News for 'national-police-academy'

What If Lal Bahadur Shastri Had Not Died In 1966

What If Lal Bahadur Shastri Had Not Died In 1966

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

He chose what was best for India, not for himself. Few can deny that when god took Shastri away so soon, they did India an injustice, points out Harishchandra.

National Police Academy set to have first woman boss

National Police Academy set to have first woman boss

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

National Police Academy, the Hyderabad-based alma mater for Indian Police Services officers in the country, could soon get a woman chief for the first time in its history.

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said that I should remain present.' 'I was not mentally prepared for these sensitive operations and had to work on myself to lead the teams.'

'Humane' side of police came to fore during COVID-19: PM

'Humane' side of police came to fore during COVID-19: PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Modi urged women police personnel to engage women in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent youth from taking to terrorism at an early stage itself.

Police have greater role in border management: Ajit Doval

Police have greater role in border management: Ajit Doval

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Doval said India's sovereignty goes as far as the last police station's jurisdiction from the coastal areas to the border areas.

Batla House martyr cop MC Sharma gets 7th gallantry medal

Batla House martyr cop MC Sharma gets 7th gallantry medal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Delhi police inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who was killed during the 2008 Batla House encounter, has been awarded a gallantry medal posthumously for the seventh time as the Centre declared bravery medals on the eve of Independence day. CRPF Assistant Commandant Naresh Kumar also won the bravery medal for the seventh time for undertaking counter-terrorist operations in the Kashmir valley.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Let's not harp on the past: Shinde on Pak cricket tour

Let's not harp on the past: Shinde on Pak cricket tour

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Stating that sports should be kept free of politics, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Friday that the Pakistan cricket team's tour of the country next month should be welcomed.

K Vijay Kumar appointed CRPF chief

K Vijay Kumar appointed CRPF chief

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

K Vijay Kumar has been appointed the new director general of the Central Reserve Police Force. Vijay, who was reportedly handpicked by Home Minister P Chidambaram for the job, will replace Vikram Shrivatsava as the CRPF DG.Vijay Kumar is presently the director of the National Police Academy in Hyderabad. He has earlier served in the elite Special Protection Group and was part of the special team to tackle sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, who was later killed in In

Strong Pakistan link in Headley probe: India

Strong Pakistan link in Headley probe: India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that the FBI's probe into a terror plot targeting India has confirmed a definite Pakistan link. Speaking to reporters after attending a passing-out parade of 61st batch of Indian Police Officers at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad on Thursday, Chidambaram said that on the advice of FBI, two or more persons have been arrested in Pakistan in connection with the same terror plot, uncovered by FBI.

PM to flag off 'Run for Unity' on Patel birth anniv

PM to flag off 'Run for Unity' on Patel birth anniv

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi on Friday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Terrorism a hydra-headed monster: PM

Terrorism a hydra-headed monster: PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

New National Police Act soon: Patil

New National Police Act soon: Patil

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

New National Police Act to be formulated soon: Patil

Suicide car bomber kills 10 Iraqis, wounds 18

Suicide car bomber kills 10 Iraqis, wounds 18

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

A suicide car bomber attacked a police checkpoint, guarding several government ministries, as Iraqi employees arrived for work on Monday, killing at least 7 policemen and 3 workers, police said.

Women to be inducted into NSG

Women to be inducted into NSG

Rediff.com17 May 2003

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The three-day conference of the directors general of police of all states was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

He is due to call on Premier Li Keqiang later on Thursday and hold talks with China's Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun, who is also the State Councillor in the CPC, a rank above the minister.

'He laid down his life for his country'

'He laid down his life for his country'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

On the eleventh anniversary of her father's martyrdom during the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Jui Karkare Navare remembers her father, Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare.

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

A court in Egypt has sentenced former president Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters while he was still in power.

If I was spreading terror, I would have made a few lakh terrorists by now: Naik

If I was spreading terror, I would have made a few lakh terrorists by now: Naik

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Sunday claimed that there has been no misuse of funds by his banned NGO and rejected all allegations of involvement in terror-related activities.

Rajnath wants police stations to be 'temples of justice'

Rajnath wants police stations to be 'temples of justice'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed the need for making police stations as "temples of justice" as he advised police personnel to develop a sense of social responsibility to serve the public.

Three decades passed, memories of Hashimpura still haunt ex-SP

Three decades passed, memories of Hashimpura still haunt ex-SP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Rai says the story is a 'sordid saga of the relations between the Indian state and minorities'.

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Directors Rajesh Touchriver and Sunitha Krishnan reveal the challenges and difficulties they faced in the writing, production and distribution of Naa Bangaru Talli.

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Indian Army and more recently the Indian Navy have already set up dedicated intelligence branches. It is surprising indeed that the IAF, where real time and timely intelligence is most vital for effective and safe prosecution of the air war, has still not done so itself, says Group Capt (retd) P I Muralidharan.