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The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) consist of seven armed police organizations under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, tasked with maintaining internal security, law and order, counterinsurgency, and protecting borders. Previously referred to as "paramilitary" forces, the term was officially discontinued in 2011.
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HIV+ status no ground to deny CAPF job or promotion: High courtThe Delhi High Court ruled that individuals with HIV cannot be denied employment or promotion, emphasizing the obligation for 'reasonable accommodation.' It ordered the CAPF to review the cases of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Complete lawlessness': BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari writes to Bengal governor over Malda violenceSuvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, requested the governor to deploy paramilitary forces following violence in Malda's Mothabari. Adhikari highlighted a state of lawlessness in the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah to chair meeting to review security situation in ManipurUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will review Manipur's security situation following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and imposition of President's rule. Ongoing violence and political..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Bad impact on psychology of personnel': ITBP refuses gender change plea of stafferThe ITBP denied a female staffer's request for a gender change procedure due to concerns about psychological and behavioral impacts, and differences in physical requirements. The MHA advised seeking..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Manipur on boil again, Centre rushes 2,500 CAPF personnelFollowing a surge of violence in Manipur, including 13 fatalities since November 7, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has deployed 2,500 additional paramilitary personnel to the state. This increases..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CAPFs reaffirm commitment to 10% quota for ex-agniveers in constable-level postsIndiaTimes - Published | |
NSA: Like defence forces, CAPFs too need 'jointness'NSA Ajit Doval emphasizes using technology and engaging with border residents to secure India's frontiers for economic growth at BSF event.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Two CRPF men killed in Manipur attack, 1st strike on peacekeepers in stateTwo personnel from 128 Battalion of CRPF lost their lives and two colleagues were wounded in an attack by unidentified militants at 12.15am Saturday in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. This was the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
46,960 Central para-military personnel took voluntary retirement since 2019, highest from BSFA total of 46,960 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel have taken voluntary retirement since 2019, according to the home ministry. The highest number of retirements came from the Border..IndiaTimes - Published | |
I-Day and G20: NSG commandos undertake security drills; CAPF VIP security teams reach DelhiBlack cat commandos of the National Security Guard conducted security drills over the last few weeks to effectively secure the national capital during the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal panchayat elections: MHA seeks reason for additional 485 companies of Central ForcesIndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal panchayat polls: Centre to deploy 22 coys of CAPF after SC dismisses plea against HC orderCentral government will deploy 22 Coys of CAPF with immediate effect in various districts of the state ahead of Panchayat elections.DNA - Published | |
Tap border villagers to gather intel: Amit ShahWhile stressing on the need for central armed police forces (CAPFs) to maintain utmost vigilance on the country's borders to foil attempts at infiltration and smuggling of drugs and arms, particularly..IndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah meets women leaders, prominent people, civil society groups in ManipurIn his efforts to bring back peace in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met various Meitei and Kuki groups which expressed their commitment for peace and assured that they would work..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation; 10 more companies of Central forces rushedThe home minister was apprised in detail about the current situation in Manipur during a meeting via video conference. A total of 10 more companies (nearly 1,000 personnel) of the Central Armed Police..IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur: CRPF officers tasked to oversee security forces, RAF deploymentThe Centre has rushed in about 20 fresh companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the CRPF and the BSF, in the wake of the spiralling violence between tribals and the majority..DNA - Published |
CAPF recruitment test now in 13 regional languages tooIndiaTimes - Published | Exams for constables in CAPFs to be conducted in 13 regional languages, Hindi and EnglishIn a landmark decision, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) has approved the conduct of constable (general duty) examination for Central Armed Police Forces in 13 regional languages, in addition to..IndiaTimes - Published |
84,866 posts lying vacant in 6 Central Armed Police Forces: GovtIndiaTimes - Published | Day ahead of IAF exercise, Army drill in eastern sectorThe Army conducted a major joint combat exercise over the last 10 days with the Indian Air Force and central armed police forces (CAPFs) in North Bengal to practice battle preparedness in a networked..IndiaTimes - Published |
Republic Day: Medals announced for 901 police personnelA total of 901 police personnel drawn from the CAPFs and state forces have been awarded various service medals, including for gallant action, on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, the Union home..IndiaTimes - Published | Tripura: Police, CAPF conduct flag march in Agartala ahead of assembly electionsPolice and Central Armed Police Forces on Saturday conducted a flag march in Agartala ahead of state assembly elections slated to be held on February 16. "It is being done to instil confidence among..IndiaTimes - Published |
HC: Old pension scheme applies to CAPF personnelIndiaTimes - Published | |
