Babus, mantris & buzz: Odisha Cabinet reshuffle likely in next 10-15 days
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Odisha Cabinet reshuffle likely in next 10-15 days
A Mohan Charan Majhi cabinet reshuffle in Odisha expected within the next 10-15 days. The reshuffle is likely to witness the induction of some new faces into the cabinet, while some old faces to go.
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Will one Union Minister go to Karnataka as BJP President?
There is an indication that a Union Minister is being sent to his home state Karnataka as BJP President. Guess the name.
Virendra Sachdeva to be In-charge BJP Gen Sec Punjab?
Grapevine has it that outgoing President of the Delhi Unit of BJP Virendra Sachdeva is being sent to Punjab as National General Secretary in-charge to look after 2027 assembly elections.
India unlikely to accept 'any third-party involvement' in the India-Nepal boundary issue given its long-standing bilateral policy framework?
As per sources within the MEA, India has firmly rejected any suggestion of third-party involvement in resolving the ongoing boundary differences with Nepal, reiterating its consistent position that such matters are best addressed through established bilateral mechanisms. Official sources indicate that New Delhi has taken note of recent remarks from Kathmandu hinting at possible British engagement, but the Ministry of External Affairs has not endorsed any such proposal and doesn't plan to signal any change from its long standing policy of bilateral engagement. As per sources any deviation irrespective of motives is purely heresy.
India continues to approach the issue within the framework of its “Neighbourhood First” policy, emphasizing dialogue, mutual sensitivity, and respect for sovereignty. The government maintains that its engagement with Nepal remains rooted in historical ties, institutional channels, and diplomatic consultations that have traditionally guided dispute resolution between the two countries.
Non-aggression and mutual respect remain central pillars of India’s approach toward Nepal, with officials underscoring that both sides have sufficient diplomatic maturity to handle differences without external mediation. New Delhi’s stance reflects a broader policy preference against internationalizing bilateral disputes, particularly within the South Asian region, where India has consistently advocated direct engagement as the most effective path forward.
BUREAUCRACY
IPS Vacancies Notified Through CSE 2024
The Government has notified the Category-wise, Cadre-wise, and Insider/Outsider distribution of vacancies to be filled in the Indian Police Service (IPS) through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. A total of 147 IPS vacancies have been notified across various State cadres, comprising 49 Insider, 98 Outsider vacancies. Among them 74 vacancies are earmarked for Unreserved (UR), 41 are reserved for OBC, 22 for SC and 10 for ST.
In the AGMUT cadre 4 vacancies have been notified including 3 UR and 1 OBC. In Andhra Pradesh, 14 notified vacancies include 6 UR, 5 OBC, 2 SC and 1 ST. Assam-Meghalaya's 11 notified vacancies include 7 UR, 2 OBC and 1 each for SC & ST. Bihar's 8 notified vacancies include 5 UR and 1 each for OBC, SC and ST. Gujarat's 2 vacancies include 1 each for OBC and SC.
Similarly, Jharkhand's 6 notified vacancies include 5 UR and 1 SC. Karnataka's 7 vacancies include 3 UR, 2 OBC and 1 each for SC and ST. Kerala's 6 notified vacancies include 2 UR, 3 OBC and 1 for SC. Madhya Pradesh's 11 notified vacancies include 4 UR, 3 OBC, 3 for SC and 1 for ST. Maharashtra's 10 vacancies include 4 UR, 3 OBC, 2 SC and 1 ST. Manipur's 4 notified vacancies include 2 UR, and 1 each for SC and ST. Odisha's 6 vacancies include 2 UR, 3 OBC and 1 for ST. Punjab's 4 vacancies include 2 UR, 1 each for OBC and SC. Sikkim's 2 notified vacancies include 1 UR and 1 OBC. Tamil Nadu's 9 vacancies include 5 UR, 2 for OBC and 1 each for SC and ST. Tripura's 2 vacancies are for UR. Telangana's 2 vacancies include 1 UR and 1 OBC. Uttar Pradesh's 12 notified vacancies include 7 for UR, 3 OBC and 2 SC. Uttarakhand's 2 notified vacancies are for UR and W Bengal's 15 notified vacancies include 8 for UR, 5 for OBC and 1 each for SC and ST. No vacancies have been notified for Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh.
Dr Shilini Rajneesh to continue as Chief Secretary Karnataka?
It is widely believed that even after the change of Chief Minister, Dr Shalini Rajneesh is going to continue as Chief Secretary in Karnataka. She is 1989 batch IAS officer.
Will Gaurav Gupta be Chief Secretary of Karnataka?
Informed sources however, said that in all probability Gaurav Gupta will be new Chief Secretary of Karnataka. He is 1990 batch IAS officer.
Will Tushar Giri Nath be new ACS to CM Karnataka?
Informed sources said that Tushar Giri Nath will be new Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of DK Shivkumar Government in Karnataka. He is a 1993 Batch IAS officer.
Karnataka DGP to continue
It is said that Karnataka DGP Dr M A Salim is going to continue as DGP till his retirement in May 2027. He is a 1993 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.
Will Rajendra Cholan be Principal Secretary to Shivkumar?
P Rajendra Cholan is likely to be appointed Principal Secretary to the new Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivkumar. He is 2008 batch IAS officer.
Rakesh Singh to be more powerful in DK Shivkumar regime?
It is widely believed that RERA Chairman Rakesh Singh is going to be more powerful in the DK Shivkumar Government. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer.
Rajiv Krishna appointed regular DGP of UP
Rajiv Krishna, a 1991-batch IPS officer, has been appointed regular Director General of Police (DGP) for Uttar Pradesh. Prior to this, he was serving in the capacity of Acting DGP.
Archana Agrawal appointed Chairperson, Revenue Board, UP
Mrs Archana Agrawal has been appointed as Chairperson, Revenue Board, and assigned additional charge of ACS, Transport, and Chairperson, UP State Road Transport Corporation, in Uttar Pradesh. She is a 1990 batch IAS officer.
CAPF Act to Create 33 ADG Posts
Implementation of the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act/Bill 2026 continues, with structured IPS deputation (50% at IG level, minimum 67% at ADG level, and full at DG/Special DG). This has led to creation of 33 ADG posts for IPS at the Centre.
Upma Dada Chawdhry appointed Chairperson of Governing Board of MSE
Upma Dada Chawdhry, Public Interest Director has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Governing Board of MSE. She is former 1983-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre,
IAS Nitin Kumar Yadav Gets Extended Multi-PSU CMD Role within Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has extended the tenure of Nitin Kumar Yadav in his additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of MMTC Limited, PEC Limited, and STC Limited for a further period of one year, reinforcing continuity across three key state-run trading enterprises.
Yadav, a senior IAS officer, will continue to simultaneously steer the strategic and operational direction of these public sector undertakings, each of which plays a critical role in India’s foreign trade architecture. His extended mandate comes at a time when the government is recalibrating its approach to trading PSUs amid evolving global trade dynamics, supply chain realignments, and domestic policy priorities.
The decision signals institutional confidence in Yadav’s administrative leadership and his ability to manage complex, multi-entity responsibilities. It also underscores a broader trend of consolidating oversight in select sectors to drive efficiency and policy coherence.
With this extension, Yadav’s role becomes central to shaping the future trajectory of India’s state-run trading ecosystem, particularly as questions around restructuring, disinvestment, or revival of these entities continue to remain under policy consideration.
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