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Topic: CAPFs

New CAPF bill has one purpose—protect IPS officers’ career at the cost of security forces

The proposed law is going to be another “Shah Bano” moment, as it reverses the Supreme Court ruling.

IPS deputation will block promotions for CAPF officers

In CAPFs, where each level acts as a bottleneck, filling a top post with an external IPS officer effectively freezes the ranks below.

‘We want say in policymaking’: CAPF veterans call IPS deputation bill a ‘consequence of pressure groups’

Veterans protest the proposed Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which backs reservation in 50% of inspector general & 20% of deputy inspector general CAPF posts for IPS officers.

Months after SC’s firm stance, Centre directs CAPFs to carry out cadre review of Group A officers

In October, SC had dismissed appeal of MHA to reconsider its order to carry out cadre review in all Central Armed Police Forces within six months.

Not just BSF, MHA working on rules to reserve 50% of all CAPF constable posts for Agniveers

The MHA is deliberating on new recruitment rules for all CAPFs, including the CRPF, ITBP, and SSB. It wants to incorporate a 50% quota for Agniveers across the CAPFs.

How govt’s arguments against CAPF promotions blatantly mislead and distort facts

It's only in CAPFs — BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF — that a young officer joining as an Assistant Commandant sees no future beyond the middle rungs despite having all the qualities.

SC order ending IPS deputation to CAPFs will impact national security—Centre’s review petition

New Delhi: The Supreme Court judgement ordering the progressive reduction of IPS officers in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) could adversely impact national...

In 2nd such raid since June, snipers & AK-47s among over 200 weapons recovered from Manipur hills

The operation followed intelligence on a hidden cache of arms and ammunition in the hill areas of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, & Churachandpur in Manipur.

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.

On Camera

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.