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Topic: CBI chief

Karnataka Director General of Police Praveen Sood appointed next CBI director

Sood is a 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Karnataka cadre & has been appointed to the post for two years after Subodh Kumar Jaiswal completes his tenure on 25 May.

Parliament passes bills to extend ED, CBI directors’ tenure up to 5 years

The passing of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Bill increased CBI chief's tenure from two to five years while Central Vigilance Commission Bill extended the ED director's term.

‘Mixed bag’ Glasgow Pact shows rich, historical emitters’ hypocrisy of villanising India

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Why IPS officers Rakesh Asthana & YC Modi, govt choice for CBI chief post, were ruled out

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana invokes a Supreme Court rule on appointments that has never been used before in the selection of CBI chiefs.

Mallikarjun Kharge objects to new CBI chief’s appointment, says selection criterion diluted

Mallikarjun Kharge, who was on the PM Modi-led panel to select the CBI chief, alleged that Rishi Kumar Shukla does not have the required experience.

Selection committee headed by PM Narendra Modi to decide CBI Director on Friday

The post of the CBI chief has been lying vacant since January 10 after the unceremonious exit of Alok Verma.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.