In Maharashtra’s intricate administrative landscape, where the ebb and flow of power is often measured by the stability of key personnel, the recent and somewhat enigmatic removal of Ashish Sharma, Principal Secretary attached to the office of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has sent ripples through the babu corridors of the state. Clearly, it is […]
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has updated its guidelines for the selection of state director-general of police (DGPs). According to these amendments issued last month, only police officers with at least six months left before retirement will be eligible for consideration for the position. Moreover, IPS officers on central deputation will not be assessed […]
The recent request by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for the central deputation of seven high-ranking IPS officers from the Gujarat cadre has stirred more than the usual buzz and anticipation, particularly among those officers who feature prominently in the list. The IPS officers on the list include V Chandrashekar, IGP of Surat range, […]
Finally, the government is attempting to address the longstanding issue of understaffing in India’s premier intelligence and investigation agencies. Now officers with a minimum of five years of service are eligible for induction into R&AW, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Previously, this criterion applied […]
In a significant development, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Amit Khare as Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, until the completion of his term as Prime Minister, which is set to conclude in May 2024. Khare’s journey into his current role was rapid. A mere two weeks after his […]
The Centre is reportedly mulling over a crucial amendment to the TRAI Act, aiming to reshape the telecom sector. This change would allow senior corporate executives to become TRAI’s chairperson, a significant shift towards greater private participation in key regulatory positions. The proposed Telecommunications Bill could specify that the TRAI chairperson can come from the […]
Consistency in government decisions is a fundamental principle of responsible governance. Each decision of the government is presupposed to have been taken after careful consideration and thereby carries significant weight. However, the recent abrupt reversal of a key appointment by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar raises questions about its decision-making process. The state government […]
In Gujarat, a disconcerting phenomenon is taking root – the rapid proliferation of social media impersonations targeting notable figures, including IAS, IPS officials and medical professionals. These malevolent imposters exploit the easily accessible civil lists of IAS and IPS officers, ingeniously creating counterfeit profiles complete with genuine images. Stories abound of scam artists using these […]
In a recent column (August 10, 2023), your writer highlighted the BJP’s keen pursuit of new talent, with a particular focus on bureaucrats. Intriguingly, the babus, too, are seeking refuge in the party. This is a hopeful sign for those babus who are dejected for being left out in the race for extension of tenures! […]
A disparity in promotions has cast a shadow over the careers of IPS officers in Haryana, sparking concern among the ranks. The recent plea by two Inspector General of Police (IGP) rank officers, Amitabh Dhillon and Sanjay Kumar, from the 1997 batch, highlights the growing frustration within the state’s police service. Sources have informed DKB […]