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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicAssam Rifles

Topic: Assam Rifles

Why Assam Rifles’ vilification is a calculated, conniving move for revenge

Throughout its history, the Assam Rifles has served in many roles, conflicts and theatres, including World War I and II, in Europe, the Middle East, and Myanmar.

Why Manipur Police accused Assam Rifles of assisting ‘Kuki militants escape’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

CRPF deploys mine-protected vehicles in Manipur ‘hotspots’ to ‘enhance operational efficacy’

Assam Rifles personnel at Moirang checkpost replaced with unit of CRPF & local police. Manipur Police last week registered FIR against Assam Rifles personnel for 'helping Kuki militants'.

Manipur has declared no-confidence in MHA. FIR against Assam Rifles, disarmed IR Battalion

For the first time in independent India, an entire armoury was looted by an unarmed and unnamed mob in Manipur. Nagaland, Punjab and Kashmir didn’t manage that.

Manipur Police FIR against Assam Rifles stumps Army

Deployed for 'aid to civil authority' in maintenance of public order, Army & Assam Rifles have done more than that despite lacking legal cover of AFSPA, says defence establishment.

Fabricated attempts to malign image of Assam Rifles, says Army’s Spear Corps

The army said two instances have emerged over the last 24 hours aimed at maligning the image of Assam Rifles.

Manipur Police file FIR against Assam Rifles, accuse force of helping ‘Kuki militants escape freely’

Case was lodged on 5 August against 'personnel of 9th battalion' after they stopped cops from 'discharging law bound duty', reads FIR. Senior officer of Assam Rifles calls it 'bizarre'.

Army’s biggest challenge in Manipur — women blocking convoys, policing breakdown

Women accompany armed men as well as groups that indulge in arson, preventing security forces from accessing violence-hit areas, it is learnt.

Gunfights, IED fuel fears over security in Manipur. Situation ‘stable’, says military officer

Assam Rifles jawan sustained minor injury while diffusing IED in Bishnupur district Friday, it is learnt. Manipur policeman was killed and 2 injured in gunfight the previous day.

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.