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Little boy’s ‘kadak’ salute to ITBP troops in Ladakh wins internet, BJP MP pledges scholarship

Shared on Twitter by official ITBP handle, the video shows little Namgyal saluting soldiers passing by, a couple of whom stop to teach him the correct posture.

32,238 paramilitary personnel have contracted Covid-19 so far, says Centre

Among the infected personnel, the highest recovery rate was reported in CRPF at 84.4%, followed by BSF at 80.41% and CISF at 75.25%.

NSG & ITBP allow foreign bidders for sniper rifles, months before embargo kicks in 

The 7.62x51mm sniper rifle is one of 101 items on the negative import list issued in August. Its import embargo kicks in December.

‘Multiple’ India-China clashes occurred along LAC in May and June, some lasted all night

These clashes and brawls led to injuries on both sides. ITBP, which guards LAC, has recommended 21 for gallantry awards. 

India considering ITBP patrols in LAC ‘grey zones’ to keep the peace on China border

This could mean that Army will be away from grey zone areas of LAC, where forces from both India and China patrol and come face to face. At present, Army & ITBP jointly patrol grey zones.

Morale of armed forces very high, troops ready to sacrifice lives for nation: ITBP chief

At an event to inaugurate a Covid care facility in Delhi, Deswal said soldiers have sacrificed their lives for the nation in the past and would continue to do so in the future.

263 Indians brought back from Italy sent to ITBP quarantine facility

A special Air India flight landed around 10 am at Delhi airport and all the passengers were taken to quarantine after thermal screenings.

Indians and foreigners evacuated from Wuhan taken to ITBP quarantine facility

A military aircraft sent to coronavirus-affected Wuhan, carrying 15 tonnes of medical supplies, was used to evacuate 76 Indians and 23 foreigners.

Modi govt plan to merge CAPF, IPS recruitment exams could end animosity between them

The Centre is looking at changes in the UPSC test, for recruitment of paramilitary officers, in order to merge it with the coveted civil services exam.

ITBP prepares 600-bed quarantine and care facility to tackle new coronavirus

The building complex has operational kitchens and bathrooms apart from modern amenities like Wi-Fi.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.