Babus, mantris & buzz: Trump’s double game
Trump’s double game
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically denied the role of US President Donald Trump in halting the Indo-Pak war. Yet, Trump is beating the drum of bringing about reconciliation between India and Pakistan. India should understand the double game of Trump who hosts Pak Army chief for lunch and is making all efforts to establish hegemonic control over other countries in the world.
Israel's bigger goal and Trump's dilemma
Israel’s attacks on Iran may seem focused on nuclear sites, but they suggest a deeper aim: removing Iran’s ruling government. PM Netanyahu has hinted that the war could end with the fall of the Islamic Republic—and he may welcome that outcome. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has toughened his tone, warning Iran to surrender or face serious consequences. But he faces a problem. His supporters strongly oppose new foreign wars. They still remember Iraq and Afghanistan, and “America First” means staying out of conflicts like this.
Those who win 8-10 seats, will be king maker in Bihar
The poll bound Bihar state, political parties are flexing their muscles to grab maximum seats. Allies of both alliances are pressuring their senior partners to give more seats. Sources said that if any small partner gets 8-10 assembly seats, they will be a king maker.
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Three names are in circulation for next CP, Delhi
As per whispers, three names are in circulation for the post of next Commissioner of Police (CP), Delhi. They are: Virendra Singh, Special Commissioner; Satish Golcha, DG, Prison, and Praveen Ranjan, Special DG, CISF. All three IPS officers belong to AGMUT cadre. Singh is looking after Licensing in Delhi Police. He is the senior most IPS officer.
Shivam Srivastava still in race for CMD, NTPC
Shivam Srivastava, Director (Fuel), NTPC, appears to be still an eligible candidate for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NTPC Limited.
Manoj Kumar Sharma selected as Director (CS), IRCTC
Manoj Kumar Sharma, GGM IRCTC, has been selected for the post of Director (Catering Services), Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on June 19, 2025. As many as seven persons were interviewed for the same.
Interviews for CMD, IREL today
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, IREL (India) Limited on June 20, 2025.
Will Dinesh K Patnaik be new Indian High Commissioner to Canada ?
Informed sources said that Dinesh Kumar Patnaik may go to Canada as Indian High Commissioner. He is 1990 batch IFS officer.
Dev Commissioner gets second floor in Secretariat building
The office of the Development Commissioner, MSME has been allocated second floor in newly built Common Central Secretariat building.
Rahul Rastogi gets one year extension
The DoT has extended the deputation period of Rahul Rastogi for one more year with effect from August 30, 2025. He is presently posted as JS in Central Information Commission, Delhi. He is an ITS officer.
IDES officer given NFSG
The DGDE has granted NFSG to Mahesh Chandra Siani, a 2012 batch IDES officer. He is a JAG officer and posted as DEO, Jaipur Circle.
No Hall for NCLT Court since 2019
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Court No VI, New Delhi Bench does not have a Court Hall since 2019. Hence, since then Court No V and Court No VI, of NCLT New Delhi Bench have been working on half-day basis.
Revised guidelines for medicines at CGHS Wellness Centres
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued revised guidelines for the issue of generic/branded medicines at CGHS Wellness Centres. Accordingly, the medicines prescribed by the specialists will be supplied by the CGHS as per the available generic name at the CGHS Wellness Centre. In case the medicine is available by an alternative brand name having the same composition, it will be supplied by the brand name available at CGHS Wellness Centre. If the medicine prescribed by the specialist is not available at the CGHS Wellness Centre either by generic name or alternate brand name, it will be indented by the same brand name through authorized local chemist.
CAT advertises for various vacant posts
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has advertised for the filling up of various vacant posts on deputation basis. These include one post each of Registrar, Principal Private Secretary and Deputy Controller of Accounts, and five posts of Joint Registrar, eight Deputy Registrars, and more.
Salik Ram gets extension as Dy. CEE, RVNL
Salik Ram, who was formerly serving as Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer (Dy. CEE), Railway Electrification (RE), Nagpur, Central Railway (CR), has been given an extension in his deputation tenure with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) up to May 30, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.
Janardan Singh moved as ADRM, CSTM
Janardan Singh, who is presently serving in Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), has been transferred to Central Railway (CR) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM). He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
MM Waris posted as ADRM, Prayagraj
MM Waris, who is returning from deputation to National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), has been transferred to North Central Railway (NCR), and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Prayagraj (PRYJ). He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
Deputy Superintending (Horticulture), ASI sought
Two vacancies for the post of Deputy Superintending (Horticulturist),
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture have been
advertised. Online applications must reach on or before July 3, 2025.
Medical Physicist, Lady Hardinge Medical College sought
Two vacancies for the post of Medical Physicist in Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have been advertised. Online applications must reach on or before July 3, 2025.
Various posts for NIG, Ministry of Home Affairs advertised
Vacancy Circular for filling up various posts in National Intelligence Grid (NIG), Ministry of Home Affairs has been advertised. Details can be availed from the MHA website.
Republic of Uzbekistan offers grad prog scholarships
Republic of Uzbekistan has offered five scholarships to Indian students for graduate programmes at Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage Samarkand for the Academic Year 2025-26. Last date to submit application is August 1, 2025.
Prakash Singh is VC, HNBGU, Uttarakhand
Prakash Singh has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), Uttarakhand.
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