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Rajeev Krishna full-time UP DGP, phase of acting police chiefs ends

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath greets newly appointed Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna in Lucknow on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 31, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Full-fledged DGP appointment: Shortlisted names sent to Uttar Pradesh govt

Senior state government officials are understood to have met the UPSC authorities. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)
Published on May 31, 2026 06:40 am IST

2 IPS officers promoted to DGP rank in Haryana

The two IPS officers are Navdeep Singh Virk and Kala Ramachandran. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on May 16, 2026 04:24 am IST

CV Anand takes over as new DGP of Telangana

CV Anand takes over as new DGP of Telangana
Published on May 02, 2026 06:02 am IST

Rajasthan DGP reviews crime control, modernisation; directs stringent action against repeat offenders

Rajasthan DGP reviews crime control, modernisation; directs stringent action against repeat offenders
Published on Apr 29, 2026 09:06 pm IST

Shyam Bhagat Negi gets addl charge as Himachal DGP till March 31

IPS officer Shyam Bhagat Negi. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 05:56 am IST

Full-time UP DGP appointment faces delay as UPSC returns panel of names

The development extends the over four-year gap since Uttar Pradesh last had a regular DGP. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:48 am IST

UP set for full-time police chief, Rajeev Krishna frontrunner

Rajeev Krishna, a senior IPS officer, has been holding additional charge as acting DGP for nearly 10 months while also serving as DG (vigilance). (File)
Published on Mar 18, 2026 09:57 pm IST

DGP Rajeev Krishna calls for preventive policing, time-bound probes

DGP Rajeev Krishna   (HT FILE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 12:00 am IST

UP DGP asks officers to control disputes, crimes at early state, focus on 'preventive policing'

UP DGP asks officers to control disputes, crimes at early state, focus on 'preventive policing'
Published on Mar 11, 2026 01:07 am IST

Why only lower-rung cops shifted in three years: HC to Punjab DGP

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav informed the Punjab and Haryana high court regarding measures adopted to improve policing and public safety in the state. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 11, 2026 06:58 am IST

Senior K’taka cop caught on obscene video suspended

Senior K’taka cop caught on obscene video suspended
Published on Jan 21, 2026 06:26 am IST

DGP can even be dismissed from service after probe: Karnataka HM Parameshwara

Speaking to media persons, the home minister said the government acted without delay and considering the officer’s seniority. (File photo)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 12:37 pm IST

Senior IPS officer Ajay Singhal takes over as Haryana DGP

Senior IPS officer Ajay Singhal takes over as Haryana DGP
Updated on Jan 01, 2026 01:39 pm IST

Ajay Singhal is new Haryana DGP

Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 31, 2025 11:57 pm IST

1992 batch IPS officer Ajay Singhal appointed Haryana DGP

Ajay Singhal
Published on Jan 01, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Haryana issues retirement orders of incumbent DGP

The Haryana government on Tuesday issued the retirement orders of 1992 batch IPS officer, OP Singh with effect from December 31.
Published on Dec 31, 2025 04:24 am IST

OP Singh retires as Haryana prepares to name new DGP

During his tenure, Singh oversaw crackdowns on gangsters, drug syndicates and inter-district crime. (PTI)
Published on Dec 31, 2025 03:56 am IST

Haryana to get new DGP on January 1

The UPSC will prepare a panel of three IPS officers and send it to the state government for selecting the next DGP. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 04:16 am IST

31 IPS officer promoted in Bihar

31 IPS officer promoted in Bihar
Published on Dec 23, 2025 07:13 pm IST

Allahabad HC directs UP DGP to ensure email-based bail communication

Allahabad high court (File)
Published on Dec 17, 2025 03:04 am IST

Haryana divests Shatrujeet Kapur of DGP’s charge

The Nayab Singh Saini government in Haryana on Sunday divested 1990-batch IPS officer, Shatrujeet Kapur of the charge of director general of police (DGP). (HT File)
Published on Dec 15, 2025 07:08 am IST

Next DGP: UPSC sends Haryana’s proposal to set up panel back

The five included 1990-batch IPS officer Shatrujeet Kapur who was the head of the police force till October 14 but was asked to proceed on leave amid growing clamour for his ouster in wake of suicide by fellow IPS officer Y Puran Kumar.
Published on Dec 08, 2025 06:32 am IST

Maha urges govt to relieve NIA chief Date, tipped to be next state police chief

Maha urges union govt to relieve NIA chief Date, tipped to be next state police chief
Published on Dec 03, 2025 08:56 am IST

Haryana: Rights panel orders probe into alleged custodial torture in Karnal

The directions were issued by member Deep Bhatia during a hearing (HT File)
Published on Oct 28, 2025 08:06 am IST

Digital literacy must to tackle cybercrime: UP DGP

UP DGP Rajeev Krishna (HT File Photo)
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 07:58 pm IST

DGP reviews preparations for Presidential visit to Mathura

DGP Rajeev Krishna reviewing arrangements at Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura ahead of the President’s visit on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sept 23, 2025 07:01 pm IST

Former Himachal DGP ID Bhandari passes away in Shimla

Former Himachal Pradesh director general of police (DGP) ID Bhandari passed away on Tuesday following a heart attack at Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital here. due to a heart attack. (File)
Published on Sept 03, 2025 04:30 am IST

Venkataraman appointed as Tamil Nadu DGP

Venkataraman appointed as Tamil Nadu DGP
Published on Sept 01, 2025 04:56 am IST