Key decisions by Modi-Shah duo?
Although Nitin Nabin is in all purposes “Boss” of the BJP but it is widely believed in the rank and file that key decisions will continue to be shaped by the Modi-Shah duo. One can wait and watch.
Will There be Woman Mayor of BMC?
Political watchers say that there is going to be woman Mayor of Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC). Names of Ritu Tawde and Asha Marathe are now doing the round.
BUREAUCRACY
They are considered experts in Nepal Affairs!
There are certain retired IPS and IFS officers who are considered experts in Nepal Affairs. Many of them have spent several years in Nepal. They are Former 1976 batch IPS officer Alok Joshi, Mssrs-Former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, 1976 batch former IPS officer, Rakesh Sood IFS officer, Ranjit Rae former IFS officer and 1984 batch IPS officer Vivek Johri.
IPS officer resigns
Abhishek Tiwari is reported to have resigned. 2004 batch IPS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre Tiwari is presently on central deputation.
Wage, pension revision for employees & pensioners of PSGICs, NABARD and RBI
The Central Government has approved the wage revision for the employees of Public Sector General Insurance companies (PSGICs) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Additionally, it has approved pension revision for retirees of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and NABARD.
Ghanshyam Das Gupta selected as Director (Mining), HCL
Ghanshyam Das Gupta, ED, HCL, has been selected for the post of Director (Mining), Hindustan Copper Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on January 23, 2026. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same.
10 states participated at WEF this time
About half a dozen union ministers and 10 states participated in the 56th WEF in Davos. This is for the first time such a large number of Indian states- from developing to developed – attended and presented their achievements before the World. Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, MP, UP, Jharkhand and Kerala. Assam and Jharkhand making their debut at the summit. Chief Ministers from UP, Kerala, Gujarat and Karnataka did not go to Davos instead their senior ministers represented their respective states.
Ashish Bharti appointed as DIG, CRPF
Ashish Bharti has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation. He is a 2011 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.
Swapna Meshram appointed as DIG, CRPF
Mrs Swapna Gautam Meshram has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation. She is a 2011 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.
2026 Year of Networking & Data Centricity for Army
Army declared 2026 as Year of Networking & Data Centricity, emphasising AI integration, real-time data sharing, and networked warfare. Includes raising 15-20 Shaktibaan regiments for drones and 25 Bhairav Battalions.
Mega Drone Push by Indian Army
Army Chief outlined plans for 5,000 drones per command with 100 km strike range, plus 34 Divyastra batteries.
Two retired officers posted as Tech Members, GSTAT, Bengaluru
Two retired officers: Ravi Jesuraj S and Jagannatha Sagar Dasappa have been appointed as Technical Member (State) in Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) for the Benches located in Bengaluru
BEL receives orders worth Rs.610 Cr
Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs.610 Crore since the last disclosure on January 8, 2026. Major orders received include communication equipment, medical electronics, thermal imagers, jammers, spares, services etc.
Subhasish Nag appointed to officiate in SAG in Western Railway
Subhasish Nag, who is presently posted in Western Railway, has been appointed to officiate in Senior Administrative (SA) Grade and posted in the cadre on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.
RVNL advertises GM-SPV & Resources Mobilization post for Corporate Office
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has advertised the post of General Manager (SPV & Resources Mobilization) for Corporate Office, New Delhi on deputation basis. Details can be availed from www.rvnl.org.
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