Indian Security Agency

Security forces killed a Naxal in an encounter in Sukma Chhattisgarh on January 30, Sources said. They said that encounter started at 6.45 am, in Thimmapuram village, when a joint team of forces was out on patrolling. A police officer said that armed ultras opened fire on the forces, leading the encounter, following which the body of a male Naxal, clad in 'uniform' & arms were recovered from the spot.

The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Jammu zone Mukesh Singh on January 22 convened a meeting to discuss and review the security arrangements ahead of Republic Day. As per a statement, ADGP stressed on proper and intensive foot patrolling and surveillance around the venue. He further stressed on timely intelligence collection and coordination among the agencies, Army, PMF, Traffic and Security wing, for smooth conduct of… read-more

On July 26, 1999, Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan where Indian soldiers successfully reoccupied the Indian territories from Pakistanis. Since then this day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas in India. Several politicians including PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to commemorate this day. He wrote, “Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation.”