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Topic: CAPFs

Bastar armed with new weapons to end Maoism once & for all. Roads, ration cards & CRPF gurukul

To end the Maoist threat in Chhattisgarh, a two-pronged strategy has been devised by the state & central governments, and it has had success. Whether it stands the test of time remains to be seen.

CAPF lost twice as many personnel to illness, heart attacks than to combat in Naxal-hit areas in 5 yrs

CAPF personnel in LWE-affected areas deal with ‘perpetual stress’ & harsh terrain. Directive has been issued to use less oil and more millets in preparation of food for troops.

NSA Doval’s call to integrate CAPFs goes against One Border-One Force. It’ll be catastrophic

The BSF guarding India-Bangladesh and India-Pakistan borders face an entirely different operational environment than the Sashastra Seema Bal.

‘Peacekeeping’ forces, mistrust, lack of political will — why Manipur has failed to disarm rioters

Rather than pursuing armed insurgents, forces are focused on maintenance of peace like in UN peacekeeping operations. Merely relying on peace talks will not work, say sources.

Send more IPS officers to Centre to end ‘acute shortage’, Modi govt tells states

In a letter dated 22 February, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla told states that the shortage of IPS officers at the Centre is causing severe cadre management issues.

How CISF plans to absorb retired Army personnel into its ranks

CISF Tuesday invited applications from retired Army personnel below 50 years of age through an advertisement. A committee to select the candidates will be constituted by CISF.

New twist in tussle as CRPF withdraws cooks, drivers posted with retired IPS officers

CRPF cites Covid-19 but also points out 2016 MHA order that said retired IPS officers cannot retain staff after a month of leaving posts.

Delhi, UP show IPS officers can’t even manage states but want to control CAPFs: Ex-BSF ADG

Let’s not mince words in condemning IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar's unprofessional comments about the integrity of CRPF, over which IPS wants to retain its stranglehold.

Armed police forces to become service like IAS & IPS, officers to be recruited via UPSC

Modi govt plans to club all Central Armed Police Forces into one Indian Central Armed Police Service, to bring the forces on par with other civil services.

Modi govt plan to merge CAPF, IPS recruitment exams could end animosity between them

The Centre is looking at changes in the UPSC test, for recruitment of paramilitary officers, in order to merge it with the coveted civil services exam.

On Camera

India’s strategic pillars are crumbling. Complacency is not an option

Within the modern-day Samudra Manthan lies the opportunity for India to redefine its role on the world stage by building a robust, adaptive security architecture.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?