News for 'Indian Police Service'

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The pilot ejected safely and a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, the IAF said in a brief statement.

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The two soldiers were part of MONUSCO -- the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo.

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.

Three criminal laws: Here's what has changed

Three criminal laws: Here's what has changed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Following are the key points of the three criminal law bills, that were passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Evidence Act.

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.

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.

39 babus under scanner for alleged corruption

39 babus under scanner for alleged corruption

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The department of personnel and training, which acts as a nodal authority for IAS officers, is conducting the proceedings.

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dahliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the United States state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted by a court in Houston.

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.

Despite HC order, IPS officer drives to Sangam in car

Despite HC order, IPS officer drives to Sangam in car

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

An Indian Police Service officer on Friday found himself in the thick of controversy after he reached Sangam in his car despite the high court ruling that no vehicles other than those of police and ambulances be allowed to ply in the Kumbh Mela area on main bathing days.

IPS officer faces probe, HC seeks response on contempt plea

IPS officer faces probe, HC seeks response on contempt plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

A senior Indian Police Service officer, who allegedly punished a constable by making him crawl for not saluting him at Patiala House district courts complex in New Delhi, was on Wednesday ordered by Delhi high court to give his response to a contempt plea besides facing a police probe.

Ex-Maharashtra ATS chief Himanshu Roy commits suicide

Ex-Maharashtra ATS chief Himanshu Roy commits suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Mumbai police, citing his suicide note, said the 1988-batch Indian Police Service officer took the extreme step 'out of frustration' due to his illness.

Bihar to form special courts for corruption cases

Bihar to form special courts for corruption cases

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

The Bihar government will soon form special courts for hearing corruption cases against government officials.

Gujarat encounter: Vanzara, Pandiyan suspended

Gujarat encounter: Vanzara, Pandiyan suspended

Rediff.com6 May 2007

The orders suspending DIG (Border Range) Vanzara and Superintendent of Police Rajkumar Pandiyan of the state intelligence wing were issued on Saturday, sources in the state home department said in Ahmedabad.

What needs to be done to make Delhi a safer city

What needs to be done to make Delhi a safer city

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Society must share the blame with the police who have at least quickly identified and nabbed the culprits. Let us see how fast the other wheels of the criminal justice system grind to award the accused exemplary punishment, says retired Indian Police Service officer Anil Chowdhry.

Ishrat case: Bail for IPS officer Singhal, 3 other cops

Ishrat case: Bail for IPS officer Singhal, 3 other cops

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Monday gave bail to suspended Indian Police Service officer G L Singhal and three other Gujarat police officers arrested by the CBI in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case. Bail was granted as CBI failed to file a chargesheet against them within the mandatory 90 days from arrest.

IPS officer among cops injured during protests in Ranchi, Sec 144 imposed

IPS officer among cops injured during protests in Ranchi, Sec 144 imposed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of Ranchi city after some policemen, including an Indian Police Service officer, and others were injured in Ranchi on Friday while trying to control a mob near a temple, an official said.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI director

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Senior Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha on Monday took over as the new Central Bureau of Investigation director and said he would lay special emphasis on addressing delays in execution of Letters Rogatory and improving forensic capabilities of the agency.

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Ashwani Kumar's family has negated the possibility of foul play.

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

3 cops involved in Ishrat encounter transferred

3 cops involved in Ishrat encounter transferred

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The Gujarat government on Wednesday transferred Indian Police Service officers P P Pande, G L Singhal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Tarun Barot following a suggestion by the high court bench hearing the 2004 police encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Small farmer's son from Andhra is IAS topper

Small farmer's son from Andhra is IAS topper

Rediff.com16 May 2007

27-year-old Raju is a bachelor. While his IPS batch-mates and friends in the city greeted Raju, his family was elated over the distinction he achieved in the Civil Services exam.

LS polls: Will it be a cakewalk for CM Shinde's son in Kalyan this time?

LS polls: Will it be a cakewalk for CM Shinde's son in Kalyan this time?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The rivalry between the local leaders of the two parties could be a cause of concern for Shinde.

CVC shortlists three for CBI director post

CVC shortlists three for CBI director post

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

In a surprise move by the Chief Vigilance Commission panel, an Indian Police Service officer of the 1976 batch from Uttar Pradesh, Atul has been short-listed to become the Central Bureau of Investigation director on December 1.

When babus queue up for private jobs

When babus queue up for private jobs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.

Modi Tweet: Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani sent to 3-day police custody in Assam

Modi Tweet: Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani sent to 3-day police custody in Assam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani, who was arrested by Assam police from the western state for a purported tweet, was on Thursday remanded to three days police custody by a court in Kokrajhar in the north eastern state.

Illegal occupation: SC notice to Buta Singh, Y S Dadwal

Illegal occupation: SC notice to Buta Singh, Y S Dadwal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to former Bihar governor Buta Singh, ex-Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal along with many other serving and retired bureaucrats and Indian Police Service officers for unauthorised occupation of government bungalows in the national capital.

Desist from 'vindictiveness', Sanjiv Bhatt tells Modi

Desist from 'vindictiveness', Sanjiv Bhatt tells Modi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Wednesday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Gujarat government to desist from "vindictiveness" and revoke a "half-baked" suspension order issued against him.

EC transfers 4 collectors, 7 IPS officers in TN

EC transfers 4 collectors, 7 IPS officers in TN

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

In the poll bound Tamil Nadu..the Election Commission went on a transfer overdrive on Saturday, shifting 4 collectors and 7 senior Indian Police Service officers.

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.

Guj: Accused cops object to Amin turning approver

Guj: Accused cops object to Amin turning approver

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Eight police officials accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, including D G Vanzara, have objected to another accused police officer N K Amin turning approver in the case. The eight accused in the case, including three suspended Indian Police Service officers -- Vanzara, Dinesh M N and Rajkumar Pandian -- have informed the court through their lawyer Prayesh Limbachia that they have objections to Amin's application to turn approver.

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'The government never asked any transport association before making this law on hit and run cases.' 'MPs only clapped to Amit Shah's new law and never questioned him about this law.' 'Are these MPs not bothered about the lives of drivers?'

Rizwan Ahmed takes over as UP's first Muslim police chief

Rizwan Ahmed takes over as UP's first Muslim police chief

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

The New Year in Uttar Pradesh dawns the advent of the state's first Muslim director general of police, with chief minister Akhilesh Yadav naming 1978 batch Indian Police Service officer Rizwan Ahmed as the new police chief.

Bajaj 'relieved' 18 years after incident

Bajaj 'relieved' 18 years after incident

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, upheld the conviction of former Punjab Director General of Police K P S Gill and the president of the Indian Hockey Federation on the charge of outraging the modesty of senior women IAS officer Rupan Deol Bajaj.

EC transfers Himanta's cop brother from Goalpara

EC transfers Himanta's cop brother from Goalpara

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

After barring Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from campaigning in the assembly polls for 48 hours, the Election Commission has also transferred his brother and Goalpara Superintendent of Police Sushanta Biswa Sarma from the district.

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Maharashtra police has so far registered 141 cases in connection with the violence during the Maratha quota agitations and arrested 168 persons, state Director General of Police Rajnish Seth said on Wednesday.

Voting underway in 6th phase, Bengal leads in turnout

Voting underway in 6th phase, Bengal leads in turnout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A voter turnout of 10.82 per cent was recorded till 9 am on Saturday in 58 constituencies in six states and two Union territories where polling is underway in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, seeking her release on the grounds that her police remand was illegal.

Atul takes over as new UP DGP, says poll biggest challenge

Atul takes over as new UP DGP, says poll biggest challenge

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Atul, a 1976 batch Indian Police Service officer, on Sunday took over as Uttar Pradesh the director general of police replacing Brij Lal who was transferred on the directions of the Election Commission. Soon after assuming charge, Atul said the most important task before the police department was to ensure free and fair election in the state.