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For IPS officers, Central stint must for IG-level posting: Govt

February 01, 2026 3:26 am

The Centre has decided to change the norms as an attempt to address the persistent shortage of officers at the SP and DIG ranks in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other key security-related posts.

Suspended Punjab IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal awaits reinstatement as state government plays it safe

December 10, 2025 12:25 pm

The Punjab Government has studied the rules that say only the Election Commission, in “concurrence” with the Department of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, can reinstate IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal.

The Haryana Government would soon have to take a call on Former DGP Shatrujeet S Kaur, who has been on leave since October, after his alleged involvement in IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar's death. (Express Photo)

Haryana govt to decide on DGP post as UPSC returns list of eligible officers

December 09, 2025 7:51 pm

Former DGP Shatrujeet S Kapur had gone on leave after his name surfaced in relation to IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s death.

Six senior cops promoted, 9 new IPS officers get Gujarat postings

December 02, 2025 9:11 am

Four other IPS officers of the 2007 batch were promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG) of which three are on central deputation and one is posted in Gujarat.

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UPSC Ethics Simplified | How must a police officer choose between a VVIP and a common man at 'Ram Lalla' Darshan? Here's a caselet

October 19, 2025 6:00 pm

UPSC Ethics Case Study : When duty meets compassion, a police officer faces a quiet ethical test during a high-pressure situation. This caselet challenges our ideas of responsibility, fulfillment, and what it truly means to serve.

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Expert Talk | 'With just 1 in 1000 cracking UPSC, a solid Plan B is essential,' says former DGP of Uttarakhand

September 07, 2025 12:28 pm

"While I trust the integrity of the UPSC exam process, the misuse of documents in categories like EWS and PwD warrants urgent attention,"says former Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar. In Part 2 of our interview, he opens up about the real weight of the uniform, tackling corruption, modern-day governance challenges, cinema’s take on civil servants, the importance of Plan B for aspirants, and the growing social media obsession among young officers.