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A top police officer in Bihar's Siwan district has been transferred following a controversy over the alleged use of an AK-47 during a student protest. The Bihar government informed the Supreme Court that no injuries resulted from the incident.
The mother of an IPS officer was found murdered in her home in Rudha Dhamrua village, Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, with jewelry reportedly looted from the residence.
Rahul Bansal, an IPS officer in Chhattisgarh, has dismissed a ₹1 crore bribery charge in a cyber-fraud case as 'baseless,' stating that the complaint is under court consideration and he has full faith in the law.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh claims that the father of an IPS officer gave instructions for firing at her home, alleging the incident was orchestrated over a disputed piece of land.
Manish Tewari has questioned the rationale behind the large number of IAS and IPS officers deployed in Chandigarh, a city of 14x14 sq km.
American musician and actor Jared Leto faces accusations of criminal sexual misconduct from ten women, with former colleagues describing him as 'awful' to work with and stating that 'everyone knew what was coming'.
Telangana police have launched a manhunt for trainee IPS officer Mulagani Uday Krishna Reddy after the high court denied him interim protection from arrest in a sexual harassment case involving a fellow trainee.
The Uttar Pradesh government has reconstituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged theft of donations for the Ram Temple, following a Supreme Court order. IG Kiran S will lead the new investigation team.
The Telangana High Court has scheduled a hearing for July 27 on an IPS officer's plea to quash an FIR filed in a harassment case.
Anurag Kumar, a decorated IPS officer and former spy agency boss, has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner. He replaces Golcha, whose removal has been linked by some to recent protests.
A speedboat captain has been arrested in Vietnam after his vessel overturned, killing 15 Indian tourists. Repatriation efforts have begun for the victims, while survivors recount the horror of the accident.
Senior IPS officer Amit Garg has been named the chief of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), while Alok Kumar Mittal will head the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD).
A Delhi court on Wednesday questioned the Central Bureau of Investigation regarding its handling of the probe into Haryana cadre IPS officer Deepak Gahlawat’s alleged involvement in a bribery case.
Mahesh Dixit, a doctor-turned-IPS officer, is set to succeed Tapan Deka as the new head of India's Intelligence Bureau after Deka's extended tenure ends on June 30.
A legal dispute between two senior Indian IAS and IPS officers, Rohini Sindhuri and Roopa Moudgil, has escalated to the Supreme Court, stemming from a series of Facebook posts made in February 2023.
Sandhya Achayya, wife of senior IPS officer Sunil Achayya, was killed in a wild elephant attack while inspecting work at a coffee plantation in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
A senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has advocated for a foreign travel ban on unruly Indian citizens who tarnish the nation's reputation abroad, noting that visa rules are becoming stricter.
A senior IPS officer in Odisha has been transferred by the state government following allegations regarding the treatment of a constable.
An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, whose life story was the inspiration for the film '12th Fail,' has been assigned a significant position in Mumbai as part of a larger transfer of over 50 IPS officials in Maharashtra.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids on the Vigilance Bureau have raised concerns and cast a long shadow over the Mann government and IPS officer Chauhan, suggesting potential political implications.
Tanuja Ranjan, wife of a former IPS officer, was found murdered in her Hyderabad home, with investigators suspecting foul play by a domestic worker and an accomplice.
The wife of a retired IPS officer was found murdered inside her home in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, with authorities suspecting a recently hired domestic worker and her accomplices who allegedly stole valuables and fled.
Following serious accusations of election fraud in West Bengal's Falta area, Trinamool Congress heavyweight Kunal Ghosh is demanding the suspension of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, known as 'Singham', whom he criticized as a "mouse."
IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma's deployment during the Bengal polls sparked controversy, leading to a petition in the Supreme Court for his urgent removal. The Calcutta High Court declined to issue an order on his status until the elections conclude.
ML Ninama, who recently resigned from his high-ranking position in the Gujarat Police to contest elections under the BJP banner, lost by a margin of 2,700 votes. This marks a failed electoral gamble for the BJP in the region.
Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma's video has gone viral after he issued a stern warning against voter intimidation in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. Sharma led operations in the Falta constituency following complaints and uncovered irregularities in security deployment at a TMC candidate's location.
Justice Abhay Oka has been appointed to mediate a dispute between former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and IPS officer M. Chandrashekar.
The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun, replacing him with IPS officer Abhin Dinesh.
Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Manoj Ninama has opted for voluntary retirement, leading to speculation about a potential political debut.
IPS officer Sandeep Rai Rathore has been appointed as the new DGP and HoPF for Tamil Nadu, a significant move ahead of the April 23 Assembly election in the state.
Sixteen individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 2011 Moradabad violence, which included attacking a senior IPS officer and torching vehicles.
The Indian Supreme Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising three women IPS officers to probe the rape case of a 4-year-old in Gurugram, criticizing the insensitive and reckless investigation methods.
The Punjab government has announced it will follow rules by sending a panel of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP).
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reversed the transfer of two senior police officers in West Bengal and put on hold the transfer of three others
Two IPS officers in Uttarakhand have moved the High Court, alleging 'mala fide' intent behind their forced deputation to lower ranks.
Last December, she was promoted as DGP, Economic Offences Wing, and was also holding the post of DGP, Civil Supplies CID
Retired IPS officer Anju Gupta traces four decades of great-power rivalry, regional politics, and ideological shifts in her new book.
Gujarat has undertaken a major police reshuffle, transferring 37 IPS officers, including Shamsher Singh who received a posting after his BSF stint.
The Delhi Police has implemented a significant reshuffle, transferring 50 IPS and 20 DANIPS officers, and appointing a new Director General for Tihar Jail.
Davidson Devasirvatham, a 1995 batch IPS officer, has been named the Director General of Police (DGP) and Director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Tamil Nadu.
A Telangana IPS officer's dedicated efforts have reportedly paid dividends, leading to the surrender of Maoists in the region.
The Director General of Police in Himachal Pradesh has ordered a subordinate to cover for an IPS officer due to her frequent leaves.
A court has reportedly denied transit remand for IPS officer Sunil Kumar Naik and directed the Andhra Pradesh Police not to arrest him for 30 days.
Himachal Pradesh plans to send a formal proposal to the central government to reduce the number of All India Services officers (IAS, IFS, IPS) in an effort to curb bureaucratic costs.
Uttar Pradesh is implementing new initiatives for its Gen Z population, including coaching on campuses, mentorship from IAS-IPS officers, and a youth panel, amidst ongoing protests.
An IPS officer in Chandigarh was trapped in a hotel bathroom for an hour, leading to a consumer court ordering Radisson to pay Rs 15,000 in compensation.
This article provides a profile of Punjab IPS officer G S Bhullar, detailing his career trajectory from being favored by various regimes to his recent sudden exit.
Rights activist Khurram Parvez and an IPS officer are among six individuals who have been charged with terror-funding offenses.
A trainee IPS officer has been sent to judicial custody following allegations of sexual harassment and attempted murder made by a fellow trainee. The case involves claims that the officer tried to kill the complainant.
The Telangana High Court has ordered the immediate removal of senior IPS officer A V Ranganath as commissioner of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), finding him guilty of repeated contempt of court.
An IPS officer has been suspended in connection with a controversy surrounding the desecration of a Kali idol in Bengal, an incident that sparked a major political row last year.
Doctors have stated that trainee IPS officer M Uday Krishna Reddy, who was hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt, did not consume any poisonous substance. This update comes a day after he was booked for alleged sexual harassment.
Yashvardhan, the son of former Uttarakhand Chief Secretary S Ramaswami, was arrested on Mussoorie Road after allegedly impersonating an IPS officer, RAW agent, and armyman.
An IPS officer's training has been stalled due to existing pregnancy norms, despite the Supreme Court orally agreeing with her submissions against a 1993 Ministry of Home Affairs memorandum on maternity-related interruptions.
Vijay Vardhan's inspiring story details his perseverance through 35 failed government exams before successfully cracking the UPSC to become an IPS officer in 2018 and later an IAS officer in 2021.
Raj Thackeray publicly challenged a top IPS officer, stating he should 'resign or join them' if he wishes to praise the RSS publicly. Thackeray emphasized that the officer should quit if he wants to express such views.
A senior IPS officer in Odisha has been suspended following allegations of harassment, including engaging a constable in domestic work.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned a Haryana cadre IPS officer as part of its ongoing probe into a counterfeit medicine racket in Puducherry.
The Indian Supreme Court has ruled that excluding married daughters from the definition of 'family' for compassionate appointments is impermissible, affirming their entitlement to such jobs. This decision overturns previous restrictions and broadens the scope of family for compassionate employment.
Rajeev Krishna, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, ending years of uncertainty for the state's police force.
The Union Public Service Commission has approved one of Haryana's largest batches of IPS appointments, leading to the promotion of 21 officers.
The Bengal government has suspended three senior IPS officers due to alleged lapses in the investigation of the RG Kar rape-murder case. The suspensions come amid scrutiny over the handling of the high-profile case.
The Gujarat High Court has quashed a 2006 order that was issued against a retired IPS officer. The order was related to his alleged involvement in a 1993 mob assault case.
A fugitive gangster has made extortion allegations against a Jharkhand IPS officer, prompting the BJP to call for an investigation into the claims.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has approved the revocation of IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao’s suspension, reinstating him weeks before his retirement.
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling that weakened key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, limiting protections for minority voters. This decision has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and is anticipated to influence political redistricting efforts across the nation.
Ahead of the second phase of elections in West Bengal, the Election Commission has updated the voter list, restoring 1,468 names while deleting six others. This adjustment comes as political parties prepare for the upcoming polls.
This article profiles IPS officer Ajay Sharma, known as an 'encounter specialist' for his tough policing style. His recent deployment in Bengal has caused a stir.
K Annamalai, a former IPS officer, has risen to become the Tamil Nadu BJP party chief after his 2021 election debut, but will not contest the 2026 assembly elections.
A scientist in Pune, India, reportedly lost 7.8 million rupees to a fraudster who posed as Instagram-famous IPS officer Navjot Simi.
The body of IPS Officers in Gujarat has decided to become active on social media platforms to counter what they describe as 'baseless allegations' made against officers.
An election in Kerala's capital is shaping up as a three-way cliffhanger, featuring a Congress veteran, a 'Mayor bro,' and the state's first woman IPS officer. The outcome is seen as a significant test for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to transfer IPS and IAS officers ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, stating there was no 'step-motherly treatment'.
An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has been suspended following allegations of harassment made by a colleague's wife.
IPS officer ZH Zaidi has been posted as Inspector General (IG) months after the High Court suspended his life term, marking a significant development in his career.
The CAPF Bill is scheduled to be tabled in Lok Sabha on March 23, proposing to reserve 50% of Inspector General (I-G) rank posts for IPS officers and 67% of ADG posts for IPS officers on deputation.
The Trinamool Congress has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court. They are challenging the Election Commission's decision to transfer several IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal.
Mallikarjun Kharge, a senior Congress leader, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention to ensure the full implementation of a Supreme Court judgment from last year concerning service benefits for non-IPS officers.
Sadanand Date, a seasoned IPS officer with extensive experience in the CBI and Mumbai Police's economic offenses units, has been appointed as SEBI's Executive Director. He will now lead the investigations department, leveraging his background in tackling fraud and market manipulation to ensure a fair playing field for investors.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and sought allocation of additional Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for the state.
A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of an IPS officer implicated in a case involving an illegal raid and extortion charges.
Rajya Sabha member I.S. Inbadurai urges the court to punish IPS officer A.T. Durai Kumar holding the post of Director of V&AC (in-charge)
Due to frequent leaves taken by IPS officer Aditi Singh, the Himachal Pradesh government has appointed a second officer to take additional charge as SP Vigilance.
Rajasthan's government reshuffled 21 IPS officers, with new leaders for Jodhpur and Jaipur police. Key changes included promotions for several IGs and ADGs.
IPS officer Sunil Nayak has been arrested in Bihar in connection with an alleged custodial torture case involving Andhra Deputy Speaker Raju.
The mother of an IPS officer was found dead in Uttar Pradesh with her jewelry missing, leading the officer to file a complaint alleging murder and robbery against unidentified persons.
An IPS officer is facing a bribery charge in Chhattisgarh, with the state's DGP submitting a report to the CBI court regarding the matter.
A trainee IPS officer, Rahul Bansal, is embroiled in allegations of a ₹1-crore bribe in a cyber fraud case, with the CBI court in Delhi requesting reports from Chhattisgarh's DGP and the CBI director on actions taken.
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a former IPS officer must pay rent for his unauthorized stay in a government apartment.
A trainee IPS officer, M Uday Krishna Reddy, has been jailed for allegedly sexually harassing a married female trainee IPS officer, with police describing him as 'extremely possessive' and manipulative.
A 34-year-old Israeli police officer from Hod Hasharon was arrested on suspicion of maintaining a personal relationship with an inmate and allegedly aiding a fugitive in a Jerusalem murder case.
Young men and women arrived at Jantar Mantar, looked around and began doing whatever they thought needed to be done.
Kerala IPS officer M.R. Ajithkumar has been suspended for allegedly interfering in an assault case investigation.
A trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, who was accused of sexual harassment, has reportedly attempted suicide.
Security arrangements for the Puri Rath Yatra are being significantly enhanced with the deployment of 19 IPS officers and 12,000 police personnel, incorporating lessons learned from last year's event.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on allowing pregnant IPS probationers to resume training if medically fit.
An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has been arrested for allegedly demanding a 3 crore rupee bribe to 'fix' a CBI fake drugs case, with new reports detailing the specific charges.
Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch Telangana officer, has been appointed as the new Director of India's Intelligence Bureau. He will succeed Tapan Deka in the role.
The Supreme Court has allowed IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil to access Call Detail Records (CDRs) in her defamation lawsuit against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri over alleged affair claims.
The wife of a senior IPS officer tragically passed away after an elephant attacked her at their family's coffee estate in Kodagu. The incident took place on the estate premises.
An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has taken his seven-year battle to resign from his position to the Supreme Court after three previous rejections of his request.
The Indian Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's nationwide electoral roll revision exercise (SIR), specifically validating Bihar's implementation, stating that the EC did not act outside its statutory powers and that electoral integrity cannot be compromised. The court emphasized that SIR 'breathes life into the Constitution' and that not appearing on the electoral roll does not signify an end to citizenship.
Manoj Kumar Sharma, a 2005-batch IPS officer whose life story inspired the blockbuster film '12th Fail,' has been appointed to a key role within the Mumbai Police.
Suvendu Adhikari announced the suspension of three IPS officers for their alleged mishandling of the RG Kar rape and murder case in India.
Former Trinamool spokesman Riju Dutta issued an apology to Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, stating he acted on advice from senior BJP leaders and legal counsel.
According to police, unidentified persons allegedly entered her house and killed the elderly woman before fleeing with gold ornaments and other valuables.
IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, who was suspended over a sleaze video, has been reinstated just three weeks before his scheduled retirement.
The Himachal Pradesh government has relieved an IPS officer from its state cadre, allowing them to join the Haryana Police.
Trinamool Congress supporters in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas protested against Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, accusing him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling.
Former IPS officer Manoj Ninama was defeated in the Aravalli panchayat elections, just weeks after joining the BJP.
R Sreelekha, Kerala's first woman IPS officer and DGP, is making her debut in the Kerala Assembly elections as a candidate for the BJP. She was born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram.
A former Indian Police Service officer, K.P. Raghuvanshi, shares his views on the essential qualities of policing, emphasizing the need for empathy, honesty, and impartiality.
Former IPS officer Manoj Ninama has joined the BJP to contest local polls in Gujarat, India, just two days after taking voluntary retirement from service.
Significant changes are being introduced to Bihar's civil services examination, with Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers now being included in the interview panels of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).
IPS officer Sundarraj Pattilingam reports a significant decline in Naxal forces in Bastar, India, with remaining cadres expected to surrender as ongoing operations continue towards a March 31 target.
H D Kumaraswamy has agreed to mediation in a dispute involving IPS officer M Chandrashekar.
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).
At a press conference in New Delhi, a group of retired CAPF officials pointed out that unlike IPS officers, they do not have a lobby and cannot be ‘politically manipulated’
A Trinamool Congress MP has filed a petition in the High Court challenging the Election Commission of India's transfer of IAS and IPS officers without consulting the State government.
The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered a fresh round of reshuffle of senior officers in poll-bound West Bengal, appointing 13 IAS officers as DMs-cum-DEOs and posting five IPS officers as…
The opposition is questioning the government's intention to introduce a Bill aimed at codifying the deputation of IPS officers in Central Armed Police Forces, despite a Supreme Court ruling to reduce such deputations.
The Karnataka High Court has suggested the appointment of a mediator to resolve a dispute between former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and IPS officer M Chandrashekar.
Former IPS officer K. P. Raghuvanshi's 35-year career, spanning UPSC exam days, Naxal encounters, and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, offers valuable lessons for civil service aspirants.
Telangana CM urges Amit Shah to increase sanctioned strength of IPS officers in state
A Delhi court denied anticipatory bail to an IPS officer accused of illegal detention and unauthorized raid, calling it a 'classic case of abuse of authority and misuse of power'.
When B Sumathi was seated on the dais along with Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy, when top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji and other Maoist leaders were surrendering before the police, no one could have guessed that it was this saree-
Andhra Pradesh police plan to appeal a Bihar court's decision to reject the transit remand of IPS officer M. Sunil Kumar Naik, who was arrested in a case of alleged custodial torture.
An IPS officer from Bihar was arrested and subsequently released by a Patna court in connection with a custodial torture case, with the court barring Andhra Pradesh police from taking action against him for 30 days.
The suspension of IPS officer P.V. Sunil Kumar has been extended.