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KIA Police Car At Auto Expo 2023

KIA Police Car At Auto Expo 2023

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Kia India unveiled its new purpose-built vehicle version of the Kia Caren at the Auto Expo 2023.

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Some candidates in these two states have been provided security till the poll process ends.

Doc rape-murder: Was someone guarding RG Kar seminar hall?

Doc rape-murder: Was someone guarding RG Kar seminar hall?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The investigating officers wondered why nobody could hear any sound from inside the seminar hall when the victim was being tortured.

Infosys Mysore to get CISF security too

Infosys Mysore to get CISF security too

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The government has sanctioned 48 posts of the paramilitary force in various ranks which will deploy its quick reaction team at the Infosys campus at Hebbal Electronics City, Hootagalli in Mysore.

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The border guarding force has the maximum confirmed cases of the disease among the Central Armed Police Forces, also known as paramilitary forces.

Infosys first to get CISF security

Infosys first to get CISF security

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Software giant Infosys Technologies will become the first private sector company in India to get security cover from the Central Industrial Security Force, with over 100 personnel to be formally inducted on Friday at its facility in Bangalore.

CISF to take over security of Delhi Metro

CISF to take over security of Delhi Metro

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

In the first phase, 1,600 CISF personnel will be deployed to cover the 59 stations of mass transit system, stretching over 62 kms, as against the present system of 700-odd men guarding the network round the clock.

Bound For Managua, They Land In Mumbai

Bound For Managua, They Land In Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Nicaragua bound charter Legend Airlines Airbus A340 flight, that was grounded at Vatry airport in France for four days on suspicion of human trafficking, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

Security tightened at Taj Mahal after terror alert

Security tightened at Taj Mahal after terror alert

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Security at the Taj Mahal in Agra has been tightened following threats of an imminent terrorist attack.The Taj Mahal, a monument of unsurpassable architectural beauty, is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world.The Central Industrial Security Force has been deployed to protect the Taj Mahal internally, while the state police has been given the duty of maintaining the monument's external security.

Taj Mahal's security may be stepped up

Taj Mahal's security may be stepped up

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

"A fresh survey was conducted to know the requirements, including manpower. The CISF has to make sure that proper deployment is made," ASI Director General Anshu Vaish said.

CISF to take over VIP security

CISF to take over VIP security

Rediff.com5 Jan 2003

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The National Democratic Alliance was set to sweep the Bihar assembly polls, surging ahead in over 200 of 243 seats on Friday with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as single largest party with about 90 per cent strike rate, reaffirming the popularity and campaign clout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the face of the ruling alliance through the poll battle in the highly sensitive political state.

Pvt security agencies outside CISF's line of fire

Pvt security agencies outside CISF's line of fire

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

CISF has been permitted to also protect private sector companies after the government made an amendment in the CISF Act in January this year, in the aftermath of the 26/11 attack on Mumbai. T V Mohandas Pai, member of the Infosys Board and Head of HR and Administration, said, "CISF will provide us added protection; they will provide an overlay cover."

NSG takes over security of Gujarat CM

NSG takes over security of Gujarat CM

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

NSG to protect Gujarat CM

India seeks no enemies but...: Rajnath amid Trump tariff row

India seeks no enemies but...: Rajnath amid Trump tariff row

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The defence minister also announced that India has taken up the challenge of developing a powerful indigenous aero-engine, adding that preparations for this critical project are now almost complete and the work will soon be visible.

Cost of airport security to rise: Hussain

Cost of airport security to rise: Hussain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

The cost of deploying Central Industrial Security Force for aviation security at all functional airports across the country would rise by Rs 138 crore (Rs 1.38 billion) per annum, Civil Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain said.

Armymen's trust moves SC over discrepancy in pension to different forces

Armymen's trust moves SC over discrepancy in pension to different forces

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

An armymen's trust has moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to the central government to remove the disparity in the pensionary benefit and to extend the old pension scheme benefits to the personnel of the armed forces under both the ministry of home affairs and the ministry of defence.

Gandhi's samadhi gets armed security

Gandhi's samadhi gets armed security

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

For the first time and just before the 67th Independence Day, the government has deployed "armed" security personnel to guard 'Rajghat' -- the memorial of the father of the nation and apostle of non-violence Mahatma Gandhi -- in the national capital.

Paramilitary forces gear up for COVID-19 vaccine

Paramilitary forces gear up for COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Around 25,000 total of all paramilitary paramedics and doctors will be vaccinated in the first phase.

Deploy CISF at Mullaperiyar dam, Jaya writes to PM

Deploy CISF at Mullaperiyar dam, Jaya writes to PM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to order deployment of Central Industrial Security Forces at Mullaperiyar dam site "to avoid any man-made catastrophic consequences" in view of violent activities reported there.

Drunk flyer held for trying to open emergency door of IndiGo flight

Drunk flyer held for trying to open emergency door of IndiGo flight

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The incident took place in flight number 6E 308 from IGI Airport at around 7:56 am on Friday.

Haryana Goes For 10% Quota For Agniveers

Haryana Goes For 10% Quota For Agniveers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The reservation would include a 10 per cent horizontal quota for Agniveers in the posts of constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden, and special police officers.

Goa: Security high as lakhs of tourists arrive

Goa: Security high as lakhs of tourists arrive

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Gun-wielding Central Industrial Security Force and Goa police personnel have been posted at major beaches.

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Palli panchayat, 17 km from Jammu city, was virtually sealed with local police and paramilitary personnel including Border Security Force and Central Reserve Police Force deployed in strength to keep a strict vigil.

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Employers increasingly want candidates who can take AI pilots from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems.' 'That requires governance, monitoring, and ROI measurement -- skills that go beyond coding and into business impact.'

Sabotage caused Bagmati Express train accident, finds probe

Sabotage caused Bagmati Express train accident, finds probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Commissioner of Railway Safety has determined that the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express accident was caused by sabotage, prompting increased security measures and investigations.

Heavy security in Samba ahead of PM's visit in view of Jaish threat

Heavy security in Samba ahead of PM's visit in view of Jaish threat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

An alert has also been sounded along the border and a high degree of vigilance is being maintained at vital installations in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the visit, they said.

Arun Jaitley gets 'Z-Plus' security

Arun Jaitley gets 'Z-Plus' security

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Security of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been upgraded to topmost Z-plus category and he will be guarded by paramilitary commandos drawn from Central Industrial Security Force now.

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The parliament duty group of the CRPF wound up its entire administrative and operational paraphernalia -- vehicles, weapons and commandos -- from the complex on Friday and its commander, a deputy inspector general-rank officer, handed over all the security points in the complex to the incoming CISF group, the sources said.

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Speaking at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 34,200 crore, Modi said all the problems of India have only one solution, and that is self-reliance.

'PSB is exploring digital lending solutions'

'PSB is exploring digital lending solutions'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'We plan to launch new initiatives, including cash flow-based lending, to ensure borrowers are not burdened and can access funds more quickly.'

Taj Mahal security to be beefed up post 26/11

Taj Mahal security to be beefed up post 26/11

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

In the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Mumbai last month, officials of the Archaeological Survey of India and the Central Industrial Security Force met in New Delhi on Monday to review the security arrangements at Taj Mahal, one of the most popular tourist spots in India.Even though the day-long meeting concluded without a final decision, a broad outline has been drawn up to enhance the security cover of the one of the world's seven wonders.

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Three of the junior doctors who were observing 'fast unto death' in Kolkata and Siliguri city in the northern part of the state have so far been hospitalised after their condition deteriorated.

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Whoever is doing it (threats to airlines), they are actually carrying out a recce.' 'This is the manner in which terrorists strike.'

UFO seen above Imphal airport, air defence activated; flight ops hit

UFO seen above Imphal airport, air defence activated; flight ops hit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Normal flight services at Manipur's Imphal International Airport were affected on Sunday afternoon over sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO), officials said.

Passengers held in France quizzed by CISF, avoid media

Passengers held in France quizzed by CISF, avoid media

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

According to French authorities, the plane had 276 passengers on board when it took off for Mumbai, as 25 persons, including two minors, had expressed the wish to apply for asylum and were still on French soil. Two others were held, produced before a judge and placed on assisted witness status, a French news channel said.

SpiceJet employee arrested for slapping CISF jawan at Jaipur airport

SpiceJet employee arrested for slapping CISF jawan at Jaipur airport

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Jaipur airport SHO Ral Lal said the ASI called for a female colleague for the security check, but the argument escalated and the SpiceJet employee slapped him.

CISF adds 100 personnel to man new security counters in Mumbai, Delhi airports

CISF adds 100 personnel to man new security counters in Mumbai, Delhi airports

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has prepared a pool of more than 100 personnel to man additional security counters expected to be handed over to it for easing the ongoing congestion at large airports of Delhi and Mumbai, official sources said Wednesday.