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Can CRPF & BSF perform each others’ duties? NSA Ajit Doval explores idea of ‘interoperability’

‘Vulnerable’ borders stand in the way of India’s economic growth, says NSA Doval at a BSF event, adding that without border security, it's impossible to ensure internal security.

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.

On Camera

Trump’s 28 points for Ukraine add up to a no-go at peace

Two questions are pertinent: Why does the Trump administration keep making the same mistakes on the peace proposal? And what does a hurried peace plan mean on the ground?

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show, IAF confirms pilot’s death

This is the second such incident after a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas had crashed into a hostel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer in March last year.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.