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News of the day: 16 July, 2025

CRPF jawan killed in gunfight with Maoists in Jharkhand One jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) specialised Commando Battalion for Resolute Action...

Hrs before killing fellow jawans at Manipur camp, CRPF jawan had ‘routine’ phone call with wife

CRPF 120 Battalion's Sanjay Kumar Thursday opened fire on his colleagues, killing 2 and injuring 8 before allegedly shooting himself. He was sent to Manipur a week ago.

CRPF commando injured in IED blast in Sukma district as phase 1 polls begins in Chhattisgarh

During patrolling, Inspector Shrikant belonging to CoBRA 206th battalion, inadvertently stepped over the IED, planted by Naxalites, leading to the explosion causing injuries to him.

Wife of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals says govt should take action for his release

CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Minhas was taken hostage by Naxals after a recent gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district

‘Expired’ polio vaccine given to 50 children of CRPF jawans at Delhi camp, probe ordered

Apart from the polio vaccine, ‘expired’ Easy 6 vaccine was also administered to the children. A CRPF officer, however, said not all vaccines were expired.

Curfew continues in Jammu after Pulwama attack triggers violent anti-Pakistan protests

Over 150 people were taken into preventive custody while educational institutions remained shut.

Day 5, Pulwama attack: media continues to wage war

Your daily news capsule.

India raises Pulwama terrorist attack issue at Munich security conference

The conference was attended by over 600 delegates who deliberated at length on a host of security-related issues.

Arun Jaitley to resume charge of finance ministry today

Arun Jaitley, who returned from the US last week after undergoing medical treatment, is attending a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss the Pulwama attack.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.