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PM-CM removal Bill differed?
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In the light of stiff opposition from NDA MPs, the parliamentary panel examining the Bill to remove PM-CM has been deferred. Insiders say the Bill is unlikely to be tabled in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
Will the Opposition legally challenge LS's decision on Shiv Sena merger & TMC dissidents?
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In a significant political development, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has approved the merger of six rebel MPs from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) into the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, increasing the latter's strength to 13. Simultaneously, the Speaker granted separate seating in the House to 20 dissident Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs who have parted ways with their parent party.
This decision has immediate consequences for the floor dynamics of the 18th Lok Sabha, establishing the Shinde Sena as the second-largest constituent of the NDA. However, the move has sparked intense backlash with the Uddhav Thackeray faction arguing that the merger violates the Tenth Schedule.
Given these concerns, opposition lawyers are reportedly preparing to challenge the Speaker’s decision in the Supreme Court.
Has BJP floor managers contacted some Congress MPs to abstain and help pass the Delimitation Bill?
Speculation is rife ahead of the upcoming parliamentary monsoon session regarding the Union government's strategy to pass the revised Delimitation Bill. Following the bill's defeat in April due to the ruling coalition falling short of a two-thirds majority, backroom political manoeuvring has reportedly intensified.
Sources indicate that the BJP’s floor managers are actively in touch with opposition MPs, including select members from the Congress, to explore tactical abstentions during the upcoming vote. As a constitutional amendment, the legislation requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting to pass. The strategy focuses on engineering abstentions. By convincing targeted MPs to remain absent or abstain from voting, the total number of members participating drops, effectively reducing the mathematical threshold needed to clear the two-thirds benchmark.
IS Education Minister Pradhan resigning ? (UPDATED)
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah has fuelled speculations about his resignation.
Late decision led to reach huge crowd at Jantar Mantar
Delhi police imposed a complete internet ban near the Parliament from 11.00 a m, Closed nearby metro stations also on Monday. But it was too late. There was a great rush of protesters on roads and lanes near Parliament. According to experts, the administration should have imposed a ban from 6.00 a m to check the flow of protesters. Internet was down in nearby govt offices, including Kartavya Bhawans.
CJP protest led to big jam in lutyen Delhi
CJP's protest march against NTA paper leak, to Parliament on Monday, led to big traffic jams in Lutyen Delhi, especially around Parliament. Ashok Marg, Rafi Marg, Raisina Road, and some nearby areas witnessed huge jams for hours.
- IAS Hari Kallikkat’s “Dialogue with DM” gives students a peek into West Delhi governance
- Andhra Pradesh: Youngest Collector of the State
- Odisha DGP set to retire in August
- Did the CJP protest seal Delhi Police Commissioner’s fate?
- Gujarat leads in NITI Ayog Investment Friendly Index
- Rashmi Shukla is new Member, Lokayukta Maharashtra
- Ministries asked to brace for impact of escalating Iran-US conflict?
- Tax & MSME reforms to take centre stage at Monsoon Session!
- Navy inducts more MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
- IAF upgrades infrastructure at Sulur Air Base for Tejas expansion
- TRAI seeks consultant-data privacy & cyber security
- IIAS, Shimla to hire Secretary
- AIIMS J&K and Bihar needs Dy Dir-Admin
- NHSRC advertises post of Lead Consultant-Child Health
- Govt extends last date to apply for Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
- Govt invites nominations for National Award to Teachers -2026
- Manish Kumar is now Head of DoT's UP (East) LSA
- MEA advertises post of Consultant for L&T-I Div
- Govt seeks nominations for Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, 2025
- WB seeks applicants for Associate Investment Officer for Ecuador
- Indian traders pivoting to UK markets post-FTA!
- Ogen posted as JS, Home & Political Department, in Assam (UPDATED)
- Tripura DGP found dead (UPDATED)
- Post of Director (HR) in CWC Advertised (UPDATED)
- CJP protest led to big jam in lutyen Delhi (UPDATED)
- Late decision led to reach huge crowd at Jantar Mantar (UPDATED)
- V K Babu will also handle charge of DIGF, RO, Ranchi (UPDATED)
- 7 IAS officers reshuffled in Karnataka (UPDATED)
- Kowsigan A to take charge as Director, Animal Husbandry (UPDATED)
- Sudheer Kumar Singh is Director, Defence (UPDATED)
- Rajendra K V appointed as Deputy Secretary, H&UA (UPDATED)
- Jeevan Babu will take over as Director, Department of Sports (UPDATED)
- Malika Garg appointed as Assistant Director, SVPNPA, Hyderabad (UPDATED)
- Rishi Bhargav is Addl. Director, Northlink Fiscal and Capital Services Ltd
- Sona Kumari is Non-Official Director, Coal India Ltd
- Ronak Jain is Addl. Director, Escorp Asset Management Ltd
- Arkesh Ayyagari gets to the Escorp Asset Management Ltd board as Addl. Director
- Darshit Parikh bows out as NE Director, Escorp Asset Management Ltd
- Haresh Sanghvi quits as Ind. Director, Escorp Asset Management Ltd
- Hufrish Variava quits as Ind. Director, Kaiser Corporation Ltd
Young Minds get a closer look at governance in West Delhi. Leading this change is IAS Hari Kallikkat, a 2018 Batch officer of AGMUT cadre currently posted as Collector of West Delhi, who has launched a unique initiative “Dialogue with DM - Aapka Collector, Aapke Beech.” Having successfully completed two editions, the programme has received an overwhelming response from students and educators alike, describing the experience as “inspiring” and saying it “motivated us to pursue our future endeavours.” The initiative is now set to continue as a regular monthly feature, with its third edition scheduled for July 2026.
The initiative provides an opportunity for meritorious school students to interact directly with the District Magistrate in an informal and inspiring setting. Moving beyond the confines of conventional administrative outreach, the programme creates a platform where students can freely discuss their aspirations, career dilemmas, academic pressures, leadership, mental well-being and the changing role of technology including Artificial Intelligence in education.
One of the defining aspects of the interaction is the District Magistrate's candid sharing of his own journey, from studying in a government school in rural India and overcoming financial constraints during UPSC preparation to joining the Indian Administrative Service. His personal experiences resonate deeply with students, reinforcing the belief that perseverance, discipline and determination can overcome socio-economic barriers.
During the sessions, students are encouraged to embrace the three guiding principles-Courage, Confidence and Clarity, while also appreciating the transformative role of teachers, family support, yoga, music and government scholarship programmes in shaping holistic success.
The initiative is firmly aligned with Hon'ble Prime Minister vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, which emphasizes youth-led nation building, while also contributing to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi's vision of a Developed Delhi by creating informed, confident and socially responsible future citizens who see governance not as a distant institution but as a collaborative partner in their aspirations.
For many participants, the visit marks their first interaction with the district administration and their first entry into the District Magistrate's office. The initiative helps demystify public institutions, making governance more approachable and inspiring young citizens to actively participate in nation-building.
By transforming the District Magistrate's office into a space for dialogue, mentorship and aspiration, “Dialogue with DM” is strengthening the connection between administration and youth. As the programme expands into a regular feature, it promises to inspire many more students to dream bigger, believe in themselves and realise that the highest offices of public service are within their reach through dedication and hard work.
IAS Muttimbaku Abhishikth Kishore, a 2015-batch AP cadre officer currently posted as the Collector of Visakhapatnam and IAS K. Dinesh Kumar, a 2017-batch AP cadre officer currently posted as Collector of Polavaram are the youngest collectors in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Odisha DGP Y B Khurania is retiring in August. He is a 1990 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre. Who will succeed him? This question is intriguing. Let’s wait and watch.
The sudden replacement of Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha last week has left political observers parsing the "why" behind his swift exit. While official channels maintain silence, the timeline strongly suggests the contentious Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar served as the catalyst for his downfall.
One could argue that the police’s perceived inability to effectively contain the volatility of the CJP demonstration became an unacceptable political liability for the MHA. However, is it too simplistic to pin the removal on a single event?
Whispers in the corridors of North Block point to a simmering dissatisfaction regarding the lack of transparency in SHO postings and a troubling uptick in internal corruption cases. Perhaps Golchha was already on thin ice, and the CJP chaos acted as the final tipping point. Was this an administrative course correction, or was the Commissioner sacrificed to deflect public frustration? The timing suggests a calculated effort to reassert authority.
The NITI Ayog has in its Investment Friendly Index released recently placed Gujarat at the top with Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu following closely. The index released by the vice-chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri categorises states in four groups--
Top performers-- Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.
Frontrunners: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh
Emerging performers: Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Punjab, West Bengal
Aspiring states: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Mizoram and Sikkim.
Former Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla has been appointed as a member of the important judicial institution, the Lokayukta. She is a former IPS officer of the 1988 batch.
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Reports across Indian intelligence and diplomatic channels indicate that the volatile Iran-US conflict is on a definitive trajectory toward intensification. Recognizing the severe global and domestic ramifications, New Delhi has shifted its strategic stance from watchful anticipation to active preparation.
In response to the mounting crisis, the Prime Minister’s Office has issued sweeping directives to all central ministries, ordering an immediate revitalization of contingency frameworks. The primary focus centres on securing India's critical macroeconomic interests and safeguarding its citizens abroad. The Ministry of External Affairs is currently auditing emergency evacuation blueprints for the millions of Indian expatriates residing in the Gulf region. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is scrambling to diversify crude oil supply routes to insulate the economy from inevitable energy price shocks and maritime supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, the Finance Ministry is drafting fiscal mitigation strategies to counter potential market volatility and inflationary pressures.
The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to focus heavily on economic and legislative overhauls, with the Centre preparing to introduce five new Bills and address two pending legislations. Key among the proposals are major amendments aimed at restructuring income tax regulations and boosting the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector to drive economic growth. Beyond economic reforms, the legislative agenda covers critical structural and administrative changes across various sectors. These include adjusting the total number of Supreme Court judges to manage judicial capacity, updating the framework for birth and death registrations, and introducing new guidelines regarding national honour.
The Indian Navy is bolstering its anti-submarine warfare fleet with three additional MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin. One was handed over last week, with two more expected this week; formal induction will follow paperwork and validation.
The Indian Air Force has tendered for upkeep of the technical zone at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu, signalling major investment in its second-largest and busiest base. Sulur serves as a key hub for Tejas fighters, An-32 transporters, Mi-17 helicopters, and the Sarang display team, supporting maintenance and combat readiness for Tejas MK-1A expansion.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, New Delhi is hiring Consultant (Data Privacy & Cyber Security) on contract basis. Online applications can be made via https://vacancies.trai.gov.in latest by August 3, 2026.
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla is seeking to hire a Secretary on deputation basis. Applications can be sent at director@iias.ac.in latest by August 11, 2026.
The post of Deputy Director (Administration) for All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Awantipora (J&K) and Darbhanga (Bihar) has been advertised. Details can be availed from https://www.mohfw.gov.in and https://pmssy.mohfw.gov.in.
National Health Systems Resource Centre, New Delhi is seeking applications for the post of Lead Consultant-Child Health on contract basis. Online applications can be sent via http://nhsrcindia.org latest by July 28, 2026.
Last date to apply for Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak has been extended. The recommendations can now be sent through https://awards.gov.in till the revised date July 31, 2026.
Nominations for National Award to Teachers (For Excellence in Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship Development) 2026 have been invited. Last date to send nominations is July 23, 2026.
Manish Kumar has been appointed as the Head of the Uttar Pradesh (East) Licensed Service Area (LSA) of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India. He is currently serving as the Additional Director General (Telecom) and heads the UP (East) LSA headquartered in Lucknow.
The UP (East) LSA is one of the key field units of the Department of Telecommunications, responsible for regulating telecom services, ensuring network security, monitoring service quality, and implementing Digital India initiatives across 48 districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The office also plays a vital role in spectrum monitoring, disaster communication preparedness, and strengthening the region's digital infrastructure.
Post of Consultant (Lawfare issue) for Legal &Treaties -I Division, Ministry of External Affairs has been advertised. Applications can be emailed at aopfsec@mea.gov.in latest by July 31, 2026.
Nominations for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, 2025 have been invited by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The nominations can be sent from 21st July to 20th August, 2026.
The World Bank is seeking to fill the post of Associate Investment Officer, Financial Institutions Group, Quito, Ecuador. Applications must reach latest by July 31, 2026.
With the landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially coming into force on July 15, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reported a significant surge in inquiries from Indian traders eager to establish a commercial footprint in the United Kingdom. This enthusiasm marks a strategic shift for the Indian business community, which is increasingly viewing the UK as a vital, high-value alternative to traditional markets that have become volatile due to rising protectionist measures and recent US tariffs.
Industry experts observe that this "big window" of opportunity is being aggressively pursued, with business back channels between the two nations now effectively "turbo-charged." These forums are working overtime to facilitate B2B matchmaking, navigate the new regulatory landscape, and help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) leverage the zero-duty access now available for nearly 99% of Indian exports to the UK. As Indian firms look to de-risk their global supply chains, the operational ease and tariff relief provided by this new pact are acting as a powerful catalyst, transforming bilateral trade aspirations into immediate, on-ground expansion plans across British markets.
On her cadre transfer from West Bengal Cadre to the Assam- Meghalaya Joint Cadre, Mrs Tenzin Semkyi Ogen, is posted as Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Home & Political Department. She is a 2021 batch IAS officer.
Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead at the police headquarters in Agartala on Monday.He was 1994 batch IPS officer.
The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Director (Human Resources) in Central Warehousing Corporation. The applications must be reached by August 10, 2026.
CJP's protest march against NTA paper leak, to Parliament on Monday, led to big traffic jams in Lutyen Delhi, especially around Parliament. Ashok Marg, Rafi Marg, Raisina Road, and some nearby areas witnessed huge jams for hours.
Delhi police imposed a complete internet ban near the Parliament from 11.00 a m,. Closed nearby metro stations also on Monday. But it was too late. There was a great rush of protesters on roads and lanes near Parliament. According to experts, the administration should have imposed a ban from 6.00 a m to check the flow of protesters. Internet was down in nearby govt offices, including Kartavya Bhawans.
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Vasanta Kiran Babu, DIGF, Regional Office (RO), Bhubaneswar, has been assigned additional charge of DIGF, Regional Office, Ranchi. He is a 2008 batch Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.
Seven IAS officers have been reshuffled in Karnataka. Nakul S.S has been appointed as Secretary to the Chief Minister, while Abhiram G Shankar, MD, Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration Corporation, Bengaluru, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Additional Secretary (Expenditure), Finance and Secretary (Expenditure), Finance, in addition to his current assignment and Dr. Ram Prasat Manohar, MD, Karnataka Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited, Bangalore, will hold additional charge of Secretary, Tourism Department, Bangalore.
Likewise, Patil Yelagouda Shivanagouda, Executive Director, Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust, Bangalore, has been assigned additional charge as MD, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and MD, Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation; Shivaprasad P R, MD, State Tourism Development Corporation, Bangalore, has been assigned additional charge as Commissioner, Department of Tourism, Bangalore; Sheikh Tanveer Asif joins as Director, Abdul Nazeer Sab State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Mysore and Yatish R Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zilla Panchayat, Bengaluru Urban District, is transferred as Deputy Secretary-I to the Chief Minister and assigned additional charge as CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Bengaluru Urban District.
Kowsigan A has been appointed as Director, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years. He is a 2009 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.
Sudheer Kumar Singh has been selected for appointment on deputation as Director in the Department of Defence for a period of five years. He is a 2011 batch officer of Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
Rajendra K V has been appointed as Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (H&UA) on deputation for a period of four years. He is a 2013 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.
Jeevan Babu K has been appointed as Director, Department of Sports, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.
Ms Malika Garg has been appointed as Assistant Director (SP Level), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad, on deputation basis. She is a 2015 batch IPS officer of AP cadre.
Rishi Bhargav has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of Northlink Fiscal and Capital Services Limited.
Ms Sona Kumari has been appointed as Non-Official Independent Director on the Board of Coal India Limited.
Ronak Jain has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Escorp Asset Management Limited.
Arkesh Ayyagari has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Escorp Asset Management Limited.
Darshit Parikh has ceased to be Non-Executive Independent Director of Escorp Asset Management Limited upon completion of his second consecutive term.
Haresh Sanghvi has resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director of Escorp Asset Management Limited.
Ms. Hufrish Variava has resigned as Independent Director of Kaiser Corporation Limited.
Future of Indian bureaucracy
This is what the future of Indian bureaucracy looks like. Fresh perspective, energetic implementation, and grassroots impact. Kudos to IAS Apurva Pandey for setting a phenomenal benchmark for public administration.
TJ
Strategic measures for departmental transparency and oversight
Excellent. Say thanks to Mr. Modi Ji our great Indian Prime Minister. Before giving responsibilities, please check and put locks to the movable and immovable assets inside and outside India, their passports who are all engaged in this format and bring them under Lookout notice control. This will be applicable to their family members also. Try to implement this format in all departments. Jai Sri Ram. Bharat Mata ki Jai.
Ravichandran
Service details of a third party
The Directorate of Personnel Service, Naval Headquarter submitted that the sought information relates to third party information which cannot be disclosed under section 8(1)(J) of the RTI Act. It is stated that the appellant is a retired Sailor from the same department. The CIC noted that the information sought by the appellant pertained to service details, date of birth, educational documents, and discharge certificate of a third-party individual. Such information falls within the ambit of “personal information” as contemplated under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005. The CIC further noted that the appellant had neither established any relationship with the concerned third party nor demonstrated any larger public interest that would warrant disclosure of such personal information. The CIC observed that the appellant has neither appeared during the hearing nor placed on record any written submission. It indicates that he is no more interested in pursuing the matter further and the CIC held that no further intervention is warrantied in the matter.
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If a citizen needs any personal information about a third party, the public interest involved in disclosure must be contested before the CIC. Not placing any written submission on record and absence during the hearing would be detrimental to the case of the applicant.
Citation: Maan Singh Rawat v. Directorate of Personnel Service, Naval Headquarter, File No: CIC/INAVY/A/2024/639467; Date of Decision: 25.03.2026
Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com
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