News for 'Central Industrial Security Force'

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This will be after over two decades that the 'black cat' commandos of the elite counter-terror force will be taken out from VIP protection duties, a task not originally charted for it when the force was conceptualised and raised in 1984.

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

An Indian man travelling from New York to Delhi in an American Airlines flight has been apprehended at the Delhi airport for allegedly urinating on his co-passenger, official sources said Monday.

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The sprawling warship building facility caters to the combat vessel requirements of not only the Navy, but also the Coast Guard.

CISF to quadruple consultancy fees

CISF to quadruple consultancy fees

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Spotting an opportunity in the counter-terrorism business, the government is considering quadrupling security consultancy service rates provided by the Central Industrial Security Force to private businesses.This proposal comes even as the government has placed a Bill in Parliament this session to enable this specialised central para-military force to provide the full range of security services to private sector business on a paid basis.

Voting stopped in Cooch Behar after 4 killed in CISF firing

Voting stopped in Cooch Behar after 4 killed in CISF firing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The official also said that "re-polling will be held in booth no 126/5 in Sitalkuchi area" of the district, in view of the tragic incident.

Bomb threat on Moscow-Delhi flight with 400 on board

Bomb threat on Moscow-Delhi flight with 400 on board

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

According to the police, the CISF received an e-mail warning of a bomb on the flight.

A year after blasts, Mahabodhi Temple awaits CISF security

A year after blasts, Mahabodhi Temple awaits CISF security

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

A year after serial bomb blasts hit the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar still awaits a security beef up. Central Industrial Security Force personnel are yet to be deployed at the shire, a police official said.

Preparing for Civil Services exams?

Preparing for Civil Services exams?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Here's how you should prepare yourself for various Civil Services exams scheduled in 2009.

CISF deploys special women teams in night metro trains

CISF deploys special women teams in night metro trains

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Central Industrial Security Force personnel will travel in late night Metro trains in order to ensure security of female passengers, a top official said on Wednesday.

BSF jawan succumbs to COVID-19; 14th death in CAPFs

BSF jawan succumbs to COVID-19; 14th death in CAPFs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The officials said the jawan was the youngest to die among the CAPFs. All other fatalities were over 45 years, they said.

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Amidst a growing clamour for getting VIP security in the country, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday disfavoured such an approach as he said that he himself does not keep such paraphernalia.

Security in India is foolproof: Rajnath assures Pak T20 team

Security in India is foolproof: Rajnath assures Pak T20 team

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

"Whosoever will come to India will be secured," Singh told the media in New Delhi.

No threat to Kakrapar atomic plant

No threat to Kakrapar atomic plant

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Highest covid death rate in CISF among paramilitaries

Highest covid death rate in CISF among paramilitaries

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the highest death rate has been reported in CISF (0.43 per cent), followed by the Assam Rifles (0.40 per cent) CRPF (0.39 per cent).

Islamic State warns of attack on Taj Mahal, security beefed up

Islamic State warns of attack on Taj Mahal, security beefed up

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The security was jacked up after a website showed graphics of the Taj Mahal with a terrorist standing alongside holding what looked like a weapon.

Archana Ramasundram is 1st woman to head a paramilitary force

Archana Ramasundram is 1st woman to head a paramilitary force

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Senior Indian Police Service officer Archana Ramasundram was today appointed Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal, the first woman to head a paramilitary force.

R-Day parade: IAF, Navy are best marching contingents

R-Day parade: IAF, Navy are best marching contingents

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The Air Force and the Navy jointly have been adjudged as the best marching contingents in the Republic Day parade among the three Services while the Central Industrial Security Force bagged the honours among the paramilitary forces. Kerala has bagged the top spot in the tableau section where more than ten states and ministries had showcased art, culture and traditions during the parade, the Defence Ministry said in a release.

Terror threat: Infosys get elite commandos

Terror threat: Infosys get elite commandos

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Software giant Infosys on Friday came under the security blanket of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), becoming the first private firm to be protected by the force which usually guards government installations.

Infosys first firm to get CISF protection

Infosys first firm to get CISF protection

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

With corporate establishments coming under terror radar, software giant Infosys Technologies in Bangalore on Friday became the first private setup to get the cover of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which usually guards only government installations.

Turnaround in Naxal situation to take 3-4 yrs: Raman Singh

Turnaround in Naxal situation to take 3-4 yrs: Raman Singh

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Chief Minister Raman Singh tells Devjyot Ghoshal that the pressure created by the state's security apparatus in the last few years has created a situation where the development agenda can now take centre stage. But the actual turnaround in the situation will only come in the next three-four years.

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

A total of 946 medals have been announced by the Union home ministry for personnel and officers of Central Armed Police Forces and state police forces, out of which three have been decorated with the President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) while 177 have been awarded the PMG.

NSG, CISF chiefs inspect Jammu drone strike scene

NSG, CISF chiefs inspect Jammu drone strike scene

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Specialists from the counter-terror drone wing of the NSG also demonstrated the functioning of its counter-UAS mechanism at the technical area of the IAF station, sources said.

More private companies seek CISF cover:Chidambaram

More private companies seek CISF cover:Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

After the government agreed to extend CISF security to private companies, the demand for the force has increased, he said at a CISF Reserve Battalion raising function in Amaravathiputhur, Tamil Nadu.

Kejriwal takes metro to swearing in, security tightened at Kaushambi station

Kejriwal takes metro to swearing in, security tightened at Kaushambi station

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Security was beefed up on Saturday at the Kaushambi metro station in view of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal's decision to take the metro to Ramlila Maidan from Ghaziabad to take oath as the Delhi chief minister.

Yoga made compulsory for 10-lakh strong paramilitary forces

Yoga made compulsory for 10-lakh strong paramilitary forces

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Daily yoga has now been made compulsory for the 10 lakh-strong central paramilitary forces as part of their physical drill.

Chhattisgarh: 6 CISF jawans killed in Maoist ambush

Chhattisgarh: 6 CISF jawans killed in Maoist ambush

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Seven persons, including six jawans of the Central Industrial Security Force were killed on Sunday night in an ambush by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.

CISF to guard Bharat Biotech campus in Hyderabad

CISF to guard Bharat Biotech campus in Hyderabad

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Centre has accorded a security cover of armed Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) commandos for the Hyderabad premises of Bharat Biotech, one of the major COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers in the country, official sources said on Tuesday.

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Defence forces, who were last month excluded from the list of agencies eligible to procure jammers, have now been included, in addition to central armed police forces like Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police.

Infosys Pune Campus gets CISF cover

Infosys Pune Campus gets CISF cover

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

With this deployment, Central Industrial Security Force will now extend the security cover being provided to Infosys, covering Infosys' largest facilities in Mysore, Pune and the company's headquarters in Bengaluru.

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IIT Kanpur has announced a breakthrough in stealth technology, which would make tanks and fighter aircraft invisible, or near-invisible to enemy radar.

2002 riots: Slain ex-MP's widow gets CISF cover

2002 riots: Slain ex-MP's widow gets CISF cover

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Zakia Jaffery, widow of slain ex-MP Ehsan Jaffery, killed in the 2002 riots at Gulburg society, and her family members, have been provided security by Central Industrial Security Force personnel at the instance of Special Investigation Team (SIT).

CISF officer asked me if I'm Indian: Kanimozhi

CISF officer asked me if I'm Indian: Kanimozhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi on Sunday said a Central Industrial Security Force officer asked her if she was an Indian, when she asked the woman official to speak in Tamil or English.

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The National Security Guards, which protects the most ulnerable' VVIPs of the country, has decided to stop taking any more protectees under its elite 'black cat' commando security cover.

Over 1,900 detonators found in poll-bound K'taka

Over 1,900 detonators found in poll-bound K'taka

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Central Industrial Security Force has recovered over 1,900 detonators from Kolar district ahead of the Karnataka elections to be held on May 5.

Ch'garh: Combing operation intensified post Naxal attack

Ch'garh: Combing operation intensified post Naxal attack

Rediff.com14 May 2012

A day after six Central Industrial Security Force jawans and a civilian driver were killed in the Naxal attack in Dantewada district, the police on Monday intensified combing operation in the region.

Mamata Ready To Take On BJP For 2026

Mamata Ready To Take On BJP For 2026

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The TMC-led West Bengal government has already started laying the groundwork for the election, setting the tone with the recent Bengal Global Business Summit and the state Budget.

Don't worry about security stamps on baggage tag at these airports

Don't worry about security stamps on baggage tag at these airports

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The trial run for one week would be applicable for domestic passengers.

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'As the global economy undergoes significant transformations in 2025, India's ability to navigate the complexities of trade wars, financial realignments, and emerging blocs will be pivotal,' explain Harsh V Pant and Soumya Bhowmik.

Bomb in Kingfisher plane: Blame game begins

Bomb in Kingfisher plane: Blame game begins

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

A debate regarding the security breach at the Bangalore International Airport due to which someone managed to plant a crude bomb on a Kingfisher Airlines aircraft from Bangalore to Thiruvananthapuram is on with the authorities blaming each other for the incident.

Airports to get explosive detection systems

Airports to get explosive detection systems

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

CISF is planning to purchase the gadgetry from the US or France and the acquisition would run into crores of rupees.