Delhi Election: Political landscape changed
Delhi’s political landscape has undergone a significant change over the years. Once, the BJP lost power in the capital due to the soaring prices of onions and inflation, making way for the Congress. However, after 15 years in power, the Congress faced defeat over allegations of corruption. Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) then rose to prominence, securing power through a focus on welfare policies and free schemes. For the past decade, the party has maintained its hold on the capital. While the BJP now continues its efforts to corner Kejriwal over allegations of settling illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, the issue has not gained the traction they anticipated. Now, it is clear that Delhi’s politics, which once revolved around issues like inflation, corruption, and development, appears to be deviating.
What lies ahead for INDIA Alliance?
The cracks in the INDIA Alliance raise serious questions about its future. The friction became evident during the Maharashtra elections, where the Samajwadi Party declared its separation from the opposition’s MVA. Recently, the relations between the AAP and Congress have hit a new low in Delhi where the two parties are engaged in a bitter war of words. Whether the disintegration in the alliance can be halted or will accelerate in the New Year remains to be seen.
BUREAUCRACY
Key positions in 2025 (2) SEBI Chief ending tenure this year
Tenure of SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch is coming to an end. She assumed the office on March 2, 2022 and was at the helm for two years. She is unlikely to get an extension.
Who will succeed Madhabi Puri Buch ?
Though several names are in circulation for this post but latest name has come out in the corridors of power and that is of Secretary Ajay Seth, who is 1987 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.
Over 300 IAS officers retiring in 2025
More than three hundred officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of various cadres and batches are retiring in 2025.
Bhuvnesh Kumar joins CEO, Unique Identification Authority of India
Bhuvnesh Kumar has assumed the charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is a 1995 batch IAS of Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Justice Harpreet Singh Brar is Permanent Judge, Punjab & Haryana HC
Justice Harpreet Singh Brar, Additional Judge, has been appointed as Permanent Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Air Marshal Mishra assumes Command of IAF’s Western Air Command
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has assumed Command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command. The Air Marshal was commissioned into the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on December 6, 1986.
Rajnath Singh chairs meeting of all Secretaries of MoD
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting with all the Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to review the progress on various schemes, projects, reforms and the way ahead. In order to give impetus to the ongoing and future reforms, it was unanimously decided to observe 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’ in the MoD. This would aim at transforming the Armed Forces into a technologically-advanced combat-ready force capable of multi-domain integrated operations.
Ex-Army Chief Vijay Kumar Singh to take oath on January 9
Former Army Chief, Vijay Kumar Singh is likely to take charge as Governor, Mizoram on January 9.
Ashok Chandra to succeed Atul Kumar Goel as MD & CEO, PNB
Ashok Chandra will be succeeding as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Punjab National Bank upon the expiring term of incumbent Atul Kumar Goel.
Atul Kumar Goel retires as MD & CEO, PNB
Atul Kumar Goel has retired from the pot of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Punjab National Bank.
Tenure of Ashok Das as Director (HR), Oil India Ltd ends
The tenure of Ashok Das as Director (Human Resources) of Oil India Limited, has come to an end on December 31, 2024.
Post of Ms R Menaka upgraded as Director, Cabinet Secretariat
The post of Ms R Menaka has been upgraded as Director, Cabinet Secretariat. She is a 2011 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Post of Ms Sweta Mohanty upgraded as Director, Cabinet Secretariat
The post of Ms Sweta Mohanty has been upgraded as Director in the Cabinet Secretariat. She is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Telangana cadre.
Post of Ms Wormila Jasmine Keishing upgraded as Director, CVC
The post of Ms Wormila Jasmine Keishing has been upgraded as Director, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). She is a 2011 batch IRPS officer.
Post of Avinash Nilankar upgraded as Director, Expenditure
The post of Avinash K Nilankar has been upgraded as Director in the Department of Expenditure. He is a 2011 batch IA&AS officer.
Post of Sanap Bajirao Ramnath upgraded to Director level
The post of Sanap Bajirao Ramnath has been upgraded as Director in the Ministry of Defence. He is a 2011 batch IP&TAFS officer.
Post of Pankaj Dixit upgraded to Director level
The post of Pankaj Dixit as Private Secretary to MoS for Dr Jitendra Singh has been upgraded to Director level. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.
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