UPSC will close CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 registrations tomorrow for 349 officer posts. Candidates must apply before the deadline, but several key eligibility rules, vacancy details and selection stages remain important to check.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In response to the incident, the CISF issued a statement emphasizing that the situation was handled appropriately by their personnel.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The passenger, identified as Guru Sewak Singh, was intercepted on Tuesday evening at Delhi airport's Terminal-3.
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.
As Ghosh was on his way, TMC supporters allegedly blocked his convoy and squatted in front of his vehicle,
Security within the complex will continue to be the responsibility of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
A woman refused to get frisked during the mandatory security check at Bengaluru airport. Instead, she attacked a CISF cop during the argument.