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Jharkhand Cadre IPS Probationer Dr. Syed Mustafa Hashmi Wins Home Ministry’s Best Essay Trophy on Communal Harmony

JHARKHAND :

Udit Vani, Jamshedpur: 

In a prestigious recognition of intellectual depth and commitment to the ideals of unity and peace, Dr. Syed Mustafa Hashmi, IPS (P), a probationer from the 76th Regular Recruit (RR) batch borne on the Jharkhand cadre, has been awarded the Ministry of Home Affairs Trophy for the Best Essay on the theme “Communal Harmony and National Integration”.

His essay stood out among numerous entries submitted by IPS probationers across the country for its clarity, depth of analysis, and strong articulation of inclusive governance.

Securing the second prize in the same category was Anna Sinha, IPS (P), also from the 76 RR batch, who is borne on the AGMUT cadre. Her essay was lauded for its innovative approach and empathetic insights into India’s diverse societal fabric.

The awards were presented during the Valedictory Parade of Phase II training of the 76 RR IPS Probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad.

The ceremony marks the culmination of their intensive training that spanned law enforcement tactics, ethical policing, public service delivery, and nation-building.

The Director of SVPNPA, senior IPS officers, and faculty members were present during the function, which also included a ceremonial parade by the probationers — a symbol of their readiness to join the ranks of the Indian Police Service and serve the nation with integrity and valor.

This year’s training cohort included a diverse group of young officers from across India, representing various states and social backgrounds.

Their training included exposure to modern policing challenges such as cybercrime, terrorism, social media monitoring, community policing, and strategies to foster communal harmony and inclusive development.

Home Ministry’s Essay Competition: A Platform for Thought Leadership

The Ministry of Home Affairs Essay Competition is an annual initiative that encourages future IPS officers to reflect on themes central to India’s national unity. By promoting intellectual discourse on critical social issues, it aims to create a cadre of officers who are not only efficient administrators but also thought leaders in promoting harmony, justice, and inclusive governance.

Dr. Hashmi, who has a background in medicine prior to joining the IPS, emphasized in his essay the role of empathetic policing, grassroots engagement, and inclusive policymaking as tools to bridge communal divides.

He has been praised for blending scholarly analysis with practical insights drawn from his field experiences during training.-

Anna Sinha, in her essay, highlighted the role of women in peace building and the need for greater representation and sensitivity in community policing. Her perspectives reflected a balanced understanding of law enforcement challenges and the human dimension of national integration.

A Pledge to Serve

The valedictory function ended with the probationers taking a solemn oath to uphold the Constitution, maintain law and order, and serve with dedication, impartiality, and compassion. The entire 76 RR batch is now set to report to their respective cadres and districts, where they will begin their real-world policing assignments as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs).

As they embark on their careers, recognitions like the Home Ministry Essay Trophy serve as a reminder of the intellectual and moral leadership expected from the IPS — to not only enforce law, but also to be torchbearers of national unity and harmony.

source: http://www.uditvani.in / Udit Vani, English News / Home / July 25th, 2025

UPSC Results 2023: 52 Muslim candidates crack UPSC examination

INDIA:

More than 50 Muslims figured in the UPSC Civil Services Merit List 2023.

More than 50 Muslims figured in the UPSC Civil Services Merit List 2023 released today, with five of them securing different ranks and positions in the list of top 100.

Of the total 51 Muslims who figured in the Civil Services Merit List 2023 released today, five – Ruhani, Nausheen, Wardah Khan, Zufishan Haque and Fabi Rasheed are in the Top 100 list.

A total of 1,016 candidates cleared the examination and have been recommended for different central government services, the UPSC said.

The Civil Services Exam is conducted annually in three stages — preliminary, main and interview — by the UPSC to select officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others.

List of sucessful Muslims candidates who cracked UPSC 2023

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Staff / April 16th, 2024

UPSC 2021: Areeba Nomaan with AIR 109 tops list of Muslim candidates selected for Public Services

Sahranpur, UTTAR PRADESH:

With only 23 candidates qualifying, results for Muslims worst in 12 years.

New Delhi: 

Shruti Sharma, Ankita Agarwal, and Gamini Singla have secured the first, second, and third rank respectively in the civil services examination 2021, results of which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

Among the 685 candidates, 23 Muslim candidates managed to crack the exam and have been qualified for the Public Service.

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The most significant rank among the 23 Muslim candidates was Areeba Nomaan who secured the All India Rank of 109 followed by Mohd Suboor Khan who secured 125th rank and Syed Mustafa Hashmi with an All India Rank of 162.

Afnan Abdu Samed (274), Arshad Muhammed (276), Mohd Saquib Alam (279), Asrar Ahmad Kichloo (287), Ashik Ali (304), Mohammed Abdul Rawoof Shaik (309), Nazish Umar Ansari (344), Faisal Khan (364), Shumaila Choudhary (368), Mavis Tak (386), MD Qamaruddin Khan (414), Mohd Shabir (419), Faisal Raza (441), Masoom Raja Khan (457), Ashif A (464), Muskan Dagar (474), Tahseenbanu Dawadi (482), Shaikh Mohd Zaib Zakir (496), Mohammed Siddiq Shariff (516), Mohammed Shaukath Azeem (545), Makakmayum Hosni Mubarak (575), and Anwar Hussain (600) are the other Muslim candidates who cleared the exams and stand qualified for the services.

The performance of Muslim candidates in the Civil Services 2021 exams is worst if compared with their results in the last 12 years. The last time Muslims had performed poorly was in 2010 when 21 Muslims out of the total 875 had cracked the Civil Services Exam. Dr. Shah Faesal, a Muslim candidate had however bagged the All India Rank 1 in that year.

In 2020, a total of 31 Muslim candidates cracked the Civil Services exam from the total of 761 candidates that were selected for the services. In 2019, the bar was even higher with 42 Muslim candidates qualifying for services.

The years 2016 and 2017 were the brightest period for Muslim candidates. In 2016, 52 Muslims figured in the list of successful candidates whereas in 2017 their tally was 50.

The years 2016 and 2017 were the brightest period for Muslim candidates. In 2016, 52 Muslims figured in the list of successful candidates whereas in 2017 their tally was 50.

In 2015, 34 Muslims were among the 1,078 candidates recommended by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) whereas 38 Muslims were on the list of a total of 1,236 candidates in 2014.

In 2013, a total of 34 Muslims had cleared the exam, whereas, in 2012, 30 Muslims were among the successful candidates, and four of them were among the top 100.

Similarly in 2012, 30 Muslims were among the successful candidates, and in 2011, 31 Muslims were among the 920 selected for the civil services.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> India / by Vartha Bharati / May 30th, 2022

Osmania Medical College team wins Hyderabad round

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Hyderabad :  

A team from the Osmania Medical College pipped five other short-listed teams at the regional round of Cerebrations, The Hindu Business Line Corporate Quiz 2014, held here on Tuesday.

The winning duo, brothers Syed Murtuza Hashmi and Syed Mustafa Hashmi, first and fourth-year students at the medical college, took early lead and managed to retain it, with the team from Reckitt Benckiser coming a close second and Sai Constructions at the third place. Of the 20 teams that took part in the quiz, six were short-listed after they fielded a general elimination round of 25 questions.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> News  / The Hindu Bureau / Hyderabad – March 18th, 2014