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Why PM Modi is just like Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei

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

CISF to decide on transfers of officers above inspector level after 1 June, says DG Ranjan

The announcement comes a day after the CRPF issued surprise transfer orders to eight inspector general rank officers.

CRPF creates new wing for VIP security months after taking charge of Gandhi family

CRPF and Gandhi family faced a rocky start, after which the CRPF floated a proposal of having a separate Security Wing dedicated for VVIP security.

8 top CRPF officers transferred overnight, cadre accuses IPS brass of ‘foul play’

MHA calls the transfers 'routine activity' while an IPS officer in CRPF says the orders, issued in February, have been implemented now since the situation is better.

Junaid Sehrai — Hizbul commander killed today only militant with Hurriyat ties in last decade

Sehrai was killed along with another Hizb militant, Tariq Sheikh, in a 12-hour encounter at Srinagar’s Nawakdal area Tuesday.

‘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.

New twist in tussle as CRPF withdraws cooks, drivers posted with retired IPS officers

CRPF cites Covid-19 but also points out 2016 MHA order that said retired IPS officers cannot retain staff after a month of leaving posts.

J&K cop says CRPF shot nephew ‘point blank’ in Budgam, police lying too

CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir Police claim Mehrajuddin Shah was shot after he fled two security points, but his uncle, a police officer, has contested the claim.

J&K political parties condemn killing of civilian in Budgam CRPF firing

Peer Mehrajuddin was killed when CRPF personnel opened fire on his vehicle which jumped a security checkpoint in Budgam district on Srinagar-Gulmarg highway.

Man killed as CRPF opens fire on vehicle for jumping Budgam checkpoint in J&K

The driver, identified as Mehrajudin, a resident of Makhana Beerwah, was rushed to SMHS hospital in the city where he succumbed to injuries.

On Camera

Reform and globalisation — India’s dual challenge hold answer to Trump’s tariff turmoil

India can convert the tariff turmoil into an opportunity to position itself as the world’s go-to trade partner. It has the scale and heft, but needs the boldness.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?