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‘Within khaki, there’s leverage now,’ says Meeran Chadha Borwankar, author of Madam Commissioner: The Extraordinary Life of an Indian Police Chief

Meeran Chadha Borwankar, a 1981 batch IPS officer from Maharashtra, reflects on her 36-year journey in the police service in her book, ‘Madam Commissioner’. She petitioned the Supreme Court in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. She retired in 2017. She faced gender bias in the service, but now physical standards…

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V.K. Birdhi appointed as new IGP for Kashmir zone

Senior IPS officer V.K. Birdhi was appointed as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir zone, on Tuesday.

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IPS Vidhi Kumar Birdi is new IGP Kashmir zone; IPS Vijay Kumar new ADGP Law and Order J&K

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Home Department on Tuesday shifted two senior IPS officers in the UT. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gujarat: Inspired by crime shows, tailor poses as IPS officer to 'impress' people; held

SURAT: A 26-year-old man employed as a tailor in a textile unit in Surat has been apprehended for allegedly impersonating an IPS officer, according to police.

The Times of India

Former Telangana police officers hit the campaign trail seeking people’s mandate

Ex-IPS officers R.S. Praveen Kumar & K.R. Nagaraju seek voters' mandate to become MLAs in Telangana. Both faced Maoist bullets & landmines in past & now are campaigning in Sirpur Kagaznagar & Wardhannapet constituencies respectively. They have different political affiliations & hope to unlock new political careers.

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Out on bail, Dalit rights activist announces march to seek land for marginalised groups in U.P.

Dalit rights activist Shravan Kumar Nirala released from jail, announces march in Jan to demand land for SCs, OBCs, and other marginalised groups in UP. Retired IPS officer S.R. Darapuri also released, accuses BJP govt of using police as "political tool" to suppress dissent. Both vow to continue to press…

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State DGP appointees must have at least six months to retire; those on deputation need Central consent: amended UPSC guidelines

Only police officers with at least six months of service left before retirement will be considered for appointment as the Director General of Police of a State, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said in amended guidelines issued last month.

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R.R. Swain takes over as 17th DGP of Jammu and Kashmir

R.R. Swain appointed 17th DGP of J&K; received guard of honour at police HQ in Srinagar. 1991 batch IPS officer, also Special DG CID & Intelligence Chief since June 2020.

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IPS officer Pramod Kumar submits additional grounds for discharge petition in extortion case

IGP Pramod Kumar submits additional grounds for discharge petition in Paazee forex scam case. Second Additional District Court to hear plea on Wed. Senior counsel from Chennai to appear for Kumar. Five accused in case, linked to ₹930 crore cheating of investors by Tiruppur-based Paazee Forex Trading India Private Ltd.…

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Scared Telangana bureaucracy treads cautious path to avoid EC wrath

Except for election-related work, the district-level officers are not touching any other work, it was pointed out. Newly transferred officers are running against time to cope up with the demanding poll-related functioning and getting familiarised with the requirements.

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Extortion case: IPS officer Pramod Kumar appears before CBI court in Coimbatore

IPS officer Pramod Kumar appears before court in Coimbatore in extortion case linked to Paazee forex scam. Judge recalls NBW, sets hearing for discharge petition on Oct 31. Other accused have already had their discharge petitions dismissed. Case involves Sections 120 B, 347, 384, 506 (I) of IPC and 8,…

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India will have the most tech-savvy police force, says Amit Shah at IPS passing out parade in Hyderabad

India to have tech-savvy police force to tackle cyber-threats/criminals, said Home Minister Amit Shah at 75th batch IPS probationers passing-out parade.

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Free arrested activists or face ‘jail bharo’, says U.P. Dalit rights group

Lucknow Ambedkar Jan Morcha threatens 'jail bharo' agitation if UP govt fails to release activists arrested for 'Dera dalo, ghera dalo' protest. 10 persons, including retired IPS officer, French national, booked on charges of assault, unlawful assembly. Group vows not to get intimidated by govt's "repressive tactics". Activists demand one…

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CBI court in Coimbatore issues non-bailable warrant against T.N. IPS officer Pramod Kumar

Court issues NBW against IPS officer Pramod Kumar in 2012 extortion case linked to ₹930 crore Paazee Forex scam. Deputy IGP, CBI (economic offences wing), Chennai, directed to arrest Kumar and produce him before court. Case to be heard next on Oct 27.

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A handbook for those aspiring to crack civil service exams

Sirivennela, a 2021 batch IPS officer, recently published The Maze of Answers: Un-mazed, a book to help civil service aspirants. It offers insights on how to prepare for prelims & mains, emphasizing practical application of knowledge & decision-making. His book has a personal touch, with hand-written answers & a first-person…

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Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board chairman to be elected on November 1

Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board will elect chairman on Nov. 1. Eight members have been appointed by State govt., including Legislative Council and Assembly members and an IPS officer.

The Hindu

Sandeep Shandilya posted as Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Sandeep Shandilya appointed Hyderabad City Police Commissioner; ECI transfers IPS, IAS officers; C.V. Anand replaced; ECI team assesses election preparedness; zero tolerance for officials with partisan attitude; Shandilya also placed in full additional charge of ADG, Telangana State Anti Narcotics Bureau.

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Telangana Govt gives postings to IPS, IAS officers in place of those transferred by the ECI

Two days after ECI transferred several District Collectors, Police Commissioners and SPs, Telangana government appointed new officers to the posts. Hyderabad Police Commissioner is yet to be finalised.

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IPS officer DC Jain promoted to Special Director in CBI

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) for the appointment of IPS officer DC Jain as Special director in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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16 IPS officers transferred; Disha Mittal, Deepa Sathyan get posting

Two IPS officers, Disha Mittal and Deepa Sathyan, who were on 'compulsory wait', were given postings as part of transfer orders for 16 officers. K. Vannia Perumal, DGP, Civil Supplies CID, was posted as Director of Civil Defence and Commandant General Home Guards. R. Tamil Chandran was posted as Member…

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Are you going to conduct polls or shall we hold it, EC had issued ultimatum to Telangana officials

ECI cracks whip on Telangana govt, transfers 13 IPS officers, Collectors of four districts. EC team was in 'foul mood' over misuse of authority by State Govt. ECI unhappy with posting of non-cadre officers as SPs & creation of new districts. ECI also not pleased with Excise dept. Surprise transfer…

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Telangana Congress warns officials behaving like BRS cadres; Bus yatra dates not yet finalised

PAC of Telangana Congress failed to decide date for Bus Yatra to showcase unity and pep up poll campaign. TPCC chief Revanth Reddy said it may start after Dasara.

The Times of India

Delhi LG transfers 23 IPS, DANIPS officers

NEW DELHI: In a major administrative reshuffle, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, V K Saxena, has ordered the transfer of 23 Indian Police Service (IPS) and Delhi Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) officers in the national capital.

The Hindu

Vintage car rally taken out in Ooty

35 vintage and classic cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles took part in a rally organised by the Madras Heritage Motoring Club (MHMC) in Udhagamandalam. Retired IPS officer, K. Vijay Kumar flagged off the event. Local residents and tourists admired the 1934 Dodge Brothers Company sedan, 1934 Austin, 1928 Ford, and…

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It is a long and endless wait for victims of IMA scam

Basheera Begum, 65, lost her life savings to IMA 'halal' investment Ponzi scheme in 2017. Her husband died of COVID-19, and she had to get her leg amputated due to gangrene. Thousands of poor, working-class Muslims were cheated of their savings. A court approved the distribution of ₹69 crore in…

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