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CRPF constable dismissed for ‘concealing’ marriage to Pakistani as case comes to light after Pahalgam

The CRPF said the actions of Constable Munir Ahmed were found to be 'detrimental to national security'. He married Pakistani national Menal Khan without departmental approval to do so.

Why security forces ran 4.5 km to reach Pahalgam attack site, an hour after bloodshed was already over

First distress call was received at 2.45 pm. Security forces travelled 2.5 km on ATVs & bikes, but were forced to cover rest of the 5 km on foot.

Full metal jacket vs banned hollow-point bone tail—the bullet battle behind CRPF’s fresh trials

Delhi HC ordered fresh trials for procurement of 200 sniper rifles & 20,000 rounds of ammunition by CRPF after 2 firms used banned hollow-point bone tail rounds to gain an unfair edge.

CRPF to hold fresh trials for procurement of 200 sniper rifles after intervention by Delhi HC

SSS Defence, one of three bidders, challenged process in HC over competitors’ use of ammo different from tender requirement. Other bidders were Adani’s PLR and MEIL’s ICOMM.

Security forces kill Maoist Central Committee member in Jharkhand, 2nd blow to the top cadre this yr

The killed leader, a member of the top decision-making body of the Maoists, was identified as Vivek, who had a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head.

CRPF takes note of Rs 10 cr hawala allegations, corruption claims against its top officer

CRPF Director General GP Singh confirms complaint against 1996-batch IPS officer of Telangana cadre is ‘being handled in accordance with procedures under CVC guidelines’.

Centre okays 20% special allowance for CAPF personnel. But only those protecting the Gandhis will get it

The order has sparked outrage in the ranks of the CRPF, which is the largest force in the VIP security domain. 

12 Naxalites including two women & one CoBRA jawan killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband

Two incidents occurred Monday when a joint operation led by DRG, CRPF, SOG & CoBRA acted on intelligence information. The forces also recovered a large cache of firearms, ammunition and IEDs, including a self-loading rifle.

Over 50 Kuki women hurt in clash with forces in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, cops say situation ‘under control’

Locals say over 80 women were protesting 'forceful occupation' of community bunkers by security personnel in Saibol village. CoTU announces 'indefinite economic blockade' on NH-2.

Hoax bomb threats sent to multiple CRPF schools across country

Sources said the threats, which were communicated through email to the management of these institutions, came a day after a blast outside a CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini.

On Camera

Trump tariff forces India to shed illusion. Stop conflating status with power

India’s future lies in pragmatism. Protectionism must be phased out gradually, not in disruptive shocks.

Trump’s new trade tariff will have an impact not just on India but also South Asia. Here’s how

India's $86.5 bn in exports to US could be significantly impacted but it is expected to remain a preferred country for manufacturing.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.