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India's indigenously developed Ugram rifle has successfully cleared trials by both the Army and the Ministry of Home Affairs, positioning it for significant orders from Central Armed Police Forces.

A Deputy Inspector General of the CRPF has been suspended for circulating messages against the proposed CAPF General Administration Act, 2006, with the union alleging that the officer is being unfairly targeted.

Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel visited the residence of Kolkata Mayor and TMC candidate Firhad Hakim at midnight, an incident occurring ahead of the Bengal polls.

A director at the Danish disability services company Handicapformidlingen reportedly earned 17 million Danish kroner in a single year, drawing criticism as the company receives substantial public funds from municipalities and regions.

The Indian Centre has officially notified the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Act following the President's assent.

The Election Commission has deployed a record 2.4 lakh CAPF personnel in West Bengal, marking the highest-ever security presence for the upcoming assembly elections.

Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha have criticized the CAPF Bill, arguing that it weakens the legislature, disregards the judiciary, and goes against the federal structure of India.

An analysis for the UPSC exam key covers significant topics including the Iran peace plan, the CAPF Bill, and the Finance Bill, providing insights into current affairs.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is planning to deploy 780 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and implement a 72-hour lockdown in West Bengal. These measures aim to break the cycle of election violence in the state.

A new Bill in India is being explained for its potential to ensure the dominance of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers within the ranks of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Around 500 companies would be retained in the state even after the elections are over to prevent post-poll violence

A private Danish disability care company, Handicapformidlingen, is under scrutiny after research revealed its director, Søren Rynkebjerg, allegedly mixed company funds, received from municipalities, with his personal finances for luxury purchases.

The Indian government has informed the Rajya Sabha that over 93,000 posts remain vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with CISF and CRPF having the highest numbers.

A large disability services company reportedly paid millions of Danish kroner to members of its CEO's family. The payments have raised questions about financial practices within the firm.

The Indian government has announced a 50% reservation in vacancies for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles for former Agniveers, who will also be exempt from the written test.

An indigenously developed rifle, manufactured in 100 days, has successfully passed extensive trials and is now slated for induction into the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

The Indian government has significantly increased security measures for the NEET UG re-test scheduled for June 21, deploying Air Force jets, CAPF personnel, and implementing digital and social media monitoring. These efforts aim to prevent any irregularities after previous issues.

The Election Commission of India has decided to retain 700 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal to ensure security following the assembly polls. The decision comes amid criticism from the TMC.

The Indian Centre aims to tackle insurgency in the Northeast with a 2029 deadline, with initial focus on Manipur, and the realignment of CAPF expected after elections and the Amarnath Yatra.

Chiefs of the Central Armed Police Forces held a joint meeting in preparation for the first phase of elections in Bengal.

A Danish journalist reveals an investigation into a disability services company, Handicapformidlingen, which receives substantial public funds but is accused of commingling them with the director's personal finances.

Central Armed Police Force personnel deployed for Assembly polls in West Bengal have flagged poor living conditions at their election camps, prompting the Election Commission to expedite improvements.

Rahul Gandhi has slammed the CAPF Bill, calling it an "injustice" and illustrating his point with the story of an injured jawan who was denied a promotion.

SSC CPO Result 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the SSC CPO 2025 Paper-I result for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers from West Bengal for attending an Iftar party while deployed for election duty, with two placed in central forces' custody and five transferred out of the state.

Retired personnel of the CAPFs and their families on Monday protested at Jantar Mantar against the government’s proposed Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, even as…

Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, which proposes that 50% of Inspector General posts in CAPFs be filled by deputation from the Indian Police Service.

A Samajwadi MP told the Rajya Sabha that CAPF officers are demoralized due to the Centre not giving them their due, calling for quick implementation of a Supreme Court order.

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, India's Election Commission has deployed 240 CAPF companies to maintain law and order during electoral roll revisions.

The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Centre regarding whether the new Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Act is against the Constitution.

Handicapformidlingen, a Danish disability services company, is facing renewed criticism over high executive salaries and internal dealings, prompting its auditor to issue a warning.

Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra on July 3, 670 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in Jammu & Kashmir, implementing heightened security measures and banning helicopter services.

The Election Commission announced plans to retain 70,000 CAPF personnel in West Bengal to prevent post-election violence. This measure is part of a broader strategy, including AI-powered cameras, to ensure peaceful polls.

Central forces personnel at a polling booth in Gaighata, Bengal, allegedly prevented elderly men from voting because they were wearing lungis, citing dress code violations. This incident led to protests from villagers and Trinamool members, who accused the forces of harassment.

A Danish disability firm, De Personlige Hjælpere, which receives millions from municipalities, is under scrutiny after research revealed it used some of its funds to purchase and renovate a villa in Hellerup, which was subsequently sold to its director.

Aarhus Municipality is calling for an investigation into a disability firm director's 17 million DKK annual salary, following revelations that the company received billions in public funds without adequate oversight.

Danish politicians express strong concern over revelations of million-kroner salaries for top management at Handicapformidlingen, a disability services company funded by municipalities and regions, calling for better control.

The Indian government has officially notified the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act following its assent by the president.

The Indian Parliament has passed several bills, including legislation that designates Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that self-harm scars are a valid reason for rejection from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) recruitment.

A discussion is underway regarding the institutional design and coordination of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in internal security operations, emphasizing their ultimate intersection with the criminal justice system.

A new bill has been introduced in India's Rajya Sabha aiming to create a unified legal framework for personnel across different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), replacing the existing separate service rule regimes.

A woman and personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have sustained injuries in separate firing incidents reported in Manipur, indicating ongoing unrest in the region.

The CAPF Bill is scheduled to be tabled in Lok Sabha on March 23, proposing to reserve 50% of Inspector General (I-G) rank posts for IPS officers and 67% of ADG posts for IPS officers on deputation.

At a press conference in New Delhi, a group of retired CAPF officials pointed out that unlike IPS officers, they do not have a lobby and cannot be ‘politically manipulated’

The Bill intends to codify the functioning of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and is in response to a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling that asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to…

India's Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, following an earlier order that deployed judicial officers for SIR-related work and the Election Commission's deployment of CAPF in the state.