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CISF to roll out historic functional reorganisation from November 1

The Central Industrial Security Force is set to reorganize its administrative structure beginning November 1. This restructuring aims to improve specialized security management across various industries and installations. Key sectors like power, coal, and petroleum will receive enhanced operational oversight and sector-specific expertise. The changes follow consultations with senior officers…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

CRPF mulls restoring Army ranks abolished 30 years ago; promotions, Agniveers in focus

The CRPF is considering reintroducing the lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to address promotion delays among its 3.25 lakh personnel and attract retiring Agniveers from the Army. The move could provide constables with two additional promotion opportunities before becoming head constables.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh: Days, Permits and Patience It Demands

The Permit Stack You Need Before You Book AnythingMechuka requires two separate documents, and neither can substitute for the other. The Inner Line Permit, or ILP, is mandatory for any non-Arunachali Indian citizen entering the state. It is issued online through the Arunachal Pradesh government portal or at designated offices…

Times Life · Oct 16

Jantar Mantar ‘de-notified’ as protest venue; Delhi Police designates three new sites

Jantar Mantar has been formally de-notified as a protest venue by Delhi Police based on the recommendations of a committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Instead, three venues have been designated in its place: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi.

Newslaundry · Oct 12

Jantar Mantar denotified as protest site, Delhi designates three new venues

Jantar Mantar has been officially denotified as a venue for protests in Delhi. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground will now serve as designated sites for demonstrations. This change follows recommendations from a Committee set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs. A detailed Standard Operating Procedure will be…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Delhi protests: SC says petitioners seeking contempt action against authorities have made out 'prima-facie' case

The Supreme Court has stated that contempt petitioners have established a prima-facie case regarding metro and train service violations. Notices were issued to key officials in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. This action follows a protest initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party against the Chief…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Delhi Police detain CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das

Delhi Police have detained core members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including national convenor Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, after their flight landed this morning. Videos posted on social media show police entering the plane and detaining them.

Newslaundry · Oct 10

Ladakh working on new constitutional safeguard framework under Article 371: Chief secretary Ashish Kundra

Ladakh is developing new constitutional safeguards under Article 371 for its unique needs. A draft framework will be discussed with the Ministry of Home Affairs soon. This protection aims to cover land, employment, culture, and natural resources. Discussions also included direct elections for a proposed UT-level body.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

How to Protect Elderly Parents From Deepfake Voice Scam Calls Asking for Emergency Money

The Call Sounds Exactly Like Your ChildDeepfake audio tools can clone a voice from as little as three seconds of sample audio, a clip from a WhatsApp status, a YouTube video, a wedding reel. The cloned voice then delivers a scripted emergency: an accident, a police arrest, a hospital admission.…

Times Life · Sep 8

MHA proposes recruitment rules for CEO, additional CEO posts at I4C; seeks stakeholder feedback till August 14

The Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing new recruitment rules for key leadership roles. These rules aim to strengthen India's cybercrime response capabilities significantly. One Chief Executive Officer and three Additional Chief Executive Officers will be appointed. These senior positions will function within the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

The Economic Times · Jul 15