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Man from Uttar Pradesh breaches security to enter Parliament, taken into custody

Troops from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) quickly got hold of the intruder and handed him over to Delhi Police for investigation.

Rijiju justifies CISF presence in Rajya Sabha Well, says some MPs stood atop treasury bench

The Union minister said the marshals act only when MPs cross limits, adding that some become aggressive, prompting security arrangements to prevent further disruption.

Calm on the surface, unease below: 10 months after rape-murder case, RG Kar campus still seeks answers

Presence of CISF personnel has brought semblance of security to the hospital. But, medical students & interns voice their frustration over lack of progress in investigation.

Punjab CM opposes deployment of 296 CISF personnel at Bhakra Dam after water dispute with Haryana

CM Mann questioned the centre's decision stating that there was no need since Punjab police was already providing security to the dam, and that he would raise the issue with the PM.

Punjab-Haryana water dispute: Centre deploys 296 CISF personnel for Bhakra dam security

Additional security has been deployed at the dam to thwart any threat or terror incidents. They will take position as soon as logistics & accommodation issues are addressed.

Geeta Samota becomes first paramilitary CISF personnel to scale Mount Everest

The 35-year-old has undertaken specialised training in mountaineering and is also the first and fastest woman to climb five peaks in Ladakh's Rupshu region in just three days.

CISF suspends 5 personnel who carried out fake I-T raid at woman’s home & took away cash, jewellery

According to police, the woman and her stepmother were embroiled in a property dispute, and the latter sought help from a relative, who brought a CISF inspector on board with the plan.

Non-cognizable report filed against Gurugram doctor on CISF complaint over Apple watch theft claim

CISF dismissed Tushar Mehta's allegations that their personnel stole his watch at Delhi airport as 'blatant lie', saying CCTV footage from security check-in contradicted his claims.

MHA sanctions expansion of CISF, adds 2 new battalions comprising 2,000 personnel

The additional battalions will significantly improve the CISF’s 'rapid response' capabilities during emergencies. The MHA has also recently-approved a mahila (women) battalion.

Everybody gets a rap from SC over Kolkata rape-murder: Bengal govt, police, media & hospital

SC said govt should exercise restraint towards peaceful protesters. The CJI-led bench set up a national task force for doctors' safety & ordered CBI to file a status report by 22 August.

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India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

‘Peace without power Utopian, lessons from Op Sindoor being implemented’—CDS inaugurates Ran Samvad

India’s 1st tri-service seminar, on the lines of Shangri-La Dialogue, kicks off in Mhow, with top military officers & defence attaches from several countries in attendance.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.