Border Security Force (BSF): News
Bangladesh reacts to Suvendu Adhikari's border fencing decision
Bangladesh has reacted to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's decision to start border fencing with Bangladesh. The move is aimed at addressing illegal immigration and smuggling along the border.
Adhikari-led government to implement all central welfare schemes across Bengal
The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has decided to implement key central welfare schemes across the state.
Snakes, crocodiles to replace barbed wire on marshy India-Bangladesh border?
The Border Security Force (BSF) is mulling over an unconventional idea to tackle infiltration along the India-Bangladesh border.
2,000+ Bangladeshis 'illegally' living in Delhi deported in 2025: Centre
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reportedly deported around 2,200 Bangladeshis living in Delhi this year.
'Attack Bangladesh, face missiles retaliation...': Pakistan PML leader threatens India
A leader of the youth wing of the Pakistan Muslim League party, which is led by Shujaat Hussain, has issued a warning to India over its relations with Bangladesh.
Infiltration attempts with Pakistan Army, ISI help being observed: BSF
Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir Frontier chief Ashok Yadav has said that infiltration attempts along the border this year have declined, but the threat continues.
Pakistan shifts 72 terror launchpads inland; BSF prepared: Report
After "Operation Sindoor," Pakistan has moved over six dozen terror launchpads deeper into its territory.
1,090 personnel awarded gallantry, service medals on Independence Day
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that a total of 1,090 personnel from various services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on Independence Day 2025.
4 Railway officials suspended after allotting filthy train to jawans
Four Railway officials have been suspended after a train in deplorable condition was allotted to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, who were on their way to Jammu for their Amarnath Yatra duty.
'Local police inactive, local councilor directed attacks': Murshidabad violence report
The Calcutta High Court's fact-finding committee has submitted its report on the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad that took place in April.
BSF resumes Beating Retreat ceremony at Punjab border posts
The Border Security Force (BSF) will resume the viewing of the daily flag-lowering ceremony at three locations along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab from Tuesday.
BSF jawan in Pakistani custody since April 23 returns
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who had been in Pakistan Rangers' custody since April 23 was handed over to India.
BSF foils major infiltration bid in J&K, kills 7 terrorists
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt along the International Border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Friday.
Pak ranger detained; LoC sees biggest ceasefire violation night
The Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested a Pakistani Ranger along the international border in Rajasthan.
Has Pakistan dug tunnels underneath LoC? Report says Army investigating
Pakistan is suspected of having built a network of deep underground tunnels along the Line of Control (LoC) with India, reportedly to enable the infiltration of terrorists into Indian territory and possibly even to deploy troops.
BSF thwarts major terror plot in Punjab, recovers explosives
The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully foiled a major terror plan in Punjab. The operation resulted in the recovery of a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives from a village near Amritsar.
'Take Waqf properties, we'll gouge out eyes': TMC MP threatens
Murshidabad witnessed violent clashes over the Waqf Amendment Act during the weekend, claiming three lives and injuring several.
BSF foils infiltration bid, shoots down intruder at Indo-Pakistan border
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border (IB) in Pathankot, Punjab, on Wednesday.
Night vision cameras, alarms deployed at unfenced border with Bangladesh
India has stepped up security along its 4,096km border with Bangladesh, especially the unfenced ones.
Modi government announces formation of anti-drone unit to secure borders
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the setting up of a full-fledged anti-drone unit to strengthen India's border security.
J&K: 3 BSF jawans dead, 32 injured in bus accident
At least three Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers have died and 32 others sustained injuries after their bus fell into a deep gorge in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
Jammu: BSF jawan injured in unprovoked firing by Pakistan troops
A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured on Wednesday during an unprovoked firing incident by Pakistani troops in the Akhnoor area of Jammu, violating a ceasefire agreement along the border.
What's the new 'strict' rule Himanta Sarma announced for immigrants
In a bid to curb the "influx of illegal foreigners," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that all new applicants for Aadhaar cards must provide their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number (ARN).
Bangladeshi national arrested at Bengal border with fake Indian IDs
A Bangladeshi national, identified as Anamul Haq Sohel, was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday while attempting to cross into India through the Changrabandha check post in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district.
Bangladesh crisis: India strengthens borders; Jaishankar briefs Parliament on situation
Amid the turmoil in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on Monday, the Border Security Force (BSF) has increased security and deployed additional personnel along the international border in Tripura.
BSF officer, jawan die due to heat on India-Pakistan border
A Border Security Force (BSF) officer and a jawan died due to extreme heat while patrolling the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat.
Good news for former Agniveers as CISF, BSF announce reservation
In a bid to bolster its security forces, the Indian government has announced that 10% of constable roles in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Border Security Force (BSF) will be set aside for former Agniveers.
BSF seizes arms cache, thwarts potential terror attack in Kupwara
In a significant operation conducted on Thursday, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
3 days before polls, 29 Maoists killed in Bastar encounter
A major encounter broke out between Maoists and security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in the Bastar region, in which 29 Maoists were killed and three security personnel were injured.
J&K: Terrorist killed in Shopian, Pakistani firing kills BSF personnel
A terrorist of the proscribed outfit, the Resistance Front (TRF), was eliminated during a clash with security forces in the Kantohalan area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the early hours of Thursday.
Why BSF is 'deploying' bees on the India-Bangladesh border
The Border Security Force (BSF) has installed beehives on the India-Bangladesh border fence in West Bengal in a first-of-its-kind project, PTI reported.
Nearly 1,400 more forces rushed to Manipur amid fresh violence
The Centre has rushed at least 10 additional companies of central troops to Manipur amid a fresh flare-up of violence in the state, the Hindustan Times reported.
Bengal panchayat polls: BSF alleges 'no information' on sensitive booths
The West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) failed to provide details about the sensitive polling booths before the panchayat polls despite several requests from the Border Security Force (BSF), ANI reported, quoting a senior BSF official.
Punjab: BSF shoots down Pakistani drone in Tarn Taran district
The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly shot down a Pakistani drone that intruded into the Lakhana village of Punjab's Tarn Taran district.
Manipur violence: Death toll reaches 71, curfew relaxation extended
The death toll from the ethnic clashes in Manipur crossed 70 on Saturday, reported ANI.
10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in BSF, exemption from physical test
The Centre on Thursday announced a 10% reservation in the Border Security Forces (BSF) for the retirees of the Agnipath scheme.
West Bengal: Union minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy attacked; TMC blamed
The convoy of Union minister Nisith Pramanik was reportedly attacked by goons, allegedly backed by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), in West Bengal's Cooch Behar on Saturday.
74th Republic Day: All-women contingent, Indian-made machinery among many firsts
The 74th Republic Day Parade today in Delhi was marked by many firsts.
Gujarat: BSF jawan protesting daughter's obscene video lynched, 7 arrested
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, Melaji Vaghela, was allegedly beaten to death and his son injured in Gujarat's Nadiad on Saturday night after he objected to the circulation of an inappropriate video of his minor daughter.
Punjab: Another Pakistani drone shot down by BSF in Amritsar
The Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly shot down a drone on Monday that had allegedly entered Punjab's Amritsar district from Pakistan.