Talk:Research & Analysis Wing
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Regarding R&AW's logo/seal/emblem
There is no official and concrete evidence that the image currently used in infobox is the logo/seal/emblem of R&AW. If anyone has any information/sources, I'd love to see, for the meanwhile, I am removing the image. Thank you, User4edits (talk) 05:38, 16 September 2023 (UTC)
- Further, there are many anomalies in the image, as follows:
- 1. The logo does not conform to the design patterns used by Govt agencies. For example see [:File:Intelligence Bureau.svg].
- 2. Secondly, and a major issue -- in the image, the English texts precede Hindi version. This is impossible for any Govt bilingual logo. The Hindi text comes first.
- 3. Thirdly, it simply appears to be a novice attempt by some individual to give a graphic identity to the agency by downloading Indian National Emblem, putting it in two wheat braids, and put applicable text inside it.
- Therefore, I am expecting some strong and concrete evidence other than re-use of the image by news outlets, or the usage of this image in web/tv series.
- Thank you,User4edits (talk) 05:45, 16 September 2023 (UTC)
- Further, further,
- The concerned individual seems to have made two logos, with same idea. The R&AW one,
- and the Intelligence Bureau (India) one -- as can be seen here. Regards, User4edits (talk) 05:48, 16 September 2023 (UTC)
- Same logo has been used in RAW's Twitter and Instagram accounts: , . --2406:7400:107:D389:0:0:0:1 (talk) 06:25, 1 May 2025 (UTC)
- Parody/Fake accounts. Thanks, Please feel free to ping/mention -- User4edits (T) 09:18, 1 May 2025 (UTC)
- Same logo has been used in RAW's Twitter and Instagram accounts: , . --2406:7400:107:D389:0:0:0:1 (talk) 06:25, 1 May 2025 (UTC)
- I have a question. If we don't have any official information regarding the logo or insignia of R&AW, can we use the national emblem as a de facto seal? Adiiitya (talk) 18:09, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
- @Adiiitya, yes We can use the national emblem. Tempday1ofedit (talk) 16:28, 18 February 2026 (UTC)
- I agree with @User4edits that the logo is not verified. And also we should NOT spread too much information even if it is true, about an intelligence agency as because of National Security. Tempday1ofedit (talk) 16:25, 18 February 2026 (UTC)
1971 hijacking
Raw had no role in that as it was not a false flag operation but done by 2 kashmiri separatists 2405:201:4001:419C:5491:3202:A7D5:BE25 (talk) 12:00, 10 May 2025 (UTC)