Latest IPS Officers News & Updates

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has posted young IPS officers to strengthen law and order and address key public concerns, particularly traffic congestion in the Greater Hyderabad. “As part of the government’s priority to improve civic governance, the transfers on Saturday are aimed at finding long-term and sustainable solutions to the traffic problems faced by city residents,” Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B. Shivadhar Reddy said on Sunday.Young a…

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) Following instructions from the Election Commission, the West Bengal government has decided to transfer police officers who have been in their posts for three years or more. A state secretariat official said on Thursday that a formal notification in this regard is likely to be issued soon.This directive will apply to those who are serving in their home district or have been in the same position for an extended period. This directive has already been sent to all senior poli…

Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) Amid the “leadership tussle” between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, state Home Minister and senior Dalit leader in the state, G. Parameshwara, on Thursday said that he is hopeful of a “promotion” this year, adding that it would depend on the decision of the Congress high command. The statement has assumed significance as Parameshwara has been projected as a potential Chief Ministerial candidate in the event of a leadershi…

Bhopal, Dec 31 (IANS) As the year drew to a close, the Madhya Pradesh Home Department on Wednesday issued a series of orders announcing large-scale promotions of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across ranks, effective January 1, 2026.The promotions cover appointments to the ranks of Special Director General of Police (Special DGP), Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Senior Scale and Junior Administrative…

Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) Justice Michael D’Cunha, who conducted an inquiry into deaths during the COVID-19 period and alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment, submitted his final report to the Karnataka government on Wednesday and urged that its findings be made public. Retired Justice Cunha, who headed the Commission of Inquiry on Medical Procurement and COVID-19 deaths, submitted the report to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh in the presence of Chief Minister Siddarama…

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Pinarayi Vijayan government, alleging a deliberate attempt to derail the high court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold smuggling case.He claimed that the appointment of two Circle Inspectors with alleged links to the CPI(M) leadership has severely compromised the credibility and independence of the probe.Satheesan questioned …

Patna, Dec 23 (IANS) The Bihar government has given a major New Year’s gift to the state’s IPS officers. On Tuesday, the Home Department issued promotion orders for a large number of IPS officers, significantly strengthening the senior leadership of the Bihar Police.According to the notification, ADG Headquarters Kundan Krishnan has been promoted to the rank of Director General (DG).In addition, the Home Department promoted five IPS officers currently on central deputation and three DIG-rank…

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 23 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly V. D. Satheesan on Tuesday alleged that two senior IPS officers in the state are deliberately obstructing the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case. Satheesan claimed that the SIT investigation, which was expected to make decisive progress, has reached a standstill.According to him, the stagnation is not due to lack of evidence or procedural hurdles, but “active interference” by sen…