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Tripura CM directs SPs and DMs to remain vigilant about Pakistani nationals
Agartala, April 25: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday directed the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of all eight districts to regularly share necessary inputs with the Chief Minister’s Secretariat regarding the presence of any Pakistani nationals in the state, officials said.
Maha: Kalpana Pawar, wife of martyr Ambadas Pawar, appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police
Mumbai, April 22: Kalpana Pawar, wife of police constable Ambadas Pawar, who died in the terrorist attack on Mumbai on November 26, 2008, has been appointed as the probationary Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Gujarat Police returns seized property worth over Rs 55 crore in three months
Gandhinagar, April 17: Gujarat Police have returned, recovered, stolen and seized property worth more than Rs 55.07 crore to their rightful owners within just three months, as per government data released on Thursday.
Sydney teenager charged with organising overseas contract killings
Sydney, April 17: Australian authorities have arrested and charged a teenage foreign national for allegedly facilitating contract killings in Europe.
Cops are real heroes of society, says Rajasthan CM; makes key announcements
Jaipur, April 16: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, while addressing the Rajasthan Police Foundation Day celebrations, praised the unwavering dedication, bravery, and service of the state police personnel. He said the police uniform is not merely a piece of clothing but a powerful symbol of duty, commitment, and sacrifice.
UAE assumes Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance
Paris, April 12: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to chair the Committee on Governance, a key advisory committee of the INTERPOL. This achievement further demonstrates the UAE's strong reputation, its strategic role in fostering influential international partnerships, and its ongoing commitment to collaborative international action.
Amit Shah chairs review meeting with Odisha CM on implementation of three criminals laws in State
New Delhi, April 10: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Odisha, in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to an official statement from the ministry of Home Affairs.
Operation Akraman: 71 FIRs registered, 118 held in Gurugram
Gurugram, April 6: Gurugram Police on Sunday carried out ‘Operation Akraman’ to arrest the people involved in illegal activities, including drug and liquor smuggling.
231 DJ consoles seized ahead of Ram Navami in Bihar: Police
Patna, April 5: With Ram Navami being celebrated on Sunday, Bihar Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are on high alert to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Use technological advancements to control cybercrime: K'taka CM to police
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked the state police on Wednesday to use technological advancements to control and prevent cybercrime while highlighting that law and order are directly linked to investment and development.
Noida: DGP inaugurates Pink Booths, video walls, green energy project
Gautam Buddh Nagar, April 1: Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar inaugurated multiple projects aimed at enhancing policing and public service in the district on Tuesday.
Telangana tops in cybercrime detection, recovery of lost phones
Hyderabad, March 28: Telangana Police have emerged as top performer in the country in cybercrime detection and lost mobile phone recovery.
Punjab Police arrest 77 drug smugglers
Chandigarh, March 26: Continuing the war against drugs "Yudh Nashian Virudh" waged on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from the state consecutively for the 26th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted raids at 483 locations leading to the arrest of 77 drug smugglers after registration of 55 first information reports (FIRs).
Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu calls for smarter, faster law enforcement
Amaravati, March 25: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, at the Third Collectors' Conference on Tuesday, underscored the critical role of AI and technology in modern policing, urging law enforcement agencies to stay ahead of criminals through data-driven strategies.
Madhya Pradesh govt reshuffles 15 IPS officers
Bhopal, March 23: The Madhya Pradesh government on Sunday reshuffled as many as 15 senior Indian Administrative Service (IPS) officers, including those who were heading administrative and training departments.
92 arrested in Nagpur violence; Maharashtra CM warns of property seizure for damage recovery
Nagpur, March 22: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that 92 people have been arrested in connection with the March 17 Nagpur violence, which involved incidents of stone pelting and vehicles being torched.
Nobody will influence the investigation: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assures swift action in Colonel Bath assault case
Chandigarh, March 22: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed the incident involving Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, who was allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police personnel in Patiala.
Senior IPS officer Manish Shankar Sharma passes away
Bhopal, March 17: Manish Shankar Sharma, a distinguished officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and Special Director General of Police (Indian Railways), passed away on Monday in a hospital in New Delhi.
New force members should add strength to efforts to suppress drug mafia: Kerala CM
Thrissur, March 16: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that new force members should add more strength to the effort to free the country from the clutches of the drug mafia. He was speaking after accepting the salute at the passing out parade of 118 Sub-Inspector trainees of the 31st B batch of Kerala Police Academy in Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur, according to the press statement.
DGPs four states hold brainstorming workshop on 'Standardisation of Police Training Curriculum'
Jaipur, March 10: The Central Intelligence Training Institute (CITI), Jaipur, organised a one-day workshop on "Standardisation of Police Training Curriculum" at its campus on Monday. The event focused on the modernisation, harmonisation, and value addition in police training curricula across states.
US: Secret Service agents shoot armed man near White House
Washington, DC, March 9: Secret Service agents shot a man during an armed confrontation, who brandished a firearm near the White House early Sunday morning, Fox News reported citing the agency statement.
J-K DGP chairs crime and security review meeting
Srinagar, March 3: The Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, on Monday chaired a comprehensive crime and security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Kashmir, as per a press release.
Maha has zero tolerance policy on drugs: CM Fadnavis
Thane, March 1: Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that there will be a zero tolerance policy of the state government regarding drugs.
Delhi: LG assures time-bound action on HM Shah's directions on security
New Delhi, March 1: Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Saturday assured quick compliance with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directions on improving law and order in Delhi, including action against Bangladeshis, better security for women and prevention of traffic jams.
Rajasthan CM reviews implementation of new criminal laws
Jaipur, Feb 24: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reaffirmed the state government's commitment to ensuring better law and order while implementing the new criminal laws. He assured that there would be no shortage of resources for their effective execution.
Trump Congratulates Daniel John Bongino for being named Deputy Director of the FBI
Washington DC, February 24: US President Donald Trump on Sunday, local time, congratulated Daniel John Bongino after he was confirmed as the Deputy Director of the FBI.
Kash Patel likely to be named acting ATF Chief: Report
Washington DC, February 23: US President Donald Trump is expected to appoint newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice, The Hill reported.
A first-generation Indian kid to lead law enforcement in greatest nation...: FBI Director Kash Patel lauds 'American Dream'
Washington DC, February 22: Kash Patel, the newly elected Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), remembered his Indian roots, while also highlighting the grandiosity of the 'American Dream', during his swearing-in ceremony on Friday (local time).
Kash Patel sworn in as FBI Director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita
Washington DC, February 22: Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking the oath on the Bhagavad Gita.
Kash Patel, the 'Indian kid', takes over at FBI
Washington, Feb 22: Kash Patel said on Friday that the American dream is alive as a "first generation Indian kid" is about to take charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Kash Patel starts tenure with a warning to America's enemies
Washington, Feb 21: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel began his historic tenure on Thursday as the first Indian American to lead the premier investigating agency with a dire warning to America's enemies: "We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet."
White House says Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director crucial in President Trump's agenda to 'uphold rule of law'
Washington, Feb 21: Welcoming the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, the White House described it as "an important step in executing US President Donald Trump's agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law".
Kash Patel becomes the first Indian-descent FBI Director
Washington, Feb 21: The Republican-led US Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), making him the first Indian-descent American to head the premier investigating agency.
Kash Patel's FBI confirmation crucial step in Trump's agenda to uphold rule of law: White House
Washington DC, February 21: The White House on Thursday welcomed the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new FBI Director, describing it as an important step in executing President Donald Trump's agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law.
Kash Patel promises to make FBI transparent, accountable following confirmation as director
Washington DC, February 21: After Indian-origin Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Patel expressed his gratitude and vowed to rebuild the agency into one that is "transparent, accountable, and committed to justice."
Indian-origin Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director by US Senate
Washington DC, February 20: The US Senate has approved Indian-origin Kash Patel's nomination as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as per C-Span.
200 fraud suspects repatriated from Myanmar to China
Beijing, Feb 20: A group of 200 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in fraud returned to China under the escort of Chinese police on Thursday after being repatriated from Myawaddy in Myanmar.
US: Senate vote advances Kash Patel's nomination for FBI
Washington DC, February 19: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director-nominee Kash Patel on Tuesday made progress with a procedural vote in the Senate, receiving strong support from Republicans who are confident that President Donald Trump's pick will be confirmed later this week, The New York Post reported.
J&K Police organises awareness programme on new criminal laws for CRPF in Poonch
Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday organised an awareness programme on new criminal laws for officers and jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Manipur: Joint operation destroys marijuana plantation in Pherzawl
Pherzawl February 17: In a crackdown on illegal cultivation of drug crops, a joint operation conducted by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police led to the destruction of a large marijuana plantation on Monday.