Babus, mantris & buzz: Will US push for European countries to not recognise Palestine as an independent state?

As Pizza’s Surge in the White House, Is there a something big happening?

The Pizza Metric is at work again! All indications show that there is a surge of Pizza’s being ordered in the Pentagon and White House. Historically this represents a major action that is about to happen. It also comes at a time when rumours are spreading high, about US President Donald Trump’s health due to his unavailability in the public eye.

Will US push for European countries to not recognise Palestine as an independent state?

Reports suggest that US is making a big push for countries to not recognise Palestine as an independent state. Marco Rubio has banned the Palestinian delegation, including PA President Mahmoud Abbas, from attending next month’s UN General Assembly in New York by revoking their visas under sanctions citing support for terrorism, unilateral statehood moves, and “glorifying violence.” It’s the first time the U.S. has blocked an entire foreign delegation from the UNGA. Several countries, including France, the UK and Canada have announced that they will officially recognize a Palestinian state at the UNGA next month.

Will there be additional Tariffs on India as India sets to increase Russian oil imports by 10–20% this September?

India set to increase Russian oil imports by 10–20% this month. Defying US pressure, India plans to ramp up Russian oil imports in September by 10–20%, translating to an additional 150,000–300,000 barrels per day.

Putin sent a private message to PM Modi to share a ride!

It is difficult to make last minute arrangements with heads of states but Mr Putin made it happen. PM Modi obliged to the President’s offer and had a candid conversation with him in his private vehicle. Sources suggest that it created a momentary issue for the security personnels but measures were taken to seal parameters for the high security ride!

BUREAUCRACY

Will Vitul Kumar be DG ITBP?

Special DG CRPF Vitul Kumar is likely to succeed Rahul Rasgotra as DG ITBP next month. He is 1993 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

CIC to retire next week

Tenure of Heeralal Samariya Chief Information Commissioner is coming to an end on September 12. Who will succeed him?.

India testing capabilities for a future conflict with Pakistan?

India issues a notification for an Air Force exercise in the Arabian Sea, located about 200 nautical miles from Karachi, Pakistan - the danger zone also approaches as close as 70 nautical miles to Pakistan controlled airspace in the region

Reshuffles and Overhauls in GoI

There’s strong speculation of another round of Additional Secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffles at the center, with 19 key posts currently vacant. This could cascade to state-level postings, including in northern states, as officers are pulled for central deputation.

Push for Cooperative Federalism in 56th GST Council Meet

The 56th GST Council is set to recommend practical steps aimed at breaking stalemates and fostering consensus, reflecting the government’s push to resolve deadlocks through cooperative federalism. In line with the drive to make GST more inclusive and comprehensive, the government is moving to end deadlocks in the GST Council by pushing the 56th meeting to adopt effective, consensus-driven measures grounded in cooperative federalism.

Mrs T C A Kalyani assumes charge as CGA, Dept of Expenditure

Mrs T C A Kalyani, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), has assumed charge as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Will there be big changes in the West Bengal’s State Election Commission?

West Bengal’s State Election Commissioner, Rajiva Sinha (IAS), is likely to be replaced ahead of the upcoming elections, as indications emerge that the Election Commission will announce a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state; this is based on insider information.

Some young IAS officers to be deputed to MoD to create sustained push for india’s indigenous defence industrial complex

A cohort of young IAS officers could be deputed to the Ministry of Defence to inject administrative depth and create a sustained push for India’s indigenous defence industrial complex, aligning with the government’s ongoing reform drive in defence procurement and indigenisation goals . This would help build bureaucratic specialisation and capacity as India targets higher defence exports amid a multi-year surge in domestic production and export performance.

IAS and IPS postings soon in Odisha

Predictions suggest further IAS and IPS transfers in late 2025, focusing on officers with expertise in key sectors.

Major IAS reshuffle in West Bengal likely

In West Bengal, more IAS reshuffles are whispered for late 2025, tied to assembly elections, prioritising security-experienced officers—potentially influencing neighbouring northern regions through cadre exchanges.

Sukhmal Chand Jain appointed CMD, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd
Sukhmal Chand Jain has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited with effect from September 1, 2025.

Sipan Kumar is also Director (Fin), NHPC Ltd

The additional charge of Director (Finance), NHPC Limited has been assigned to Sipan Kumar Garg, Director (Finance), THDC India Limited with effect from September 1, 2025 for a period of three months.

Sheo Shekhar Shukla is also ACS, Home in MP

Sheo Shekhar Shukla has been assigned an additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Home in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

IFS and Conservation Initiatives

Speculation points to promotions for senior IFS officers to lead national programs like the Green India Mission, with a potential larger overhaul in forest services. This aligns with new work on sustainable development, including IT parks and infrastructure in northern regions like Himachal Pradesh.

Inter-cadre transfer

IAS officer Sivashankar was assigned to the Andhra Pradesh cadre by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), marking a significant inter-cadre transfer.

Telangana IAS changes

IAS officer Sabyasachi Ghosh (1994 batch) was placed in Full Additional Charge (FAC) as Special Chief Secretary to Government, Tribal Welfare Department, relieving IAS Alagu Varsini V.S. (2012 batch) from the FAC role.

Tamil Nadu IAS changes

The Tamil Nadu government transferred 7 IAS officers, with P. Sri Venkata Priya appointed as Secretary of the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (TNSEC).

Kerala IAS officer goes on leave

Senior IAS officer B. Ashok went on leave until September 8, 2025, following his transfer from Agriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary (Agriculture) to Chairman and Managing Director of Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC). IAS Tinku Biswal was appointed as the new Agriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary (Agriculture), retaining additional charge of the Transport Department.

Arun Kumar appointed Judge, Allahabad HC
Arun Kumar has been appointed as Judge of the Allahabad High Court.

Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia joins as Air officer, Maintenance, IAF Hqrs

Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia AVSM VSM has taken over the charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Indian Air Force Headquarters.

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