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MP CM transfers 3 senior cops after chaos at Modi’s inauguration of Datia airport. Here’s what happened

Chambal IG & DIG among three transferred after crowd mismanagement & public spat during airport inauguration, CM cites 'regrettable behaviour.'

Not the first rodeo for Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi, who took on Himachal DGP, top IAS officers

Currently on medical leave, Shimla SP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi on 24 May accused then DGP and his predecessor, along with Himachal Pradesh chief secy, of obstructing justice.

Who is 1991 batch IPS Rajeev Krishna, UP’s 5th acting DGP in a row

Krishna replaces Prashant Kumar, considered close to CM Yogi. The appointment comes amid speculation of rift between state govt & Centre over DGP appointments.

Amid Centre-state tussle, legal suspense over Jharkhand DGP’s post retirement tenure

Anurag Gupta was due to retire on 30 April, 2025, when he turned 60. However, it remains unclear whether Gupta is working with or without a salary.

How IAS & IPS officers in Madhya Pradesh are paying the price for sticking to law

In eight months in MP, IAS & IPS officers faced swift removals after acting against BJP & VHP workers. Transfers now seen as political weapons undermining law enforcement's autonomy.

Karnataka ex-DGP’s son points finger at mother, sister for murder in Bengaluru home

In his complaint, son says that mother & sister frequently fought with Karnataka ex-DGP Om Prakash & that 'due to these threats, he had gone to live with his sister'.

A Tamil IPS officer is transforming sports in Bihar. From shame to pride

During the 2002 National Games opening ceremony, Bihar’s athletes marched without sports shoes or uniforms.

After 5 IAS, now 3 IPS officers ordered by Centre to repatriate from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh

At least one of them plans to challenge order in Central Administrative Tribunal. Latest move comes months after 5 Telangana IAS officers were repatriated, decade after bifurcation.

25 IAS, 27 IPS transferred in big overhaul by Naidu. Wait continues for 5 IAS officers ‘close’ to Jagan

Two IPS officers who were transferred out of Tirupati following the stampede that killed six devotees earlier this month were also given postings.

How former Shimla SP’s testimony led to conviction of IG, 7 cops in 2017 custodial death case

Probing 2017 Kotkhai rape and murder of 16-yr-old, IG Zaidi’s team arrested six men, including Suraj. But on night of 18 July 2017, the Nepali labourer died in custody.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.