Will Balendra Shah become the next PM / Interim PM of Nepal?
Nepal’s political spotlight has shifted to Kathmandu’s young mayor, Balendra Shah, after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned in the wake of the deadly student-led “GenZ protests.”
Known widely as Balen, the 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician has emerged as a grassroots favorite, with online campaigns portraying him as the Himalayan nation’s next potential leader. Shah has served as Kathmandu’s 15th mayor since May 2022, creating history as the first independent candidate—without party backing—to win the post.
An engineer by training, Shah earned his civil engineering degree in Nepal before moving to India for a master’s in structural engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University in Karnataka. Long before politics, he made a name in Nepal’s underground hip-hop circuit, where his music railed against corruption, injustice, and inequality—themes that continue to define his political stance on Wednesday.
Sources suggest that Nepal Army forced KP Oli to resign
Nepal’s political crisis has entered a new phase with sources indicating that the Nepal Army intervened directly in the standoff. According to insiders, senior military leadership advised former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down, offering him a safe and face-saving exit amid mounting protests across the country. The Army is now said to have formally assumed charge of the political transition process, positioning itself as the guarantor of stability after weeks of unrest. While Oli’s resignation marks the end of a turbulent chapter, the military’s takeover signals the beginning of an uncertain phase in Nepal’s democratic journey, as calls grow both for political reform and for assurances that civilian governance will be restored.
Will India send a team for restoration of order in Nepal?
The rise in chaos in Nepal has created conditions for the ouster of the current government.
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Preparation for Simhastha 2028 in Full Swing in Ujjain, MP: IAS Raushan Kumar Singh
IAS Raushan Kumar Singh, a 2015-batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as Collector of Ujjain. He is spearheading preparations for Simhastha 2028, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. Home to the sacred Mahakal Temple and the holy Shipra River, Ujjain holds immense historical and spiritual importance. It is also the hometown of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. “We have already begun preparations for Simhastha 2028, which is expected to draw nearly 30 crore pilgrims,” Singh said. The administration’s plans include developing large-scale accommodation facilities, building new roads and parking zones, upgrading ghats, and ensuring safe drinking water, sanitation, and other essential infrastructure. Connectivity is a key focus, with a proposed greenfield four-lane road linking Indore Airport directly to Ujjain to ease travel for pilgrims. Even outside Simhastha, the Mahakal Temple attracts 2–3 lakh devotees daily during peak seasons. “In months like Sawan, the footfall rises sharply,” Singh explained. To manage the surge, the district administration is prioritizing crowd management, improving darshan facilities, and strengthening support systems to provide a seamless experience. For Madhya Pradesh, Simhastha 2028 is more than an event—it is a dream project, a grand celebration of faith and culture. The preparations are not just a responsibility of the administration but a matter of national pride, with the entire country watching Ujjain’s journey towards hosting this spiritual spectacle.
Secretary General Lok Sabha unlikely to get further extension
Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary General, Lok Sanha term is expiring in November this year. He has already been given two extension. He is a retired Uttarakhand cadre IAS officer.
Why so many board level vacancies in PSBs?
Public Sector Banks are facing acute shortages at Board level. As per information presently Bank of Baroda, PNB, Indian Bank and Central Bank of India have more than 50 per cent vacancies. BoB and Indian Banks have10 each but 6 are vacant. Simultaneously, PNB has only 2 against 9 and Central Bank of India has only one Board Member against 8.
Will Ashok Tiwari continue as Acting DGP HP ?
Ashok Tiwari is likely to continue as Acting DGP of Himachal Pradesh. He is a 1993 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.
Two CBI Special Directors to continue till retirement
Two newly promoted Special Directors Manoj Shashidhar and Sampat meena will continue in the CBI till their superannuation. While Manoj Shashidhar will continue till November 30,2030 Ms Sampat Meena till Marxch 31, 2031.
Interviews for CMD, Coal India Ltd on Sept 20
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Coal India Limited (CIL) on September 20, 2025. As many as 11 candidates have been shortlisted for the post of the same.
Pankaj Kapoor is also CMD, NPCC
Pankaj Kapoor, Director Finance, WAPCOS, has been assigned an additional charge of CMD, NPCC Limited for a period of three months.
Charges allocated among Members of CBIC
Following the appointment of Vivek Chaturvedi as Member, CBIC, the charges have been allocated among the Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Accordingly, Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman, will supervise all Members, while Shashank Priya, Member (GST, Central Excise & Service Tax) will supervise Directorate General of Goods & Services Tax and Directorate General of Anti-Profiteering and Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Panchkula and Pr. Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Delhi. Similarly, Surjit Bhujabal, Member (Customs) will look after Dte. Gen. of Export Promotion, Dte. Gen. of Valuation, Authority for Advance Ruling, Pr. Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Lucknow, Chief Commissioner GST & CX and Custom, Meerut, Bhopal and Nagpur; Mrs Aruna Narayan Gupta, Member (Administration & Vigilance) will supervise Directorate Generals of NACIN, Vigilance, HRD and Performance Management; Mohan Kumar Singh, Member (Compliance Management) is assigned responsibility of Directorate Generals of Revenue Intelligence, Goods & Service Intelligence, Analytics & Management and Preventive Zones; Yogendra Garg will supervise Directorate Generals of Systems & Data Management and Taxpayer Services and West Region including Pr. Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Ahmedabad, Pr. Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Vadodara, Pr. Chief Commissioner GST & CX Mumbai, Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Pune and Vivek Chaturvedi, Member (Tax Policy & Legal) will supervise Chief Commissioner (AR), CESTAT, Settlement Commission, Directorate of Legal Affairs and Pr. Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Bengaluru, Chief Commissioner Customs, Bengaluru and Pr. Chief Commissioner GST & CX, Chennai.
Shailesh Pathak joins National Stock Exchange as Senior Advisor
Shailesh Pathak has joined National Stock Exchange, Mumbai as Senior Advisor. He was an IAS officer of 1990 batch in MP-CG, and rejoined the private sector in 2007 with ICICI group where he started his career in investment banking. Previously, he also served as CEO of L&T IDPL Chennai, and Secretary General FICCI Delhi.
Tarun Kumar Pithode empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Tarun Kumar Pithode has been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2009 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.
Reshuffle in security units likely
Whispers in security circles suggest a potential shift in high-profile protection duties. The Centre is proposing to transfer the incoming Vice-President’s Z+ security cover from Delhi Police to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). This could indicate broader centralization of VIP security amid rising threats, potentially affecting Delhi Police’s resource allocation. Discussions on X and news reports highlight concerns over security lapses, such as tracking of opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi, fueling speculation about internal audits or further reshuffles in security units.
Ambassador Sanjeev Singla, India’s Ambassador to France will be faced with heavy challenges
Ambassador Sanjeev Singla, India’s Ambassador to France will be faced with heavy challenges as a new government is poised to form very soon. India has moved in the direction of developing channels of communication so as to secure existing lines of communication on trade and defence acquisitions.
India has fastened its Rafale jet acquisition timeline, in light of Operation Sindoor and expects an early delivery of the same.
Anupam Agrawal appointed as DIG, CRPF
Anupam Agrawal has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation basis. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.
Kim appointed as DIG, CISF
Ms Kim, presently working as DIG, NHRC, has been appointed as DIG, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), on a lateral shift basis for a combined tenure of 5 years, i. e. upto October 27, 2029. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.
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