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TopicAshok Khemka

Topic: Ashok Khemka

Ex-IAS Khemka who nixed Skylight-DLF deal questions ED’s Vadra chargesheet—what about ‘bribe giver’

In 2 social media posts, Khemka called ED's probe 'shoddy', and hinted at political patronage and a “sweetheart deal” that allegedly benefited influential figures.

3 yrs after counter-FIR, Haryana cops move to close case against former IAS Ashok Khemka

FIR was lodged by IAS officer Sanjeev Verma in April 2022 against Ashok Khemka when they were locked in tussle. Similar outcome is anticipated for the FIR against Verma.

Ashok Khemka, whistleblower IAS officer transferred 57 times in 33 yrs, retires from service

Khemka, who spoke up against corruption, was shuffled through so many postings during his career that he averaged one transfer every 7 months. His career has been marked by controversies.

Saini govt shuffles 44 IAS officers in overnight order, Sumita Misra is new Haryana home secretary

Last week, chief minister had replaced his predecessor ML Khattar’s picks with his own choices in CMO. Senior civil servant Ashok Khemka comes to Anil Vij’s transport department.

Verma vs Khemka, again — Haryana IAS officer seeks action against colleague for post on DLF-Vadra case

After Ashok Khemka questions govt’s intentions in Vadra-DLF land deal case, Sanjeev Verma writes to chief secretary, alleges that post amounts to violation of poll code, promotes enmity.

SC upholds Khattar’s downgrading of IAS Khemka’s performance evaluation, says it’s executive’s domain

The apex court underlines the specialised expertise required for assessing IAS officers, nullifying the intervention of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Khemka vs Verma: In Haryana IAS-IAS battle, FIRs, tweets & now a corruption charge

IAS officer Sanjeev Verma demands CBI probe after Prevention of Corruption Act slapped against him in case lodged by Ashok Khemka. Counter FIRs were lodged last year.

‘Archived again’: 55th transfer for Haryana IAS officer Ashok Khemka, 4th stint in archives dept

Khemka's transfer came on heels of his letter to govt saying he didn't have enough work after merger of science & technology and higher education departments.

Punishment postings for civil servants have changed over time, but stigma remains the same

The officers ThePrint spoke to distinguish between punishment and garage postings. Many fear the humiliation of being parked in a less functional department.

As Haryana IAS officers launch battle of FIRs, hint of yet another Vij-Khattar showdown

Battle between IAS officers Ashok Khemka and Sanjeev Verma centres on the former’s stint as Managing Director of Haryana State Warehousing Corporation over a decade ago.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.