Repealing The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)1958 In The NE: Is This The Right Time?

On September 11, 1958, a law (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) was enacted to deal with the ongoing disturbed situation in the Naga Hills, which were then part of Assam.…

By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)

Govt gives ‘in-principle approval’ for 10 pc quota for Agniveers in CAPFs

New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) The government has given "in-principle approval" for 10 per cent reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces like the CRPF and BSF for 'Agniveers' after…

Central Armed Forces and Internal Security

India since its independence has been constantly embroiled in several internal problems. The Government of India has had to put in lot of efforts to put down many separatist fires…

By Sanjiv Krishan Sood