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Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz & Elena Rybakina Win Men’s and Women’s Singles Title Carlos Alcaraz from Spain won the Men’s Singles title while Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan won the Women’s Singles title at the Australian Open (AO) 2026, the first Grand Slam of the year, was held at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, from January 18 to February 1, 2026.It was the 114th edition of the tournament, the 58th in the Open Era.2026 Australian Open Winners:Highlights of Australian Open 2026:Men’s Singles: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5 to win his first Australian Open title.At 22 years and 272 days, he became the youngest man in the Open Era to complete a career Grand Slam, surpassing Don Budge’s record from 1938.This victory also marked Alcaraz’s seventh Grand Slam title overall, including 1 Australian Open, 2 Wimbledon, 2 French Open, and 2 United States(US) Open.Women’s Singles : Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina defeated World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 to claim her second Grand Slam singles title and became the first Kazakh woman to win the Australian Open singles crown.She also defeated three Top‑6 players: Iga Świątek, Jessica Pegula, and Aryna Sabalenka and rose to a joint career-high World No.3 in the WTA rankings.Men’s Doubles: Christian Harrison (the United States of America, USA) and Neal Skupski (the United Kingdom, UK) defeated Australia’s Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans 7–6(7–4), 6–4 to win the title.It marked Harrison’s first Grand Slam and Skupski’s second, making Skupski the fourth British player in the Open Era to win multiple men’s doubles Grand Slam titles.Women’s Doubles:Elise Mertens (Belgium) and Zhang Shuai (China) defeated Anna Danilina(Kazakhstan) and Aleksandra Krunić(Serbia) 7–6(7–4), 6–4 to win the title.The victory marked Mertens’ sixth Grand Slam doubles title and a return to World No.1 in doubles, while it was Zhang’s third Grand Slam doubles title and their first triumph as a team.Mixed Doubles: Australia’s Olivia Gadecki & John Peers defeated France’s Kristina Mladenovic & Manuel Guinard 4–6, 6–3, [10–8], becoming the first team since 1989 to defend the Australian Open mixed doubles title.It was Gadecki’s second and Peers’ fourth Grand Slam title, achieved after overcoming a first-set loss and a 5–7 match tiebreak deficit.Australian Open Deaf Championships 2026: Italian player Marco Carretta won both Men’s Singles and Doubles titles at the 2026 Australian Open Deaf Tennis Slam in Melbourne Park, marking a historic double victory in the Deaf tennis category.About Australian Open (AO):Organization: AO is a tennis tournament organized annually by Tennis Australia and was first held in 1905.Chronology: AO is played on hard courts and is the first of the four annual Grand Slam events, followed by the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.Events: Features men’s and women’s singles, doubles, mixed doubles, juniors, and wheelchair competitions.Prize Money: In 2026, AO awards a record USD 111.5 million, a 16% increase on last year and the largest in its history, with the winners of men’s and women’s singles receiving USD 4.15 million each.
Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy CM of MaharashtraOn January 31, 2026, Sunetra Pawar, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister(DyCM), becoming the first woman to assume the post in the state’s history.The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai(Maharashtra), in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis and other cabinet ministers.Background: Vacancy: The Deputy CM post became vacant after a tragic plane crash killed Ajit Pawar, leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and late husband of Sunetra Pawar, on January 29, 2026.Legislative Requirement: Currently Sunetra Pawar is not a member of the Maharashtra legislature. As per constitutional provisions, She will need to become a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) or Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) within six months to continue holding the Deputy CM post.About Maharashtra:Chief Minister (CM) – Devendra FadnavisGovernor – Acharya DevvratCapital – MumbaiWildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Radhanagari WLS, Rehekuri Blackbuck WLS
Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy CM of MaharashtraOn January 31, 2026, Sunetra Pawar, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister(DyCM), becoming the first woman to assume the post in the state’s history.The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai(Maharashtra), in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis and other cabinet ministers.Background: Vacancy: The Deputy CM post became vacant after a tragic plane crash killed Ajit Pawar, leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and late husband of Sunetra Pawar, on January 29, 2026.Legislative Requirement: Currently Sunetra Pawar is not a member of the Maharashtra legislature. As per constitutional provisions, She will need to become a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) or Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) within six months to continue holding the Deputy CM post.About Maharashtra:Chief Minister (CM) – Devendra FadnavisGovernor – Acharya DevvratCapital – MumbaiWildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Radhanagari WLS, Rehekuri Blackbuck WLS
Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy CM of MaharashtraOn January 31, 2026, Sunetra Pawar, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister(DyCM), becoming the first woman to assume the post in the stat...
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68th Grammy Awards 2026: Dalai Lama, K-Pop Win First Grammys, Bad Bunny Wins Album of the YearOn February 1, 2026, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy Award in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category for “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”, a project blending his spoken reflections with music and cultural elements, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA).Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on behalf of Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso.The track “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media, marking the first Grammy win for a Korean Pop (K-Pop).Highlights of the Grammy Awards 2026:Major Four Categories:Best Music Film: Steven Spielberg earned his first Grammy for Best Music Film as a producer on Music for John Williams, a documentary honoring John Williams’ career.Album of the Year: Bad Bunny won the Album of the Year (AOTY) award for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, marking the first win for a Spanish language album.Record of the Year: The song “Luther”, a collaborative track by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, won the Record of the Year award.Song of the Year: The song “Wildflower”, written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’ Connell, won the Song of the Year award.Best New Artist: Olivia Dean, singer-songwriter, won the Best New Artist award.
68th Grammy Awards 2026: Dalai Lama, K-Pop Win First Grammys, Bad Bunny Wins Album of the YearOn February 1, 2026, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy Award in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category for “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”, a project blending his spoken reflections with music and cultural elements, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA).Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on behalf of Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso.The track “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media, marking the first Grammy win for a Korean Pop (K-Pop).Highlights of the Grammy Awards 2026:Major Four Categories:Best Music Film: Steven Spielberg earned his first Grammy for Best Music Film as a producer on Music for John Williams, a documentary honoring John Williams’ career.Album of the Year: Bad Bunny won the Album of the Year (AOTY) award for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, marking the first win for a Spanish language album.Record of the Year: The song “Luther”, a collaborative track by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, won the Record of the Year award.Song of the Year: The song “Wildflower”, written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’ Connell, won the Song of the Year award.Best New Artist: Olivia Dean, singer-songwriter, won the Best New Artist award.
68th Grammy Awards 2026: Dalai Lama, K-Pop Win First Grammys, Bad Bunny Wins Album of the YearOn February 1, 2026, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy Award in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category f...
Central Bank of India Partners with HSBC Asset Management to Offer MF SolutionsIn January 2026, the Central Bank of India (CBI), one of India’s leading Public Sector Banks (PSBs) , has signed a distribution agreement with HSBC Asset Management (India)Private Limited to offer the Asset Management Company (AMC)’s Mutual Fund(MF) products to its customers.With this agreement, the bank aims to expand its wealth management offerings.Key Details of Partnership:MF Distribution: The partnership enables CBI to offer HSBC AMC MF schemes, equity, debt, and hybrid, through its branches and digital platforms.Investment Solutions: Under the agreement, HSBC Asset Management (India) will provide professionally managed MF solutions to CBI customers.Benefits: The collaboration aims to help clients potentially unlock the value of their savings via diversified investment products tailored for long‑term financial goals.
Central Bank of India Partners with HSBC Asset Management to Offer MF SolutionsIn January 2026, the Central Bank of India (CBI), one of India’s leading Public Sector Banks (PSBs) , has signed a distribution agreement with HSBC Asset Management (India)Private Limited to offer the Asset Management Company (AMC)’s Mutual Fund(MF) products to its customers.With this agreement, the bank aims to expand its wealth management offerings.Key Details of Partnership:MF Distribution: The partnership enables CBI to offer HSBC AMC MF schemes, equity, debt, and hybrid, through its branches and digital platforms.Investment Solutions: Under the agreement, HSBC Asset Management (India) will provide professionally managed MF solutions to CBI customers.Benefits: The collaboration aims to help clients potentially unlock the value of their savings via diversified investment products tailored for long‑term financial goals.
Central Bank of India Partners with HSBC Asset Management to Offer MF SolutionsIn January 2026, the Central Bank of India (CBI), one of India’s leading Public Sector Banks (PSBs) , has signed a distribution agreement with HSBC Asset Management (India...
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Matrixport Receives In-Principle Approval for Regulated Financial Services in GMC, BhutanIn February 2026, Matrixport, a leading digital asset financial services platform, announced that its Bhutan-based entity, Matrix Bhutan Pte Ltd, received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Gelephu Financial Services Office (GFSO) to operate regulated financial services within or from Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan.Key Details:Permitted Activities: Matrixport’s licence will allow it to offer regulated money services, deal in investments as a matched principal, and provide custody services for assets.Regulatory Status: No regulated services will be offered until all licensing requirements are satisfied and final approval is granted by the GFSO.Framework: Matrixport’s proposed operations in GMC will be supported by Supervision, Compliance, and Governance.
Matrixport Receives In-Principle Approval for Regulated Financial Services in GMC, BhutanIn February 2026, Matrixport, a leading digital asset financial services platform, announced that its Bhutan-based entity, Matrix Bhutan Pte Ltd, received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Gelephu Financial Services Office (GFSO) to operate regulated financial services within or from Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan.Key Details:Permitted Activities: Matrixport’s licence will allow it to offer regulated money services, deal in investments as a matched principal, and provide custody services for assets.Regulatory Status: No regulated services will be offered until all licensing requirements are satisfied and final approval is granted by the GFSO.Framework: Matrixport’s proposed operations in GMC will be supported by Supervision, Compliance, and Governance.
Matrixport Receives In-Principle Approval for Regulated Financial Services in GMC, BhutanIn February 2026, Matrixport, a leading digital asset financial services platform, announced that its Bhutan-based entity, Matrix Bhutan Pte Ltd, received In-Pri...
SBI Launches ‘CHAKRA’ to Invest Rs 100 Trillion in Sun Rise Sectors over Next 5 YearsIn January 2026, the State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), launched CHAKRA, a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for financing sunrise sectors that are crucial to India’s economic development.This new CoE was formally inaugurated by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Key Details of CHAKRA:Priority Sectors: As per the SBI, the newly launched CoE will primarily focus on 08 sunrise sectors such as: Renewable Energy (RE), Advanced Cell Chemistry & Battery Storage Electric Mobility, Green Hydrogen, Semiconductors, Decarbonisation, Smart Infrastructure, and Data Centre Infrastructure.Investment Potential: Together, these eight sunrise sectors are expected to attract investments(including debt and equity) worth around Rs 100 trillion over the next 5 years (i.e. by 2030).MoUs with 21 Financial Institutions: SBI has also signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with 21 financial institutions, including Japanese lenders Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.About State Bank of India (SBI):Chairman- Challa Sreenivasulu (C.S.) SettyTagline- The Banker to Every IndianHeadquarters- Mumbai, MaharashtraEstablished– 1955
SBI Launches ‘CHAKRA’ to Invest Rs 100 Trillion in Sun Rise Sectors over Next 5 YearsIn January 2026, the State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), launched CHAKRA, a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for financing sunrise sectors that are crucial to India’s economic development.This new CoE was formally inaugurated by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Key Details of CHAKRA:Priority Sectors: As per the SBI, the newly launched CoE will primarily focus on 08 sunrise sectors such as: Renewable Energy (RE), Advanced Cell Chemistry & Battery Storage Electric Mobility, Green Hydrogen, Semiconductors, Decarbonisation, Smart Infrastructure, and Data Centre Infrastructure.Investment Potential: Together, these eight sunrise sectors are expected to attract investments(including debt and equity) worth around Rs 100 trillion over the next 5 years (i.e. by 2030).MoUs with 21 Financial Institutions: SBI has also signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with 21 financial institutions, including Japanese lenders Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.About State Bank of India (SBI):Chairman- Challa Sreenivasulu (C.S.) SettyTagline- The Banker to Every IndianHeadquarters- Mumbai, MaharashtraEstablished– 1955
SBI Launches ‘CHAKRA’ to Invest Rs 100 Trillion in Sun Rise Sectors over Next 5 YearsIn January 2026, the State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), launched CHAKRA, a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for financing sunri...
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GoI Withdraws 18% Excise Duty on Unmanufactured TobaccoOn January 31, 2026, Government of India (GoI) withdrew the 18% Central Excise Duty levied on unmanufactured tobacco or tobacco refuse when it was cleared without a brand name and not packed for retail sale, effective February 1, 2026.Key Details:Background: Previously, all unmanufactured tobacco cleared from factories or warehouses was subject to 18% excise duty.New Amendment: Under the new amendment, unbranded and non-retail packed unmanufactured tobacco will now attract nil excise duty, providing relief, especially to farmers, small suppliers, and businesses in the unorganized segment.Other forms of unmanufactured tobacco such as those that are branded or packaged for retail sale will attract the 18% excise duty.Cigarette Duty: It has been clarified that excise duty on cigarettes continues to remain unchanged regardless of stick length.
GoI Withdraws 18% Excise Duty on Unmanufactured TobaccoOn January 31, 2026, Government of India (GoI) withdrew the 18% Central Excise Duty levied on unmanufactured tobacco or tobacco refuse when it was cleared without a brand name and not packed for retail sale, effective February 1, 2026.Key Details:Background: Previously, all unmanufactured tobacco cleared from factories or warehouses was subject to 18% excise duty.New Amendment: Under the new amendment, unbranded and non-retail packed unmanufactured tobacco will now attract nil excise duty, providing relief, especially to farmers, small suppliers, and businesses in the unorganized segment.Other forms of unmanufactured tobacco such as those that are branded or packaged for retail sale will attract the 18% excise duty.Cigarette Duty: It has been clarified that excise duty on cigarettes continues to remain unchanged regardless of stick length.
GoI Withdraws 18% Excise Duty on Unmanufactured TobaccoOn January 31, 2026, Government of India (GoI) withdrew the 18% Central Excise Duty levied on unmanufactured tobacco or tobacco refuse when it was cleared without a brand name and not packed for ...
SAIL Launches ‘SAIL-e-BRATION’ to Celebrate Steel-to-Soul ConnectionThe Steel Authority of India (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), launched “सेल-e-BRATION (SAIL-e-BRATION): Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust”, a national creative challenge, in collaboration with MyGov, a citizen engagement platform of the Government of India (GoI) in January 2026,.Key Details of SAIL-e-BRATION Challenge:Overview: The SAIL-e-BRATION invites Indians to showcase their storytelling skills through short videos, reels, or digital advertisements. Format of MP4 videos (≤120 sec, 1080pixels) and need to submit via MyGov by Feb 16, 2026.Purpose: The campaign aims to show SAIL’s role in everyday life and its contribution to building the nation, creating an emotional “Steel-to-Soul” connection.Themes: The challenge includes themes across sectors, including:Building India’s Big Dreams – Railways, bridges, highwaysShield & Star – Defense (tanks, ships) and space explorationA Little Bit of SAIL in Everyone’s Life – Schools, hospitals, sports programsProducts Everywhere – SAIL’s presence in homes, offices, and cities.Prizes: The top 5 creators will receive Rs.10,000 each, a Certificate and Letter of Appreciation from SAIL, and their work will be featured on the social media handle of SAIL.
SAIL Launches ‘SAIL-e-BRATION’ to Celebrate Steel-to-Soul ConnectionThe Steel Authority of India (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), launched “सेल-e-BRATION (SAIL-e-BRATION): Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust”, a national creative challenge, in collaboration with MyGov, a citizen engagement platform of the Government of India (GoI) in January 2026,.Key Details of SAIL-e-BRATION Challenge:Overview: The SAIL-e-BRATION invites Indians to showcase their storytelling skills through short videos, reels, or digital advertisements. Format of MP4 videos (≤120 sec, 1080pixels) and need to submit via MyGov by Feb 16, 2026.Purpose: The campaign aims to show SAIL’s role in everyday life and its contribution to building the nation, creating an emotional “Steel-to-Soul” connection.Themes: The challenge includes themes across sectors, including:Building India’s Big Dreams – Railways, bridges, highwaysShield & Star – Defense (tanks, ships) and space explorationA Little Bit of SAIL in Everyone’s Life – Schools, hospitals, sports programsProducts Everywhere – SAIL’s presence in homes, offices, and cities.Prizes: The top 5 creators will receive Rs.10,000 each, a Certificate and Letter of Appreciation from SAIL, and their work will be featured on the social media handle of SAIL.
SAIL Launches ‘SAIL-e-BRATION’ to Celebrate Steel-to-Soul ConnectionThe Steel Authority of India (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), launched “सेल-e-BRATION (SAIL-e-BRATION): Steel Built Ind...
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CCRAS Signs MoU with Berhampur University to Digitize Rare Ayurvedic ManuscriptsThe Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in January 2026, with Berhampur University, Berhampur (Odisha), at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) for a period of 2 years in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.Signitaries: The MoU was signed by Geetanjali Das, Vice Chancellor, Berhampur University; Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS; in the presence of B.S. Prasad, Former President, National Council for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).Key Details of the MoU:Purpose: The MoU aims to digitize, catalogue, and publish rare Ayurvedic manuscripts and palm-leaf documents preserved at the South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC).Implementing Agency: The collaboration will be led by the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad (Telangana), which functions as a peripheral unit of CCRAS.Manuscript Collection: Berhampur University houses over 2,000 palm-leaf manuscripts, which contain unpublished and rare Ayurvedic knowledge, which require careful scientific preservation.Areas of Collaboration: It includes digitization of Ayurvedic manuscripts, cataloguing and documentation, academic and research collaboration, and promoting traditional knowledge systems using modern technology.
CCRAS Signs MoU with Berhampur University to Digitize Rare Ayurvedic ManuscriptsThe Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in January 2026, with Berhampur University, Berhampur (Odisha), at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) for a period of 2 years in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.Signitaries: The MoU was signed by Geetanjali Das, Vice Chancellor, Berhampur University; Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS; in the presence of B.S. Prasad, Former President, National Council for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).Key Details of the MoU:Purpose: The MoU aims to digitize, catalogue, and publish rare Ayurvedic manuscripts and palm-leaf documents preserved at the South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC).Implementing Agency: The collaboration will be led by the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad (Telangana), which functions as a peripheral unit of CCRAS.Manuscript Collection: Berhampur University houses over 2,000 palm-leaf manuscripts, which contain unpublished and rare Ayurvedic knowledge, which require careful scientific preservation.Areas of Collaboration: It includes digitization of Ayurvedic manuscripts, cataloguing and documentation, academic and research collaboration, and promoting traditional knowledge systems using modern technology.
CCRAS Signs MoU with Berhampur University to Digitize Rare Ayurvedic ManuscriptsThe Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), signed a Memora...
MHA Mandates Two-Year Central Deputation for IPS Officers’ IGP PostingIn January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revised its promotion guidelines by making a minimum two-year Central Deputation experience mandatory for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers at the ranks of Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to become eligible for posting as Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Union Government.Key Details:Objective: The measure aims to improve the availability of experienced officers at the Centre and strengthen leadership in Central Police Organisations (CPOs) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).Applicability: The directive applies to IPS officers of the 2011 batch onwards.Earlier Norm: A similar mandatory Central deputation requirement was already applicable to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.
MHA Mandates Two-Year Central Deputation for IPS Officers’ IGP PostingIn January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revised its promotion guidelines by making a minimum two-year Central Deputation experience mandatory for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers at the ranks of Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to become eligible for posting as Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Union Government.Key Details:Objective: The measure aims to improve the availability of experienced officers at the Centre and strengthen leadership in Central Police Organisations (CPOs) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).Applicability: The directive applies to IPS officers of the 2011 batch onwards.Earlier Norm: A similar mandatory Central deputation requirement was already applicable to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.
MHA Mandates Two-Year Central Deputation for IPS Officers’ IGP PostingIn January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revised its promotion guidelines by making a minimum two-year Central Deputation experience mandatory for Indian Police Service ...
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