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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the entire might of the Government has been invoked to pin the culprit Nirav Modi in the Rs 11,000-crore PNB fraud case. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Forces proportionately dealing with Pak along LoC: Def Min

She also said there was 'no rethinking as of now' on the AFSPA in J&K and several insurgency-hit states in the...

3 March 2018 7:37 PM IST

The party also asked for complete ban on the use of pellet shotguns by security forces during containing protests in the State. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

CPI(M) pushes for repeal of 'draconian' laws in J&K, peace talks with...

The party also expressed serious concern over the attacks on Kashmiri students, businessmen and others outside J&K.

20 March 2018 9:11 PM IST

Army personnel standing guard outside a school in Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Upholding law and discipline: Army is swift, stern in dealing with...

The Army operates under AFSPA only when the prevailing security situation demands so.

19 March 2018 12:45 AM IST

MoS for Home Kiren Rijiju at Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

AFSPA will be eased in more areas, says Kiren Rijiju

The minister claimed the Centre was extremely sensitive to the demands of the Nagas and other groups in the Northeast.

7 May 2018 12:38 AM IST

Army personnel during an operation in J&K.

350 Armymen appeal to Supreme Court against dilution of Afspa

Admitting the petition, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A.M. Khanwilkar agreed to hear the matter next...

15 Aug 2018 2:02 AM IST

The Army is not a business. These lands are for a specific purpose and have no commercial value. The terms very clearly state that if the military does not require these lands, they must revert to the state government. (Representational image)

Soldiers prosecuted for performing duties in AFSPA areas: Army...

SC agreed to hear on Aug 20 plea filed by over 300 soldiers challenging FIRs against them for operations in AFSPA areas.

14 Aug 2018 1:22 PM IST

In May, the Centre through a gazette notification, had declared the entire Assam as a disturbed area under AFSPA for three more months. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

SC to hear Armymen's pleas over 'persecution' on Sept 4

The petition said guidelines are necessary for protecting the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the country .

21 Aug 2018 1:13 AM IST

The ruling TMC which had won 34 per cent of seats uncontested in the gram panchayat polls in West Bengal on Monday justified in the Supreme Court the elections and urged the court not to interfere. (Representational image)

SC to hear plea of Army men challenging prosecution in AFSPA areas on...

Meanwhile, the bench said that two separate petitions related to Manipur fake encounter cases will be heard on September...

20 Aug 2018 2:08 PM IST

The Army is not a business. These lands are for a specific purpose and have no commercial value. The terms very clearly state that if the military does not require these lands, they must revert to the state government. (Representational image)

Afspa SC plea: Symptomatic of a deeper problem

The military like any other institution is not perfect and is susceptible to odd operational mistakes.

3 Sept 2018 12:10 AM IST

The army used the same language to describe counter-insurgency sweeps in October.(Photo: Representational/AFP)

Army mulls new strategy to fight N-E insurgents

An estimated 10 major militant groups are said to be active in the Manipur and adjoining areas.

10 Sept 2018 1:00 AM IST

Veerappa Moily said in the BJP-led NDA coalition arrangement and understanding, the sense of coexistence, togetherness and cooperation is totally absent. (Photo: File/PTI)

The time has come to junk the IAS

The IAS founded in 1858 as the Indian Imperial Service has remained largely unchanged in its disposition.

30 Sept 2018 5:16 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Rafale deal was finalised following a transparent procedure. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

No grudge against officers approaching SC on AFSPA: Sitharaman

Defence Minister said officers have chosen to go to court as there is a 'certain sense of worry' in their minds which...

16 Sept 2018 4:28 PM IST