Cong’s ‘ekla chalo’ formula failed in Bihar
Without an organisational presence in Bihar , Congress was totally banking on Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Chori accusation and his 20 days anti SIR yatra in the state and the party decided to go solo in the assembly polls. The party could not compromise on seats with other parties of Grand Alliances. Congress fought on 61 seats but could win only 5. In the last assembly Congress had 9 MLAs.
Pradhan is ahead
The latest buzz says that union minister Dharmendra Pradhan is ahead in the race for the new BJP President. He is MP from Sambalpur, Odisha.
New BJP Chief in December?
Wait for the new BJP Chief is going to be more long. Sources said that the party is likely to get its new president in December, most likely after December 14.
BUREAUCRACY
How GoI reacts after SC strikes down Tribunal Reforms Act?
What will be a course of action of the Government of India after the Supreme Court struck down the Tribunal Reforms Act terming it as unconstitutional and posing a threat to the appointments of new Members in various Tribunals?
DPC could not be hold of IRS officers and reason ?
A DPC related to the promotion of Chief Commissioners IRS officers , which was scheduled for this week, could not be held due to some shaky reason. It is said that when the Revenue Secretary reached the UPSC, the guard at the gate reportedly tried to match the official car number. Sources said that this took some time and the Secretary returned to his office. New date of DPC yet to be decided.
Sources suggest government has green flagged Kotak Bank’s acquisition of IDBI
Kotak Mahindra Bank has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire the government’s stake in IDBI Bank, according to senior Finance Ministry officials. Sources indicate that the Reserve Bank of India has granted ‘fit and proper’ approval to the shortlisted bidders, clearing a key regulatory hurdle in the disinvestment process. The government and LIC together hold more than 60 percent in IDBI Bank, which they plan to sell as part of a broader push to reduce public sector ownership in financial institutions.
If finalized, the deal would mark a significant expansion for Kotak Mahindra Bank, strengthening its presence in retail and SME lending while giving it access to IDBI’s extensive branch network. The acquisition would also represent one of the biggest banking privatizations in India in recent years, underlining New Delhi’s commitment to reforms aimed at improving efficiency and attracting private capital into the financial sector.
GoI in search of candidates for DG, Akashvani and Doordarshan
The Government of India is in search of candidates for the posts of Director General (Akashvani) and Director General (Doordarshan).
TEC and IIIT, Delhi formalizes next-Gen Telecom partnership
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT Delhi) to collaborate on joint studies, research, and technical contributions in advanced telecom technologies and global standardisation activities. The partnership aims to develop India-specific standards and test frameworks, collaborative research in telecom and related ICT, explore future network technologies such as 6G, Optical communication, NTNs, etc. and enhance India’s participation in ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector) Study Groups through National Working Groups.
MP High Court Collegium deferred
The meeting of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Collegium is reported to have been deferred. The Collegium was to recommend names of Judges of the MP High Court.
GOI to grant prime land to Bhutan in Varanasi to build a Monastery and Guesthouse.
The Government of India is reportedly facilitating the allocation of land and amenities to Bhutan for the construction of a guesthouse and monastery in Varanasi. The proposed facility aims to serve as a cultural and spiritual centre for Bhutanese pilgrims and visitors, reinforcing historic ties between the two countries rooted in Buddhism. Sources suggest that the central government is pushing for the site to be located in a prime area of the city to ensure convenient access to major temples, heritage sites, and the Ganga ghats. The initiative aligns with India’s broader efforts to deepen religious and cultural diplomacy with Himalayan nations, particularly within the framework of Buddhist tourism circuits. Once completed, the Bhutanese guesthouse and monastery are expected to enhance people-to-people exchanges and contribute to the development of Varanasi as a global spiritual hub.
IAS Trigun Kulkarni appointed Chairman in Maharashtra
Trigun Kulkarni has been appointed as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) . He is 2016 batch IAS officer.
Chandra Sekhar Kumar gets charge of NCM for a while
Chandra Sekher Kumar, Secretary Minority Affairs, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, National Commission for Minorities (NCM) till December 3, 2025. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.
S Gopalakrishnan is also Chairman, National Recruitment Agency
S Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Staff Selection Commission, has been assigned an additional charge of Chairman, National Recruitment Agency till appointment of a regular incumbent. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Parthasarathy Bhaskar Devarakonda appointed as Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat
Parthasarathy Bhaskar Devarakonda has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. He is a 2012 batch IRS-C&IT officer.
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