On Tuesday, Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, Chief of the Army’s Eastern Command, conducted separate meetings with Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Lalduhoma to review the security situation along the India-Myanmar border and assess the operational readiness of the Assam Rifles. An official from the Mizoram government reported that Lt Gen Tiwari, accompanied […]
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EU External Borders: Irregular Border Crossings Decrease by 23% from January to April 2024
Preliminary data indicate that irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 23% in the first four months of 2024, totaling approximately 63,400. The Western Balkans and Central Mediterranean routes saw the most significant decreases in detections, with declines of 69% and 62% respectively. In contrast, the Western African and Eastern Mediterranean routes experienced […]
Addressing India-China Border Tensions: Modi’s Call for Peace
In a rare interview with Newsweek magazine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need for India and China to address their longstanding border disputes. With a shared border stretching over 3,440 kilometers in the Himalayas, tensions between the two nations have persisted for decades, often exacerbated by reported incursions. Modi’s statement comes amidst […]
Telangana and Maharashtra Police Discuss Inter-state Border Security Measures
In a bid to bolster security measures ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, a special meeting was held between police officials from Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Telangana, and their counterparts from Maharashtra in Chandrapur on Wednesday. Chaired by Superintendent of Police K Suresh Kumar and Nagpur Inspector General Chhering Dorje, the meeting focused on enhancing security […]
Enhancing Border Security: India and Bangladesh Collaborate to Curb Attacks on Security Personnel
India and Bangladesh have pledged joint efforts to reduce attacks on BSF personnel along the 4,096-km International Border. Following the 54th bi-annual Director General level talks between BSF and BGB in Dhaka, both nations have committed to increasing coordinated patrols, educating bordering populations, and assisting victims of human trafficking. Developmental works, real-time information sharing on […]
Meet Suman Kumari: BSF’s Trailblazing Woman Sniper
In a remarkable milestone for gender equality in the armed forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) proudly welcomes its first female sniper, Sub-Inspector Suman Kumari. Completing an arduous eight-week sniper course at the Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT) in Indore, Suman has not only shattered glass ceilings but has also achieved the prestigious […]
Proxy Warfare through Cyber Space: Lessons for Border Security from Ukraine and Israel Affairs
Problem Statement: Since the Onset of the third decade of this century, the world is witnessing the revival of direct confrontation at various potentially sensitive zones all over the globe. Among those, Ukraine and Israel are the two most prominent ones, as they drag major global stakeholders, often rivals, into their clout. Due to these […]
Webinar “Safeguarding India’s Border and strengthening cyber Security” By Aditi Nayak
The webinar conducted on “Safeguarding India’s Border and strengthening cyber Security” was quite insightful with inputs from Dr. Sameer Patil and Dr. R.K. Arora. It was interesting to gain knowledge on the intersection of Border and Cyber Security. The key takeaways from the webinar are summarized as follows. Security of the cyber- systems is important […]
Key takeaways from webinar on Safeguarding India’s Borders and Strengthening Cybersecurity
Webinar: Sameer Patil, a distinguished scholar of International Relations as well as a Senior Fellow at Observer Research Foundation, guided us through the cyber security of India. He enlightened us about the discrete ways currency, arms as well as narcotics are trafficked from one country to the other. Backing his arguments on the usage of […]
Bridging Security Gaps: Balancing Safety and Open Borders
In our increasingly interconnected world, the concept of open borders has gained momentum. It reflects the aspirations of globalization, where goods, services, and ideas flow freely across national boundaries. However, the pursuit of open borders also brings about complex security challenges. Balancing the desire for openness with the need for safety is a delicate task […]
