Babus, mantris & buzz: WB is likely to have a 3-tier Law & Order
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WB is likely to have a 3-tier Law & Order
The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government is going to give top priority to Law and Order in the State. According to sources, the government has reportedly decided to have a three layer Law and Order system.
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How many MLAs will leave the Punjab AAP?
In political circles, rumours are high that the Punjab government's days are numbered. They said that one should not be surprised if a handsome number of MLAs say goodbye to the party.
Famous astrologer as OSD political affairs for CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister Vijay has surprised everyone by picking famous astrologer Radhan Pandit as his OSD (Officer on Special Duty). Notably, Radhan Pandit was also linked with former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, and he came into the spotlight after he had predicted that Vijay would become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and that the political landscape of Tamil Nadu was going to change very soon.
Will Iran FM’s Visit to New Delhi Put MEA to task as BRICS Is likely to be Shadowed by West Asia Mediations?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting sets the stage for a diplomatically sensitive convergence, as competing geopolitical currents intersect in the Indian capital.
The visit comes amid renewed global attention on Tehran, with Donald Trump’s parallel outreach to China reshaping the strategic calculus. Beijing’s emerging role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran adds another layer of complexity, particularly as Chinese representatives will also be present in New Delhi for the BRICS engagement.
For India, the optics and substance of this visit are equally delicate. New Delhi has carefully balanced its ties with Iran critical for connectivity projects like Chabahar while deepening strategic alignment with the United States and managing an increasingly competitive relationship with China.
The BRICS platform, traditionally positioned as a counterweight to Western blocs, now risks becoming a theatre for overlapping negotiations and quiet signaling among rivals.
Against this backdrop, Araghchi’s interactions in New Delhi could extend beyond multilateral talking points, potentially serving as a channel for indirect messaging amid shifting alignments involving Washington, Beijing, and Tehran.
BUREAUCRACY
Assam set for Bureaucratic continuity, like never seen in NE
Assam is poised to witness one of the most stable bureaucratic line-ups across the Northeast, with strong indications of high retention within the administrative machinery under Himanta Biswa Sarma’s second term. According to top observers tracking governance patterns in the region, a significant cohort of relatively young IAS and state cadre officers who were given key responsibilities during Sarma 1.0 are now entering a phase of administrative maturity.
These officers, having gained hands-on experience across departments such as finance, home, infrastructure, and social sectors, are expected to provide continuity in policy execution and institutional memory. The stability is seen as a deliberate political-administrative choice, aimed at sustaining momentum in flagship schemes, investment facilitation, and law-and-order consolidation.
Unlike frequent reshuffles seen in several Northeastern states, Assam’s approach signals a shift toward long-term bureaucratic positioning, where performance and familiarity with the state’s complex socio-political landscape are being prioritized. Analysts note that this continuity could translate into faster decision-making and improved inter-departmental coordination.
If sustained, Assam’s bureaucratic model may emerge as a template for administrative stability in the Northeast, particularly in states navigating political transitions and governance challenges.
BSF to now gain more prominence in West Bengal
Under the new BJP regime in West Bengal, the Border Security Force is set to gain more prominence.
Return of senior Kerala cadre IAS officers
Potential elevation or return of senior Kerala cadre IAS like those promoted recently (e.g., Minhaj Alam, A P M Mohammed Hanish) or returnees from deputation for Finance or Planning roles.
Tenure of Ghanshyam Upadhyay as Joint Director, CBI extended
The tenure of Ghanshyam Upadhyay as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been extended for a period of two years upto June 29, 2028. He is a 1999 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.
Tenure of Rajiv Ranjan as Joint Director, CBI extended
The tenure of Rajiv Ranjan as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been extended for a period of two years upto May 30, 2028.
Fating Rahul Haridas appointed as PS to Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Fating Rahul Haridas has been appointed as Private Secretary to Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Panchayati Raj & Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in addition. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.
Paresh R Ranapara selected as Director (Pers), NHPC Ltd
Paresh R Ranpara, Director (Human Resources), Grid Controller of India Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on May 12, 2026. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same.
Sugandh Rajaram appointed as Ambassador to Peru
C Sugandh Rajaram, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Peru. He is a 2001 batch IFS officer.
Vinod Bahade appointed as Ambassador to Colombia
Dr Vinod J Bahade, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia. He is a 2007 batch IFS officer.
Nine Advocates recommended as Judges of Calcutta HC
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of nine Advocates for appointment as Judges of the Calcutta High Court. They are: Indranil Roy, Aryak Dutt, Atarup Banerjee, Sandip Kumar De, Partha Pratim Roy, Sudip Deb, Anuj Singh, Arjun Ray Mukherjee, and Rishad Medora.
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