Babus, mantris & buzz: Khamenei emerges as world leader?

Khamenei emerges as world leader?

Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, is now bandied around as the Supreme Leader of the world after he took on Israel and USA and gave a befitting reply to them. Israel and USA made all efforts to bend Iran to lay down arms and shun nuclear programmes but he did not surrender and fought back.

Attitude towards Tharoor not good

Many Congress leaders are of the opinion that the party high command's attitude toward Shashi Tharoor is not good. This is not good for the party. Even experts also said many party leaders' calibre do not match with Tharoor and that is the reason he is being victimized.

Can NDA break Bihar’s M-Y equation with Dalit-Mahadalit push?

In Bihar, the RJD’s Muslim-Yadav (M-Y) base remains solid, but ahead of the 2025 polls, NDA is eyeing Dalit-Mahadalit voters—20–22% of the population—to reshape the political equation. Leaders like Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi are pivotal in this strategy. NDA is using welfare schemes, Ambedkar symbolism, and land lease promises to consolidate support. However, any internal rift could weaken this plan. The NDA's success hinges on unity and visible grassroots impact.

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Will UT Delhi get a new LG?

The latest whisper says that the UT Delhi is likely to get a new Lieutenant Governor (LG). But there is no time fix for the proposed change.

Who will be new DGP of Kerala?

Who will be new DGP of Kerala? In the final round tie is said to be between Nitin Agrawal and Ravada Chandrasekhar.

No suitable candidate found for CMD, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has failed to find a suitable candidate for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Shipyard Limited at a selection meeting held on June 2026. As many as 12 candidates were interviewed for the same. The Board has recommended the concerned Ministry to select the candidate through Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC).

Amitabh Kant appointed as Senior Advisor to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd

Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog and Secretary, DPIIT, has been appointed as Senior Advisor to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Kant, who belongs to a 1980 batch retired IAS officer of Kerala cadre, has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning over four decades in public service and has a proven track record of driving transformative initiatives across India. His extensive expertise in economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth is expected to significantly benefit Fairfax’s long-term investment approach in India, and the industry insights and leadership experience he brings to Fairfax will help Fairfax to continue identifying and executing on opportunities within the region. Kant was a key figure during India’s G20 presidency, culminating in the historic New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration that emphasized digital public infrastructure, climate finance, and multilateral reform, and he has demonstrated an ability to unify diverse stakeholders around common development goals. As CEO of NITI Aayog, he was a driving force behind the Aspirational Districts Programme, which uplifted some of India’s most disadvantaged regions. His tenure as Secretary of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) saw pivotal reforms including the Make in India and Startup India campaigns, significantly improving Ease of Doing Business rankings by 79 places. Additionally, his work in promoting tourism with the ‘Incredible India’ campaign showcased his keen understanding of the power of cultural and economic integration.

Ambarish Vemuri appointed as Deputy Secretary, PMO

Ambarish Vemuri has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) for a period of three years. He is a 2016 batch IFS officer.

IRS Officer appointed DS in Ministry of Commerce

Ms Brinda Bhoopathy has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in the Department of Commerce, Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme on deputation basis for a period of four years. She is a 2015 batch IRS(C&IT) officer.

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