With NDA set to take oath for 3rd time, all eyes on big bureaucratic appointments of Modi 3.0
3 top posts — cabinet secretary, home secretary & foreign secretary — will fall vacant in next 4-6 months when extensions given to these officers ends. ED could get new director. Key Points
ThePrintEC orders removal of West Bengal DGP Rajiv Kumar, BMC's Chahal ahead of Lok Sabha polls: Report
The Election Commission ordered the removal of several top officials, including West Bengal's DGP Rajiv Kumar and BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Additionally, it directed the removal of home secretaries from six states and secretaries of the General Administrative Department in Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh. Key Points
Economic Times'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
ThePrintState-level committee greenlights Rs 658 crore budget for PM POSHAN scheme
New Delhi [India], Feb 5 (ANI): The State Level Steering-cum-Monitoring Committee for the Mid Day Meal Scheme, now rebranded as PM POSHAN, convened under the leadership of Chief secretary Sanjeev Kaushal, has approved a budget of Rs 658 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. The allocation comprises Rs 457.26 crore from the state and Rs […] Key Points
ThePrintUS Defense secretary Lloyd Austin, hospitalised since January 1, 'recovering well'
Defense secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalised since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure. Air Force Major General Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary. Key Points
India Today
Priyanka Gandhi replaced as AICC in-charge of UP Congress; Sachin Pilot given key role in Chhattisgarh
In a significant reshuffle, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been replaced by Avinash Pande as the AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, while Sachin Pilot assumes the role of General secretary for the Chhattisgarh Congress. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will now serve as a general secretary without any assigned portfolio. Key Points
Economic TimesPakistan Judge removed from post
Ali is charged for allegedly admonishing defence secretary for not complying with court order. A Pakistani District Judge serving in the country’s Punjab province has been removed by the authorities for allegedly admonishing the defence secretary Hamooduz Zaman, who is a former general of the Army, for failing to comply with a court order. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIndia, UK expected to find FTA landing point, says Jaishankar
We are focusing on what is officially called an enhanced trade partnership. In common sense, it's called FTA and that is today very much the focus of what the Indian and British systems are negotiating and where we hope that we will find a landing point which will work for both of us, Jaishankar said at an event in London on Monday. Key Points
Economic TimesBlinken and Austin to visit India next week, defence, regional and global concerns on agenda
The two will discuss 'bilateral and global concerns' and developments in Indo-Pacific region with Indian counterparts S. Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh, says US State Department statement. Key Points
ThePrintIndia makes sweeping changes in ministries from aviation and telecom to parliamentary affairs
India has appointed new secretaries in various key departments and ministries, such as parliamentary affairs, civil aviation, and mines. Umang Narula has been appointed as the parliamentary affairs secretary, while Vumlunmang Vualnam will be the new secretary of the civil aviation ministry. This comes after the government has called for a special session of Parliament for five days starting September 18. Key Points
Economic Times
Bihar governor hits out at education dept for order to withhold salary of vice chancellor
“It is arbitrary and beyond jurisdiction. I am directed to convey that the above mentioned orders may be withdrawn and these types of unwarranted acts may be avoided in future,” said the letter from Robert L Chongthu, principal secretary to the Governor, to the education department secretary, who had issued the order. Key Points
Hindustan TimesFormer TN Chief secretary P. Sabanayagam, who worked with three Chief Ministers and Indira Gandhi, dies at 101
P. Sabanayagam, former Chief secretary of Tamil Nadu, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June 2022, died in Chennai on June 22. He was 101. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Chief Minister M K Stalin had participated in his centenary celebrations. Key Points
The HinduOffice searched at 3 a.m.; sensitive files photocopied: Vigilance official
Special secretary (Vigilance) Y.V.V.J. Rajasekhar alleged that his office was searched at 3 a.m. on Tuesday and files related to ongoing probes “might have been destroyed”. Key Points
The HinduDelhi govt bars chief secretary from passing orders related to state employees
The Delhi government has barred the chief secretary and Services Department secretary from passing any order in regard to the state government employees. The order was issued by Services Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj. Key Points
India TodayDelhi LG returns files of services matters to Kejriwal govt after SC verdict
‘We expect full cooperation from LG and central govt. However, the chief secretary and services secretary are still creating hurdles. The first transfer order for changing the services secretary has not been implemented yet’, the Kejriwal govt said Key Points
mintRajesh Kumar Singh takes charge as secy, department for promotion of industry and internal trade
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Rajesh Kumar Singh has assumed charge as secretary of the department for the promotion of industry and internal trade, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Monday. Singh has replaced Anurag Jain, who was appointed secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Prior […] Key Points
ThePrintRajesh Kumar Singh takes charge as new DPIIT secretary
Before DPIIT, Rajesh Kumar Singh was serving as secretary in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Singh is an Indian Administrative Service officer of 1989 Batch from Kerala cadre, the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement. Key Points
Economic TimesLooking back: The memoir by a top bureaucrat is more academic than juicy
Retired bureaucrats writing memoirs is like a double-edged sword. If they reveal a lot, they can be called mischievous. If they conceal more than they reveal, their account runs the risk of being termed superfluous. Key Points
FinancialexpressTamil Nadu: OPS faction files petition against AIADMK general secretary election, hearing today
In a statement on Saturday, the OPS-faction stated, Against the AIADMK bylaw, the election to the post of General secretary was announced which is illegal. We have filed a petition against this in Madras High Court which is to be heard on Sunday. Key Points
Economic TimesBlinken intends to visit China as soon as conditions allow: US
Blinken was scheduled to travel to China early this year. This was cancelled days before his visit after the US detected a Chinese spy balloon in its skies. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times
4th extension denied to 'Centre's man' DS Mishra, UP govt appoints Yogi's close aide as chief secretary
1984-batch IAS Durga Shanker Mishra hangs up his boots after an extended 2.5 years of service as chief secretary & 1988-batch IAS Manoj Kumar Singh takes charge of the top post. Key Points
ThePrintIMF chief Georgieva, Yellen to meet with Egyptian authorities
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva and U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen will meet with Egyptian authorities in Washington on Tuesday, Key Points
ThePrintMumbai vs Bihar vs Bihar: Why 2 cricket teams from same state turned up to play in Ranji match
Drama ensued at Patna's Moin-ul-Haq stadium Friday as two groups claimed to be the official Bihar team. It's the result of a power struggle in the state cricket association. Key Points
ThePrint‘We’re on the right trail,’ says Biden after Blinken’s China visit
Speaking to reporters after a climate event in California, President Biden said Mr. Blinken did “a hell of a job” on his trip to the Chinese capital, the first by a U.S. secretary of state since 2018. Key Points
The HinduJoe Biden getting several requests for PM Modi’s state dinner invite shows the excitement level, says White House
“I think that is a good thing. That shows the excitement of the prime minister being here on June 22,” White House Press secretary Karine jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily news conference on Tuesday. Key Points
Financialexpress
Antony Blinken to reach Mexico before 15,000 migrants crash US border this week. Mexican President has put
Led by radical migrant rights activist Luis Garcia Villagran, the crowd began its march from the southern Mexican city of Tapachula to the US border on Christmas Eve. They will soon reach the border. secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Mexico later this week to discuss the issue of illegal migrants. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian financial system well protected, regulated, says Economic Affairs secretary Ajay Seth
The Indian financial system is well-protected and regulated, according to Ajay Seth, the Economic Affairs Secretary. The statement came after the meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Early warning indicators are used to monitor and deal with potential stresses in the system. The meeting discussed a seamless experience for potential investors in the Government Securities (G-Sec) market, the burden of compliance for regulated entities, debt levels, and simplification of the KYC framework. The meeting was attended by various officials, including the RBI Governor and regulatory authority chief chairpersons. Key Points
Economic Times28 lakh MT legacy waste will be processed till July: Haryana chief secy
The chief secretary directed the officers to explore other alternative sites for fresh waste management during a virtual meeting with the senior officers of GMDA and MC Faridabad. Kaushal directed the concerned officers to review and monitor the weekly status report of land filling sites and inform the additional chief secretary (ACS) urban local bodies. Key Points
Hindustan Times