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Is BJP eyeing an OBC face for Bihar's CM post; likely candidate involve a Baniya Face ?
Amid talks of BJP asserting full control in Bihar after Nitish Kumar’s shift to the Rajya Sabha, the party is under pressure to signal both empowerment of backward classes and reassurance to its traditional Savarna base. One powerful route under discussion in Patna’s political circles is a Baniya-origin OBC face, which lets BJP tap into non-Yadav OBC consolidation while still projecting an aspirational, trading-class leadership acceptable to upper castes. The 2023 caste survey pegs Banias at roughly 2.3 percent but nested within a broader 63 percent OBC–EBC bloc, making them symbolically useful beyond pure arithmetic. Such a choice would mirror the national template of pitching “non-dominant” OBCs against entrenched Mandal-era blocs and could be sold as both social mobility and economic modernity in a post-Nitish Bihar.
Is Priyanka Gandhi Unhappy with Congress Poll Prep in Assam?
Priyanka Gandhi is said to be unhappy with the Congress’s Assam poll preparation, especially amid organisational friction, exits of key leaders, and concerns over the party’s campaign readiness. Reports suggest she wants tighter coordination and a more disciplined candidate strategy as the Assam contest nears.
The pressure is also coming from the broader stakes in the state, where Congress is trying to project unity through alliances and a centralised screening process led by Priyanka herself. Her comments in recent meetings indicate the party is treating Assam as a high-risk, high-importance battle.
Amit Shah Plans 15-Day Bengal Stay Ahead of Crucial Polls
An intense political campaign is set to unfold in West Bengal as Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a 15-day stay in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Shah’s extended visit signals the BJP’s renewed push to regain momentum against the ruling Trinamool Congress, which continues to dominate the political landscape. During his stay, Shah is expected to hold a series of rallies, strategy meetings, and outreach programmes across multiple districts, focusing on grassroots mobilization and booth-level coordination. Senior BJP leaders said his schedule will include interactions with party workers, local leaders, and key social groups to strengthen organizational presence. With the TMC consolidating its base and the Left-Congress alliance seeking a revival, Shah’s extended campaign is seen as a decisive move to re-energize BJP cadres and set the tone for a high-stakes electoral battle in West Bengal.
- Only one Secretary to retire in GoI this month
- DRDO Chief to retire next month
- Major structural changes in Income Tax effective 1 April 2026
- Buzz Over PSB consolidation & mergers
- India’s Proactive Diplomacy on Hormuz Crisis – Prioritising Energy Security Through Multilateral Engagement
- RBI regulatory updates on prudential norms
- Goa International Airport Wins Global Silver Award, CM Sawant Applauds Achievement
- Formal meeting about CEC impeachment ends without any conclusion
- Exercise Vayushakti 2026
- IAF VIP fleet modernization
- Openness to Non-traditional Research Themes
- ISRO-NASA/European interest in satellite launches
- CBDT/IRS Appointments in Systems Directorate
- S N Prasad & M Sharma empanelled for appointment as IEMs
- H K Pande & A Pattanayak have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs
- P Chandra has been empanelled for appointment as IEM
- P K Garg empanelled for appointment as IEM
- Consultant for D&ISA Division, MEA sought
- Slovak Republic announces two scholarships for Indian students for academic year 2026-27
Subhas Chandra Lal Das Secretary MSME is retiring by this month end. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) is scheduled to retire on May 31.
The new Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the 1961 Act from 1 April 2026, accompanied by simplified Rules and Forms notified earlier (final rules on transfer pricing, safe harbour, APA process, etc., effective April 1). This simplifies the direct tax framework, makes the new tax regime default, rationalizes TCS on scrap/minerals/LRS, treats share buybacks as capital gains, and introduces changes to virtual digital assets. GST compliance is also impacted indirectly via the broader tax overhaul.
Whispers continue about a potential new round of PSB mergers in 2026, aiming to reduce the current ~12 PSBs to 4–6 larger “world-class” banks (e.g., anchored by SBI, PNB clusters) to support Viksit Bharat goals. This builds on earlier 2019–2020 mergers and government signals for scale.
Amid escalating West Asia tensions and Iran’s partial blockade disrupting global oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint handling 20% of world supplies—India demonstrated nimble diplomacy. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented New Delhi virtually at a UK-hosted summit involving nearly 30-60 nations, convened to explore political and diplomatic routes to restore safe shipping. Misri underscored freedom of navigation, unimpeded transit, and de-escalation through dialogue, highlighting India’s unique vulnerability: it is the only country to have lost mariners in recent Gulf attacks. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s stance for “free and open commercial shipping” under international law, noting six Indian-flagged vessels had safely transited recently thanks to direct engagement with Tehran.
Analysts see this as a hallmark of India’s evolving “multi-alignment” strategy—balancing energy dependence on West Asia with pragmatic outreach, even as global prices surge and Trump-era burden-sharing rhetoric pressures Asian consumers. The move counters perceptions of passivity, reinforcing India’s role as a responsible stakeholder. Speculation in diplomatic circles points to quiet backchannel successes with Iran yielding results, while broader trends show MEA prioritising economic security over rhetorical posturing. As one commentator observed, “In a fracturing world order, India isn’t choosing sides—it’s safeguarding lifelines.” This engagement underscores New Delhi’s maturing capacity to shape outcomes in distant crises vital to its growth story.
Recent RBI circulars (e.g., on dividend/prudential norms, capital adequacy for counterparty risk, Unique Transaction Identifiers for derivatives) effective or discussed in March 2026 continue shaping PSB operations, though not new bank-specific projects.
Under the leadership of Airport Director Flt Lt Akash Deep, Goa International Airport, Dabolim has secured the Global Silver recognition at the ACI-ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Awards by Airports Council International, a proud milestone for the state’s aviation sector.
Pramod Sawant Chief minister of Goa also congratulated the entire airport team on this achievement and for setting new benchmarks of excellence, stating that it reflects Goa’s growing stature on the global aviation map and commitment to excellence in passenger experience. Adding to it the CM quoted“Such achievements further reinforce our vision of making Goa a world-class destination”
As a key gateway to the state, the Goa airport plays a vital role in strengthening tourism, connectivity and economic growth.
First formal meetings held on April 2 between Secretary Generals of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha over notice on CEC removal reportedly failed to reach any conclusion. the Opposition has given the impeachment notice against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Exercise Vayushakti 2026 (IAF high-intensity air combat demonstration) officially commenced with a low-level supersonic pass by a multirole combat aircraft, showcasing joint operations and operational readiness.
The RFI for 4–6 long-range business jets, aimed to replace the 20+ year-old Embraer Legacy 600 fleet for ministers and service chiefs, was issued earlier. Continued media references appeared but do not represent a new development.
Interdisciplinary & societal integration in premier institutes, IIT Madras’s new spirituality-science centre signals growing openness to non-traditional research themes blending science, ethics, and consciousness.
International collaboration momentum in space and research, ISRO-NASA/European interest in satellite launches; ongoing Indo-Swiss/Indo-French calls) continues as a steady trend, with no new “whispers” of policy shifts in the narrow window.
Several Assistant Directors (Systems) to Deputy Director (Systems) have been appointed on a regular basis. Office Orders dated 29 January 2026, covered transfer/postings of officials under the Staffing Scheme for modules of the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems), including CPC 2019.
Shyam Nandan Prasad and Madhu Sharma have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
Hem Kumar Pande and Anita Pattanayak have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Instrumentation Limited.
Prakash Chandra has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1985 batch IRS officer and retired as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune.
Pramod Kumar Garg has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1980 batch CEMES officer and retired as Spl DG, CPWD.
Ministry of External Affairs is seeking Consultant for D&ISA Division on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by April 24, 2026.
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in New Delhi has announced two Government Scholarships for Indian students for academic year 2026-27. The scholarships are available for Bachelor's and Master's level programmes in higher educational institutions in the Slovak Republic. Applications must reach latest by May 25, 2026.
Gaurav Sekhri has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Fratelli Vineyards Limited.
Govt news
Good news for the central government employees. If government will fixing the fitment factor in between 3.00 to 3.25 is good for their life. Because of cost of living at main cities have been increasing day by day
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Refuse to accept any increase in DA and DR in support of Government
Dear Friends, the entire world is passing through a worst phase and our is too. All Government servants and pensioners should voluntarily refuse to accept any increase in DA and DR in support of the Government.
Kripal Singh
Personal hearing before the first appellate authority
Information in respect of election in Sri Ram CGHS Itd. was sought. The CIC noted that the Complainant has not served a copy of the instant Complaint upon the Respondent. The CIC observed that serving a copy of documents (including Complaint, Second Appeal and Written submissions) to the opposite party is fundamental requirement for due process in legal proceedings and crucial for fairness, transparency, and also in the interest of expeditious response from the concerned Public Authority. The CIC issued an advisory u/s 25 (5) of the RTI Act to the Respondent Public Authority to provide a due opportunity of being heard to the parties while adjudicating the First Appeal in view of principle of natural justice.
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There is no specific provision in the RTI Act, 2005 which provides for a compulsory personal hearing before the first appellate authority. However, it would be incumbent upon the FAA to grant a personal hearing to the appellant if it has been sought. The principles of natural justice should be followed.
Citation: S K T Sherman v. O/o the Registrar Cooperative Societies, File No: CIC/REGCS/C/2024/624441; Date of Decision: 18.08.2025
Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com
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