Will INDIA Alliance cracks benefit BJP in Delhi polls?

As Delhi prepares for the elections, the INDIA alliance faces major internal discord, leaving Congress isolated. The Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has supported the AAP, saying that only AAP can challenge the BJP in Delhi. West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has followed suit, endorsing AAP and predicting a BJP defeat in the region. These developments point towards growing fissures within the INDIA alliance, formed to present a united opposition front. Congress’s sidelining comes after earlier leadership controversies, with Mamata Banerjee expressing aspirations to lead the alliance. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit slammed Akhilesh and warned his statement could alienate SP voters. As the opposition fractures, the BJP may capitalize on these divisions to solidify its campaign.

BUREAUCRACY

IPS Nagendra Singh's Fight Against Naxalism in Balaghat (MP)

IPS Nagendra Singh belongs to the 2014 Batch Madhya Pradesh cadre and is currently posted as Superintendent of Police, Balaghat (MP), one of India’s most Naxal-affected districts. To address the challenges, he has launched a community policing program called Jan Maitri.
“We have a community policing program for Naxal-affected areas called Jan Maitri ” Singh explained. His vision is to ensure the safety and security of all citizens with a particular focus on the district’s tribal population.
As part of this initiative, children from Naxal-affected villages are identified and taught by police officers and special forces. “Some of these villages are the most Naxal-affected areas of the district,” he noted. In addition to education, the program organizes medical camps and helps facilitate documentation for government IDs, such as Aadhaar cards. “We facilitate documentation for government IDs and other beneficiary services to ensure people receive the benefits they are entitled to,” he added.

Beyond this “Routine Naxal operations and other challenges faced by the district, as one of the most affected in the country, are being actively managed,” he said. His efforts are aimed at strengthening public-police cooperation and bridge the gap between the administration and the people.

Key positions in 2025 (8) Enforcement Director, Rahul Navin ending tenure this year

Enforcement Director (ED) Rahul Navin, who was appointed to the post in September 2023, is retiring in September this year. Navin is a 1993 batch IRS officer.

Will Rahul Navin continue as ED?

Rahul Navin is likely to continue as Enforcement Director (ED) despite his reluctance. He has been recently empanelled by the Union Government to hold an Additional Secretary rank at the Centre.

Tuhin Kanta Pandey is new Revenue Secretary

Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Revenue. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Arunish Chawla appointed as Secretary, Investment Public Asset Mgmt

Arunish Chawla has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management with an additional charge of Secretary, Public Enterprises. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Uncertainty over Chief Secretary in Manipur puts bureaucracy in tizzy

The uncertainty prevailing over the Chief Secretary of Manipur has perplexed the bureaucracy. The incumbent Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi, who was deputed as Secretary, Higher Education in the Government of India, is yet to be relieved of the cadre responsibility. He is attending official meetings and on Wednesday, he was in Delhi to participate in a meeting. He has already met the new Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a former Union Home Secretary. Joshi has already apprised him of the volatile situation in Manipur. The centre too has taken no decision on the appointment of a new Chief Secretary. The issue is widely discussed in unofficial get-together of senior bureaucrats.

Brijendra Pratap Singh takes over as CMD, NALCO
Brijendra Pratap Singh has assumed the office as Chairman-cum-Managing Director on the Board of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO).

BSF DG Daljit Singh Chaudhary granted Apex Pay Scale

Daljit Singh Chaudhary, Director General, Border Security Force (BSF), has been granted Apex Pay Scale. He is a 1990 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

NPCIL CMD, Bhuwan Chandra Pathak is also Director Finance

Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, CMD, NPCIL, has been assigned an additional charge of Director (Finance), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) till a regular incumbent is appointed to the post.

Amitabh Singhal posted as DRM, new Division Rayagada, ECR

Amitabh Singhal has been transferred and posted as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Rayagada (New Division) of East Coast Railway (ECR). He is an IRSEE officer.

13 RBI officers promoted to Grade ‘F’

As many as 13 officers have been promoted from Grade 'E' to Grade 'F' in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The officers are: T Venkateswara Rao, Praveen Kumar Vasantha Ramachandran, A K Kureel, E B Chindhan, Mrs Nengneikim Guite, Ranjeev Shankar, S S K Pradhan, Arun Bhagoliwal, C Saravanan, Saurabh Nath, Mrs Asthana Ruchi Srinivas H, Dr Sahoo Sudarsana and Sadagoban Mugunthan.

G V Srinivas appointed Ambassador to Oman

Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, presently Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman. He is a 1993 batch IFS officer.

Tenure of Milind Dharmrao Ramteke as Director, MSME extended

The central deputation tenure of Milind Dharmrao Ramteke working as Director in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been extended upto January 7, 2026. He is a 2009 batch IAS officer of Tripura cadre.

Post of Abhimanyu upgraded to Director level

The post of Abhimanyu as Private Secretary to Amit Shah has been upgraded to Director level. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Post of Nipun Pande upgraded to Director level

The post of Nipun Pande as Joint Development Commissioner has been upgraded to Director level. He is a 2011 batch IRSEE officer.

Post of Aminkhan Yasinkhan Shaikh upgraded as Director, Road Transport

The post of Aminkhan Yasinkhan Shaikh has been upgraded as Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. He is a 2011 batch IRS-C&IT officer.

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