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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: BSF

5 soldiers killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC, 8 of its army men gunned down

Six civilians lost their lives, while four security forces personnel were injured in the firing by Pakistan during multiple ceasefire violations between Gurez and Uri sectors in J&K.

BSF foils infiltration bid along Samba in J&K, 2nd attempt within a fortnight

Security forces said 5 terrorists attempted to infiltrate through the Samba sector and were aided by Pakistan Ranger who opened fired at BSF personnel.

No retreat ceremony, little trade — Attari-Wagah is silent and local economy bears the brunt

From shopkeepers & dhaba owners to transporters & labourers, the suspension of retreat ceremony at Attari and no cross-border trade between India & Pakistan have impacted all.

Border Security Force shoots dead 5 intruders along India-Pakistan border in Punjab

The intruders had first fired on BSF troops who retaliated in self-defence. An intensive search operation along the front is underway.

IPS officer Rakesh Asthana appointed BSF chief two years after ouster from CBI 

During his tenure in the CBI, Asthana was involved in investigating many high-profile cases and helped build a watertight case for Vijay Mallya’s extradition.

BSF constable played key role in Pakistan-sponsored drugs & arms ring busted by Punjab Police

The police recovered a Turkish-made pistol, ammunition with Pakistani markings and Rs 32.30 lakh ‘drug proceeds’ from BSF constable Sumit Kumar alias Noni.

BSF skips customary Eid gesture with Pakistan, exchanges sweets with Bangladesh

Officials said the exchange of sweets did not take place with Pakistan Rangers due to continued incidents of cross-border terrorism on the Western front.

BSF Air Wing aims to soar higher with a mix of defence and civilian regulations

Aircraft Amendment Bill passed by Lok Sabha proposes to take BSF — the only central police force to have an air wing — out of DGCA ambit.

BSF gives Rs 10 lakh to jawan whose house burnt in Delhi riots & pledges to rebuild it

The riots in areas like Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Gokalpuri, Khajuri Khas and Bhajanpur have left over 40 people dead and more than 200 injured.

In a first, Team India of armed police personnel to climb Everest for ‘camaraderie spirit’

A 38-member team of CAPF personnel, eight of them women, will leave from Delhi in the first week of March for the 75-day expedition.

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.