Babus, mantris & buzz: Will minority votes shift?
Will minority votes shift?
After the successful passage of the Teen Talaq Bill and now Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, the country may see a new political alliance. Experts opined that there is a growing concern among minority, especially Muslim voters, that INDIA Bloc has now become redundant. And this thought, if translated into votes, may change the political canvas of the country. Now the question will be - who could be their new political 'Godfather'?
Congress starts Dr. Manmohan Singh Fellows programme
The Congress party is going to start the Dr. Manmohan Singh Fellows program, which will identify and choose 50 mid-career professionals from across the country every year and who are passionate about building a modern, progressive, prosperous India. These 50 people will be chosen by an eminent panel through a very intense selection process. As per party, this program is a full-time commitment to enter politics with an absolute conviction for secular progressive politics. This is not an entry-level internship programme, nor is it time-bound with just a certificate at the end of it.
BUREAUCRACY
Pratush Sinha to head 6-member SEBI panel to review conflict of interest, disclosure norms
A six-member committee, headed by Pratyush Sinha, IAS (Retd.) and former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, has been constituted by SEBI to undertake a comprehensive review of provisions relating to conflict of interest, disclosures, and related matters in respect of Members and Officials of the Board. Injeti Srinivas, IAS (Retd.), former Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and former Chairman, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), has been appointed as Vice Chairman of the Committee. Other members include Uday Kotak, Founder & Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank; G Mahalingam, former Executive Director, RBI and former Whole Time Member, SEBI; Sarit Jafa, IA&AS (Retd.), former Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General; and Prof. R Narayanaswamy, former Professor, IIM Bangalore.
Kerala DGP Shaik Darvesh Saheb to retire in June
The Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Shaik Darvesh Saheb is retiring on June 30. He is a 1990 batch IPS officer. Now, the process has been started for selecting a new DGP.
Sonia Narang denied extension in ED
Special Director ED Sonia Narang has been denied extension in ED. She is 2002 batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre. Prashant Kumar, Special Director (Southern Range), will now assume her responsibilities.
Telangana Govt seeks intelligence report on IPS officers?
The Telangana Government has apparently sought intelligence reports of several IPS officers and their working schedules, particularly regarding how they handle various issues. The intelligence officials have reportedly submitted the required details. The report says, some officers working in different units are not performing their duties satisfactorily. On the basis of the inputs, the Government is preparing a list of the officers to be transferred. Soon, the Government will release a transfer list in which, according to the sources, IPS officers of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Inspector General (IG) and even Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) rank would be included. Consequently, some IPS officers are planning to go on central deputation, pending approval from the state Government.
Vijay Kumar Mishra returns to parent cadre
Vijay Kumar Mishra, Commissioner at Joint Secretary level, Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation(CMPFO), Ranchi, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. He is a 1991 batch CPES officer.
Rajeev Saxena returns to parent cadre
Rajeev Saxena, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 1995 batch IRSS officer.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar appointed Acting CJ, J&K and Ladakh HC
Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from April 10, 2025, consequent upon the superannuation of incumbent Justice Tashi Rabastan on April 9, 2025.
UGC Chairman retires
M Jagadesh Kumar has retired as Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), concluding a successful tenure that began in February 2022.
Ajay Kumar Shrivastava selected as Director (E, R&D), HAL
Ajay Kumar Shrivastava, ED, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has been selected for the post of Director (Engineering, Research & Development), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on April 9, 2025. As many as nine persons were interviewed for the same.
Vacancy of Director (OU), BEL in June
A vacancy of Director (Other Units), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is arising on June 1, with the expiring term of incumbent Bhanu Prakash Srivastava in May, 2025. The Government of India is yet to find a successor to him.
Interviews for Director (Tech), CSL on Apr 11
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Director (Technical), Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on April 11, 2025.
Interviews for Director (Ope), CSL on Apr 11
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Director (Operations), Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on April 11, 2025.
Interviews for Director (Exp), ONGC on Apr 17
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Director (Exploration), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on April 17, 2025.
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