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A group of 100 female personnel deployed across the country as part of the aviation security group (ASG) guarding civilian airports are the first to be trained for the task.

Govt plans to integrate biometrics, vehicle IDs of airport and airline employees with airport security passes

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India are working with the Central Industrial Security Force to launch the pilot project at two airports in India, multiple officials aware of the ongoing discussions told Moneycontrol.

Govt directs CISF to check cargo, in-line baggage in view of enhanced security measures

The CISF usually is only entrusted to frisk passengers and their cabin baggage. The cargo and In-line Hold Baggage Screening System (ILHBSS) checking was done by private security staff engaged by the airlines and airport operators.

'Very well done': At Jodhpur airport, CISF helps passengers exercise while waiting for flights. See post

The sessions, lasting 2–3 minutes, form part of CISF’s efforts to encourage travellers to stretch and flex their muscles before boarding, particularly during the winter months when long waiting periods and delays are more common.

'Makar Dwar incident unprecedented': CISF denies any lapse during Parliament scuffle

In response to the incident, the CISF issued a statement emphasizing that the situation was handled appropriately by their personnel.

Bomb threats impact domestic air travel sentiment in India

When a hoax threat call forces an emergency response, airlines must shoulder immediate costs—landing fees, fuel dumping or additional refuelling, extensive and repeated security screenings and passenger compensation.

India tightens aviation security as bomb threats revive ghost of 1985 AI bombing

Government is exploring the possibility of placing individuals responsible for bomb threats on no-fly list. Air marshals are also expected to be deployed on more routes

More sky marshals, crackdown on culprits: Here's how the govt plans to counter airline bomb threats

Besides the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Home Affairs has also asked the Central Industrial Security Force, Bureau of Civil Aviation, National Investigation Agency and Intelligence Bureau to submit reports on the bomb threats received by airlines last week.

Ex-Agniveers to get reservations, age relaxations: CISF, BSF chiefs

The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022, aims to lower the age profile of the three services by recruiting youths between 17 and a half years and 21 for four years, with a provision to retain 25 percent of them for an additional 15 years.

Woman thanks CISF officials for recovering lost diamond ring at Bengaluru airport: 'Highly appreciated'

Aakanksha Singh, the relieved passenger, took to social media to express her gratitude. 'Today at Kempegowda International Airport (@kempintairprtps), I lost my diamond ring.' She extended her appreciation to the CISF officials who assisted in the search.

24-year-old disguises as senior citizen, dyes beard to fly to Canada, caught at Delhi airport

The passenger, identified as Guru Sewak Singh, was intercepted on Tuesday evening at Delhi airport's Terminal-3.

Kangana slap row: Farmer outfits come out in support of CISF woman constable

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are among the prominent outfits which said they stand in support of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable.

2 personnel deputed for Dilip Ghosh's security injured in attack in WB: CISF

As Ghosh was on his way, TMC supporters allegedly blocked his convoy and squatted in front of his vehicle,

CISF replaces Delhi police for Parliament complex security

Security within the complex will continue to be the responsibility of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Woman refuses to get frisked at Bengaluru airport, attacks CISF cop

A woman refused to get frisked during the mandatory security check at Bengaluru airport. Instead, she attacked a CISF cop during the argument.

Modi govt's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism will continue: Amit Shah

Speaking at the 54th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) here, Amit Shah said separatism, terrorism and anti-national activities in any part of the country will be dealt with firmly.

Congestion at airports: CISF adds 100 more personnel to man new security counters

A senior CISF officer told PTI that the force has brought on board more than 100 personnel "over and above" its sanctioned strength at around 4,500 personnel at the Delhi and Mumbai airports each.

Govt deputes CISF to provide security consultancy for Kashi Vishwanath temple complex

A team of the CISF consultancy wing is currently undertaking the survey at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor and the temple complex on the banks of river Ganga in Varanasi

Watch: Delhi flyer caught with Saudi Riyals worth Rs 41 lakh hidden in lehenga buttons

The discovery was made after CISF officials saw images of the buttons in the passenger’s bags on the X-ray scanner monitor and decided to investigate.

Security beefed up at Kolkata's Indian Museum after shooting

The firing incident took place at the CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) barrack at the Indian Museum situated near Esplanade.

Distracted by phone, man falls on Delhi metro tracks. Watch what happened next

The incident happened at the Shahdara metro station in east Delhi. The video was shared by the CISF headquarters on Twitter.

Actor Sudhaa Chandran thanks Jyotiraditya Scindia after video on prosthetic limb removal at airport

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) had apologised to Sudhaa Chandran after she narrated in a video how she is asked to remove her prosthetic limb each time she is at the airport security.

Centre accords CISF cover for Bharat Biotech campus in Hyderabad

The sources said the Union home ministry recently sanctioned a proposal to deploy the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at this facility, following which the force carried out a survey.

West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee calls violence outside polling booth in Cooch Behar ‘genocide’

The feisty TMC chief Mamata Banerjee also spoke to the brother of one of the deceased over a video call, in the midst of the press meet, and promised all help to the bereaved family.

International Women's Day | How many women personnel serve in the Central Armed Police Forces? Check here

On this women’s day we take a look at stats on women personnel serving in the central paramilitary/armed police forces.