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Army's northern command sets new level of readiness in multi-domain warfare

A tri-service multi-domain exercise was conducted under the aegis of the Army's northern command headquarters, with new lessons, improved reflexes, and the setting of new benchmarks in preparedness for next-generation conflicts, a defence spokesperson said here on Saturday. The exercise, over four days, challenged commanders, staff, and troops with futuristic threats in cyber, space, electromagnetic, and cognitive domains, he said. Central Armed Police Forces, sister services, central government agencies, and private sector players participated jointly, underscoring the importance of an integrated and whole-of-nation approach to the continuously evolving security landscape, the spokesperson added. He said the participation of indigenous defence industry players set a new benchmark for achieving jointness, aatmanirbarta (self-reliance), and innovation. During the exercise, troops deployed in the forward areas practised in situations like cyber intrusion, spectrum saturation, electro

350-400 CAPF companies to be deployed for Bihar Assembly elections

Around 350-400 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other state police units are expected to be deployed for providing security during the forthcoming assembly elections in Bihar, officials said on Friday. A single CAPF company has an operational strength of about 70-80 personnel. The exact dates and the number of phases for the 243-member assembly polls are expected to be announced by the Election Commission (EC) in early October. The earmarked companies have been asked to initiate de-induction from their place of deployment and move to Bihar. These companies include units from forces guarding the international borders, the officials told PTI. The units will be added or subtracted once the EC directs the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for a specific number of companies, they said. The maximum number of companies will be drawn from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Other CAPFs like the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF

Honorary rank boost for retiring CAPF & AR personnel: What about pension?

Retiring CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel will receive an honorary rank boost on their final day. The ministry says it's 'a symbolic honor, not tied to pay or pension benefits.'

State of the police: Situations vacant, from West Bengal to Mizoram

India is one of the most under-policed nations in the world as state governments fail to recruit personnel

Delhi polls: Over 30K police personnel, 220 paramilitary companies deployed

Delhi is on high alert for the assembly polls on Wednesday with over 30,000 police personnel and 220 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed across the national capital for peaceful elections. The voting for the high-stakes Assembly elections began, with the Aam Aadmi Party eyeing a third straight term, banking on its governance record and welfare schemes, while the BJP and the Congress look at resurgence. There are over 1.56 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots from 7 am onwards on Wednesday. Voting will be taking place across 13,766 polling stations in all the 70 Assembly constituencies to decide the fates of 699 candidates in a contest that could reshape the political landscape of the capital. Nearly 3,000 polling booths have been identified as sensitive, and special security arrangements, including drone surveillance, Quick Reaction Team, Striking Team and one company of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been deployed to maintain law and order. "All De

R-Day 2025: 93 armed forces personnel to receive Gallantry Awards today

President also approved 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches to the Armed Forces personnel, including four posthumous medals

Govt grants special allowance to select VIP security personnel from CAPFs

The Centre has issued an order that will grant a special pay allowance to VIP security commandos of CAPFs who provide armed protection to a handful of the important persons who are guarded under the top two categories of Z plus (ASL) and Z plus. The personnel who secure the VIPs in the lower VIP security cover categorisations under the Union government security protocol of Z, Y+, Y and X will not get the allowance, as per officials. An order issued by the department of expenditure under the Union Finance Ministry on Thursday said it has "examined the proposal of MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) for granting special security allowance (SSA) @ 20 per cent of the basic pay to CAPF personnel engaged in VIP security duties." The order accessed by PTI added that the SSA will be "allowed only to CAPF personnel who are engaged in VIP security duties for Z+ and Z+(ASL) category protectees wherein SPG and NSG are replaced by CAPF". Two CAPFs -- CRPF and CISF -- few years back had sought a spec

71,231 new posts created in CAPFs and Assam Rifles over 5 years: MoS Home

Union Minister for state Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply that 71,231 new posts have been created in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) & Assam Rifles (AR) in the last five years from 2020 to 2024.MoS Home Nityanand Rai in a written reply informed Rajya Sabha that there are 100,204 vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) & Assam Rifles (AR) as on October 30, 2024.Minister Rai stated that 3,377 vacancies in Assam Rifles,12,808 vacancies in BSF, CISF 31782 vacancies, CRPF 33,730 Vacancies, 9,861 vacancies in ITBP, 8,646 vacancies in SSB are available.MoS Home Further informed Upper House that vacancies in CAPFs & AR arised on account of retirements, resignation, promotion, death, new raising of Battalion, creation of new posts etc. Filling up of vacancies is a continuous process. The Ministry has been taking and will continue to take earnest steps to fill up the vacancies expeditiously through UPSC, SSC and the ...

DGP conference: Odisha Police on high alert over possible security threats

Odisha Police has made extensive security arrangements to tackle any potential threats ahead of the three-day All India DGP/IGP conference beginning here on Friday. The national conference is scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other dignitaries, officials said. In response to queries about a purported threat issued by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to disrupt the meet, Additional Director General (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar told PTI, "We are aware of all the threats and have made extensive security arrangements. We will ensure that no untoward incidents take place." On the specifics of security measures, Kumar said around 80 platoons (1 platoon consists of 30 personnel) of Odisha Police, along with 10 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), including CRPF and BSF personnel, have been deployed at key locations. "The meeting venue and other important places are secured with three-tier security, while

Centre to deploy 50 additional CAPF units to manage unrest in Manipur

The Centre has decided to send an additional 50 CAPF companies comprising more than 5,000 personnel to Manipur in view of the "challenging" security and law and order situation in the northeastern state, official sources said on Monday. This comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) rushed 20 additional CAPF companies, 15 from the CRPF and five from the BSF, to the state following an order issued on November 12 after violence broke out in Jiribam district and spread to other places. An additional 50 companies have been ordered to be rushed to Manipur by this week. While 35 units will be drawn from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the rest will be from the Border Security Force (BSF), the sources told PTI. CRPF Director General (CRPF) A D Singh and senior officers from other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are also present in the state. With last week's deployment, a total of 218 CAPF companies are now present in the state, which has been reeling from ethnic strife .

Centre rushes 20 additional CAPF companies to Manipur after fresh violence

The Centre has rushed 20 additional CAPF companies comprising about 2,000 personnel to Manipur in the wake of fresh attacks and law and order issues in the state, official sources said Wednesday. The sources told PTI that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued orders on Tuesday night for airlifting and immediate deployment of these units. At least 10 suspected militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday after insurgents in camouflage uniforms, armed with sophisticated weapons, fired indiscriminately at the Borobekra police station and the adjacent CRPF camp at Jakuradhor in Jiribam district. A huge cache of sophisticated weapons were also seized by the force following the fierce gunbattle. Sources said out of the 20 fresh Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) companies ordered to be rushed to Manipur include 15 from the CRPF and five from the Border Security Force (BSF). These units will add to the 198 companies of the CAPFs t

Chhattisgarh CM opens military exhibition, encourages youth to join forces

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition in Raipur showcasing the valour of the armed forces and said seeing soldiers in uniform was sure to spark feelings of patriotism in all citizens. Lauding the huge turnout for the exhibition being held at Science College ground here, Sai said the Indian Army is renowned globally for its discipline and efficiency and is regarded as one of the strongest militaries in the world. The army plays a pivotal role in not only in defending the country from external threats but also in maintaining internal security and providing vital assistance during natural disasters, he added. The exhibition features cutting-edge military equipment, including the Bhishma T-90 tank, BMP, L-70 and other advanced weaponry used by the armed forces. Visitors can also enjoy thrilling displays such as para jumping, Khukuri dancing, daredevil motorcycling and horse riding, officials said. "Youth must consider careers in the armed ...

6 weeks post pregnancy very less for requisite fitness in CAPFs: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has opined that the six weeks' time given to women candidates, who are pregnant at the time of a medical examination for appointment in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), to achieve the requisite fitness is "extremely short" and asked authorities to examine the provision for granting reasonable time. The high court said it may not be possible for a woman candidate, who has undergone pregnancy, to regain her complete medical fitness and lose within six weeks the weight gained during the nine months of her pregnancy. The court was informed that according to paragraph 5.3 of the Guidelines of Recruitment Medical Examination in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, if a urine test for pregnancy is positive, the candidate will be declared unfit temporarily and will be re-examined six weeks after the pregnancy, subject to the production of a medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. "This period of six weeks envisaged under th

Govt appoints Rajwinder Bhatti as CISF DG, Daljit Chaudhary as BSF DG

The Central government has also appointed senior Indian Police Service officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary as the Director General, the Border Security Force (BSF) until November 30, 2025

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Jharkhand Police has finished 95% of Naxalism problem in state: DGP Gupta

DGP Anurag Gupta added on and said that in the next two to three months, the Maoist activities in Jharkhand would be reduced and a change would be noticed

10% vacancies reserved for ex-Agniveers in CAPFs, Assam Rifles: Govt

The government has decided to reserve 10 per cent of vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday. A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question. "The number of vacancies as of July 1, 2024, in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) is 84,106 against a total sanctioned strength of 10,45,751, he said. Rai said the ministry has been taking and will continue to take earnest steps to fill up the vacancies expeditiously through the Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission and the forces concerned. "Time taken in the medical examination has been reduced to expedite the recruitment. Cut-off marks for ...

High-security deployed in Haryana's Nuh for Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra

Mobile internet and bulk SMS services have been temporarily suspended in Nuh district till July 22, 6 pm, the state government order said.

2,600 cooks, water carriers promoted for first time in CRPF's 85-yr history

A total of 2,600 cooks and water carriers, the lowest rung of constabulary that constitutes an essential backbone of the CRPF, have been promoted for the first time in the 85-year history of the country's largest paramilitary force. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has a total authorisation of 12,250 personnel for the two specialised cadres that handle the extensive network of kitchens, canteens and similar administrative works for the about 3.25 lakh men and women strength force raised in 1939. On Wednesday through an order, 1,700 cooks and 900 water carrier personnel have been promoted from their constable designation to the next rank of head constable. This has happened for the first time in the 85-year history of the CRPF, a senior officer told PTI. These personnel have been part of the force since its raising in 1939 in the British era. They were given specific cadre name of cook and water carrier in 2016 when the 7th pay commission recommendations were implemented by th

BJP demands deployment of CAPF only in Bengal during Lok Sabha polls

The BJP, in its representation to the full bench of the Election Commission (EC), on Monday demanded that only central armed police forces (CAPF) be deployed in West Bengal to ensure free and fair Lok Sabha polls in the state. A three-member delegation of the party met EC officials here and said that area domination exercise and route march must be carried out based on central IB inputs. The saffron party also demanded that the route march by CAPF personnel must be supervised by police observers, and not by the local police due to a "partisan role" of the West Bengal Police. The saffron camp said that "only CAPF and no force from any other states be deployed" during the general elections, the date of which is yet to be announced. Leaders of the state unit of BJP demanded that only CAPF personnel be deployed within 200 metres of polling booths. There should be "no deployment of home guards, civic volunteers or green police even for monitoring queues in front of the polling stations