Army promotions must be based on capabilities, not lineage. Turf protection is main mischief
The nature of discrimination in Army promotions is buried in the rules and procedures, making it harder to notice it. It is experienced by only a few officers when promotion board results are announced. Key Points
ThePrintWill fight till basic tenets of AIADMK constitution is restored, says Panneerselvam
Expelled coordinator of the AIADMK, O. Panneerselvam, on Monday said he would never rest until the basic tenets of the party’s constitution, which enabled even an ordinary cadre to become its supreme leader, were restored. Key Points
The Hindu'Go-getter' who delivered on Article 370, officer who piloted Uttarakhand UCC — 2 new poll commissioners
Both former IAS officers are from 1988 batch. While Kumar has reputation of a go-getter, Sandhu is known for being non-controversial, say officers. Key Points
ThePrintGovt appoints Ravneet Kaur as CCI Chairperson
The appointment of Ravneet Kaur, a 1988 Punjab cadre IAS officer, will be for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge or till the date of attaining the age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is the earliest, as per the order dated May 15. CCI Member Sangeeta Verma has been acting as the Chairperson since October last year. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy Gehlot is taking a leaf out of BJP book & celebrating ‘Labharthi Utsav’ with govt beneficiaries
Ahead of polls, CM's outreach & bid to 'rejuvenate' cadre comes at a time when a factional feud is brewing in state Congress. Rajasthan votes alternately for BJP & Congress every 5 yrs. Key Points
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