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TopicDelhi Police commissioner

Topic: Delhi Police commissioner

Plea against appointment of Delhi Police chief Asthana to be heard after being numbered: SC

A contempt plea was filed against PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for appointing Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police chief in alleged violation of a judgment by the Supreme Court.

Former CBI special director Rakesh Asthana takes charge as Delhi Police Commissioner

Asthana's appointment is one of the few instances when an IPS officer outside of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory cadre has been made the Delhi Police chief.

Delhi L-G grants police chief powers to detain under NSA as Independence Day approaches

Considered a routine practice carried out around this time annually, the move also comes amid ongoing farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar. Order to be in effect till 18 October 2021.

Crossed rivers, travelled amid Covid restrictions — Delhi cop recalls how she traced 76 kids

Delhi Police Constable Seema Dhaka, who got an 'out-of-turn' promotion for her achievement, recounts rescuing children who suffered from drug abuse, were abducted or abused.

9 ex-IPS officers ask Delhi top cop for re-investigation of all riots cases ‘without bias’

The letter says that investigations and challans submitted by the Delhi Police with respect to the February riots were 'partisan and politically motivated'.

Delhi Police opens 6 wellness centres with Ayurveda, tele-counselling services for personnel

An MoU has been signed with the Ministry of AYUSH for Ayurvedic doctors at the centres, which also have outdoor gymnasiums.

Ved Marwah, former governor and Delhi Police commissioner, dies at 87

The former Governor of Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand also served as the director general of the National Security Guard, and as adviser to governors in J&K and Bihar.

‘Dil Ki Police’: Delhi Police Twitter handle gets colourful makeover to motivate ground staff

Delhi Police PRO M.S. Randhawa says steps are being taken to increase people-to-police contact and boost morale of ground staff.

S N Shrivastava gets additional charge of Delhi Police Commissioner, replaces Amulya Patnaik

Days after being appointed Delhi Police Special Commissioner, Shrivastava will now take over the additional charge with effect from Sunday.

S N Shrivastava appointed Delhi Police Special Commissioner after death toll rises to 11

Delhi govt's home department said IPS officer S N Shrivastava is being appointed to the Delhi Police post with 'immediate effect'.

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That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.