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Business Standard
an hour ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Parag Jain, who led Pakistan desk, appointed as new R&AW chief for 2 years
Parag Jain, a senior IPS officer with decades of R&AW experience and expertise on the Pakistan desk, has been appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency for a two-year term New Delhi Senior IPS officer Parag Jain has been appointed the new chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), according to a report by the Press Trust of India citing official sources. Jain, who is currently the second most senior officer in R&AW, will succeed Ravi Sinha, who retires on June 30. He is expected to serve a two-year term as the head of the agency. R&AW and surveillance experience At present, Jain heads R&AW's Aviation Research Centre (ARC), which specialises in aerial surveillance and related operations. An officer of the 1989 batch from the Punjab cadre, Jain brings over 20 years of experience in R&AW to the top post. He is particularly known for his deep knowledge of intelligence gathering and issues concerning India's neighbouring countries. Role during Punjab militancy and Article 370 abrogation Jain's early years in policing included key positions such as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Deputy Inspector General in Punjab during the peak of militancy. Within R&AW, he has been closely associated with handling the Pakistan desk and was actively involved in intelligence operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the abrogation of Article 370, officials said. Postings abroad and anti-Khalistan monitoring Jain has also held assignments in Indian diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka and Canada. While posted in Canada, he tracked Khalistani extremist groups operating from there. Officials describe Jain as a 'seasoned hand' in external intelligence with a track record of high-stakes operations and strategic insight.
New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Parag Jain appointed new RAW chief, brings decades of intelligence expertise
NEW DELHI: Senior IPS officer Parag Jain, widely known for his expertise in intelligence gathering and affairs related to India's neighbourhood, has been appointed as the new head of the country's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), officials said on Saturday. Jain is currently the second senior-most officer in the RAW, after outgoing chief Ravi Sinha. He will serve a two-year tenure after taking over from Sinha, who retires on June 30, the officials said. Jain currently heads RAW's Aviation Research Centre (ARC), which deals with aerial surveillance, among others. Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Punjab cadre, brings over two decades of experience within RAW to his new role. His career includes significant operational contributions during the height of terrorism in Punjab, where he served as SSP and Deputy Inspector General of Police in various districts. Within RAW, Jain has extensively handled the Pakistan desk, with tenures in Jammu and Kashmir during the abrogation of Article 370, the officials said. Jain has also served in Indian Missions in Sri Lanka and Canada. During his tenure in Canada, he monitored Khalistani terror modules operating from there.
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
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. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Police bust 'ganja gummies' gang, two arrested: Report
Jun 28, 2025 03:17 PM IST In a significant drug bust, Bengaluru police arrested two men and seized over 1.44 kg of ganja-laced gummies, with an estimated street value of ₹ 3 lakh, reported Deccan Herald. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Zahid (25) and Ismail Adnan (24), both originally from Chikkamagaluru but currently residing in the Hebbal area of the city. Bengaluru Police arrested two people for allegedly selling ganja gummies to college students. Also Read - Centre approves suspension of three IPS officers over Bengaluru stampede incident: Report According to report, the duo had stockpiled the drug-laced confectionery at a rented residence in Kanika Layout, Hebbal, and were allegedly planning to sell it in the Byatarayanapura area. However, acting on a tip-off from informants, police initially searched for the suspects in Byatarayanapura, but the men had already fled the spot. Further investigation led officers to the Hebbal residence, where the two were finally apprehended. 'These types of drug-laced gummies are still relatively uncommon in Bengaluru. We're probing how the suspects sourced them,' said a police officer involved in the investigation. Also Read - After Tigress and cubs, five stray dogs die in Bengaluru due to suspected poisoning: Report A case has been registered under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further inquiries are underway to trace the supply chain. What are Ganja gummies? Ganja gummies, also known as cannabis-infused gummies, are edible sweets laced with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana. They are consumed like regular candy but produce intoxicating effects similar to smoking or ingesting cannabis. These edibles are often favored by users seeking a discreet and longer-lasting high. Although such products are legal in certain countries under regulated frameworks, their sale and possession remain illegal in India under the NDPS Act. The growing trend of infusing narcotics into everyday snacks like candies or chocolates is a concerning development for law enforcement agencies.
India Today
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Parag Jain, IPS officer who played key role in Op Sindoor, is new R&AW chief
The Narendra Modi government on Saturday named senior IPS officer Parag Jain as the next Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency. Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, will take charge on July 1 for a fixed term of two years, replacing incumbent chief Ravi Sinha, whose tenure will end on June within intelligence circles as a 'super sleuth', Jain brings to the top post a reputation for effectively combining human intelligence (HUMINT) with technical intelligence (TECHINT), a mix that officials say has been crucial to several high-stakes of his most lauded contributions in recent years was during Operation Sindoor, where intelligence inputs under his leadership enabled precision missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While the missile hits took minutes, insiders stressed that years of groundwork and painstaking network-building made such pinpoint targeting extensive experience on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir, one of India's most challenging security theatres, is also expected to weigh in his favour as the country navigates an increasingly volatile global security by senior officials as methodical and discreet, Jain has held several key roles throughout his career. He was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab on January 1, 2021, though he was then serving on central deputation and thus received only notional was also empanelled to hold posts equivalent to a central DGP, underlining his credentials for leadership in the national intelligence framework. Jain has previously represented India in Canada and Sri Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared his name on June 28, ending speculation over who would succeed Ravi Sinha, whose tenure was considered relatively low-profile.- Ends
