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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As Ravada A Chandrasekhar officially assumed charge as the new State Police Chief on Tuesday, he outlined a clear focus on strengthening state police's anti-drug drive, intensifying cybercrime monitoring, and improving internal systems to serve the public more efficiently. Addressing the media on Tuesday at the police headquarters, Chandrasekhar said the force would work proactively to maintain law and order. Chandrasekhar stressed the need to take forward the ongoing anti-drug operations with renewed intensity. "We will focus on community participation and take strong action against the perpetrators. The effects of drugs are seen across all sections, including schools, colleges and youth," he said. He added that the department would remain vigilant and uncompromising in this area.
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The cybercrime division of Punjab Police has arrested two individuals and identified 33 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting, and distributing child pornography and expoitive content of minors, said a top official on Friday.Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the content, which is described as child sexual exploitative and abusive material (CSEAM), was being distributed through online platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram. The operation, codenamed CSEAM-4, was conducted on Thursday and spanned 40 locations across 18 districts. The ac ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 29 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday said that people need to be made more aware of combating cybercrime and that criminal activities should be prevented using the internet. 'Cybercrime is in such a place that it is like fighting with shadows. For this, there is a need to be more technically skilled. Along with this, people need to be more aware and alert about cybercrime. The police system should be further developed and strengthened in line with crime. And the reputation of Tripura Police should be kept intact,' he said. Chief Ministe ...Read More >
The State Government will fill up 8,000 vacant posts in the police department as per the announcement made in this year's Budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured on Sunday (March 29, 2026). Addressing the passing out parade of the 46th batch of trainee Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil) at Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) in Mysuru, Mr Siddaramaiah said the Government had filled up 4,911 vacant posts in the department last three years including the 327 sub inspectors, who were inducted into serv ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh were present on the occasion. The chief minister said institutions like K ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar graced the Inauguration Of Cyber Awareness Month held at the State Police Headquarters in Mumbai on Friday. At the event, the actor shared a dark anecdote involving his 13-year-old daughter Nitara, who was asked to share her nude pictures which playing online games. Sharing the details of the incident, which took place a couple of months back, Akshay elucidated, "While you are playing, sometimes a message comes from there...Then a message came, Are you male or female? So, she replied female. And then he sent a message. 'Can you send me nude pictures of yo ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 7 (ANI): Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the campaign against Chitta in Himachal Pradesh would be transformed into a mass movement, and the participation of every citizen of the state in this movement was most important. He was chairing a review meeting here today regarding preparations for the Anti-Chitta Walkathon, to be held in Shimla on 15 November,said the release. The Chief Minister said that registration for participation in this walkathon could be done by scanning a barcode. Various awareness activities would be orga ...Read More >
New Delhi: The annual all-India conference of directors general of police and inspectors general of police will begin in Bhubaneswar on Friday where issues related to internal security, Jammu and Kashmir, and pro-Khalistan elements, among others are likely to be discussed, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, among others will attend the three-day conference where cyber crimes, challenges posed by AI tools and threats emanating from drones are also expected to be discussed. About 250 officers of DGP and IGP ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his delight over the Uttarakhand Police being honoured with the prestigious "President's Police Colour," calling it a golden chapter in the state's history. According to an official release, he said that for Uttarakhand, this moment is not just an achievement but a living testament to pride, tradition, and an indomitable spirit of service. Also Read | Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Passed in Rajya Sabha; House To Reconvene on April 16 for Women's Reservation Debate. Director General of Police Deep ...Read More >
Agartala, Jun 28 (PTI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday exhorted various agencies to enhance security and surveillance in the state, given the current situation in Bangladesh. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. Therefore, strengthening of security is needed, the chief minister said after inaugurating the state's first cyber police station here. "We all know the present situation in Bangladesh. There is a need to enhance security arrangements. The northeastern state has been made into a corridor for the smuggling of drugs and narcotic items. Infiltration from acr ...Read More >
Chandigarh: A day after assuming charge, Haryana's head of police force (HoPF), O P Singh, on Wednesday reiterated that each and every police station in the state shall work as a service centre to ensure public trust by giving people a feeling of being safe and secure.DGP Singh has taken over as the HoPF after DGP Shatrujeet Kapur was sent on leave over allegations levelled against him by ADG-rank IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who recently committed suicide.OP Singh swung into action within hours of taking charge and conducted a surprise check at Panchkula's Sector 7 police station. After spendin ...Read More >
Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday called upon newly inducted police sub-inspectors to uphold justice without compromise and work towards building a drug-free and equitable society. He said this while addressing the passing-out parade of the 46th batch of Civil Police Sub-Inspector trainees at the parade ground in Mysuru. The chief minister set targets on maintaining law and order, tackling emerging crimes, and protecting vulnerable sections with integrity and courage. Siddaramaiah underlined the responsibility that comes with the uniform and adding that discipline, restra ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday said that people need to be made more aware of combating cybercrime and that criminal activities should be prevented using the internet. "Cybercrime is in such a place that it is like fighting with shadows. For this, there is a need to be more technically skilled. Along with this, people need to be more aware and alert about cybercrime. The police system should be further developed and strengthened in line with crime. And the reputation of Tripura Police should be kept intact," he said. Chief Minister Saha said this after inaugurati ...Read More >
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) reported receiving threat emails targeting the Golden Temple for the past four to five days, with the motive remaining unclear. Police have detained a suspect, Shubham Dubey, and are investigating the possibility of a group involvement. Authorities have registered an FIR, launched security drills, and are tracing IP addresses, suspecting a South India connection. ShiromGurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Manan, on ...Read More >
History sheets will be opened to keep tabs on not just convicted social media offenders, but also suspects, police memo says The Telangana Police decided to open "history sheets" for repeat offenders in cases involving social media, in what is believed to be a first in the country. History sheets are usually opened for notorious criminals who repeatedly commit civil and criminal offences. An order issued through a memo by the Cyber Crime police on September 23 said the decision to open history ...Read More >
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Punjab government on Monday appointed 1992-batch IPS officer and special DGP Sharad Satya Chauhan as the chief director of the Vigilance Bureau. The appointment comes on a day the government also sent a list of eligible officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the selection of the next director general of police (DGP). Chauhan, a batchmate of incumbent DGP Gaurav Yadav, is the senior-most IPS officer presently serving in Punjab. ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Nearly four years after appointing an acting police chief, the Punjab govt on Monday finally sent a panel of 14 IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the appointment of a regular director general of police (DGP), setting in motion the long-delayed process.The move follows the Supreme Court's Feb 5 directions pulling up states, including Punjab, for continuing with "acting" DGPs and reiterating compliance with the UPSC-led appointment process laid down in the Prakash Singh police reforms case. Acting on the order, the UPSC on Feb 18 asked Punjab to send its ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha for three days, from November 29 to December 1, to attend the annual Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Bhubaneswar. Union home minister Amit Shah will accompany him at the event, which will be held at the convention hall of Odisha Lok Seva Bhawan (State Secretariat). PM Modi and Shah are expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar on Friday afternoon. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the high-profile visit, with the city placed on high alert. Areas surrounding the event venues have been declared 'no-f ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 29 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday said that people need to be made more aware of combating cybercrime and that criminal activities should be prevented using the internet. "Cybercrime is in such a place that it is like fighting with shadows. For this, there is a need to be more technically skilled. Along with this, people need to be more aware and alert about cybercrime. The police system should be further developed and strengthened in line with crime. And the reputation of Tripura Police should be kept intact," he said. Also Read | B ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15th July, 2025 so students are advised to prepare accordingly. The exam will start at 10:30 AM and wil ...Read More >
The Golden Temple in Amritsar received a bomb threat via email on Monday, prompting a police complaint from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said a case has been registered and investigations are underway with support from cybercrime and other agencies. The Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar received a bomb threat on Monday, the ShiromGurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said in a police complaint. Amritsar Commissioner Gurpreet Singh ...Read More >
Times News NetworkJaipur: In a comprehensive reshuffle of the state's police brass, the govt Wednesday appointed Sachin Mittal as the new commissioner of Jaipur police, continuing the trend of entrusting the city's top post to an officer of additional director general (ADG) rank.Mittal, a 1996-batch IPS officer who was serving as ADG (personnel) at police headquarters (PHQ), replaced Biju George Joseph, who had been holding that office since Aug 2023. In a swap, Joseph has been moved to PHQ to ta ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sept. 26 (Maxim News) : The Telangana Police Department has issued detailed instructions to the Cyber Crime Police Stations in Hyderabad, directing them to open and maintain Suspect/History Sheets on habitual and repeat offenders involved in social media offences and financial frauds. The move is aimed at ensuring close surveillance and curbing the nefarious activities of potential repeat offenders. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the official memorandum issued by the Hyderabad Police, Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors of the Cyber Crime Police Station (CCPS) are required to ...Read More >
Cuttack: The Odisha DGP, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, on Thursday said maintaining communal harmony and ensuring the safety of women and children are the top priorities of the State police. Khurania said this while inaugurating the 70th State Police Duty Meet-2025 here at Reserve Police Ground. As many as 282 competitors, 43 K9 warriors (dogs), 43 handlers from 34 police districts of the State are participating in the professional competition to display excellence in policing skills. The meet will c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: DGP Dr. Jitender retired on Tuesday and went emotional in a speech thanking his parents at the Police Academy in Hyderabad. Telangana bid an emotional farewell to its Director General of Police, Dr. Jitender, at a poignant ceremony held at the Police Academy in Hyderabad. After over three decades of distinguished service, including fifteen impactful months as DGP, Jitender spoke with visible emotion, thanking his family, his wife, children, son-in-law, siblings, and, in particular, recalling the profound influence of his late parents. Their enduring lessons about values and integri ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridge Sparks Outrage Over Hazardous Design; MP CM Mohan Yadav Suspends 8 Engineers, Orders Inquiry. The ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 57-year-old retired telecom employee from Kishan Ganj, north Delhi, lost Rs 14 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam after cyber fraudsters, posing as Mumbai Police, threatened him with arrest over alleged bank fraud. Two suspects, Banshi Lal and Prem Kumar, both 20-year-old graduates from Barmer, Rajasthan, have been arrested.According to police, the case came to light when the victim filed a complaint via the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), stating he received a video call from scammers who claimed his bank account was linked to illegal activities and that Mumbai Police w ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Newly appointed Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Batulla Shivadhar Reddy on Tuesday said, "We only follow the 'Khaki Book' as per the BNS Acts, not the 'Pink Book,' 'White Book,' or any other coloured books." He was addressing the media after assuming charge. Shivadhar Reddy said the upcoming local body elections would be the first major challenge for the police, adding that the department was gearing up to ensure they were conducted peacefully. "The elections will be held in a fair and incident-free manner," he said. The DGP said there were around 17,000 vacancies in th ...Read More >