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The suspenseful build-up, supposedly orchestrated to sync with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appearance at the third national conference of chief secretaries (CS) adds an extra layer of intrigue to the impending reshuffle. (Image: Twitter: @NITIAayog)

Dilip Cherian | Centre’s AGMUT Shakeup will Extend Beyond Delhi

Insiders are branding this exercise as potentially the last blockbuster move before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

04 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

An Army vehicle after being ambushed by terrorists, in Poonch district, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Three soldiers were killed and as many injured when heavily armed terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. (PTI Photo)

J&K: 3 Soldiers Killed in Attack on Two Convoys

The Army said the terrorists, after attacking its vehicles, quickly engaged in a gunbattle which continued as reports last came in

22 Dec 2023 1:30 AM

CRPF personnel patrol Jammu-Srinagar national highway. (PTI File Photo)

AA Edit | CRPF role welcome, but don’t bypass J&K police

No central force, the CRPF or any other, can be effective unless it has the backing of the local police

13 Feb 2023 2:11 AM

The agency alleged that several terror acts, including the killings of numerous innocent civilians and security personnel, were carried out, unleashing a reign of terror in the Kashmir Valley, thereby challenging the writ of the state. (Representational image: PTI)

NIA searches at 16 locations in J&K, four arrested

The NIA sleuths who were assisted by the J&K police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) searched these places

14 Oct 2021 6:52 AM

Chief Justice Ramana’s strictures on police methods and condemnation of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code on sedition apply to all three nations, not just India, where the tragedy of the late Father Stan Swamy heaped shame and disgrace on the authorities. (Twitter)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Colonial era tools don’t belong in a democracy

Justice delayed is justice denied, especially in district and subordinate courts where 33.3 million cases were pending last year

17 Aug 2021 2:06 AM

The two states have been at loggerheads over the boundary dispute for decades. (PTI)

Amit Shah persuades Assam, Mizoram CMs to talk, resolve border row

Both the states have refused to honour the summons that were issued by each other following the clashes

02 Aug 2021 7:32 AM

CRPF jawan, Rakesh Singh Manhas, went missing in the April 3 Maoist ambush on security forces on the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. — By arrangement

Maoists claim CRPF jawan's capture, family seeks release

The caller said the jawan will be released at the appropriate time and informed local media correspondent that he would be updated about it

06 Apr 2021 9:24 AM

Special forces personnel wield the weapon. (Representational Image: Corner Shot)

Special forces get a CornerShot boost

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) recently cleared the proposal and orders for the state-of-the-art weapons system is to be placed shortly

12 Dec 2020 9:48 AM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel asked the Centre to dispatch seven CRPF battalions. (PTI Photo)

Chhattisgarh CM seeks seven more CRPF battalions, mobile towers to fight Naxalism

In the letter, Baghel has sought Centres cooperation for effective implementation of the states strategies to eliminate Naxalism

04 Sep 2020 4:05 PM

Srinagar: Artists wearing face masks perform during the 74th Independence Day celebrations, at Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (PTI)

Security forces enjoying good synergy, hopeful of maintaining peace in J-K: CRPF

The CRPF also said that they are getting good results in the anti-militancy operations

15 Aug 2020 5:22 PM

CRPF ASI succumbs to virus, guest workers add to covid tally

States say guest workers leading to higher positive cases; 5,609 fresh cases

22 May 2020 12:14 PM

CISF official dies of Covid-19 in Kolkata; over 770 cases in CAPFs

The total death toll due to the disease in the paramilitary forces to six.

12 May 2020 7:27 PM

The people have been in a virtual lockdown for a decade and a half now. (File Photo: PTI)

For red corridor to win Covid war, truce a must

The present situation also endangers both sides — the Indian armed forces and the PLGA

19 Apr 2020 5:02 PM

Haryana’s home minister Anil Vij (Photo: Videograb)

Dilli Ka Babu: The CRPF’s new boss

Before this appointment, Mr Maheshwari was serving as special secretary (internal security) in the ministry of home affairs (MHA).

26 Jan 2020 2:30 AM

The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook 'unscheduled' movement without intimation. (Photo: File | ANI)

'No breach in Priyanka Gandhi's security during Lucknow visit': CRPF

Despite the security constraints, the CRPF provided appropriate security cover, it said.

30 Dec 2019 12:42 PM

These units drawn from the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and the SSB were sent to the Kashmir Valley after the Centre abrogated Article 370 provisions in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Kashmir: Home Ministry orders withdrawal of over 7,000 paramilitary troops

A total of 72 companies of CAPFs have been ordered to 'revert' to their locations across the country.

25 Dec 2019 8:39 AM

"Today I'm very happy that I have completed my high school. My daughter is doing masters so that also motivated me to complete my education,” he added. (Photo: ANI)

79-year-old retired CRPF Subedar-major passes high school exam in U'khand

Stressing on the need for knowledge, Ram said everyone should complete their education to be successful in life.

17 Dec 2019 11:25 AM

Nearly 20 companies (2,000 personnel) have been withdrawn from Kashmir, where they had been sent prior to the Centre's decision on August 5 to abrogate Article 370 provisions and split the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. (Photo: PTI)

5,000 paramilitary personnel being sent to NE in wake of protests over CAB

The troops are from the CRPF, BSF and the SSB.

11 Dec 2019 4:16 PM

The Centre had in August this year announced the decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Centre starts withdrawing paramilitary forces from J&K, troops moved to Assam

A special train has also been started to help security personnel reach Assam conveniently.

11 Dec 2019 2:17 PM

Shah recently conducted a review of the force at its headquarters here after which he directed that the lead internal security force of the country should devise a mechanism that enables it to keep its fighting blood fresh and lethal at all times. (Photo: File | ANI)

Shah directs CRPF to keep combat profile young; move aged troops to light jobs

CRPF has constituted a 6-member committee of officers to prepare a blueprint if a threshold cut-off age can be fixed.

06 Dec 2019 3:07 PM

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