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Govt mulls satellite for real-time tracking of movement along India’s borders

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Govt mulls satellite for real-time tracking of movement along India’s borders

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A separate satellite bandwidth to be allocated for BSF, ITBP and SSB to monitor border surveillance, track incidents of infiltration and boost communication among troops

With rising infiltrations by Pakistani terror groups along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and transgressions by Chinese troops raising pertinent questions on India’s preparedness against insurgency, the Union government is now planning a dedicated satellite bandwidth to monitor movements along the country’s international borders.

A report in The Time of India, on Monday, claimed that the government is “mulling a dedicated satellite bandwidth for the Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for better border surveillance.”

The proposal comes in the backdrop of an apparent increase in China’s efforts to undermine India’s border security, as was seen during the recent Doklam standoff, and also continued aggression and infiltration by Pakistan-based terror outfits along the LoC in Kashmir.

According to the TOI report: “The idea is to enable the border guarding forces to monitor the movement of Pakistani and Chinese troops in real time, track terrorist infiltration, map terrain and communicate effectively in remote areas, besides assessing the strength of soldiers and artillery deployed by neighbours near the border in case of a stand-off.”

The move can also be seen as the Centre’s attempt at modernising border surveillance at a time when the Cabinet Committee on Security has begun mulling over wide-ranging reforms in the Indian Armed Forces. Only last week, Union minister Arun Jaitley – who then still had the additional charge of the defence portfolio – had informed the media about the government’s nod for Phase 1 of the reforms for the Indian Army under which over 50000 army personnel are to be redeployed across the country.

It is learnt that senior home ministry officials recently held detailed deliberations with ITBP, BSF and SSB officials to determine whether having a single satellite to monitor activities along India’s borders would be enough or if each force needed to be provided a dedicated satellite. High ranking officials of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) were also said to be present at the meeting.

By allocating a dedicated satellite bandwidth for each of the border security forces, the government feels that crucial surveillance tasks like intelligence gathering, reconnaissance and real-time tracking of movement along these borders would be more accurate, thereby making the country’s first line of border defence more impregnable. The TOI report adds that the proposal is in the initial stages but sources said “the government was serious about it.”

With 15,000 km of shared borders with Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, Indian armed forces currently use 13 ISRO satellites to monitor activities along land and maritime boundaries. Additionally, the Indian Navy has a dedicated military satellite, Gsat-7 or ‘Rukmini’, which monitors a near 2000 nautical mile range of the international waters of the Indian Ocean.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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PM Modi changes social media profile pictures to mark Operation Sindoor anniversary

PM Modi changed his social media profile pictures to commemorate one year of Operation Sindoor, with several NDA leaders following the move.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday updated the display pictures of his social media accounts to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The new image was seen across his profiles on X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp channels.

The updated profile picture carries the text “Operation Sindoor” on a black background along with elements of the Indian tricolour. One of the letters in the word “Sindoor” has been stylised using vermilion, commonly associated with married Hindu women.

Operation Sindoor was launched a year ago by Indian defence forces and the Border Security Force along the western border. The anniversary was also marked by several Union ministers and NDA leaders, who changed their social media profile pictures in a similar manner.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and other senior leaders were among those who adopted the commemorative display image on social media platforms, according to reports.

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