Babus, mantris & buzz: Phalodi Satta Bazaar bets on replacement of Nitish Kumar in NDA?
Phalodi Satta Bazaar bets on replacement of Nitish Kumar in NDA?
In the Phalodi Satta Bazaar, no one other than Nitish Kumar is being considered as an alternative to the post of Chief Minister by the NDA. According to bookies, Nitish Kumar's prices are running between 40 and 45 paise for each rupee, which is considered to be the most stable and strong in the speculative market. According to the market, no other leader is currently being considered as the CM face in the NDA. The figures of this market are considered very important for the election and now everyone's eyes are fixed on the price of Phalodi Satta Bazaar for the Bihar Assembly elections.
Amit Shah predicts BJP’s big win in Bihar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has predicted that NDA will win more than 160 seats in the Bihar elections. Will his prediction come true?
BUREAUCRACY
NIA Chief Sadanand Date is ahead in race
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Chief Sadanand Date figures prominently in the list sent to UPSC by the state government for the selection of new DGP. If picked, Date can get a two-year term as Maharashtra’s top cop. However, his appointment would require the Centre to relieve him from his current role as NIA chief. The state government is likely to make the formal request to the centre in this connection soon. Date is the senior-most Police officer in the list sent to UPSC. He will retire on December 31, 2026 but if picked, Date can get a two-year term as Maharashtra’s top cop. Having worked with various central agencies, he is widely respected for his track record. He has battled terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, armed with only an outdated carbine.
Relationship between Raj Bhavan and the State Secretariat growing tense?
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla is unhappy with the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU). He is of the view that the process of such appointments must strictly adhere to the provisions of the HPU Act and relevant University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. The Governor is said to reinforce procedural compliance across institutions functioning under the state’s authority. Now the political circle is abuzz that the relationship between Raj Bhavan and the State Secretariat is growing tense?
Prashant Kumar Das yet to get orders for CMD, FAGMIL
Prashant Kumar Das, GM, IREL (India) Limited, is yet to get orders for the appointment as Chairman-cum-Managing Director, FCI Aravali Gypsum And Minerals India Limited (FAGMIL).
Tenure of Brajesh Kumar Tripathy as CVO, Coal India extended
The tenure of Brajesh Kumar Tripathy as CVO, Coal India Limited (CIL), Kolkata, has been extended for a period two years upto November 15, 2027. He is a 1998 batch IRSE officer.
C Neelakanta Reddy joins as Chief Vigilance Officer, NMDC
C Neelakanta Reddy assumed the charge as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of NMDC Limited, India’s largest. He is a 1997 batch officer of Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE).
Purna Chandra Kishan returns to parent cadre
Purna Chandran Kishan, Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 2005 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
Dinesh Hariram Mate appointed as DDG, DG Shipping
Dinesh Hariram Mate has been appointed as Deputy Director General, at Deputy Secretary level in the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. He is a 2012 batch IA &AS officer.
Pradeep Nimkar posted as Assistant Controller of Accounts, MHA
Pradeep Nimkar has been promoted to Junior Time Scale (JTS) of ICAS and shifted to MHA as Assistant Controller of Accounts.
Three ICAS officers promoted to STS
Three ICAS officers: Gite Vijaysingrao Sahebrao, Deepak Gupta and Hirdesh Patelhave been promoted to Senior Time Scale (STS) of the Service.
13 IIS officers transferred
The Ministry of I&B has transferred 13 IIS officers- from ADG to Asstt Directors- and relieved them from their current duties.Accordingly, M.Annadurai,Nimish Rustagi has been transferred to PIB, Delhi as ADG while,Santosh Kumar will join Addl Press Registrar , Dlhiand Dheeraj Kakaria will join as ADG, AIR News Delhi. Three Directors- Manoj Kumar Verma,Pallavi Chnya and Mahesh I. Ramaswamy have been posted in PIB, Delhi. Manish Shiva Zole goes to PIB Delhi as Dy Director, Prashant Sharma, Samir Verma, Sirajuddin Md,Shahid Rehman and Jitendra Kumar Pradhna have been posted as Asstt Directors PIB, Delhi.
ITS officer to join TRAI HQ
Ashok Kumar, an ITS officer is set to join the TRAI HQ as Joint Advisor on deputation basis for a period of three years.
Joint Commissioner's VR accepted
The CBIC has accepted te voluntary retirement of Subhanshu Sharma from IRS(C&IT). He is a 2014 batch officer.
M K DAS appointed GNFC
Manoj Kumar Das, IAS, was named Chairman and Director GNFC replacing Pankaj Joshi, IAS. This shift aims to strengthen governance amid fertilizer sector volatility.
Sr Consultant -Family Planning, RCH Division sought
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi has invited
applications for Senior Consultant -Family Planning RCH Division, on
contractual basis. Applications must reach latest by November 18,
2025. Details can be availed from http://nhsrcindia.org .
Lead Consultant- JSY & DBT for RCH Division sought
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi has
advertised the post of Lead Consultant- Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) &
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) RCH Division, MoH&FW. Applications can
be sent online on http://nhsrcindia.org latest by November 18, 2025.
Two Director posts in NeGD advertised
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has invited
applications for two Director posts in National e-Governance Division
(NeGD) on deputation basis. Details can be downloaded from the
official website of MeitY, Digital India Corporation & NeGD viz.
https://www.meity.gov.in/, https://dic.gov.in/ and
https://negd.gov.in/.
DIC seeks Lead Designer - UI/UX
Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology, is looking for Lead Designer - UI/UX. Online applications
can be sent on https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/.
WB seeks Environmental Specialist for Cameroon
World Bank (WB) is seeking Environmental Specialist for Yaounde, Cameroon.
Applications must reach latest by November 17, 2025.
Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha posted as OSD (Traffic Transportation), Northern Railway
Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha, who is on return from deputation to NITI Aayog, has been transferred to Northern Railway (NR) and posted as Officer on Special Duty (Traffic Transportation). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Uday Shankar Jha appointed PCCM, Eastern Railway
Uday Shankar Jha, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM) (CHOD) in Eastern Railway (ER), has been appointed as Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
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