
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on New CAPF Act
The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Centre regarding whether the new Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Act is against the Constitution.
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The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Centre regarding whether the new Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Act is against the Constitution.

Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra on July 3, 670 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in Jammu & Kashmir, implementing heightened security measures and banning helicopter services.

The Indian Centre has officially notified the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Act following the President's assent.
A new bill has been introduced in India's Rajya Sabha aiming to create a unified legal framework for personnel across different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), replacing the existing separate service rule regimes.
The Indian government has announced a 50% reservation in vacancies for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles for former Agniveers, who will also be exempt from the written test.

The Election Commission of India has decided to retain 700 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal to ensure security following the assembly polls. The decision comes amid criticism from the TMC.

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that self-harm scars are a valid reason for rejection from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) recruitment.

A woman and personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have sustained injuries in separate firing incidents reported in Manipur, indicating ongoing unrest in the region.

An indigenously developed rifle, manufactured in 100 days, has successfully passed extensive trials and is now slated for induction into the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel visited the residence of Kolkata Mayor and TMC candidate Firhad Hakim at midnight, an incident occurring ahead of the Bengal polls.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers from West Bengal for attending an Iftar party while deployed for election duty, with two placed in central forces' custody and five transferred out of the state.

A new Bill in India is being explained for its potential to ensure the dominance of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers within the ranks of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).