News on AIR

RAF is highly adept due to rigorous training from domestic & international mentors on crowd, says Union Minister Nityanand Rai

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai today said that the amazing strength and ability of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) in handling law and order situations makes it a superior force. Addressing RAF’s 31st Raising Day programme in New Delhi, the Minister said the RAF is highly adept due to rigorous training from domestic and international mentors on crowd and riot control. He said that the RAF showed its strength while tackling incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, and Nu...

August 11, 2023 1:37 PM

Govt planning to establish central police sports and fitness academy to promote sports and fitness in police and paramilitary forces

The government is planning to establish a central police sports and fitness academy to promote sports and fitness in police and paramilitary forces in the country. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said this after felicitating the Indian Police contingent in New Delhi, who participated in the 20th World Police and Fire Games held in Canada. He said the government is giving a lot of emphasis to promote sports at schools and colleges level through Khelo India games. Mr Rai expresse...