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Day after Op Sindoor, intruder from Pakistan shot dead by BSF at Punjab border outpost

The intruder allegedly did not heed a warning to stop, ThePrint has learnt. His body has been handed over to the Ferozepur district police.

From Himachal to Punjab & now Delhi, BSF jawan’s pregnant wife on mission to get him back from Pakistan

Purnam Kumar Shaw held captive by Pakistan Rangers for nearly 12 days since he mistakenly crossed over. Swap with Pakistani Ranger could be on the table to secure his release.

As negotiations for his return enter day 3, how BSF constable accidentally crossed over to Pakistan

Diplomatic tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack have complicated what would have otherwise been a routine repatriation process.

BSF to scale down retreat ceremony at Attari, says no to handshake with Pakistan counterparts

While drills will continue & people will be allowed to witness this daily flag-lowering ceremony, border gates will be shut during the ceremonies at Attari, Hussainiwala & Sadki borders.

Amid row over Pahalgam, BSF negotiates release of its soldier who mistakenly crossed over to Pakistan

A BSF soldier of constable rank had crossed the border in the Ferozepur sector of the international border Wednesday, it is learnt. BSF is in talks with its counterpart Pakistan Rangers.

BSF trooper crosses border near Firozpur, detained by Pakistan Rangers

A flag meeting between BSF and Pakistan Rangers was initiated and is currently underway to facilitate the early and safe return of the trooper.

Security beefed up in Jammu’s RS Pura sector after BSF foils infiltration attempt

According to PRO BSF, the troops stationed along the border in the region observed suspicious movement in the area where an individual was seen crossing the IB.

Lapses along international border under lens after 3 J&K cops killed in Kathua encounter

Stretch between Ravi river & Shakargarh Bulge, which with broken terrain & dense cover, continues to be exploited by Pakistan-trained terrorists, say those in defence establishment.

75% cross-border drones BSF shot down in Amritsar in last 4 years were launched from Lahore

Drones flying from across border have become a major source of narcotics & ammunition for low-key operatives working with Pakistan-based terrorist groups, say Punjab Police & BSF.

BSF steps up dismantling of terror tunnels in Jammu’s ‘infiltration-prone zone’. 24 km done, 7 to go

Tunnels were identified as a “lacunae” that may have been used by terror operatives to infiltrate into India. BSF is also deploying scanners on experimental basis to detect such tunnels.

On Camera

India’s IT firms must reduce dependence on North America, think long term

India’s IT services companies are not holding firms. They should focus on creating long-term value for shareholders instead of returning cash to keep share values up.

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.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.