CAPF

April 3, 2025 3:02 PM

Rajnath Singh addresses Army Commanders’ conference, flags off mountaineering expeditions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the senior leadership of the Indian Army during the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference, a biannual event being held in New Delhi from April 1 to 4. The conference serves as a crucial platform for deliberating on security scenarios, border situations, organisational restructuring, logistics, modernisation, and the integration of niche technologies into defence strategies. During his address, the Defence Minister reaffirmed the faith of India’s billio...

March 7, 2025 12:34 PM

CAPF exam candidates can now opt for any Eighth Schedule language, including Tamil: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that candidates appearing for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) exams can now choose any language listed in the Eighth Schedule, including Tamil. The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages of India. Shah made this statement during the 56th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Arakkonam, Ranipet. As the chief guest, he inaugurated several infrastructure projects, released...

June 3, 2024 12:36 PM

400 CAPF companies to remain in West Bengal until June 19 to curb post-poll violence

Nearly 400 companies (over 40,000 personnel) of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) will remain deployed in West Bengal until June 19 to contain post-election violence, sources said. "The ongoing deployment of 400 CAPF companies in West Bengal aims to establish area dominance, build confidence among citizens, and ensure a peaceful environment while maintaining law and order in the state," said officials requesting anonymity. The CAPF companies in the state include personnel from the Central ...