Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Praveen Vashista has been appointed as the Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, succeeding Sivagami Sundari Nanda, who will retire on December 31, 2024. Vashista, a 1991-batch IPS officer from the Bihar cadre, will serve in this key role until July 31, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he held the position of Additional Secretary in the Home Affairs Ministry and served as Officer on Special Duty. His experience in internal security matters positions him well for this significant responsibility within the government.