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December 1, 2025 4:20 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on BSF Raising Day; commends force’s resolve and professionalism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on the force’s 61st Raising Day, praising their commitment and professionalism in protecting India’s borders. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On BSF Raising Day, my greetings to all their personnel. BSF symbolises India’s unwavering resolve and utmost professionalism. Their sense of duty is exemplary. They serve in some of the most challenging terrains. Alongside their valour, their humanitar...

May 14, 2025 3:49 PM

Pakistan repatriates BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw detained since April 23

A Border Security Force (BSF) constable who had been in Pakistani custody since April 23 was returned to India on Wednesday. Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed the International Border while on duty in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector and was subsequently detained by Pakistan Rangers. According to a BSF statement, Shaw was handed over to Indian authorities at the Attari-Wagah border at 10:30 am. “Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently entered Pakistani territory around 11...

May 14, 2025 2:46 PM

Targeting the ‘Sindoor’ of Indian daughters has consequences: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday lauded the Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that the operation sent a strong message to terrorists and their handlers about the consequences of targeting innocent Indian families. “Through Operation Sindoor, our Armed Forces, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have shown the world the consequences of eyeing the 'sindoor'—the symbol of dignity and pride—of Indian daughters,” sa...

May 9, 2025 3:15 PM

India has sufficient food reserves: Shivraj Singh Chauhan amid escalation

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday assured the nation that India has ample food reserves and there is no shortage of essential agricultural commodities. He said that the country’s agricultural stockpiles are at full capacity. While soldiers are stationed at the border, Chouhan emphasized that farmers continue to work diligently in the fields. He also announced that the Centre is formulating a new scheme aimed at boosting crop production. “As the agriculture departme...

May 9, 2025 9:48 AM

Punjab shuts all educational institutes, cancels exams amid India–Pakistan tensions

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Punjab—bordering Pakistan over a stretch of 532 km—has ordered the closure of all educational institutions and the cancellation of ongoing examinations. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University in Jalandhar announced on Friday that, with the approval of competent authorities, all end-semester examinations have been postponed until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances. The revised schedule will be announced at least five days prio...

May 9, 2025 5:06 AM

BSF foils ‘major’ infiltration bid along international border in Samba

The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt along the international border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The attempt was made around 11 p.m. on May 8. In a post on X, BSF Jammu said: "At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K." According to the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), Pakistan also attempted to target military stations in Jammu, Pat...

April 8, 2025 12:28 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Jammu & Kashmir, reaffirms security commitments and pays tribute to martyrs

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to national security and the welfare of the armed and paramilitary forces. In a series of significant engagements, Shah visited the Border Outpost (BOP) ‘Vinay’ in Kathua, interacted with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, and later met with the families of martyred Jammu and Kashmir policemen in Jammu. At the Vinay BOP, located along the international bord...

March 13, 2025 12:03 PM

Rajasthan: BSF celebrates Holi on Indo-Pak Border, showers ‘Gulal’ and distributes sweets

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel posted at border outposts celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm on Thursday. To make the experience memorable, senior officers and jawans made special arrangements ahead of the festivities. Amid the festive cheers of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," officers personally applied colors to the soldiers and shared sweets with them. In a show of camaraderie, the soldiers lifted their officers onto their shoulders, chanting slogans of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." The BSF personne...

September 16, 2024 4:32 PM

BSF issues high alert along international border amid Bangladesh unrest

In light of the current law and order situation in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday put the India-Bangladesh border on high alert for the next 48 hours. BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary has also reached Kolkata to closely monitor the situation. A senior BSF officer confirmed that given the situation in Bangladesh, a high alert has been issued to BSF frontiers at the India-Bangladesh border. The North and South Bengal Frontiers have been instructed to intensify pa...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Chhattisgarh: 29 Naxals killed in Bastar encounter

A total of 29 Naxals were killed and three security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out in Chhattisgarh's Kanker, which lies in the Bastar region, officials said. "On April 16, 2024, a joint search team comprising of Kanker DRG and BSF was launched for searching operations in the Chhottebetiya PS limit area in Kanker District," police stated. They further stated that at around 2 pm in the afternoon, there was an exchange of fire between Naxals and security force...