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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: IPS officers

The IPS class of 1984 that’s all-powerful under Modi govt

After appointment of Samant Goel and Arvind Kumar as chiefs of IB and RAW respectively, one particular IPS batch has taken charge of most key agencies.

Shaken by poll result, Mamata Banerjee goes on bizarre IPS, IAS posting-transfer spree

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee transferred 5 IPS officers in & out as commissioner of Bidhannagar in 5 days, giving an insight into her post-election state of mind.

This Karnataka IAS officer is taking on the politically mighty, transfers be damned

In the last couple of years, Rohini Sindhuri Dasari has had run-ins with Congress minister A. Manju and the CM’s brother H.D. Revanna. But she’s undeterred.

IPS dominance in top paramilitary posts must end. Chidambaram-led panel right in saying so

IPS officers are invoking imaginary constitutional provisions to buttress their continued deputation to Central Armed Police Forces.

Why IPS officers want to keep heading forces like CRPF, NSG & BSF

A parliamentary panel has recommended reduction in IPS hegemony over these forces, and for their own cadres to rise to the top.

Tears, kabbadi & medicines: How a doctor-turned-IPS officer wins hearts in Naxal-hit areas

Abhishek Pallava, a 2012-batch IPS officer, is the SP of Dantewada, and has been successful in winning over the people through his ‘humane’ approach.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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.