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ED probes money laundering in sand mining business

ED launches probe into TN govt's sand mining biz; teams search 30+ sites, incl. offices/residences of contractors, officials. CAPF backs ED in investigation into suspected money laundering, GST evasion. Teams check receipts, quantum of sand mined, lorries that purchased sand. Searches halt operations at quarries, sand depots.

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Morning Digest | Djokovic downs Medvedev in U.S. Open to win record-tying 24th Slam; Turkey President says any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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In Manipur, Army and paramilitary forces face a constant challenge — armed men in police uniforms

Armed men in police uniforms are a constant challenge for the Central security forces in violence-hit Manipur, a defence source said.

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Security in place for G20 Summit; CAPF, NSG assisting in arrangements: Delhi Police

Delhi Police make elaborate security arrangements for G20 Summit to prevent infiltration, terror acts or sabotage. CAPF and NSG assist. Special Commissioner of Police commands security at venues; DCP-rank officer at hotels. Half of Delhi Police involved; arrangements made to avoid inconveniencing common people.

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President approves four Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras for armed forces and CAPF personnel

Four personnel of CRPF receive Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award; 11 receive Shaurya Chakra, 76 gallantry awards, including 9 posthumous, for armed forces and CAPF personnel approved by President.

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Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up

The number of recoveries submitted before the Supreme Court contradicts the claims made by the Manipur government officials and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.

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Haryana communal violence | Death toll rises to six; Chief Minister Manohar Lal seeks additional Central forces

Death toll in Haryana communal violence rises to six; 116 arrested. Chief Minister Manohar Lal says sporadic incidents controlled, normalcy restored. Search operations under way to arrest those responsible.

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822 companies of Central Armed Police Forces for West Bengal panchayat polls

The Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3 agreed to the deployment of an additional 485 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as well State Armed Police Forces for the West Bengal panchayat polls. A communication in this regard was sent to the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC)…

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Supreme Court seeks detailed ground report even as Manipur Government insists situation is “improving, though slowly”

A three-judge Bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud ordered the Manipur Government to file an updated status report detailing the actual situation on the ground before July 10, the next day of hearing.

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WBSEC order on deployment of Central forces sparks confusion, outrage

Less than a week before polling is scheduled for West Bengal panchayat elections, an order by the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC), which has no mention of Central forces being deployed at the polling booths, has created confusion and outrage in the State’s political circles.

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Need to maintain utmost vigil along international borders: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a Chintan Shivir with CAPFs and NSG stressed upon the need to have utmost vigilance along the international borders to ensure zero infiltration and smuggling of drugs and arms.

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Panchayat poll in West Bengal on July 8

The panchayat poll in West Bengal will be held in a single phase on July 8, State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha said on Thursday. The election will be held for three-tier panchayats across 20 districts and two-tier panchayats in hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

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10 CAPF companies sent to communal violence-hit Bihar

A total of 10 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been sent to Bihar after violent clashes erupted during Ram Navami celebrations in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Home Minister launches portal for transparency in allotment of residential quarters to paramilitary jawans

It will increase the Housing Satisfaction Ratio by 13%, says Minister

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CAPFs: children of a lesser God

The sacrifices made by CAPF personnel should not be ignored. They deserve better

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Parliament proceedings | Agniveers quota to apply horizontally

Upper age limit also to be relaxed, says Ministry of Home Affairs in Rajya Sabha

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10% quota for Agniveers in CAPFs faces hurdles

The new reservation promise that will have to fit horizontally alongside the existing caste-based quota and physical eligibility requirements in the CAPFs is proving to be a challenge for the Ministry.

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Agnipath will create two categories of soldiers: Congress

“Having soldiers with different privileges fighting in the same unit could be a potentially dangerous situation”

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Risk and hardship allowance for armed forces brought on par with CAPF

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh makes announcement at Army Commanders’ Conference

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About 2,042 CAPF personnel lost lives in uniform in last three years, says Union Minister

A total of 2,042 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel lost their lives while performing their duty in the last three years, said Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

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156 CAPF personnel killed themselves in 2021: MHA

Over 1,200 Central Armed Police Forces’ personnel committed suicide in nine years, Minister tells Lok Sabha

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SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking psychological counsellors for Central Forces

The PIL filed by the two former members of the CAPF had also sought a direction to the government to periodically carry out certain mental health assessments of personnel in the forces.

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UP polls: 34k paramilitary personnel for 1st phase in Agra, Mathura, Aligarh

AGRA: Over 34,000 personnel of the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) will be deployed for the first phase of elections in Agra, Aligarh and Mathura on February 10.

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