News for 'Indian Police Service'

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Uttar Pradesh director general of police HC Awasthy, Sashastra Seema Bal DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra and Special Secretary Home Ministry VSK Kaumudi were short-listed for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation director.

ED grills ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey in NSE co-location case

ED grills ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey in NSE co-location case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The agency recorded his statement under criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said.

Raj Bhavan probe clears Bengal guv of molestation charges

Raj Bhavan probe clears Bengal guv of molestation charges

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

The report, made public on Saturday, claimed the complaints were "ill-motivated."

Trinamool pits 5 ex-IPS officers in WB poll fray

Trinamool pits 5 ex-IPS officers in WB poll fray

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

A former Indian Police Services officer, who lodged an FIR against Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and was considered very close to the Left Front government during Jyoti Basu's tenure, is among five former police officers contesting the West Bengal assembly polls on Trinamool Congress tickets.

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'There is no peace in the Kashmir Valley.'

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Security was beefed up as agencies swept the airport terminals after the emails were received around 12.40 pm from the ID exhumedyou888@gmail.com.

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

According to the sources, when the charges are laid against the two men, police will reveal their role and that of the Indian government.

British Airways officer on the run in India over visa racket

British Airways officer on the run in India over visa racket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The unnamed 24-year-old suspect worked at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport and is said to have charged customers GBP 25,000 per trip to abuse a loophole and fly them across the British Airways network without crucial visa documents.

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion faces suspension

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion faces suspension

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Under attack from opposition, the Bihar government has initiated process to take action against a senior Indian Police Service officer, for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore as extortion from a liquor mafia, an official on Saturday said.

16 illegal Indian immigrants released: UK police

16 illegal Indian immigrants released: UK police

Rediff.com1 Nov 2003

They were arrested for trying to sneak into Britain in a lorry near Hull earlier this month.

Babus will now need govt nod before accepting gifts of over Rs 5,000

Babus will now need govt nod before accepting gifts of over Rs 5,000

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers will now need to take prior permission from the Union government

Shivani Bhatnagar murder: SC issues notices to R K Sharma

Shivani Bhatnagar murder: SC issues notices to R K Sharma

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday sought dismissed Indian Police Service officer R K Sharma's response on a Delhi police plea challenging his acquittal in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case.

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Nine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

After 5-year-old's rape, Delhi top cop to go: Sources

After 5-year-old's rape, Delhi top cop to go: Sources

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Speculation is rife over the fate of Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar in the wake of recent rape of a five-year-old girl and police insensitivity in handling it.

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

One person was killed and 10 others suffered injuries when members of two communities clashed at a village in Maharashtra's Satara district following an 'objectionable' post on social media, police said.

IAS/IPS cadre allocation can't be arbitrary: SC

IAS/IPS cadre allocation can't be arbitrary: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Allocation of cadre for the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers cannot be done by the Centre in an arbitrary manner, the Supreme Court has said.

What Doval told Chinese FM during 2-hr phone call

What Doval told Chinese FM during 2-hr phone call

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The officials said the focus of the talks was on 'full and enduring restoration of peace and tranquillity' along the border and also better coordination to ensure avoidance of such incidents in future.

Gujarat: Anti-Modi officer Sanjeev Bhatt detained

Gujarat: Anti-Modi officer Sanjeev Bhatt detained

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjeev Bhatt was on Friday detained in connection with a first information report filed against him by a police constable for allegedly threatening and making him sign a "false" affidavit about a high-level meeting called by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on February 27, 2002.

1PS officer Vanzara's resignation rejected by Modi govt

1PS officer Vanzara's resignation rejected by Modi govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Gujarat government on Wednesday said it has not accepted the resignation of fake encounter cases accused Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who quit after indicting Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A special Indian team is camping in Manitoba to assist ongoing investigations by Canadian agencies and to render any consular services for the victims.

Over 10,000 cops to be deployed for Trump roadshow

Over 10,000 cops to be deployed for Trump roadshow

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

More than 10,000 police personnel, including 65 assistant commissioners, 200 inspectors and 800 sub-inspectors, will be deployed at strategic locations in the city, deputy commissioner of police (control room) Vijay Patel said. This massive deployment will be in addition to officials of the United States Secret Service, and officials of the National Security Guards (NSG) and the Special Protection Group (SPG), he added.

An insider's view on how to improve civil service recruitment

An insider's view on how to improve civil service recruitment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

We can learn much from China with regards to making civil service recruitment more efficient, says former diplomat Kishan S Rana.

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Union Home Ministry has issued showcause notices to six senior officers, including the Bathinda police chief, over the "major lapses in security" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab, officials said here on Friday.

UP cop lashes out at Mayawati, govt calls him 'mentally ill'

UP cop lashes out at Mayawati, govt calls him 'mentally ill'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Caught in a cleft stick over the charges of rampant corruption leveled by a senior Indian Police Service officer, the Mayawati administration on Saturday ordered a high-level probe. DD Misra, deputy inspector general, state fire services pointed towards a scam worth crores of rupees in the fire department.

Governor should stop behaving like IPS officer: TMC MP

Governor should stop behaving like IPS officer: TMC MP

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Criticising West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan for questioning the sudden transfer of police chief R K Pachnanda, Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Sultan Ahmed on Friday said he should 'behave in consonance' with his gubernatorial responsibilities and not as a 'former Indian Police Service officer'.

Maharashtra ATS Chief, six others under CBI scanner

Maharashtra ATS Chief, six others under CBI scanner

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Rakesh Maria and six senior Indian Police Service officers will face a Central Bureau of Investigation probe for allegedly shielding a fellow police official, who was accused of clearing his law exam, without appearing for practical exam, the Bombay high court ordered on Monday.

Mumbai top cop transferred after Azad Maidan violence

Mumbai top cop transferred after Azad Maidan violence

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik was transferred on Thursday amid mounting opposition clamour for his ouster over his alleged failure to prevent August 11 Azad Maidan violence, though the government termed it as a routine exercise.

Show no leniency to juvenile rapists

Show no leniency to juvenile rapists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Replace the Delhi police commissioner and treat the juvenile accused of gang-rape of the 23-year-old braveheart with the same severity as adults, says B Raman

Godhra panel orders probe in destruction of riot papers

Godhra panel orders probe in destruction of riot papers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Heeding the demand of suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt, Nanavati Commission on Wednesday ordered a high-level inquiry into the alleged destruction of 2002 post-Godhra riot papers.

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

An Indian man, who was pursuing an MBA in the United Kingdom, died after being struck by a train at a London Underground station in the capital's southwest, authorities said on Monday.

WB govt intensifies anti-Maoist operations in Jungle Mahal

WB govt intensifies anti-Maoist operations in Jungle Mahal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Signalling stepped up operations in junglemahal after withdrawal of the offer of ceasefire by the Maoists and the killing of two Trinamool Congressmen, the West Bengal government has recalled senior Indian Police Service officer Manoj Verma as superintendent of police, counter insurgency force.

IPS officer goes missing in Arunachal

IPS officer goes missing in Arunachal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

An Indian Police Service officer has gone missing from Tippi in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh when he was on his way to Tawang from Itanagar.

Police release sketches of suspects in death of South Africa football captain

Police release sketches of suspects in death of South Africa football captain

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

South African police issued identikit pictures on Tuesday of two men suspected of killing the national football captain, a death that led to more calls for tighter gun laws a week after track star Oscar Pistorius was jailed for shooting his girlfriend.

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Foreign terrorists targetting tourists coming to India: IB

Foreign terrorists targetting tourists coming to India: IB

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The attack on an Israeli diplomat's vehicle in New Delhi in February was indicative that India will not be spared by international terrorists seeking to attack foreigners in the country, Intelligence Bureau Chief Nehchal Sandhu said on Thursday.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

MP: BJP leader among 2 held for illegal sand mining

MP: BJP leader among 2 held for illegal sand mining

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

A person was arrested on Sunday in connection with a case of firing on a police team, which had gone to Ajaygarh to probe illegal mining in the area, by the sand mafia, the police said.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.