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Topic: CISF

Cleared for takeoff in 1997, Navi Mumbai airport set to begin operations in December

The fully operational airport, with 4 terminals, is expected to have a capacity to handle 90mn passengers annually, slightly more than the capacity of London's Heathrow airport.

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.

On Camera

India doesn’t want to rely solely on HAL for fighter jets. AMCA project is the first step

India has long spoken of self-reliance, yet delays have repeatedly necessitated stopgap imports, including Jaguars, Mirages, Su-30MKIs, MiG-29Ks, and Rafales.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.