Does RAW report to NSA?

The NSA receives all intelligence (RAW, IB, NTRO, MI, DIA, NIA) reports and co-ordinates them to present before the Prime Minister. NSA is assisted by the Deputy National Security Advisors (Deputy NSAs).

Is IB related to RAW?

IB and RAW are the intelligence agencies of India. IB, which stands for Intelligence Bureau, is mainly associated with internal intelligence. RAW, which stands for Research and Analysis Wing of India, mainly deals with external intelligence. Of the two, IB is the oldest intelligence agency.

Is NIA and IB same?

For security matters in country, each country is having their own network. India has CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), IB (Intelligent Bureau) and NIA (National Investigation Agency).

Are RAW agents IPS officers?

RAW has its own Group A officers’ cadre, known as the Research & Analysis Service. In the aftermath of 26/11, deputation rules for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to serve in the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) have come under the scanner.

Can an army officer join RAW?

IAS, IPS, IFS, officers are all eligible for joining RAW. Officers in other Government posts like the Army, Intelligence Bureau, etc. can also be considered for recruitment into RAW. Candidates have to show promise dedication in the work they do for RAW to consider them for a job.

WHO IS RAW chief?

chief Samant Kumar Goel
The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has extended the tenure of Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Samant Kumar Goel and Intelligence Bureau (IB) head Arvinda Kumar by one year, stated an official order issued on May 27.

What is the difference between the raw and the IB?

Main difference between RAW and IB is , RAW deals with foreign intelligence (previously both internal and external) while IB handles internal intelligence of our country. RAW was established as an independent division after intelligence failures of Sino Indian and Indo Pakistani wars in 1968.

What is the difference between the Intelligence Bureau and raw?

Intelligence Bureau (IB) was founded on December 23, 1887, as the “Central Special Branch” by the Secretary of State for India in London. It is renamed as Intelligence Bureau in 1920. RAW on the other hand was founded in the 1968 for external secret operations of the country.

Does India’s raw interfere in its neighbours’ Affairs?

India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has long faced allegations of meddling in its neighbors’ affairs. Founded in 1968, primarily to counter China’s influence, over time it has shifted its focus to India’s other traditional rival, Pakistan.

Does Raw Report to the government?

Unlike the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) or Britain’s MI6, RAW reports directly to the prime minister instead of the Ministry of Defense. The chief of RAW is designated secretary (research) in the Cabinet Secretariat, which is part of the prime minister’s office.