TACTICAL COUNTER OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN TCOC
Five Eyes issue report over China recruiting US fighter pilots to boost air defence abilities
The Five Eyes alliance released a report stating China is actively recruiting Western fighter pilots to enhance its air defense and counter Western tactics, Voice of America reported. These pilots, hired through private firms in South Africa and China, help train Chinese pilots and provide insights into Western military practices. The Five Eyes warn this poses a persistent threat. Efforts to recruit target pilots from member countries, France, Germany, and other Western nations. China has not commented on these allegations.
New star wars plan: US rushes to counter Chinese and Russian threats in orbit
US Defense Department is looking to acquire a new generation of ground- and space-based tools that will allow it to defend its satellite network from attack and, if necessary, to disrupt or disable enemy spacecraft in orbit, Pentagon officials have said in a series of interviews, speeches and recent statements.
3 Naxalites killed in encounter with police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
Three Naxalites, including two females, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. The operation was based on intelligence indicating the presence of Perimili Dalam members planning subversive activities. C-60 commandos were deployed for the search, and upon encountering Naxalite fire, they retaliated, resulting in the casualties. Vasu, the Perimili Dalam commander, was among those killed. Weapons and Naxal literature were recovered. The operation is part of ongoing efforts against Naxal activities, especially during their Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign.
Massive security deployment in Bastar for Lok Sabha Polls: 350 IAF companies, 10 choppers assigned
Extensive security measures are underway in Bastar ahead of the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, with 350 companies of security personnel deployed alongside ten Indian Air Force choppers. The region, known for Maoist insurgency, will see heightened security for the polls on April 19, with special arrangements for 1,961 polling booths, including airlifting of polling party members to remote areas.
Chhattisgarh: 9 naxals killed in Bijapur encounter, weapons seized
In Bijapur, 8 Naxalites were killed by security forces in a forest encounter. Led by Inspector General of Police, personnel recovered bodies and weapons. The area sees heightened Naxalite activity during the TCOC in summer.
Dark corners of the web offer a glimpse at AI's nefarious future
AI tools such as Dall-E and Midjourney generate novel images from simple text descriptions. But a new wave of AI image generators are made for the purpose of creating fake pornography, including removing clothes from existing images.
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Chhattisgarh polls: We'll use all tech resources to thwart any bid by Maoists to disrupt elections, says Bastar Police chief
"For the smooth conduct of the election, we will be using all tech resources under our disposal. I won't be able to disclose their total numbers for security reasons," said Sundarraj who is Inspector General of Police of the Bastar range, a 39,000 sq. km area that comprises seven districts - Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, and Sukma.
From GPS-guided bombs to electronic warfare, Russia improves its weaponry in Ukraine
Russia has built heavily fortified defenses along the 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line, honed its electronic weapons to reduce Ukraine's edge in combat drones, and turned heavy bombs from its massive Cold-War-era arsenal into precision-guided gliding munitions capable of striking targets without putting its warplanes at risk.
Chhattisgarh suffers; Maoists wiped out in Bihar, Jharkhand
According to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials, from April to July every year, Naxals usually have a tactical counter-offensive campaign (TCOC) and Naxal masters take decisions depending on the states and the local conditions. As per the Naxal calendar, they are more aggressive in terms of operations and also start a massive recruitment drive during these months. Since it is the spring season, it is easy for Naxals to contact locals for support as they hardly get any work.
In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead
In recent months, Russian forces have tried to encircle the Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut and push deeper into the Donetsk region. Along with fulfilling its goal of capturing the entire Donbas, Moscow aims to wear down Ukrainian forces and prevent them from starting offensives elsewhere. Bakhmut has become an important symbol of tenacity for Ukraine, as well as a way to tie up and destroy the most capable Russian forces. Both sides have used up ammunition at a rate unseen in decades.
In a first, CRPF to hold annual Raising Day in Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh; Amit Shah to attend
The country's largest Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), with about 3.25 lakh personnel, is designated as the lead national internal security force operating in three main domains of Left Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast and counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Russian missile wrecks apartment block, killing 3, as EU leaders visit Kyiv
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed more anti-corruption measures as authorities continued raids ahead of the meetings with the EU, reflecting his determination to show that Kyiv can be a reliable steward of billions of dollars in aid.
Ukraine withdraws from battered Lysychansk city; Russia claims major victory
KYIV, - Ukraine's forces have withdrawn from the bombed-out city of Lysychansk, prompting Russia to claim full control of the eastern Luhansk region, a key Kremlin war goal, but President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to regain the lost territory.Ukraine on Sunday said the tactical withdrawal would save the lives of its soldiers
Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters fourth month
After abandoning its assault on the capital, Kyiv, Russia is pressing on in the east and south in the face of mounting sanctions and a fierce Ukrainian counter-offensive bolstered by Western arms.
Civilians leave steelworks as Ukraine braces for renewed offensive
The Russian campaign has run into tough resistance -- and galvanised Kyiv's western allies to comprehensively sanction the Russian economy and Putin's inner circle. But with Victory Day approaching, Ukrainian officials fear more intense missile and artillery bombardments and renewed assaults, as Moscow scrambles for symbolic wins.
New front, same challenges for Russian offensive
A failed Russian attempt to storm Kyiv and other big cities took a heavy toll in personnel and equipment, boosted morale in Ukraine and allowed it to rally broad international support.
US president Joe Biden 'convinced' Putin's decided to further invade Ukraine
After weeks of saying the US wasn't sure if Putin had made the final decision to launch a widespread invasion, Biden said that assessment had changed, citing the Americans's "significant intelligence capability."
PLA turns 94 and more threatening than ever: India must be cautious of at least four changes
Although China’s primary strategic direction is reunification with Taiwan and to prepare for US contingency during reunification, India and other Indo-Pacific countries are also impacted by its ongoing force modernisation. India needs to be cautious of at least four changes within PLA.
400 Naxals had ambushed security personnel with heavy gunfire in Chhattisgarh, say sources
At least 400 Naxals, an officer said, led by the most wanted Maoist commander and leader of the so-called 'People's Liberation Guerrilla Army(PLGA) battalion no 1'-- Hidma-- and his associate Sujatha are suspected to be behind the Saturday ambush that took place in an area that is a strong-hold of the ultras due to the difficult terrain, large tracts of forests and less number of security forces camps.
NIA files charge sheet against 33 cadres of outlawed CPI (Maoist) for killing of MLA
The charge sheet was filed on Thursday in a special NIA court in Jagdalpur under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act. Of the 33 accused, six have been arrested, 22 are absconding and five have died, the official said.
The other menace: How the covid lockdown aided counter-insurgency operations
The trend was visible in all three conflict zones in India — Kashmir Valley, the Northeast, and in Bastar.
Manju Rani enters final, Mary Kom signs off with bronze in World Championships
Mary Kom, seeded third, lost 1-4 to second seed Cakiroglu, who is the reigning European Championships and European Games gold-medallist.
Centre had advised Maharashtra to stay alert and follow SOP in Maoist zones
The recent attacks in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh prove that states still remain the hotbed of action.
Tribal youth volunteers defy Naxal threat, contribute to unprecedented polling in Bastar
Top officials aware of the poll security in Chhattisgarh told ET, tribal youths were secretly deployed as volunteers in each of the six districts.
High Bastar turnout due to secret deployment of tribal youths
In the community policing driven strategy, which officials said paid dividends, less than half of the companies were used for election duty.
L&T’s new tactic in Mindtree war: Charm offensive
Mindtree board to meet today, discuss share buyback that is under threat after L&T’s open offer.
Sukma attack: Chhattisgarh government calls Unified Command meet for anti-naxal operations
Unified Command was created in all the Maoist violence affected states in the aftermath of the 2010 Dantewada attack where 75 security men were killed by Naxals.
Naxals ambush CRPF team in Sukma; jawan injured
A heavy exchange of gunfire took place between the two sides at about 9:30 am followed by an improvised explosive device (IED) blast.
CRPF informs Union home ministry about reviewing Anti-Naxal Tactics after Latehar
CRPF will sensitise its men that they “need to be patient” and not over-confident while attempting strikes to reclaim such areas from Maoists’ grip.
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