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TopicAssam Rifles

Topic: Assam Rifles

Assam Rifles to be deployed in Jammu’s Machedi to beef up security grid, jungle warfare the focus

The only paramilitary force in the country, Assam Rifles operationally comes under the Army and is headed by an Army officer, but it reports to the MHA.

Kuki-Zo community urges Centre not to replace ‘neutral’ Assam Rifles with CRPF in Manipur hill areas

Though no official decision has been communicated, a notification 'may be expected soon' for two Assam Rifles units posted at Kangvai & Kangpokpi district, it is learnt.

Retreating from anti-regime ops in Myanmar, 34 Meitei insurgents return to Manipur, ‘surrender’

UNLF-P signed a peace pact with Centre & Manipur govt last year. But a small group was holding out at Myanmar’s Myothit camp until it came under attack from anti-coup forces this month.

Assam Rifles seize arms, ammunition in Nagaland near Indo-Myanmar border

Huge cache of arms, along with radio sets, seized; suspect in Nagaland Police custody now.

Govt orders 24,000-personnel deputation reserve in CAPF, Assam Rifles to ensure quality manpower

A senior CAPF officer said creation of deputation reserve will allow enhanced promotion avenues to personnel of these forces who undertake extremely hard duties in conflict zones.

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed Army Vice Chief, set to take over from Gen Manoj Pande in May

Lt Gen Dwivedi is the senior-most to take over from Army chief Gen Manoj Pande when he retires in May this year.

Assam Rifles seize 90,000 Yaba tablets, also known as the crazy pill, worth Rs 13.5 crore in Manipur

In Myanmar, tablets are produced almost on industry scale & Manipur is preferred route for drug to be smuggled in, not only for demand in India but also Bangladesh & south-east Asia.

After Arambai Tenggol meet, Manipur MLAs & MPs vow NRC tweak, end of pact with Kuki insurgents in 2 wks

Meitei group had asked all MLAs from Imphal Valley to attend Wednesday meeting after which Metei lawmakers gave their word to pursue commitments in 15 days.

Assam Rifles jawan shoots himself after opening fire at colleagues in Manipur camp, injures 6

The jawan later succumbed to his injuries. Others stable, receiving treatment. Manipur Police say incident not connected to ongoing ethnic conflict in state.

Myanmar military plane to evacuate fleeing soldiers skids off runway at Mizoram airport, 8 injured

Aircraft, which was carrying 14 crew members apart from pilot, swerved off runway shortly after landing. Injured rushed to Lengpui hospital, four in serious condition.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.