Maharashtra police chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal becomes new director-general of CISF

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Maharashtra Police Chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been appointed as Director General (DG) of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Jaiswal is a 1985 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre. The Union Personnel Ministry said on Wednesday, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Jaiswal's appointment. His appointment will remain in effect till September 30, 2022.

Umesh Sinha appointed Deputy Election Commissioner

Umesh Sinha, a 1986 batch retired IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner. He is currently the Secretary-General of the Commission. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a six-month extension of Sinha as Deputy Election Commissioner on a contractual basis.