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"Why didn't they think of AFSPA before," says media advisor to PDP chief M
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The media advisor to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti questioned the timing of the BJP's decision to remove AFSPA, stating that despite the BJP's substantial presence in both the UT and at the Centre for the past five years, they hadn't considered repealing AFSPA earlier.
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Centre extends AFSPA in 3 districts, 3 police stations of Arunachal Prades
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in three districts and the areas falling under the jurisdictions of three police stations in another district of Arunachal Pradesh for a period of six months, declaring them as 'disturbed are
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Centre extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Central government has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect April 1 this year, unless withdrawn earlier.
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"If situation in Kashmir has improved, why is AFSPA not being revoked?" as
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah hit out at the BJP and asked that if the situation in Kashmir has improved as claimed by the central government then why Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is not being revoked from Jammu and Kashmir.
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"Plan to pull back troops, considering revoking AFSPA in JK" says Union Ho
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The AFSPA gives the armed forces personnel, operating in the disturbed areas, sweeping powers to search, arrest and to open fire if they deem it necessary for "the maintenance of public order".
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Chhattisgarh: 6 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The fierce exchange of gunfire occurred between the security forces and People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA)-- an armed wing of the Platoon No 10 of Naxals-- near Chipurbhatti jungle along Talperu River under Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur.
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Indian Army provides logistic support to Indian Air Force for upcoming Exe
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The Indian Army is providing logistic support to the Indian Air Force (IAF) during its upcoming mega Exercise Gagan Shakti 2024, showcasing the spirit of synergy between the divisions of armed forces, informed an official statement.
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Baloch rights activist counters Pakistani propaganda against forcibly disa
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Prominent Baloch rights leader Sammi Deen Baloch on has countered the blame of forcibly disappeared individuals joining the armed rebellion against the Pakistani administration.
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Taiwan detects eight Chinese naval ships, six military aircraft around nat
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
According to Taiwan's MND, one of the PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's Southwest Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan's armed forces have monitored the situation and deployed appropriate forces to respond.
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Assam: Indian Army conducts workshop to instil spirit of patriotism among
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
According to an official press release, the workshop was crafted to imbue students with the essence of patriotism and leadership, while also inspiring them to consider a future in the Armed Forces.
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Poland activates aircraft after Russian cruise missile enters airspace
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"On March 24 at 4:23 a.m., there was a violation of Polish airspace by one of the cruise missiles launched tonight by the long-range aviation of the Russian Federation," the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said on X.
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Due to 'inclement weather' in Siachen, Rajnath to celebrate Holi with forc
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Raksha Mantri Karyalaye informed through a post on its official X handle that owing to the prevailing weather conditions in the world's highest battleground, Singh will celebrate Holi with the armed forces in Leh.
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