Kolkata Man Loses Rs 49 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 69-year-old retired executive from New Town was defrauded of Rs 49 lakh after scammers posing as CBI officers placed him under digital arrest via WhatsApp video calls.
A 69-year-old retired executive from New Town was defrauded of Rs 49 lakh after scammers posing as CBI officers placed him under digital arrest via WhatsApp video calls.
Phoolbagh police in Bhiwadi arrested a software engineer who arrived at the station pretending to be an IPS officer. The accused used a fake ID card and a vehicle with 'Police' markings.
A unique trend emerges as over 66 IAS and IPS officers form marital bonds in Haryana and Punjab, with many securing inter-cadre transfers to serve together, reshaping administrative landscapes.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dismissed the controversy sparked by PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh's remarks questioning IAS and IPS officers from UP and Bihar. He asserted all officers work efficiently for the state's interests.
Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh faces criticism from cabinet colleagues over his comments about IAS and IPS officers from UP and Bihar. Three ministers have now spoken against his remarks.
A 70-year-old woman in Greater Kailash-I was digitally arrested for nine days by scammers posing as police and ED officers, losing nearly Rs 7 crore. Police have frozen Rs 2.9 crore.
Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh faces criticism from IAS and IPS associations over his remarks targeting officers from UP and Bihar. Colleagues defend officers, urging focus on governance.
Himachal PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh echoes Deputy CM's warning, alleging some IAS and IPS officers from UP and Bihar disregard state's culture and interests.
Yavatmal police arrest second accused in massive fake birth & death certificate scam. Details on the hacking of the Civil Registration System and the ongoing SIT probe revealed. Read the full investigation.
A Hyderabad landlord discovers his tenant, B Shashikanth, is a conman arrested for impersonating IPS/IAS officers. The fraudster defaulted on rent and vanished. Read the full story.
In a major cyber fraud case, the wife of a former IPS officer was cheated of Rs 2.58 crore in an online investment scam. The fraud began with an unsolicited message promising huge stock market profits. Read the full investigation details.
A couple from Zirakpur was conned of Rs 38 lakh by cybercriminals posing as CBI officers in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam. Police warn against such threats.
The Punjab government has issued a major reshuffle, transferring 22 senior IPS officers to new roles following their promotions. Key appointments include new police chiefs for several districts. Get the full list of postings here.
Punjab government grapples with a severe administrative crunch as 14 senior IAS officers retire in 2026, with many already without postings. Read about the impact on state governance.
Uttar Pradesh government announces a major IPS reshuffle, transferring 20 senior officers. Aparna Kumar makes history as the first woman Joint Commissioner of Police in Lucknow. Get the full list of postings.
Chandigarh SIT completes statements from 14 IPS/IAS officers named in deceased IPS Y Puran Kumar's note. Probe awaits crucial FSL report. Key details inside.
Hyderabad witnesses a major IPS reshuffle with 20 officers transferred across four police commissionerates, including the new Future City unit. Key postings announced for law and order.
A 74-year-old retired educator in Mumbai was conned of Rs 4.62 crore by fraudsters posing as Delhi Police and CBI officers. The elaborate scam involved threats of arrest in a fake money laundering case. Read the full details of this sophisticated cyber fr
UPSC advises West Bengal to approach Supreme Court for clarity on DGP appointment, citing delays. The panel returns the state's list of IPS officers. Read the full story.
IPS officer Nilambari Jagdale from Nagpur promoted to Inspector General in Punjab. The 2008-batch officer now holds dual charge of Ludhiana and sensitive Faridkot Range. Read her inspiring career journey.
A Kolkata businessman was cheated of Rs 11.5 lakh in a timber investment scam by individuals posing as senior IPS and IB officers. An FIR has been registered at Posta Police Station. Read the full details.
A significant IAS and IPS reshuffle within the AGMUT cadre sees key officers transferred between Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, and other regions. Get the full list of postings and the context behind the moves.
In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Delhi government has transferred over 20 senior IAS and IPS officers, including key department heads. This move impacts crucial services like health and transport.
The Home Ministry has ordered a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 49 senior officers including 31 IAS and 18 IPS officials. Get the full list and details here.
Four senior Punjab IPS officers have been promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP) by the state government. Learn about their new postings and the impact on Punjab's police leadership.
The All Maharashtra Education Service Gazetted Officers Association announces a strike from January 19, protesting the arrest of Yavatmal officer Ravindra Katolkar in the alleged Shalarth ID scam, citing an 'atmosphere of fear'.
Gujarat government announces major IPS promotions, elevating 3 officers to DGP rank and 6 to DIG grade. Get the full list of promoted officers and details.
Haryana government transfers 4 senior IPS officers, including Panchkula & Ambala Commissioners. Get the full list of postings and implications for state police leadership.
Gujarat government promotes six 1996-batch IAS officers to Additional Chief Secretary and elevates 14 IPS officers. Three become DGPs. Key postings in Finance, Health, and Education.
The Haryana government has transferred 8 senior police officers, including 2 IPS and 6 HPS cadre officials. Get the full list of new appointments and postings here.