News for 'Industrial Security Force'

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place at the unit, located 40 km from Nagpur, causing severe damage to the building, an official at Kondhali police station said.

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.

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.

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and foreign linkages.The NIA is expected to invoke harsher provisions than the Prevention of Terrorism Act, which was repealed by the United Progressive Alliance government.

Q3 result preview: US, India to aid revenue growth for Pharma Inc

Q3 result preview: US, India to aid revenue growth for Pharma Inc

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The pharmaceuticals sector is expected to post a revenue growth of around 13.5 per cent and a net profit growth of 30.3 per cent for the third quarter of 2023-24 (FY24), riding on the approval for niche drugs in the US market, fall in raw material prices and correction in shipping rates. In the healthcare segment, hospitals are expected to post revenue growth of 13 per cent during the coverage, while net profit growth would be around 37 per cent, ICICI Securities said in a note. However, the performance may not be comparable on a sequential basis due to the offset of the festive season in Q3FY24, the analysts noted.

Flier talks about 'bombs' over phone, detained at Kolkata airport

Flier talks about 'bombs' over phone, detained at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Yogvedanta Poddar, in his 20s, was being interrogated at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport police station to ascertain his motives.

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.

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Col Sharma, who was among five security forces personnel killed during an encounter with terrorists in north Kashmir late on Saturday night, is the second commanding officer of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles who lost his life in anti-terror operation.

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

This is the fourth IED blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh in the last 15 days.

Kerala police forms SIT to probe Kozhikode crash

Kerala police forms SIT to probe Kozhikode crash

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The 30-member team will be headed by Malappuram Additional Superintendent of Police G Sabu, a government release said.

Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka set to lose airport privilege

Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka set to lose airport privilege

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Three months after the Modi government withdrew SPG cover to Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, they are all set to lose another special status provided to them.

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.

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.

Court says NSCN-IM runs parallel govt in Nagaland, rejects leader's bail plea

Court says NSCN-IM runs parallel govt in Nagaland, rejects leader's bail plea

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Coupled with the fact that arms were recovered at the instance of Jamir, there is also evidence showing running of parallel government which was never acknowledged under any peace accord, the judge said.

As Hooghly simmers, Mamata appeals to 'Hindu brothers' to protect minorities

As Hooghly simmers, Mamata appeals to 'Hindu brothers' to protect minorities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed for peace and asked "Hindu brothers" to ensure that minorities are protected, as prohibitory orders remained in force after post-Ram Navami violence in two towns of the densely populate Hooghly district.

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

For the BJP, Telangana is a sunrise state in the South, while Karnataka is a southern success despite the ups and downs.

Coronavirus crisis pushes India to work on drug security

Coronavirus crisis pushes India to work on drug security

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The current crisis has forced the government to announce measures to ensure that India becomes self-sustaining for any kind of bulk drug. The government says India will not depend on any other country for vital key ingredients for drugs within six years, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard.

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Historical quarterly data from listed companies (excluding banks, finance and insurance, oil and gas, and power sectors) indicate an adverse correlation between corporate margins and crude oil prices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Throughout 2022, China turned to the PLA as an increasingly capable instrument of Statecraft, strengthening its ability to 'fight and win wars' against a 'strong enemy', points out Ajai Shukla.

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.

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Dutt, along with about 200 'black cats' commandos, had boarded an IL-76 aircraft of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) to fly the first batch of the counter-terrorist strike force to Mumbai soon after the western metropolis reported multiple shootouts and public killings in the night of November 26, 2008.

Kolkata flight bomb threat a hoax

Kolkata flight bomb threat a hoax

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Kolkata flight bomb threat a hoax

Minorities '100% secure' under Modi govt': NCM chief

Minorities '100% secure' under Modi govt': NCM chief

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Lalpura, who took over as the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairperson last week, asserted that his priority would be to dispel 'false narratives' fuelling insecurity among minorities.

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible

Reliance says deal with Future group is off after secured creditors vote it down

Reliance says deal with Future group is off after secured creditors vote it down

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Reliance Industries on Saturday said its Rs 24,713-crore deal with the Future Group cannot go ahead as secured creditors of the latter have voted against it.

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.

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.

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism -- a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

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.

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis days after SPG cover dropped

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis days after SPG cover dropped

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now the only person to be protected by the about-4,000-personnel-strong SPG.

Police officers not required to do moral policing: SC

Police officers not required to do moral policing: SC

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

The bench said that in its opinion the reasoning given by the high court is faulty on both facts and law.

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. While several citizens have taken to social media to urge Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make work from home mandatory for IT companies, it appears that hybrid mode will continue to be the norm for most - although with new water conservation measures in place. Co-working space provider Urban Vault has, for instance, installed smart water meters to detect leakage.