News for 'Central Industrial Security Force'

Scindia visits Delhi airport amid complaints over congestion

Scindia visits Delhi airport amid complaints over congestion

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

In recent days, there have been complaints from passengers about long queues and waiting hours at the airport.

Enemies Beware! Indian Army Set To Boost Long-Range Firepower

Enemies Beware! Indian Army Set To Boost Long-Range Firepower

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The ATAGS has a range of 35-45 kilometres, depending on the ammunition used, and achieved a 47-km firing range during trials.

Kerala to approach SC on dam row

Kerala to approach SC on dam row

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

The decision to approach the apex court was taken in the wake of Tamil Nadu government filing an application along with an affidavit seeking deployment of CISF and blaming Kerala for its decision to pull out of the talks.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Crew hears flier speak of 'hijack' on phone, has him arrested

Crew hears flier speak of 'hijack' on phone, has him arrested

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The Mumbai police have arrested a male passenger after a crew member of a Delhi-bound flight from Mumbai heard him talking about 'hijacking' on phone, an official said on Friday.

Cooch Behar firing: Bengal CID summons 6 CISF personnel

Cooch Behar firing: Bengal CID summons 6 CISF personnel

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The West Bengal Crime Investigation Department (CID) has summoned six Central Industrial Security Force personnel who were on duty at booth number 126 in Jorpatki in Sitalkuchi assembly constituency where four persons were killed in a firing by the central forces personnel during voting, an official said.

CISF cop taken for psychological checkup

CISF cop taken for psychological checkup

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Ramnarayan Namdeo, who killed his senior and held six colleagues hostage last week, claims he would have been better off if he had shot himself after the crime, according to police.

CISF orders inquiry into airport shooting

CISF orders inquiry into airport shooting

Rediff.com26 May 2003

The CISF Court of Inquiry will try to ascertain what exactly provoked the constable to take the extreme step.

Indian Airlines, Air-India in final

Indian Airlines, Air-India in final

Rediff.com2 Dec 2002

Indian Airlines whipped Bangladesh XI while Air-India prevailed over CISF in the semi-finals of the Shastri hockey tournament.\n\n

'India needs to highlight its world-class nuclear security'

'India needs to highlight its world-class nuclear security'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

With the spectre of nuclear terrorism growing, the international community is concerned about the security of India's nuclear facilities. The worry has grown since 2010, when radioactive Cobalt-60 surfaced in a New Delhi scrapyard, killing one person and hospitalising eight others.

CISF jawan shoots self at Bengaluru airport

CISF jawan shoots self at Bengaluru airport

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

CISF constable Suresh Gaikwad, 28, a native of Maharashtra, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at 9 am, Deputy Commissioner of Police North East, Dr P S Harsha said.

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Rediff.com28 May 2025

India-Turkiye ties are strained over Ankara's Islamabad tilt, its arms links with Pakistan, and fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack.

Cooch Behar killings were 'genocide', says Mamata

Cooch Behar killings were 'genocide', says Mamata

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Addressing the mediapersons, Mamata alleged, "It is genocide. We have decided to observe today as a black day. The forces fired on them directly. The Central Industrial Security Force is trained to provide security to industries and not to control a mob. I could not sleep last night but the prime minister was eating sweets. Such an incompetent government, incompetent prime minister, incompetent home minister."

ULFA militants storm CISF camp

ULFA militants storm CISF camp

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

The militants fought a pitched gun-battle with CISF jawans in the camp, destroyed an empty crude oil tank and ransacked an office block before fleeing into a nearby jungle, a senior police officer said.

Medical tests reveal Namdeo normal: Police

Medical tests reveal Namdeo normal: Police

Rediff.com30 May 2003

Namdeo was subjected to a number of medical tests to ascertain his physical and mental health.

Indian Oil too good for Bhopal XI

Indian Oil too good for Bhopal XI

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

India forward Prabhjot Singh scored thrice in a 5-1 victory in the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament.

4 tourists booked for offering namaz at Taj Mahal mosque

4 tourists booked for offering namaz at Taj Mahal mosque

Rediff.com26 May 2022

"Four tourists were arrested for offering namaz at the mosque in Taj Mahal premises on Wednesday. Three of them are from Hyderabad and one is from Azamgarh. They have been booked under the section of 153 of IPC. They have been presented in the court," said Vikas Kumar, Superintendent of Police (City).

'Swadeshi' goods: Paramilitary canteens put procurement on hold '

'Swadeshi' goods: Paramilitary canteens put procurement on hold '

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The Union home ministry on May 13 had declared that these canteens will only sell indigenous or "swadeshi" products from June 1 in a bid to give fillip to domestic industries.

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

New Delhi has turned into a virtual fortress ahead of the Independence Day celebrations as thousands of armed security personnel kept a hawk-eyed vigil to pre-empt any possible terror strike in the city.

CISF shock Bhopal XI

CISF shock Bhopal XI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

In another match in the Bombay Gold Cup, Prabhjot Singh's brace gave IOC a 2-1 win over Karnataka XI.

Prabhjot stars for IOC

Prabhjot stars for IOC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

The dashing India forward scored three goals in a 4-0 win over CISF in the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament.

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In a communication to all states and union territories, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla asked them to strictly ensure prohibition of all non-essential activities between 7 pm and 7 am, saying the night curfew imposed to contain the coronavirus spread is an 'important element of the home ministry guidelines'.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The aircraft was taken to an isolated bay for a secondary ladder point check after a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) found the threat as 'specific', the sources said.

DGCA seeks report from Air India over 2nd urination incident

DGCA seeks report from Air India over 2nd urination incident

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

This incident was also not reported to the DGCA, for which the regulator pulled up the full-service carrier, stating its conduct was unprofessional and issued show cause notices to the airline, its director of flight safety and the crew that operated the New York-Delhi flight, asking them to explain within two weeks why action should not be taken against them.

MHA orders security audit of airports, luggage check on entry

MHA orders security audit of airports, luggage check on entry

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Facing threat of terror attacks, the home ministry has ordered security audit of nearly 100 civil airports and decided to bring all such facilities under the Central Industrial Security Force cover gradually.

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.

Mamata meets kin of Cooch Behar firing victims

Mamata meets kin of Cooch Behar firing victims

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Banerjee lamented that she could not meet the next of kin of the deceased earlier, owing to a 72-hour ban on entry of political leaders in Cooch Behar, where four people were gunned down by CISF personnel in "self defence", on April 10.

Nitish Kumar seeks CISF security for Mahabodhi temple

Nitish Kumar seeks CISF security for Mahabodhi temple

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

"The serial blasts deserve the strongest condemnation in the strongest possible words as the perpetrators targeted the place of religious faith of crores of people with an aim to create fear among them," the Bihar chief minister told reporters after inspecting the blast sites at the Mahabodhi temple and surrounding areas in Gaya district with senior civil and police officials

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'It was the hostility of the Yunus regime that made India careful and wary of dealing with them.' 'They gradually backed off and lowered the noise, but the damage was done.' 'Their true colours had been exposed.'

Transgenders may soon be recruited as CAPF officers

Transgenders may soon be recruited as CAPF officers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

A senior CAPF commander privy to the development said the forces have discussed the "challenges and opportunities" that can come with transgenders in the officer ranks.

'Retaliatory Tariffs By Us Won't Hurt US'

'Retaliatory Tariffs By Us Won't Hurt US'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'When Prime Minister Modi met President Trump, they agreed to initiate a bilateral trade dialogue.' 'It makes sense to give these negotiations a chance.'

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Group Commander (coordination) B K Jha was admitted to the Central Armed Police Forces Hospital in Greater Noida after he contracted COVID-19 and breathed his last early morning.

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Both the terrorists, equipped with suicide vests and sophisticated weapons, were killed in the encounter on Friday, averting a major suicide attack in the city.

Madras HC under security blanket as lawyers hold 'siege' stir

Madras HC under security blanket as lawyers hold 'siege' stir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The advocates are seeking withdrawal of the amended rules under the Advocates Act, that empower judges to act against errant lawyers.

COVID-19: 'Non-essential' leaves of CAPFs to be cancelled

COVID-19: 'Non-essential' leaves of CAPFs to be cancelled

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

A four-page directive was issued by the medical wing of the Union home ministry on Tuesday stating that the next three weeks are crucial in checking the spread of the virus and lack of caution can affect the forces, around 10 lakh personnel-strong, deployed for ensuring the country's internal security and border protection.

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A voter turnout of over 40 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories amid incidents of violence in Andhra Pradesh and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.

KL Rahul donates PPE hoods to CISF personnel

KL Rahul donates PPE hoods to CISF personnel

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Playing the Good Samaritan, India's batting star K L Rahul donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) hoods to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel posted at Bengaluru airport, to help them fight the COVID-19 pandemic.