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Mahender Singh Manral

Introduction

Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. He is known for his impactful and breaking stories. He covers the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, National Investigative Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Law Enforcement Agencies, Paramilitary Forces, and internal security....Read More

Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. He is known for his impactful and breaking stories. He covers the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, National Investigative Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Law Enforcement Agencies, Paramilitary Forces, and internal security.

Prior to this, Manral had extensively reported on city-based crime stories along with that he also covered the anti-corruption branch of the Delhi government for a decade. He is known for his knack for News and a detailed understanding of stories. He also worked with Mail Today as a senior correspondent for eleven months. He has also worked with The Pioneer for two years where he was exclusively covering crime beat.

During his initial days of the career he also worked with The Statesman newspaper in the national capital, where he was entrusted with beats like crime, education, and the Delhi Jal Board. A graduate in Mass Communication, Manral is always in search of stories that impact lives.

Mahender Singh Manral Industry Experience
  • Years of experience: 13+
  • Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: A graduate in Mass Communication
  • Previous experience: Mail Today, The Pioneer, The Statesman

Connected with Indian Express since 2015

Articles by Mahender Singh Manral

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Nirav Modi case: How India secured his extradition, and what lies ahead for the fugitive diamond merchant

Mar 27, 2026 10:20 IST

Nirav Modi was arrested in London in March 2019 following an extradition request by India in...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
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From biometric checks to cap of 9 SIM cards per person, Centre moves to tighten SIM issuance to curb digital arrest fraud

Mar 26, 2026 09:07 IST

The Department of Telecommunications and Telecom Service Providers have been directed by the...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
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170 custodial deaths in first 74 days this year; Bihar, Rajasthan, UP top the list: MHA data

Mar 25, 2026 03:51 IST

According to state police and NHRC data, Bihar topped the list with 19 cases, followed by Rajasthan...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz blockade: MHA directs states to guard LPG lifeline amid West Asia fuel fears

Mar 24, 2026 18:28 IST

The Centre has asked to take adequate measures, including security arrangements at the required...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
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Crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis gathers pace; Delhi police catches and deports 1,589 in 9 months

Mar 23, 2026 05:30 IST

This is a sharp increase from the previous seven months, between November 2024 and May 2025, when...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
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NIA arrests six Ukrainians, one from US for plotting terror activities in India

Mar 17, 2026 02:50 IST

Suspects picked up at airports in Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, remanded in custody by a Delhi court...

Tue, Mar 17, 2026
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk freed as Centre revokes detention after 6 months

Mar 14, 2026 12:03 IST

The move comes nearly six months after Sonam Wangchuk was detained for allegedly playing a role in...

Sun, Mar 15, 2026
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LPG crisis: MHA directs states, UTs to tighten security around LPG bottling plants and distribution network, crackdown on black marketing

Mar 11, 2026 23:48 IST

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged states to launch awareness campaigns directly...

Thu, Mar 12, 2026
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CBI arrests own inspector for seeking Rs 2 crore to ‘settle’ complaint from South Delhi resident

Mar 11, 2026 16:20 IST

The accused CBI officer allegedly demanded Rs 2 crore from a South Delhi resident to "settle" a...

Wed, Mar 11, 2026
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Darwin Labs co-founder intercepted at Mumbai airport, arrested by CBI in GainBitcoin cryptocurrency fraud case

Mar 11, 2026 15:02 IST

The case involves an alleged Ponzi scheme that lured investors with promises of high returns...

Wed, Mar 11, 2026
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Home ministry bars NCW, NHRC, NCPCR, NCLT from directly seeking issuance of Look Out Circulars

Mar 10, 2026 05:35 IST

The MHA has also updated the LOC proforma to include three standardised options — “detain and...

Tue, Mar 10, 2026
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President Droupadi Murmu expresses displeasure over ‘breach of protocol’ during Bengal visit, MHA seeks report from state

Mar 08, 2026 12:05 IST

President Droupadi Murmu visited West Bengal for the 9th International Santhal Conference on...

Sun, Mar 08, 2026
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West Asia conflict: Delhi Police step up intelligence gathering, vigil on social media amid fears of ‘foreign hand’

Mar 08, 2026 09:57 IST

The Centre has asked state police forces to upscale protection for Israeli interests, citing...

Sun, Mar 08, 2026
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ED attaches Anil Ambani’s Rs 3,700 crore ‘Abode’: Why ED acted and what Ambani can do nowSubscriber Only

Feb 26, 2026 18:02 IST

The agency has accused several Reliance Anil Ambani Group companies, including RCOM, RHFL, RCFL,...

Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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ED attaches Anil Ambani’s Rs 3,716-crore Mumbai residence in Pali HillSubscriber Only

Feb 25, 2026 18:15 IST

ED claims the Pali Hill property was transferred to a private family trust to make it appear as...

Thu, Feb 26, 2026
👁 MHA police social media

Not only be a good cop but also publicise it: MHA now wants all police stations to post their success stories on social mediaSubscriber Only

Feb 25, 2026 13:02 IST

The Bureau of Police Research and Development is emphasising the need to engage local influencers...

Wed, Feb 25, 2026
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Centre to fast-track deportation of foreign drug peddlers: Why MHA wants courts to drop ‘petty’ casesSubscriber Only

Feb 24, 2026 09:41 IST

The Centre has directed states to expedite the deportation of foreign nationals booked in drug...

Wed, Feb 25, 2026
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Exclusive: Delhi Police chargesheet links ISIS suspects to radical content; alleges plot to target top RSS, BJP leadersSubscriber Only

Feb 23, 2026 16:00 IST

Last year, the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested several people following coordinated searches in...

Mon, Feb 23, 2026
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Centre reconstitutes high-power panel led by Home Secretary to ease Delhi’s traffic woes; first meet on Feb 26Subscriber Only

Feb 21, 2026 10:36 IST

Focus on integrating multi-modal transport and promoting EV...

Sat, Feb 21, 2026
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Only 300 Maoists left: In final push, forces zero in on last pockets to meet 2026 deadlineSubscriber Only

Feb 19, 2026 04:03 IST

According to the CRPF, 370 Maoists were neutralised in joint operations by the security personnel...

Thu, Feb 19, 2026
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Former R&AW officer also named in Pannun Plot: Police preparing supplementary chargesheet against Vikash Yadav in extortion and kidnapping caseSubscriber Only

Feb 15, 2026 04:59 IST

The first chargesheet in the case was filed in 2024. Yadav, who is currently out on bail, was...

Sun, Feb 15, 2026
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‘Of utmost priority’: MHA reminds paramilitary forces to submit cadre review proposals for Group-A officersSubscriber Only

Feb 05, 2026 11:22 IST

The revised proposals are expected to bring long-awaited clarity to the promotion structure and...

Fri, Feb 06, 2026
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Express Exclusive: Fugitive gangster Sachin Golu flees India after mistaken-identity killing in Delhi: ‘Spotted in Dubai’Subscriber Only

Feb 04, 2026 10:49 IST

Sachin Golu and an associate had gunned down Delhi-based businessman Sunil Jain in 2024....

Wed, Feb 04, 2026
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From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8 : GovtSubscriber Only

Feb 04, 2026 04:46 IST

On Tuesday, MoS (Home) Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha in a written reply that LWE violence has come...

Wed, Feb 04, 2026
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