Babus, mantris & buzz: Alankar is Rahul Gandhi’s V. George!
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Alankar is Rahul Gandhi’s V. George!
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In political circles, it is said that Alankar Sawai is a key member of the backroom team of Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and holds a position similar to that of V. George, who served as the powerful personal secretary and private secretary to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Survival Instinct: CM Vijay’s popularity forces DMK and BJP to come together?
Political observers believe that the popularity of Chief Minister Vijay in Tamil Nadu has forced the DMK and the BJP to join hands. There is a view that only these two political parties together can take on the Tamil Nadu Government.
Govt likely to announce 3% DA, DR
The Central Government may soon announce a 3% DA and DR for its employees and pensioners. The DA and DR are due from July this year.
When Media houses refused to publish the Secretary's article?
A Secretary of a Ministry wrote an article about the achievements of his ministry, and the staff sent it to some big media houses for publication. According to sources, several big media houses directly or indirectly refused to publish the article. They reportedly told the staff that since the Secretary was not interested in meeting the media, they were also not keen to publish his article. However, some small and medium-sized media houses published the article.
Delhi to enact 'Parivar Pehchan' law for unified family cards
The Delhi government is moving forward with plans to enact the 'Parivar Pehchan' legislation to introduce official 'family cards' across the capital. The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive, unified database of all families residing in Delhi to ensure that state welfare schemes and development programmes reach eligible and genuine beneficiaries.
First announced in July, the unified family database initiative is designed to streamline administrative processes and eliminate duplicate or fraudulent welfare claims. Each family card will consolidate critical demographic and socio-economic information about the household.
FM: Banking NPAs at lowest-ever level
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banking NPAs are at their lowest-ever level, arguing that PSBs are now in a stronger position to undertake reforms and expand business. DFS has prepared detailed research papers on all seven themes of the Confluence.
BUREAUCRACY
PIB Chief to get extension?
PIB Chief Dhirendra Ojha has been nominated to represent the country at the Toronto Film Festival, to be held in the first half of September. There is now speculation that he may get a one-year extension. Otherwise, he is scheduled to retire in September.
Will Vinaytosh Mishra become Odisha's regular DGP?
The Odisha Government is set to decide on a regular DGP after the August 18, 2026, court deadline. With the Supreme Court having halted the UPSC selection process following a PIL challenging the panel-expansion procedure, IPS officer Vinaytosh Mishra continues to hold additional charge as state police chief.
Abolishment of orderly System by Karnataka DGP
Karnataka DGP Dr MA Salim (IPS-1993), who got a full one-year extension up to August 2027, is known for his prominent administrative action to eliminate the colonial-era orderly practice, redirecting constables from personal household tasks to core policing responsibilities. Will other states follow?
Shailendra Singh is new Chairman of RERA in MP
Shailendra Singh has been appointed the new president of MP RERA. He is a former 1988-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
Sanjay Gupta is Member RERA in MP
Sanjay Gupta has been appointed Member, RERA, in Madhya Pradesh. He is a former 2007-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
Karnataka Police embraces specialised postings
Karnataka's recent police reshuffles show a growing shift from routine transfers to specialised operational postings covering traffic management, internal security, CID and technology-led policing. The trend reflects a greater focus on assigning officers to emerging operational priorities.
Govt cancels transfer of two ITS officers
The DoT has cancelled the transfer orders of two ITS officers — Atique Ahmad and Manish Ranjan. Both are JAG-level officers.
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