UP to get a third Deputy CM?

Rumours in political circles suggest that Uttar Pradesh might soon get a third Deputy Chief Minister as part of an imminent cabinet reshuffle being planned by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The move is reportedly aimed at balancing caste and regional representation ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and possibly the 2026 local body polls. While Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak currently serve as Deputy CMs, sources say a new face from the OBC or Dalit community could be elevated to strengthen the BJP’s social outreach. The reshuffle may also include changes in key ministerial portfolios and induct a few new faces to infuse greater administrative energy ahead of the crucial electoral cycle.

Prachanda–Doval Meeting Fuels Speculation Over India’s Regional Strategy Amid Shifting Neighbourhood Dynamics!

A closed-door meeting between Nepal Communist Party coordinator and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Delhi has stirred considerable speculation in diplomatic circles. The discussion, which reportedly lasted over an hour, was kept low-profile, raising questions about its agenda amid India’s tense equations with several neighbours. Observers suggest the meeting could have touched upon regional stability, security cooperation, and the evolving political scenario in South Asia as Bangladesh prepares for a crucial election. With India navigating a delicate phase in its neighbourhood policy — from strained ties with the Maldives to cautious engagement with China’s growing influence — Dahal’s quiet outreach may signal Kathmandu’s attempt to recalibrate its strategic balance between India and China while testing New Delhi’s diplomatic flexibility in the region.