News for 'central-industrial-security-force'

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries also surged with 2,48,189 patients cured so far, while there were 1,78,014 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

Delhi airport named the world's 2nd best

Delhi airport named the world's 2nd best

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Indira Gandhi International Airport has been named the world's 2nd best airport in the 25-40 mn passengers category

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The CVC had received a complaint accusing Goswami of influencing decisions linked to Sinh and an enquiry in the case is going on, official sources said.

'Anti-India forces conspiring to target strategic assets'

'Anti-India forces conspiring to target strategic assets'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Unable to stomach the country's rapid growth, anti-India forces are conspiring to inflict losses on strategic and critical installations in a bid to weaken its economy, Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said.

Air India flight hits wall at Trichy airport, all passengers safe

Air India flight hits wall at Trichy airport, all passengers safe

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The plane lost contact with air traffic control officials and landed in Mumbai after around four hours.

Delhi airport to start using full-body scanners

Delhi airport to start using full-body scanners

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

The is for the first time such a scanner, till now opposed over privacy concerns, will be installed and made operational for a trial at any civil airport in the country, officials said.

Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai airports on high alert after hijack threat

Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai airports on high alert after hijack threat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Officials said a high alert has been issued to the three facilities after Mumbai Police received an e-mail on Saturday night from a woman living there. The e-mail mentions that the woman overheard six boys talking about a possible aircraft hijack attempt at these facilities, they said.

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The National Security Guard, which protects some of the most 'vulnerable' VVIPs of the country, is set to shed its load in this theater and transfer some of these protectees to other paramilitary forces after an "in principle" nod by the union home ministry.

Smartphone tickets for air travel see upward trend

Smartphone tickets for air travel see upward trend

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Air travellers, travelling to a domestic or an international destination, can furnish original PDF files on the owners email id or otherwise which is clearly readable to the Central Industrial Security Force security personnel posted at the entry gate of civil airports of the country.

Turkish Airlines plane cleared for take off after bomb threat

Turkish Airlines plane cleared for take off after bomb threat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

An Istanbul-bound Turkish Airlines flight from Bangkok with 157 passengers and crew on board landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi under emergency conditions following a bomb scare but was cleared for take-off after the security agencies did not find any explosive.

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.

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.

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The government has also told the state governments that "special care" should be taken of Jammu and Kashmir residents and students residing in their state.

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.

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

It's best to avoid deals that sound too good to be true.

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The charges for security component of passenger service fees will not increase much and a passenger may have to bear an extra of Rs 50

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The 'black cats' will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger.

Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The bench said that past conduct of a delinquent employee can be taken into consideration while imposing a penalty on him.

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Ruckus in RK Nagar over cash distribution, Rs 13 lakh seized

Ruckus in RK Nagar over "cash distribution," Rs 13 lakh seized

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

On Saturday, in locations including Korukkupet at R K Nagar allegations of cash distribution were made against some men, whose identity was not known immediately.

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The blaze erupted around 7 am in the gas processing plant of the ONGC located in Uran area of neighbouring Navi Mumbai, an official said.

YSRC chief Reddy injured in knife attack at airport, assailant held

YSRC chief Reddy injured in knife attack at airport, assailant held

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

"To everyone worried about my safety, Id like to inform you that I am safe. Gods grace and the love, concern and blessings of the people of Andhra Pradesh will protect me. "Such cowardice will not dissuade me but only strengthen my resolve to work for the people of my state," Reddy tweeted upon his arrival in Hyderabad.

BSF jawan video: HC seeks MHA reply on food served to soldiers

BSF jawan video: HC seeks MHA reply on food served to soldiers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

It also directed the BSF to produce before it the investigation report and the steps it has taken with regard to allegations levelled by Yadav.

CISF jawan opens fire on colleagues; kills 4 superiors

CISF jawan opens fire on colleagues; kills 4 superiors

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The CISF headquarters in Delhi said any issue related to service leave had nothing to do with the jawan taking the extreme step.

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

According to latest statistics of the Home ministry, the seven forces -- the CRPF, the Border Security Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the Seema Sahastra Bal, the Central Industrial Security Forces, the National Security Guard and the Assam Rifles -- have lost 1,067 men in combat or counter-insurgency operations over a period of three years. But more than thrice -- as many as 3,611 personnel -- have died due to illnesses.

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A squad of about 300 special Central Industrial Security Force commandos has taken over the security of a large Tata Steel manufacturing facility in coastal Odisha, making it the 7th private sector concern in the country to get armed cover by the paramilitary force to ward off terror threats.

NIA announces Rs 10 lakh award for info on Gaya serial blasts

NIA announces Rs 10 lakh award for info on Gaya serial blasts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The National Investigation Agency, that is probing the serial blasts at Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi temple in Bihar, announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for anybody providing information about suspects in the case, on Wednesday.

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Here's a sneak peek at this year's Republic Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Each year the nation is glued to its television screen as the country shows off its might at the Republic Day parade. However, it takes much practice with sessions starting 5 am, and dedication of the participating paramilitary jawans, other participants and behind-the-scenes helpers -- labourers, cleaners and security staff, among others -- who brave the relentless Delhi chill to make the parade a flawless spectacle.

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.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL

Russia: 10 killed, several injured in blast at metro station

Russia: 10 killed, several injured in blast at metro station

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Investigators are looking into a possible terror attack as well as keeping an open mind to the motive of the subway blast, a Kremlin leader said.

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Another meeting will be called next week at a mutually-convenient date.

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The airports which will see the new system are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cochin and Ahmedabad.

Soon, a 'chutti' committee for CISF soldiers

Soon, a 'chutti' committee for CISF soldiers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

In a novel method devised to ease the much-troubled issue of timely leaves for soldiers, the Central Industrial Security Force has proposed creation of a 'chutti' (leave) committee comprising the constabulary to decide amongst themselves the priority of an individual in this regard.

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The CM urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state, where the death toll has now touched 302.

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The airport security market, which comprises segments like security, disaster response, identification, manning and cyber security is currently growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 25 per cent, according to a study titled 'India Homeland Security Market: An Emerging Opportunity'.

All clear at Delhi's IGI airport after suspected radioactive leak

All clear at Delhi's IGI airport after suspected radioactive leak

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The entire area has been cordoned off and National Disaster Management Authority has also been informed about the incident.