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Monday, September 29, 2025
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.

Government to remove NSG commandos from VIP security duties

Protection duties of NSG, which include giving security to Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, will soon be transferred to paramilitary forces.

NSG introduces comprehensive psychology test for future ‘black cat’ commandos

The special capsule of psychology tests will ensure that physically and mentally fit soldiers are inducted into the force to perform as the best commando unit of the country.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.