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CRPF sets up 229 forward bases in Naxal areas since 2019 as Centre targets 2026 deadline to eliminate LWE
As part of its strategy to establish dominance over Naxalism, with the Centre setting March 2026 as the deadline to eliminate the menace, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), one of the principal forces tasked with countering Left Wing Extremism, has set up a total of 229 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) across six key Naxal-affected states from 2019 to till date.
Mumbai, UP, Bihar & other states on high alert after car blasts near Red Fort in Delhi
A car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro station has prompted a nationwide high alert. Several Indian states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, have increased security measures. Airports, heritage sites, and government buildings are under heightened surveillance. The blast resulted in casualties and injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, with multiple agencies involved.
Jyoti Malhotra was also in contact with Pakistan handlers during Operation Sindoor, including blackouts
Security agencies arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and three others for allegedly spying for Pakistan. They were reportedly in contact with Pakistani handlers during recent tensions. The accused shared sensitive information about vital installations. Arman, one of the accused, arranged Indian SIM cards for Pakistani intelligence officers. Investigations revealed disproportionate income and sponsored trips abroad for Malhotra.
Security beefed up along Odisha coastline, vital installations
Following Odisha CM's alert about potential sea threats amid India-Pakistan tensions, state police have heightened security along the coastline and around key installations. Increased vigilance includes patrolling, thorough checks of vessels and suspects, and armed deployments at sensitive locations like ITR Chandipur, Shree Jagannath Temple, and major transportation hubs.
Budget 2025: India's Rs 3 lakh crore cheque to be railways' game-changing modern ticket for you
Indian Railways faces urgent safety concerns following recent deadly mishaps. The 2025 budget may increase railway funding by 15-20% for modernisation and safety upgrades like the Kavach system. However, the lack of sector-specific announcements in the 2024-25 Budget caused stock declines. Investments in signalling, staffing, and infrastructure are critical to ensuring safety.
Subhadra Yojana: Third phase of first instalment released, how to check beneficiary status on subhadra.odisha.gov.in
The Odisha government disbursed the third phase of the first instalment of Rs 5,000 each to over 20 lakh women under the Subhadra Yojana on November 24, 2024. This scheme aims to empower women financially. Over 80 lakh women have benefited so far. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi also inaugurated various development projects in Sundargarh district.
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ECoR plans to install to 'Kavach' system
The East Coast Railway is implementing the Kavach train collision avoidance system between Ranital and Duvvada, a 595 km stretch. This ₹280 crore project includes trackside equipment, level crossing upgrades, and in-train devices. Kavach, designed to prevent collisions through automatic braking and speed control, will enhance safety on this busy Howrah-Chennai mainline segment.
Odisha train accident: Railways Minister says change in electronic interlocking system led to accident, unrelated to Kavach system
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw examines restoration efforts at Balasore accident site following a significant incident involving two passenger trains and a goods carriage, resulting in the loss of 288 lives and injuries to over 1,000 individuals. "The root cause of this accident has been identified. PM Modi inspected the site yesterday. We will try to restore the track today. All bodies have been removed. Our target is to finish the restoration work by Wednesday morning so that trains can start running on this track," Vaishnaw said.
Better manpower, maintenance in rails
The railways are vital to India's effort to improve its logistics as well as to its climate commitments. Yet, they have been losing market share to road and air transport. To be able to diversify their revenue streams, the railways need a faster network. Which means a safer network.
Preventive healthcare in India gets shot in arm with 'Health ATMs'
Health ATMs are touch-screen automated teller machine-sized machines which can screen vital parameters, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, body mass composition, blood glucose, oxygen saturation levels and ECG, without any paramedic assistance.A "Health ATM" kiosk was set up at the second G20 Health Working Group meeting held in Goa last month.
230 CISF commandos take over security of Reliance Jio World Centre in Mumbai
The paramilitary force said in a statement issued in Delhi that it will provide security to the facility "on a quick reaction team (QRT) pattern" where commandos will keep vigil from vantage positions using sophisticated weapons and vehicles for swift movement.
Modi government making coastal security impenetrable: Amit Shah
The Narendra Modi government is striving to make India's coastal security impenetrable using technology and by coordinating with all the states and the other stakeholders, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.
Govt plans to intensify operations against Naxals, choke flow of funds, act against frontal groups
Focused investigation and prosecution of cases, action against front organisations, coordination amongst states, capacity building of state intelligence branches and special forces of the states, construction of fortified police stations were other issues discussed at the meeting.
Measures in place to protect DRDO's missile testing facilities in Odisha: Official
The ITR of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has three missile launch pads at Chandipur and one launch complex at Abdul Kalam Island, besides two separate mission control rooms and block houses.
Widespread criticism over 'search and arrest without warrant' clause in new legislation
Following widespread criticism over the "search and arrest without warrant" clause in the new legislation – the UP Special Security Force Act, 2020 – the UP government clarified on Tuesday that no new provision has been added in the law that has created the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force.
What ails state-run bus operators in India?
The crisis in Telangana is a reflection of the precarious position of state-run bus operators in India, which have seen their losses swell every passing year. This is particularly worrying since buses undergird India’s public transport system, and cash-starved state governments and municipal corporations have done little to shore up the transport corps.
India's 2nd largest single-site oil refinery in Jamnagar gets CISF security cover
This is the tenth installation in the private sector of the country to get an armed cover of the CISF, a paramilitary under the Union home ministry.
Full text: Mukesh Ambani's speech at RIL's 42nd AGM
Together, Reliance Retail and New Commerce will become the proxy to India's consumption story, Mukesh Ambani said.
Wildlife Board okays Andamans’ Rutland Island for DRDO’s missile testing project
DRDO has been struggling to get its long range missile test facility since 2012 when the proposal was moved across the government.
Terrorist entry: High alert in Odisha
Security has been beefed up near key installations, he said, adding security arrangement has been made at the airport, Hirakud Dam and religious places.
ISRO satellite imageries to monitor suspicious vessels
ISRO will provide 1,000 transponders by March next year as part of the coastal security ring, being set up to thwart terrorist attacks on the lines of the 26/11 Mumbai carnage.
Maritime security: Isro to help track suspicious vessels through satellite imageries
While automatic identification system will monitor boats measuring above 20 metres, satellite monitoring is proposed for the sub-20m boats, a home ministry official said on Friday.
Odisha seeks Centre's nod for raising special police battalion
Stating that several other coastal states have been sanctioned IRB units to strengthen security along the coasts, officials said such a battalion was also required in Odisha.
Union Budget 2017: Full speech of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented Modi government's post-demonetisation Budget on Wednesday. Here is the full speech of the Finance Minister.
PM sets 10-day deadline for officials on grievance redressal
The Prime Minister was informed about the steps being taken in this regard, including augmenting the capacity of the National Consumer Helpline, it said.
Abolishing export duty on Chrome ore to hurt domestic industry
This decision will impact the domestic Ferro Chrome producers and impact the survival of struggling stainless steel industry.
OSRTC ties up with Indicash[TM] ATM to serve 35 lakh commuters
Tata Communications Payment Solutions Ltd (TCPSL), which operates white label ATM networks in Indicash[TM], announced the launch of Indicash[TM] ATMs at Odisha State Road Transport Corporation's (OSRTC) bus depots.
Special cell operations blow lid off al-Qaida plans in India
The arrests have blown the cover off AQIS chief Maulana Asim Umar-he has been identified as 45-year-old Sanaul Haq alias Sannu.
Rising IT dues & lack of uniformity among states hurting Criminal Tracking Networks
The aim of the project was to have a national real-time database of all criminals and all crimes, but there is no uniformity in the way states are approaching the task.
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