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New Delhi, April 9 The government on Thursday notified the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the "umbrella law" that will regulate recruitment, deputation, promotion, and other conditions of service for the officers...

New Delhi, April 9 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that when his party comes to power, it will dismantle the "discriminatory system" under which personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces are denied opportunities for leadership, and ensure that they are granted their rights and...

New Delhi, April 9 – Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday extended greetings to the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force on CRPF Shaurya Diwas, while also drawing attention to "long-standing concerns" within the forces and assuring that a Congress-led...

Kolkata, April 8 – The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the West Bengal government on Wednesday that, following the direction of the Election Commission of India (ECI), it has decided to deploy 150 companies of additional forces, including personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)...

New Delhi, April 2 A bill to create a unified legal framework governing personnel across different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), replacing the current patchwork of separate service-rule regimes for the five central forces, was approved by Parliament on Thursday.Several opposition...

New Delhi, April 2 A bill to establish a unified legal framework governing personnel across different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), replacing the current fragmented system of separate service rules for the five central forces, was approved by Parliament on Thursday.The bill, passed by...

New Delhi, April 2 – Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, drew attention to the sacrifice of CRPF Assistant Commandant Ajay Malik on Thursday. Malik lost a leg in an IED blast by Maoists in Jharkhand after more than 15 years of service, using the case to highlight what he...

New Delhi, April 2 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the government is attempting to legally perpetuate the injustice of discrimination against Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel through a bill, and asserted that his party will repeal such a "discriminatory law" when it...

New Delhi, April 1 – The government and opposition members clashed in the Rajya Sabha during Wednesday’s debate on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, with BJP MPs calling it a much-needed reform, while the opposition accused it of overriding the Supreme Court verdict...

The Rajya Sabha has taken up the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, for consideration and passage. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, introduced the Bill last week, which aims to regulate the general rules governing the recruitment and service...

New Delhi, March 30 Members of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Monday criticized the government for attempting to "nullify" the Supreme Court's judgment regarding the progressive reduction of deputation of IPS officers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) through a new legislation...

Jaipur, March 25 Senior Congress leader Dharmendra Rathore criticized the Centre on Wednesday over issues related to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, alleging delays in promotions and raising concerns over a proposed legislation.In a statement, he said that CAPF personnel, despite...

New Delhi, March 25 The government on Wednesday introduced the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha, dismissing opposition notices on its introduction through a voice vote.The bill seeks to create a unified legal framework governing personnel...

New Delhi, March 3 The Business Advisory Committee of the Rajya Sabha allocated eight hours on Monday for a discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, even as at least four opposition parties objected to the introduction of the bill in the House, according...

New Delhi, March 21 Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday to regulate the recruitment, deputation, and promotion of CAPF officers, according to the List of Business issued by the House...

Kolkata, March 19 – Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Sujoy Paul is scheduled to chair a crucial meeting on Thursday regarding the publication of the first supplementary list of voters referred for judicial adjudication, which falls under the “logical discrepancy” category.The first...

New Delhi, March 17 Prolonged stagnation at supervisory levels may adversely affect the morale and career progression of Central Armed Police Force personnel, a parliamentary panel noted on Tuesday, and recommended a "comprehensive cadre review" of the ranks to examine vacancy positions and...

Kolkata, March 15 – With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing a two-phase polling schedule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Sunday, the state will be going to the polls with such a limited number of phases after 25 years.The year 2001 was the last time Assembly...

Kolkata, March 10 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the West Bengal administration on Tuesday to complete the first phase of conducting route marches and area domination exercises by Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel in all districts of the state by March 14.A total...

Kolkata, March 7 – Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the West Bengal government over the issue of changing the venue for President Droupadi Murmu’s event, stating that the upcoming Assembly elections are a direct...