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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: CISF

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.

‘No entry’ at Makar Dwar, ‘regulated’ space for media — new rules for Parliament under consideration

Other additional facilities, such as a reception area for all, also in pipeline. Opposition leaders have protested the idea of confining the media inside a room.

SpiceJet female staff, arrested for slapping CISF officer at Jaipur airport, alleges ‘sexual harassment’

CISF officer alleges SpiceJet ground staff member got agitated when asked to wait to be frisked, while the airline says she was subjected to 'inappropriate & unacceptable language'.

CISF, BSF announce 10% reservations, age relaxations for ex-Agniveers in constable posts

Opposition parties, including Congress, have questioned the govt's Agniveer scheme, asking what happens to the 75% not retained after their 4-year tenure.

CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur who slapped Kangana Ranaut shifted to K’taka unit, inquiry on

Kaur was suspended by the central armed police force on 6 June soon after the alleged incident took place when the newly elected MP was travelling to Delhi

Kangana Ranaut ‘slapped’ by CISF constable at Chandigarh airport for ‘disrespecting farmers’

The actor, who won from Mandi Lok Sabha seat on a BJP ticket, claimed she was slapped by the constable during security check when she was on her way to board a flight to Delhi.

Talk of CISF replacing watch & ward in Parliament sparks concerns about protocol, loss of autonomy

Following security breach last yr, ministry of home affairs considering replacing Parliamentary Security Services with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) by 4 June, it is learnt.

CISF constable kills himself using his service rifle at Delhi’s Nangloi Metro station

According to officials, the incident took place around 7am. The body of the deceased jawan, Shahre Kishore, was recovered from near the X-ray baggage scanner.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.