Kerala's bureaucracy is formulating a voluntary mentoring system for young IAS and IFS officers, inspired by the IPS model. The aim is to provide guidance during their formative years. Read the full details.
Punjab and Haryana High Court orders Punjab Chief Secretary to submit an affidavit detailing action taken against overloaded vehicles, citing public safety concerns. Read the full story.
Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council will file its affidavit in the Gauhati High Court by January 5 regarding eviction from VGR and PGR lands. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision after a tripartite meeting.
Sebi doubles monetary limit for simplified duplicate securities issuance to Rs 10 lakh, introduces standardized bond format for higher values to ease compliance. Learn the key changes for investors.
Tamil Nadu government promotes 25 IAS officers across batches. Seven 1995-batch officers elevated to Chief Secretary cadre, effective Jan 1, 2026. Key appointments in finance, health, and metro rail.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari visits Egypt to enhance military cooperation, discuss fighter aircraft upgrades, and strengthen strategic ties. Read more.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts all tree felling in Punjab, citing blatant violation of green policy. The order demands strict compliance and a report from the Chief Secretary.
Odisha creates history by appointing 1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary. She succeeds Manoj Ahuja upon his retirement on December 31. Read the full story.
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.
Senior IPS officer and NIA chief Sadanand Date has been repatriated to Maharashtra and is likely to become the state's new police chief after Rashmi Shukla retires. Read about his heroic career and the challenges ahead.
The Gujarat government announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 26 senior IAS officers. Key changes include new appointments in the Chief Minister's Office and leadership shifts across crucial departments like Energy, Finance, and Education.
Chhattisgarh govt informs High Court of arrests, recoveries in wildlife poaching cases. Details systemic anti-poaching steps like MSTrIPES, Bagh Mitras. Next hearing on Jan 21, 2026.
The National Green Tribunal escalates illegal quarrying behind Tata Cancer Hospital. CIDCO & state environment dept confirm no permissions were granted. Read the full report.
Madras High Court rejects Tamil Nadu police's claim of no orderlies, takes suo motu note of TOI report. Directs Chief Secretary, Home Secretary to explain by Jan 7. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Chief Secretary for a new affidavit detailing solutions for Shimla's severe traffic jams. Action plan demanded by July 31.
Rajasthan's new Chief Secretary V. Srinivas reviews RSMML, orders hike in rock phosphate, gypsum output & aggressive marketing to cut imports and aid farmers.
Telangana High Court imposes Rs 5,000 cost for each delayed counter-affidavit by the state in a Kondapur land dispute. Final deadline set for Jan 9, 2026. Read the full details.
Calcutta High Court refuses to ban circus at Park Circus Maidan over pollution concerns but imposes strict environmental safeguards. KMC must ensure no damage and keep walking areas open.
Explore the $10 million net worth and controversial Vanity Fair interview of Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's influential Chief of Staff. Discover her career and the fallout.
The Centre informs SC that every state and UT will have at least one dedicated NIA court. Delhi to get 16 special courts to expedite terror and organized crime cases.
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
Bihar govt launches Chief Secretary Public Grievance Redressal System for faster complaint resolution. Citizens can now register grievances via WhatsApp or email with strict timelines.
Manipur government asserts no group can issue decrees after insurgents threaten performers from the Sangai Festival. Police register cases, make arrests. Read the full story.
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed the Rs 162.88 crore Unity Mall in Karnal and working women hostels in Faridabad & Gurugram. The mall, set for July 2027, will boost MSMEs and trade.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hits back at BJP's Chalavadi over Cartier watch row, shows affidavit submitted to Lokayukta. He asserts his right to wear watches of his choice. Read the full story.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refutes BJP's claim of not declaring a costly watch in his election affidavit. He asserts full transparency, mentioning his Rolex. The controversy follows him and CM Siddaramaiah wearing similar high-end watches.
Bihar launches weekly 'Udyog Vaarta' for investors to meet Chief Secretary directly, bypassing bureaucracy. Aimed at boosting investment and making Bihar a tech hub.
Rajasthan High Court reprimands state govt for failing to submit a detailed plan to repair 86,000 dangerous classrooms. Education secretary must file affidavit by Dec 5 or appear in court. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan visited Champawat's Golu Devta temple to review the corridor project aimed at boosting religious tourism and local economy. Details inside.
Chief Secretary V Srinivas directs officials to craft a citizen-centric action plan for 'Developed Rajasthan-2047', focusing on transparency and efficient service delivery. Learn about the state's new governance vision.