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BSF Jawan Died 26 Years Ago. Now, Village Youth Get His Family A New Home

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2019

Twenty-six years after he was killed in the line of duty, the family of a BSF jawan left their thatched dwelling behind and moved into a new pucca house, thanks to a group of youngsters from their village.

17-Year-Old Girl Found Hanging At Home In Delhi: Police

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 1, 2019

The 17-year-old daughter of a BSF trooper was found hanging from the ceiling fan from her home here, having allegedly committed suicide, police said on Wednesday. However, no suicide note was found at the spot.

BSF Commanders Asked To Spend 25 Nights A Month At Posts Along Border

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2019

The BSF has directed its battalion commanders to spend at least 25 nights in a month at a forward post along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Jammu as part of its renewed efforts to fortify the ''anti-infiltration'' grid in this region, official sources said Tuesday.

Bureaucrats Among 7 Arrested In Scam Involving BSF Border Posts

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday July 15, 2019

The CBI has arrested two senior National Projects Construction Company officials and five others on charges of corruption and irregularities in a project involving construction of Border Security Force outposts in Assam.

BSF Soldier Loses Hand In Bomb Attack By Bangladeshi Smugglers In Bengal

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 11, 2019

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier lost his hand and suffered serious injuries in a bomb attack by Bangladeshi cattle smugglers along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal today, the force said.

Over 84,000 Vacancies In Central Armed Police Forces: Government

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 25, 2019

Over 84,000 posts out of the sanctioned strength of 9,99,795 are lying vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces, the government said Tuesday.

"New India" Tweets Rahul Gandhi With Dog Squad Yoga Pic, Amit Shah Hits Back

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Friday June 21, 2019

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, in an apparent dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'New India' vision, shared a picture of the Army's dog squad imitating yoga postures done by their trainers on International Yoga Day, an event celebrated with much pomp every year by the prime minister.

Heroin Worth Rs 25 Crore Recovered Near International Border In Jammu

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

The Border Security Force (BSF) Thursday recovered five kilograms of heroin worth Rs 25 crore near the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, foiling an attempt by the drug traffickers to smuggle the consignment into the country.

Border Security Force Seizes Foreign Birds In Bengal's North 24 Parganas

India News | ANI | Friday June 14, 2019

Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday seized 70 foreign birds which were smuggled into North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal from Bangladesh.

BSF Soldiers, Pakistan Rangers Exchange Sweets On Eid

India News | ANI | Wednesday June 5, 2019

On Eid, Pakistani Wing Commander Usman Ali offered sweets to the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) commandant Mukund Kumar Jha.

Former Soldier Trampled To Death By Elephants In Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 29, 2019

A retired Border Security Force jawan was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, an official said today.

Future Security Challenges Could Be "Grave": Ajit Doval

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Stressing on the need to enhance the capabilities and professionalism of security forces, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday said these measures were essential as future challenges in the security and defence domain could be "grave".

Supreme Court Rejects Tej Bahadur's Plea To Contest From Varanasi

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

The Supreme Court Thursday rejected sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav's plea challenging the Election Commission's decision to reject his nomination papers from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Review Ex-Soldier Plea On Nomination By Tomorrow: Top Court To Poll Body

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2019

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to examine grievances raised by sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, whose nomination against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varansai was cancelled.

BSF Officer, 2 Injured In Ceasefire Violation By Pak At Line Of Control

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2019

A BSF officer and two civilians were injured after the Pakistan army resorted to heavy mortar shelling and small arms firing targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday, officials said.