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The repeated use of questionable tactics by state police forces points to a deeper malaise. (Representational Image/ AP)

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | To stop all political misuse, speedy police reforms vital

As recent events demonstrate, every party prefers having the law enforcers acting as a private militia

18 May 2022 12:40 AM

The MHA babus argue that under existing rules, most IPS officers come on Central deputation only at the IG level, which has led to the current shortage of SP- and DIG-level officers at the Centre. (Representational Image/ DC File)

Dilip Cherian | MHA sets up another face-off with states on IPS deputation

With more than a reported 50% vacancies at both these levels at the Centre, it seems like a desperate move by the ministry

21 Apr 2022 12:09 AM

The Supreme Court of India, too, has intervened time and again in dealing with serious lapses in police administration and violation of human rights for righting what is wrong with the police. (Representational Image/ DC)

AA Edit | Radical reforms are vital to make police accountable

Internal security during British rule revolved around instilling fear in the masses, which needed to be changed, the Prime Minister said

14 Mar 2022 2:51 AM

The rule was changed apparently to widen the pool of DIG-level police officers for central deputation and try and fill the many vacancies in the central police organizations and the Central Armed Police Forces. (Representational Image/ DC File)

Dilip Cherian | Whistleblower Khemka gets promoted; new rules for DIGs

Centre has now dropped the empanelment rule for central deputation of DIG-level IPS officers

10 Mar 2022 1:06 AM

This has been another in a series of steps taken by India to tackle the drug crisis especially cross-border smuggling from Pakistan. (Representational image)

IPS officer Vivek Johri appointed as new director-general of Border Security Force

The order had also stated that Johri has been appointed as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Union home ministry with 'immediate effect'.

29 Jul 2019 5:59 PM

Annamalai said he was not quitting the job because of any political pressure. (Photo: Twitter)

'Singham' of Karnataka police resigns to pursue public service

Annamalai met Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in the presence of state Home Minister M B Patil and informed him about his resignation.

29 May 2019 9:24 AM

This is most ugly attack: Ex-top cop

IPS Association took to Twitter to slam BJP candidate’s comment.

20 Apr 2019 1:26 AM

In a first, UPSC aspirants can call back forms

In order to avail this facility, the candidate has to provide details of application, it said.

02 Oct 2018 1:42 AM

Cop donates salary for family’s survival

Came into contact with them, while probing a murder case.

30 Jun 2018 5:34 AM

Barve, Bihari top contenders for Mumbai CP’s post

Currently, Barve is DG of the security corporation and Bihari is the DG prison of the state.

30 Jun 2018 3:34 AM

The home ministry has already asked the Home Department of all States and Union Territory administrations to seek explanation from officers who have failed to submit their immovable property details.

500 IPS officers yet to file asset details

These rules are also notified under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.

09 Apr 2018 1:30 AM

Former top cop, claims berth in Narendra Modi cabinet

Mr Singh was appointed as the city’s police chief in August 2012.

04 Sep 2017 4:07 AM

Once a favourite of Yogi, Mr Agarwal allegedly rubbed him the wrong way over a trivial issue and invited the chief minister’s wrath.

A stylish neta & caring Yogi

However, Yogi’s gesture of visiting the home of the ailing MLA — ignoring the bitterness in their relationship — has left everyone surprised.

24 Jul 2017 1:52 AM

Retired IPS officer SR Darapuri. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Retired IPS officer among 31 arrested for staging protests against Yogi govt

After retiring from the police service, SR Darapuri had joined the All India People's Front (Radical), a political outfit.

03 Jul 2017 6:02 PM

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