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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
TopicNational Security Guard (NSG)

Topic: National Security Guard (NSG)

India made Sniper rifle trumps American in police commando competition

National Security Guards won the All India Police Commando competition in the sniper category with the Saber.338, the only indigenously designed and manufactured sniper rifle.

CAPFs spend less than 10% of 2022-23 ‘modernisation’ funds in 3 quarters. Figure zero for ITBP, NSG, SSB

Central Armed Police Forces — which have cited 'inadequate funds’ as impediment against tech upgrade — were allocated Rs 248.30 cr for 2022-23 under govt’s Modernisation Plan-IV.

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.

On Camera

Japan’s snap election and what it means for India

If Sanae Takaichi truly carries forward Shinzo Abe’s legacy, Japan may finally enter an era of political stability, strategic clarity and meaningful partnerships abroad.

Work from beach: Sri Lanka woos remote workers with digital nomad visa, extends tourist visa validity

Signalling a shift in how it is positioning itself within the global tourism and remote-work economy, Sri Lanka joins list of countries, led by Estonia, that set up digital nomad visa programmes post COVID-19.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.