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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.

Manipur accounted for 77% violent incidents in Northeast in 2024, says MHA in annual report

Counter-insurgency operations resulted in killing of 33 insurgents, arrest of another 184 and recovery of 49 weapons in Manipur in 2024, MHA said in its report.

From 1st CISF Mahila battalion to ‘success’ in counter-LWE ops—MHA hails 2024 as ‘historic’ year

In year-end statement, MHA also listed implementation of new criminal laws, successful conduct of elections in J&K and crackdown on drugs-terror nexus among its achievements.

Short of funds after losing FCRA licence, clinic serving Bhopal tragedy survivors may close tomorrow

In 2019, Sambhavna Trust’s FCRA registration was cancelled for alleged violation of rules & its bank account was frozen. Certification is must for receiving foreign contributions.

Wanted for Gurdaspur attack, 3 men ‘linked to banned Khalistan Zindabad Force’ killed in UP encounter

Gurvinder Singh, Virender Singh & Jaspreet Singh were allegedly working on the directions of Pakistan-based designated terrorist Ranjit Singh alias Neeta, says Punjab police chief.

Year-long talks, safe passage from Bangladesh culminate in peace deal with Tripura secessionists

More than 328 armed cadres of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) & All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) will surrender, join mainstream under peace deal with Centre, state govt.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s security at par with Amit Shah’s, next only to Modi’s. What upgrade entails

MHA had issued formal order for security upgrade about fortnight back. ASL combined with Z plus security is second highest level of VIP security in India.

UPA’s man in DC to Covid ‘point person’ — IAS officer Govind Mohan’s ascent to home secretary

Officers in govt who have worked with incoming home secretary Govind Mohan say 1989 batch IAS officer ‘knows how to get things done’ and ‘prefers clean desk with no pending files’.

No gallantry medals for 6 police officers nominated by Haryana govt for action against farmers’ protests

Haryana govt's decision to recommend the names of these officers had sparked controversy. Last month, Punjab assembly Speaker had written to Modi objecting to the decision.

Centre dithered 6 times before lifting Indira-era ban on its employees joining RSS activities

In September, retired central govt staffer moved Madhya Pradesh HC against ban. According to court, Centre failed to clarify its stand on 5 occasions. It then sought more time later.

On Camera

Modi govt’s repeal of MGNREGA is all about extracting money from states, not reform

The claim that VB-GRAMG provides an employment guarantee is incorrect. The only guarantee is to 'empower' the Centre to allow partial implementation in notified areas alone.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.