nation.

21 Sep 2018 12:25 PM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI | File)

‘Smart’ fence along Pak, Bangla border: Rajnath Singh

Singh said that it was a historic day not only for the ministry he is heading but for entire nation.

18 Sep 2018 1:13 AM

Central forces to recruit 54,000 jawans

The candidates will undertake a computer-based exam, physical efficiency test, physical standard test and a final medical test before being inducted.

23 Jul 2018 12:19 AM

BSF troops, guarding the IB in Hiranagar sector, observed a man intruding into the Indian territory around 0700 hours and challenge him. (Representational Image | PTI)

Pak intruder, 'guide of terrorists', shot dead by BSF at International Border

Pak intruder who was 'guide of terrorists' shot dead by BSF at International Border.

22 Jul 2018 5:26 PM

The sweet exchange between the two forces is a usual trend on the special occasions, such as Eid and Diwali. (Photo: File | PTI)

No ‘sweet’ exchange this Eid at Indo-Pak border as tension simmers

According to sources, Pakistani rangers showed interest in going ahead with the ritual, but BSF was in a denial mode.

16 Jun 2018 1:29 PM

The violation comes nearly a week after DGMOs of both countries agreed to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in 'letter and spirit'. (Representational Image/PTI)

Latest ceasefire violation proves Pak says one thing, does another, says BSF IG

2 BSF personnel were killed in ceasefire violation by the Pakistani rangers in J&K's Akhnoor on Sunday.

03 Jun 2018 9:08 PM

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