Babus, mantris & buzz: Will Gaurav Gautam be the new BJYM president?
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This week: ‘Kya Hone Wala Hai’?
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One question is echoing through the corridors of power: “This week kya hone wala hai?” With Prime Minister Narendra Modi back from his foreign visit, political circles are eagerly awaiting key decisions on governance and a possible Cabinet reshuffle.
Will Gaurav Gautam be the new BJYM president?
Gaurav Gautam of Haryana is likely to succeed Tejaswi Surya as president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM).
No breakthrough in Punjab Congress crisis; Baghel’s meeting with rebels fails
Efforts to resolve the rift within the Punjab Congress have failed, with Saturday’s meeting between AICC in-charge Bhupesh Baghel and the rebel group yielding no breakthrough. The rebels, led by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh, remain opposed to the appointment of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as the state unit president. They have refused to back down and reiterated their demand for his removal. The question now is: who will emerge as the compromise candidate?
Did a senior minister facing reshuffle prepare a transition plan?
In a rare display of administrative foresight, a senior Cabinet minister, who is expected to be dropped in the upcoming reshuffle, has reportedly handed a comprehensive transition checklist to his private secretary.
The document is said to include timelines for major policy announcements over the coming months to ensure continuity in governance. It also reportedly contains a detailed schedule of meetings with leading business figures, along with strategic briefs, objectives and discussion points for the incoming minister.
The structured handover is aimed at ensuring that key reforms and policy initiatives continue without disruption despite the anticipated change in leadership.
Gujarat gets state's youngest Collector
IAS officer Ganga Singh is the youngest District Collector in Gujarat. Born in 1994, the 2017-batch Gujarat cadre officer is currently serving as Collector and District Magistrate of Narmada.
Who will be the new PESB Member?
The appointment of a new Member of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is expected in August. The three-year tenure of Ms Soma Mondal as PESB Member ended on April 30.
Home Secretary’s tenure ends next month
Home Secretary Govind Mohan, a 1989-batch Sikkim cadre IAS officer, will complete his tenure on August 22. Whether he gets an extension or a successor is appointed remains to be seen.
2011-batch IAS empanelment likely early next year
Empanelment of 2011-batch IAS officers for the rank of Joint Secretary in the Government of India is expected to take place in January or February next year.
PESB recommends Arvind Kumar for BSNL post
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Arvind Kumar, Director General and CEO of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), for the post of Director (Consumer Mobility), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
Will Tarun Gauba be Lucknow Police Commissioner?
Tarun Gauba, a 2001-batch Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer, is likely to be appointed the new Police Commissioner of Lucknow.
States may raise women’s DBT payouts
Several states are expected to increase financial assistance under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes for women following recommendations by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).
In a recent study of state-run unconditional cash transfer schemes, including Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana and Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana, the EAC-PM recommended periodic revisions in payouts to offset inflation and rising household expenses.
The report also noted that directing cash transfers to women delivers greater gains in household welfare, healthcare and education.
Is Maharashtra’s sugar lobby softening Congress’ E20 attack?
Political observers believe the Congress’ aggressive national campaign against the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blending policy may be constrained by its influential Maharashtra leadership.
Several senior Congress leaders in the state are closely linked to cooperative sugar mills and sugarcane farming, which have benefited significantly from ethanol production. As ethanol has become a major revenue source for these interests, a strong nationwide campaign against the policy could create tensions within the party, forcing it to balance national political messaging with regional economic realities.
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