NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of a Bengaluru stampede that resulted in 11 fatalities, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the government’s response, asserting they have “done their best” for justice and announcing a judicial inquiry. The BJP criticized the state government, demanding resignations and claiming a lack of preparedness for the event. Meanwhile, the Karnataka High Court granted interim protection from arrest to key officials of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, who called the police action a politically motivated “knee-jerk reaction” amid growing public outrage.
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CISF set to induct first women commando team into core operations
NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to induct its first all-women commando team for operational roles, training around 100 women personnel in skills like physical fitness and weapons use. The inaugural batch of 30 will train from August to October 2025, with plans to make all-women courses a regular part of training, aiming for 10% female representation in the force. Want More Context? 🔎
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