News for 'Central Industry Security Force'

CRPF, Army XI in last eight

CRPF, Army XI in last eight

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

Both teams made the grade via the tie-breaker in the Beighton Cup.

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.

CISF jawan who killed officer gets bail

CISF jawan who killed officer gets bail

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

The bail was granted by sessions judge N D Deshpande for a surety sum of Rs 10,000.

Cabinet clears proposal to set up NIA

Cabinet clears proposal to set up NIA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared a proposal for setting up the National Investigation Agency.The NIA, a federal agency, will probe terror cases as well as other organised crimes with inter-state and foreign linkages.The NIA is expected to invoke harsher provisions than the Prevention of Terrorism Act, which was repealed by the United Progressive Alliance government.

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan of the specialised COBRA unit was killed and a Deputy Commandant injured in a fierce encounter with Maoists at Chiklam village in Jharkhand's Naxal-hit Ghatsila sub-division on Wednesday.

Autistic boy prevented from boarding flight

Autistic boy prevented from boarding flight

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

CISF personnel prevented Ahed from boarding a flight, saying he could harm other passengers.

'Don't underestimate efforts of jawans in Uttarakhand'

'Don't underestimate efforts of jawans in Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Rejecting criticism of tardy relief operations in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said government was making all efforts and complimented armed forces personnel for their untiring efforts in rescuing the stranded people.

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The process of decision-making and making large policy moves in the force has slowed down owing to the absence of the designated chief.

CISF intercepts 2 foreigners off Kochi coast

CISF intercepts 2 foreigners off Kochi coast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

The Central Industrial Security Forces have intercepted a French yacht near the Kochi coast and took into custody two foreigners, Malcom Russel Williamson (72), a resident of Florida in US, and Guilamo Pinaol (45), a resident of French capital Paris.

CISF cover being considered for temples

CISF cover being considered for temples

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

All temples may not get the CISF covering, according to the Home Minister.

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.

30,000 paramilitary jawans to take part in Yoga Day events

30,000 paramilitary jawans to take part in Yoga Day events

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A high-level meeting of the Committee of Secretaries decided that the celebrations must be participated by at least 1,000 central paramilitary force personnel at each locations in ensuring the 'grandeur' of the event across the country.

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.

New Delhi under threat of 'aerial strikes' from Islamic State

New Delhi under threat of 'aerial strikes' from Islamic State

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The areas under threat, include the prime minister's house, the residences of home minister and vice-president, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, India Gate and the CGO Complex that houses the headquarters of key agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Central Industrial Security Force and the Border Security Force.

ITBP, SSB, BSF to return to Republic Day parade after 2 years

ITBP, SSB, BSF to return to Republic Day parade after 2 years

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

As part of a new rotation policy of paramilitary forces' squads at the Republic Day parade, the contingents of two other forces -- the Central Reserve Police Force and Central Industrial Security Force -- have been taken out of the event this time, officials said.

Punish those who attacked my followers: Godman

Punish those who attacked my followers: Godman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Irate followers of the Maharaj were protesting over the godman not being allowed to embark a Lucknow-Mumbai flight with a silver mace, the symbol of his religious authority.

Airports on high alert

Airports on high alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Mumbai's unprecedented terror attacks have put airports across the country on a high alert.

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.

6 killed in Naxal attack in Jharkhand

6 killed in Naxal attack in Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

About three hundred Naxalites, including women cadres of the proscribed outfit, took part in the attack.

55-yr-old CRPF man dies of COVID-19 in Delhi

55-yr-old CRPF man dies of COVID-19 in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

This is the first death due to the pandemic among the about 10 lakh personnel strong Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) or the paramilitary forces that function under the Union Home Ministry for upkeep of internal security and border guarding.

Security beefed up in national capital ahead of I-Day

Security beefed up in national capital ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

A multi-tier security cover has been put in place in the national capital with thousands of security personnel guarding vital installations and specialised units like NSG deployed ahead of Independence Day to pre-empt any terror strike.

Another CISF jawan kills self at Varanasi airport

Another CISF jawan kills self at Varanasi airport

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

On Wednesday night a jawan had turned his gun on himself after shooting and injuring his colleague.

Flying in troubled times? Don't smoke

Flying in troubled times? Don't smoke

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Serrguey said that though this was an unpleasant incident, he did not wish to make a big issue out of it as he was fond of India and Indians.

Kolkata flight bomb threat a hoax

Kolkata flight bomb threat a hoax

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Kolkata flight bomb threat a hoax

Bihar: CISF jawan killed by colleague

Bihar: CISF jawan killed by colleague

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

A Central Industrial Security Force jawan was killed in Gaya by a colleague for trying to outrage the modesty of his wife and daughter.

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Various facets of Mahatma Gandhi's life journey were displayed by the 22 tableaux that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade.

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Central Industrial Security Force chief OP Singh briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the heightened arrangements at airports, ports and other vital installations guarded by the central force.

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.

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 constable found dead at Rashtrapati Bhavan

CISF constable found dead at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

The incident took place overnight and was reported to police by Kumar's colleagues.

CISF guard Raj Namdeo remanded to police custody

CISF guard Raj Namdeo remanded to police custody

Rediff.com25 May 2003

He had killed his senior and held six colleagues hostage for seven hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

Verma lauds Vedpathak's showing

Verma lauds Vedpathak's showing

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The ace shooter won the gold in the air rifle event, on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup.

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.

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.

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).

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.