Babus, mantris & buzz: Rangaswamy is fifth time CM
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Rangaswamy is fifth time CM
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N. Rangaswamy, the leader of All India NR Congress will take oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time.
Confusion prevails in Tamil Nadu
Confusion continues in formation of new Tamil Nadu Government. No one can predict about the future of TVK.
BUREAUCRACY
Meeting of CBI Chief takes place -a dark horse is ahead?
Informed Sources said that meeting to select new CBI Chief has taken place. It is learnt that a few names have been recommended with LOP Rahul Gandhi’s dissent No name in circulation is there in the panel and a dark horse is all set to be new CBI Chief . No harm in guessing the name of the 'dark horse.'
West Bengal DGP to get another extension in October?
West Bengal DGP Siddha Nath Gupta who was granted six Months extension on May 1 is likely to get another six months extension in October. Gupta was scheduled to retire on April 30, but the Ministry of Home Affairs extended his tenure by six months on April 27.
Will Subrato Gupta be Advisor to West Bengal Government?
There are strong rumours that Special Observer appointed by the EC will be Advisor to the new West Bengal Government. He is 1990 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.
Bulk IAS and IPS transfers expected in first 100 days in West Bengal?
Expect 50-150 key IAS/IPS transfers in the first 100 days. Initiatives could include police reforms, e-governance drives, single-window investment portals, and anti-syndicate actions. Challenges include potential resistance, court interventions, and maintaining morale. The reshuffle aims to depoliticise the bureaucracy but risks short-term disruptions. Suvendu Adhikari and central leadership will likely influence choices.
IPS officers close to TMC regime may be shiftefd
Officers seen as close to the previous regime in sensitive districts (e.g., Malda, Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas) like certain SPs and DIGs may be shifted to non-sensitive roles or central deputation. Potential elevation for officers with strong anti-crime or administrative records.
Several DMs and SPs to face transfers in West Bengal
Many DMs and SPs in former TMC strongholds face transfers. Officers like those in Urban Development, Education, and Vigilance (perceived as politicised) could be removed. Speculation around fast-tracking officers with experience in BJP-ruled states or central schemes.
Kolkata CP Ajay Kumar Nand to continue?
In all probability Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand is going to continue. He is 1996 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre.
Will they be recalled in West Bengal?
Limited WB cadre officers on central deputation (e.g., Manmeet Kaur Nanda, V Lalithalakshmi) may be recalled selectively for key roles to infuse fresh perspectives.
Keralam will see big bureaucratic reshuffle
In Keralam, the Congress led UDF wresting power after one decade. According to experts UDF will do a brute reshuffle in the State.
IPS officer to go on Central deputation
Ravi Kumar Singh is set to join the Central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS). He is a 2012 batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer. He is presently posted as Addl CP, EoW.
What NITI Aayog wants?
Niti Aayog has reportedly written to the government to pause all major construction related projects for two years (Nirman Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan etc ) since the ongoing West Asia crisis as imports are getting costlier and it could adversely impact the economy..
2026, A Critical Year of Transition
Year 2026 is viewed as a “critical year of transition” for the SC due to multiple retirements; timely Collegium/government action on vacancies is emphasised to avoid pendency spikes. Whispers around Collegium dynamics, including past supersessions or dissents in CJ appointments (e.g., references to Justice Pancholi’s elevation), persist in legal circles.
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