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Anti-AFSPA calls not new. But lifting it in Kashmir can be watershed in counter-insurgency doctrine

For decades, political leaders in insurgency-hit states have demanded end to AFSPA while Army doggedly resisted. A look at the controversial Act & how debate played out in Kashmir.

Arjuna awardee CRPF DIG found guilty of sexually harassing colleagues, MHA approves his dismissal

Khajan Singh, who was a chief sports officer of the CRPF, was suspended in 2021 but later reinstated. Recommendation by UPSC to dismiss him accepted by MHA.

11 Maoists, including company commander, killed in massive operation in Chhattisgarh 

Operation in Bijapur involved 800 security personnel and came on the back of an intelligence report about the movement of over 60 Maoists, it is learnt. Intermittent firing still on.

Tunnel discovered in Dantewada highlights new tactics by Naxals to evade security forces

Security forces were notified about the presence of the tunnel during a search operation following ambush attack by Naxalites in Sukma.

Ram mandir buzz in Ayodhya, prayer to end Manipur bloodbath, Sakshee Malikkh’s grief: 2023 in 10 photos

ThePrint's photojournalists scan their archives to pull out 10 of their best captures this year. This is Manisha Mondal's collection, and she also explains why she picked them.

Snipers, underground bunkers, pipe bombs — Naxals’ new strategy ‘to counter aerial strikes in Bastar’

80-page document, originally in Gondi, details strategies to counter aerial strikes through diagrams & images. In last 2 yrs, security forces have denied aerial bombing Bastar.

654 suicides & 50,000 resignations in 5 years — the crisis stalking India’s CAPFs

Central armed police forces are facing high suicide rates and soaring attrition. Senior officers say mental health is the main issue, but steps are being taken to support personnel.

CRPF deploys mine-protected vehicles in Manipur ‘hotspots’ to ‘enhance operational efficacy’

Assam Rifles personnel at Moirang checkpost replaced with unit of CRPF & local police. Manipur Police last week registered FIR against Assam Rifles personnel for 'helping Kuki militants'.

CRPF defuses 3 kg IED planted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

This development comes after an encounter broke out between security forces and the Naxals in Bijapur on Wednesday.

Rigorous training & volleyball to unwind: Life of women CRPF jawans posted in Manipur, Chhattisgarh

CRPF's Bastariya Battalion has inducted women from Maoist insurgency-hit areas of Chhattisgarh. Manipur is not an active combat area and women personnel oversee law & order.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

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?