Major Rajasthan Ministerial reshuffle soon
Rajasthan is likely to undergo a major reshuffle after January 15, 2025. Sources hint that Vasundhara Raje Scindia could get prominent posts while non-performers could be on their way out. Raje loyalists could include Babusingh Rathore Shergarh MLA or Hameer Singh Bhayal from Siwana and Kalicharan Saraf from Malviya Nagar could get strong portfolios. Similarly, Gurveer Singh Brar (second term MLA Sadulshahar (Ganganagar) is a strong contender to head the Minority Affairs Ministry and K K Vishnoi might get promoted from Minister of State to Minister of State, Independent Charge. The outgoing names could include cabinet Minister Joraram Kumawat- Sumerpur MLA; Avinash Gehlot -Jaitaran MLA and Governor Sikkim Om Prakash Mathur loyalist; Sanjay Sharma from Alwar; Hemant Meena from Pratapgarh and Jhabar Singh Kharra.
Who will be chief guest for Republic Day celebrations?
Speculation is rife on the 2025 Republic Day chief guest announcement. It is said that Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thnai is invited, but an official announcement is awaited. Sources said that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto could be the chief guest for the 2026 Republic Day celebrations. Sources said the official announcement about the chief guest could be made next week.
BUREAUCRACY
IPS Pradeep Sharma Empowering the Elderly in Ujjain, the Land of Mahakal
IPS Pradeep Sharma is currently posted as Superintendent of Police, Ujjain, he is a 2014 batch MP Cadre IPS officer. The city is blessed with the centuries-old Mahakal Temple and also serves as the home to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav.
Under Sharma’s leadership to address the concerns of elderly residents a Senior citizen Cell was initiated. “Ujjain is growing and urbanizing, but as people move away, senior citizens are often left behind. They face multiple problems, so we started the Senior Citizen Cell,” he said.
The cell meets every Wednesday from 11am-1pm providing a platform for senior citizens to voice their concerns. It’s not just limited to the crimes against them but also assists with issues related to other departments, such as revenue, banking, and electricity “Citizens visit us every Wednesday, and we ensure their issues are addressed by the following Wednesday, providing a status report on the progress made.” Sharma explained.
Key positions in 2025 (5) CBI Chief ending tenure this year
The tenure of Praveen Sood as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is coming to an end in June. He is 1986 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.
Who will succeed Sood as CBI Chief?
All eyes are on the successor to Praveen Sood as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI. There is also a possibility of granting him an extension to the post.
Akshay Sachdeva appointed as DGP, Sikkim
Akshay Sachdeva has been appointed as DGP (Head of Police Force) in Sikkim. He is a 1991 batch IPS officer of Sikkim cadre.
Pathak appointed as Chief Administrator, Sikkim
Former IAS officer Vijay Bhushan Pathak has been appointed as Chief Administrator-cum-Cabinet Secretary, Sikkim with the status of Cabinet Minister.
Tenure of Ms Sonal V Misra as IG, CRPF extended
The central deputation tenure of Ms Sonal V Misra working as Inspector General, CRPF, has been extended for a period of one year beyond December 20, 2024. She is a 2000 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Khursheed Ahamed empanelled as IG in GoI
Khursheed Ahamed has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre.
J Loganathan empanelled as IG in GoI
J Loganathan has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2002 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Pupul Dutta empanelled as IG in GoI
Pupul Dutta Prasad has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.
Sanjay Kumar Kaushal empanelled as IG in GoI
Sanjay Kumar Kaushal has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.
Diganta Barah empanelled as IG in GoI
Diganta Barah has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2004 batch IPS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
Ms Parul Kush empanelled as IG in GoI
Ms Parul Kush has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2004 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre.
Pankaj Kamboj empanelled as IG in GoI
Pankaj Kamboj has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.
Ms Manzil Saini empanelled as IG in GoI
Ms Manzil Saini has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2005 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.
Ms Sweety Agarwal empanelled as IG in GoI
Ms Sweety Agarwal has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.
Thirugnana Sambandan S empanelled as IG in GoI
Thirugnana Sambandan S has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Tripura cadre.
Mrs S Laksmi empanelled as IG in GoI
Mrs S Laksmi has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Kartikeya empanelled as IG in GoI
Kartikeya L has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Telangana cadre.
Don K Jose empanelled as IG in GoI
Don K Jose has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. He is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
Mrs Dhanpreet Kaur empanelled as IG in GoI
Mrs Dhanpreet Kaur has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre.
Mrs Roopa M empanelled as IG in GoI
Mrs Roopa M has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.
Mrs Pushpanjali Devi empanelled as IG in GoI
Mrs Pushpanjali Devi has been empanelled for holding Inspector General or Inspector General equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2006 batch IPS officer of Manipur cadre.
Three Jharkhand cadre IPS officers of 2006 batch empanelled as IG
Four officers of Indian Police Service (IPS) of 2006 batch from Jharkhand cadre have been empanelled for holding Inspector General (IG)/ Inspector General (IG) equivalent posts in the Government of India. The officers are: Dr Michaelraj S, Mrs Annepu Vijaya Laxmi and Anoop T Mathew.
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