Rajesh Kumar takes charge as Maharashtra’s top bureaucrat
Veteran IAS officer Rajesh Kumar (1988 batch) has officially taken over as Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. While assuming the state’s highest bureaucratic post, he will also continue his responsibilities as Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue),…
BEL secures fresh orders worth Rs. 528 Crore
Public sector defence electronics giant Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced receipt of new orders totaling Rs. 528 crore. These orders include advanced systems like radars, communications equipment, jammers, EVMs, shelters, and control…
Ravada A Chandrasekhar as new DGP, Kerala
The Kerala government has named Ravada A Chandrasekhar as the new Director General of Police (DGP). A 1991 batch IPS officer, Chandrasekhar steps into the top policing role, expected to bring renewed energy and direction to state law enforcement.
158 IAS officers of 2020–2022 batches confirmed in service
As part of regular cadre progression, 158 officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 batches across various state cadres have received formal confirmation of service. This update consolidates their transition from…
Amitabh Jain gets three-month service extension in Chhattisgarh
Amitabh Jain, the incumbent Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh, has been granted another three-month extension in service, allowing him to remain at the helm beyond June 30. A 1989 batch IAS officer, Jain continues to lead during a crucial administrative…
Five Officers move up to Principal Commissioner grade
Pradip Kumar Suman has been promoted to the Principal Commissioner rank in the Customs & Indirect Taxes cadre of the IRS (HAG level) for Panel Year 2025. Additionally, four officers — Diptasri Barman Arora, Harbinder Kaur Prasad, S Anantha Krishnan,…
Top Customs officials elevated to apex roles
In a significant reshuffle within the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), the Government has promoted a set of senior officers to leadership positions for the Panel Year 2025. Rajeev Gupta and Simmi Jain have been appointed as…
Proud dad Amitabh Bachchan blesses Abhishek Bachchan as he begins first day of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ shoot: ‘Ek aur nayi film ki shuruaat..’
Amitabh Bachchan expressed immense pride as Abhishek Bachchan commenced filming for ‘King,’ directed by Siddharth Anand and featuring Shah Rukh Khan. He also celebrated Abhishek’s 25 years in Bollywood, praising his diverse roles from…
Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview from lock-up: Suspended Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu ‘spent Rs 2.6 crore but earned Rs 26 lakh’; may have fled abroad
Dismissed Punjab police DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu and his mother face a vigilance bureau case for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to known income sources, linked to the controversial Lawrence Bishnoi interview. Investigations revealed Gursher…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes one of the biggest AI U-Turn, says: Current computers are …
Sam Altman has shifted his stance on AI hardware, now believing new devices are essential as AI evolves, contrasting his previous view. He envisions AI systems deeply integrated into users’ lives, moving beyond traditional interfaces. This change…