Babus, mantris & buzz: ‘Operation Sindoor’ has changed the narrative
‘Operation Sindoor’ has changed the narrative
‘Operation Sindoor’ has changed how India responds to terrorism from Pakistan. Earlier, whenever terrorists attacked India, the world would ask India to prove that Pakistan was responsible—even after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, where clear evidence existed. This happened again during the Pahalgam attack. Instead of questioning Pakistan, countries asked both sides to de-escalate, as if India was also to blame. Now, Operation Sindoor has changed the narrative. From now on, the burden is on Pakistan to prove it is not behind attacks.
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Dr M A Saleem gets additional charge of DGP, Karnataka
Dr M A Saleem, DG, CID, has been placed in concurrent charge of Director General & Inspector General of Police (HoPF), Karnataka with effect from May 21, 2025. He is a 1993 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.
Post of Rajesh Agarwal upgraded to Secretary level in Commerce
The post of Rajesh Agarwal has been upgraded to the level of Special Secretary in the rank of Secretary in the Department of Commerce till September 30, 2025. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre.
Post of Pallavi Jain Govil upgraded to Secretary level
The post of Pallavi Jain Govil as Director General of Hydrocarbons in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has been graded from Additional Secretary to Secretary rank till May 31, 2025. She is a 1994 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.
Ms Sandhya Shukla appointed as Deputy CAG
Ms Sandhya Shukla has been appointed as Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India. Ms Shukla, who belongs to a 1991 batch IA&AS officer, will assume the charge as Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General (Report States- Northern Region).
Ms Sayantani Jafa takes voluntary retirement from IA&AS
Ms Sayantani Jafa, Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General, has taken voluntary retirement from the service. She was 1991 batch IA&AS officer.
No suitable candidate found for CMD, NTPC; now selection through SCSC
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has failed to find a suitable candidate for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NTPC Limited after interviewing as many as 12 candidates for the same at the selection meeting held on May 21, 2025. The Board has recommended the concerned Ministry to choose a candidate through Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC).
Ms Anoop Shankarankutty Nair is also Director (Fin), STC Ltd
Ms Anoop Shankarankutty Nair, Director, Department of Commerce, has been assigned an additional charge Director (Finance), STC Limited for a period of one year.
David Lalrinsanga returns to parent cadre
Upon return from central deputation, David Lalrinsanga has been appointed to Delhi segment of Joint AGMUT cadre. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Special leave petition against ex-MP Chief Secretary quashed
A Special Leave Petition (SLP) of Enforcement Directorate against Dr Gopal Reddy, former Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh has been quashed by the Supreme Court.
IPS officer posted SP, UP Power Corporation
The UP government has transferred Siddharth Meena, DCP, Prayagraj to Power Corporation, UP and posted him as SP. He is an IPS officer.
Rakesh Rajpurohit appointed PCMM, MCF
Rakesh Rajpurohit, who is presently serving at the National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR), has been transferred to Modern Coach Factory (MCF) and posted as Principal Chief Materials Manager (PCMM). He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
Ashok Kumar Tiwari appointed CMM, NER
Ashok Kumar Tiwari, who is serving on North Eastern Railway (NER), has been posted as Chief Materials Manager (CMM) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
Jeet Ram Negi appointed OSD/IT, ECoR
Jeet Ram Negi, who is serving on East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been posted as Officer on Special Duty/Information Technology (OSD/IT) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
Tough rules for You -tubers?
As per available indications the Centre is likely to frame tough rules for you-tubers. Recently some you- tubers were arrested/ questioned over their inappropriate content which has embarrassed the government as well as the society.
How many Indian journalists avail sponsored travel facilities?
Agencies are finding out the number of Indian journalists who have reportedly gone to Pakistan, Turkey and China on a sponsored visit.
Shiv Ratan gets two-year extension
The DoT has extended the deputation tenure of Shiv Ratan, ITS officer and CVO in RITES for two more years from December 5 this year to January 4, 2027. The extension has been granted seven months before the date of expiry.
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