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Thursday, December 4, 2025
TopicAFSPA

Topic: AFSPA

SC dismisses pleas of Army men challenging FIRs against actions taken under AFSPA

The Supreme Court dismissed arguments by the Centre, which supported the pleas, and said the government needed to sort out these issues.

Don’t celebrate Army’s Dangari court martial, it gives a false sense of closure

It would be a shame if there was tacit understanding between Army and the accused to abuse the justice system.

Centre extends AFSPA for 6 months in 3 districts of Arunchal Pradesh

Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts and eight police stations bordering Assam were declared 'disturbed' under AFSPA New Delhi: The Centre has extended the Armed Forces (Special...

The Indian soldier feels let down by Army brass, Supreme Court and politicians

The AFSPA, which was meant to provide protection to soldiers, is now insufficient.

Assam government extends AFSPA application for 6 months

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 provides special rights to security forces in carrying out various operations in disturbed areas.

Army officers are asked about AFSPA in tests, they know its gravity

AFSPA doesn’t provide legal cover to troops indulging in rape, loot or any such headline-making activity.

Over 300 soldiers question CBI’s FIR against Army officer, SC to hear case on 4 Sept

The officer, Major Balhara, is accused of killing 12-year-old Azad Khan in Manipur in 2009. Soldiers say dilution of AFSPA will hit morale.

356 Army men go to court to keep AFSPA

Your daily news capsule

Plugged-In: Kashmir’s changing politics, Kabul blast kills 25 & WhatsApp founder resigns

The BJP’s Kathua MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, one of those who supported the accused in the January rape and murder of an eight-year-old, was inducted into the Jammu & Kashmir cabinet Monday.

Last Laughs: It’s Kamal vs Kamal in Madhya Pradesh and the disappointing reality of elections

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.