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‘Were trying to infiltrate into India’ — 11 Bangladeshis apprehended at border, says BSF

Force patrolling the Indo-Bangladesh border areas in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, & Mizoram, has been on 'high alert' since Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid the turmoil in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh influx prompts BSF game plan to secure border. ‘Non-lethal’ crowd control, papers must

BSF in regular touch with Border Guard Bangladesh, who are 'cooperating' to contain crowds. Centre constitutes panel to ensure safety of Indian citizens and minorities in Bangladesh.

‘Nearly 500 tried to enter, 1 shot fired in air’ — BSF thwarts illegal border crossings from Bangladesh

A BSF official told ThePrint that attempts to enter India illegally were made at three border outposts in BSF’s North Bengal frontier, which shares a border with Bangladesh.

Intense patrolling, more personnel, leaves scrapped — BSF on high alert after Hasina flees Bangladesh

All possible methods being taken to prevent illegal influx, say officers; security outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi also tightened.

BSF DG, Western Command chief repatriated prematurely to parent cadres amid Jammu infiltration surge

BSF chief Nitin Agarwal has been repatriated to the Kerala cadre and BSF Western Command head Y.B. Khurania to the Odisha cadre with immediate effect after orders from MHA.

BSF, Bangladesh counterpart coordinate safe return of 3,000 Indian students amid anti-quota stir

BSF data shows that 4,315 students from India, Nepal, Bhutan, the Maldives and Canada, including 41 from Bangladesh, entered India between 18 and 23 July.

Don’t drag BSF into beef politics. MoS issuing permit for ‘sacred’ cow is unqualified hypocrisy

The case of Union MoS Shantanu Thakur issuing permits for cross-border transportation of beef highlights BSF's dilemma in providing security to border residents while preventing smuggling and other crimes.

Case of ‘missing’ BSF constables: After abduction FIR & wild goose chase by SIT, duo surface in Bengal

Akanksha Nikhar's mother filed kidnapping case against daughter's friend Shahana Khatoon after duo left BSF academy in Gwalior and didn't return.

CISF, BSF announce 10% reservations, age relaxations for ex-Agniveers in constable posts

Opposition parties, including Congress, have questioned the govt's Agniveer scheme, asking what happens to the 75% not retained after their 4-year tenure.

Ex-BSF DG was agitated to see Pakistani flag in Sopore. So he came up with a dangerous plan

In 'Unforgettable Chapters', Prakash Singh recounts relentless battles against insurgency, and the delicate dance between law enforcement and political interests.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.