Parag Jain appointed as new RAW Chief, succeeds Ravi Sinha
Parag Jain
Synopsis Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer from the Punjab cadre, has been appointed as the new chief of RAW, succeeding Ravi Sinha on July 1, 2025. His appointment, for a fixed two-year term, comes as India navigates complex external security challenges and evolving geopolitical dynamics. The central government has appointed Parag Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Punjab cadre, as the next chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency.
ADVERTISEMENT Jain will take over from the current chief Ravi Sinha, whose tenure concludes on June 30, 2025. The appointment is for a fixed two-year term, with Jain scheduled to assume office on July 1, 2025.
Parag Jain is currently heading the Aviation Research Centre, which played a vital role during 'Operation Sindoor' by collecting intelligence on the Pakistani armed forces.
A seasoned intelligence officer, Parag Jain has held various sensitive positions related to national security and foreign intelligence. His elevation to the top post of RAW comes at a time when India's external security dynamics remain complex and closely linked to evolving geopolitical developments.
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