CEC Gyanesh Kumar is India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner, a 1988-batch Kerala-cadre IAS officer from Agra who took charge on February 19, 2025, and will serve until January 26, 2029. Quick Stats Table: CEC Gyanesh Kumar at a Glance Detail Information Full Name Gyanesh Kumar Gupta Born January 27, 1964, Agra, Uttar Pradesh Age (2026) 62 years Designation 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India IAS Batch 1988, Kerala Cadre Appointed as CEC February 18, 2025 Assumed Charge February 19, 2025 Tenure Ends January 26, 2029 Predecessor Rajiv Kumar (25th CEC) Education B.Tech (Civil Engg.), IIT Kanpur; PG Economics, Harvard University…
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The Honor Story Team shares inspiring stories and informative profiles of people making an impact in their fields. We cover Entrepreneurs, Sportspeople, Award Winners, Civil Officers, and Lawyers. We highlight the stories, milestones, and contributions that make each individual’s journey worth knowing.
IPS Ankita Sharma is the first female IPS officer from Chhattisgarh, who cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2018 with an All India Rank of 203 — and is currently serving as SP, Rajnandgaon in the Chhattisgarh cadre as of 2026. Quick Stats Table: IPS Ankita Sharma at a Glance (2026) Detail Information Full Name Ankita Sharma (also known as Ankita Shukla post marriage) Date of Birth 1990/1992 (day/month disputed — see note below) Age (2026) Approx 34-36 Years Birthplace Durg, Chhattisgarh Father Rakesh Sharma (Businessman & Congress Member) Mother Savita Sharma (Homemaker) Siblings 2 younger sisters Husband Vivekanand Shukla…
Vandana Luthra is the Indian entrepreneur who founded VLCC in 1989 and turned it into one of South Asia’s biggest beauty and wellness companies, earning her a Padma Shri in 2013. Vandana Luthra: Quick Stats Table Detail Information Full Name Vandana Luthra Born July 12, 1959, New Delhi, India Age (2026) 67 years Known For Founder, Vandana Luthra VLCC (Vandana Luthra Curls and Curves) Education Polytechnic for Women, New Delhi; specialised courses in Germany, the UK and France Spouse Mukesh Luthra, Chairman, VLCC Health Care Ltd Vandana Luthra Daughter Two daughters — Pallavi Luthra and Meera Bhatia Company Founded 1989,…
Vinay Tiwari IPS is a 2015-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Bihar cadre, best known for leading the Bihar Police team in the 2020 Sushant Singh Rajput death investigation, and he currently serves as Superintendent of Police in Bihar. Quick Stats Table: Vinay Tiwari IPS At A Glance Attribute Details Full Name Vinay Tiwari (also styled Vinay Om Tiwari) Known As Vinay Tiwari IPS Service Indian Police Service (IPS) Batch 2015 Bihar Cadre Yes, allotted Bihar cadre Rank (UPSC CSE 2014) All India Rank 193 Hometown Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh Age Early-to-mid 30s (exact DOB not officially published; see note…
Junaid Ahmad IAS is a Uttar Pradesh-cadre civil servant who secured All India Rank 3 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018, on his fifth attempt, after clearing three earlier tries that ended in failure. Junaid Ahmad IAS: Quick Facts Table Detail Information Verification Status Full Name Junaid Ahmad Widely confirmed Known As Junaid Ahmad IAS Confirmed Birthplace Nagina, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh Widely confirmed Date of Birth Reported variously as 30 Oct 1991, 28 Jan 1991, or 13 Oct 1991 Unconfirmed — needs official verification Age (as of 2026) Approximately 34–35 years Estimated, not officially confirmed Father’s Occupation Lawyer…
IAS Ravi Kumar Sihag is a 2022-batch Indian Administrative Service officer who secured All India Rank 18 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2021, and he is currently posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, after his cadre was changed from Madhya Pradesh to AGMUT following his marriage to fellow IAS officer Ishita Rathi. Quick Stats Table: IAS Ravi Kumar Sihag At A Glance Detail Information Full Name Ravi Kumar Sihag Known As IAS Ravi Kumar Sihag Date of Birth 13 July 1995 (reported; needs official verification) Age Around 31 years (as of 2026) Home State Rajasthan…
Uma Harathi IAS is a 2023-batch Telangana-cadre officer who secured All India Rank 3 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 on her fifth attempt, and as of mid-2026 she serves as Sub-Collector of Narayankhed in Sangareddy district, Telangana. Quick Stats Table: Uma Harathi IAS at a Glance Detail Information Full Name Uma Harathi N Known As Uma Harathi IAS UPSC CSE Rank All India Rank (AIR) 3, CSE 2022 Result Declared 23 May 2023 Attempt Number 5th attempt IAS Batch 2023 Cadre Telangana Home State Telangana Hometown Huzurnagar, Suryapet district (earlier Nalgonda district) Age (approx., 2026) Early 30s [Unverified…
Amit Lodha IPS is a 1998-batch Bihar-cadre police officer, currently serving as Additional Director General of Police heading the State Crime Records Bureau, best known as the real-life officer whose gangster-hunting years inspired Netflix’s Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. Quick Facts Table: Amit Lodha IPS at a Glance Detail Information Full Name Amit Lodha Popularly Known As Amit Lodha IPS Officer Date of Birth February 22, 1974 Age (as of 2026) 52 years Birthplace Jaipur, Rajasthan Schooling St. Xavier’s School, Jaipur Higher Education B.Tech (Civil Engineering), IIT Delhi Service Indian Police Service (IPS) Batch 1998 Cadre Amit Lodha IPS Bihar (Bihar…
Shah Faesal is an IAS officer of the 2010 batch (AGMUT cadre) who became the first Kashmiri Muslim to secure All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2009 — a record that still resonates across India’s competitive exam ecosystem more than 15 years later. Quick Stats Table — Shah Faesal at a Glance (2026) Field Details Full Name Shah Faesal (Dr. Shah Faesal) Date of Birth May 17, 1983 Age (2026) 43 Years Birthplace Sheikh Nar Village, Lolab Valley, Kupwara, J&K Education MBBS – SKIMS, Srinagar (Gold Medalist); Urdu Literature (UPSC Optional) UPSC Rank All India Rank…
Avi Prasad IAS is a 2014-batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre who secured an All India Rank of 13 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination and is currently posted as CEO, Employment Guarantee Council, Bhopal. Quick Stats Table: Avi Prasad IAS at a Glance Parameter Details Full Name Avi Prasad Service Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Cadre Madhya Pradesh Batch 2014 Date of Birth April 9, 1986 Age (2026) 40 Years Birthplace Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh Domicile State Uttar Pradesh UPSC AIR 13 (2014 CSE) First UPSC Attempt 2013 (Selected for IPS) Education B.Sc. International Business & Finance…