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The former Union home secretary and 1970-batch IAS officer has willingly parted ways with his life’s earnings, a whopping Rs 5 crores, donating them to his deity at the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. (Representational Image: PTI)

Dilip Cherian | Ram Lalla to be recipient of one retired babu’s bhakti bonanza

Mr Narayanan’s inclination towards maintaining a low profile and shying away from public acknowledgement

30 Nov 2023 12:00 AM

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (ANI)

Dilip Cherian | Exit of Ajit Pawar principal secy is hint at status quo

Sharma’s abrupt transfer marks the premature end of his first stint in the prestigious Mantralaya

23 Nov 2023 12:02 AM

Delhi chief secretary Naresh Kumar. (Image: Twitter)

Dilip Cherian | Fresh controversy for AAP as Delhi chief secy in flap over a land deal

Delhi chief secretary Naresh Kumar finds himself embroiled in a fresh controversy

16 Nov 2023 12:00 AM

Union Public Service Commission. (Image: UPSC)

Dilip Cherian | UPSC updates guidelines on choice of DGPs

why this volte-face?

09 Nov 2023 12:00 AM

The MHA has already approached other states to relieve six IPS officers. (AA Representational Image)

Dilip Cherian | Central posting of Gujarat IPS officers sets off huge Delhi buzz

13 IPS officers from various states were initially shortlisted for Central deputation

03 Nov 2023 12:17 AM

The chronic shortfall of officers in the CBI has considerably hampered the efficiency of the agency’s work. (AA Image)

Dilip Cherian | Fresh intake of officers in CBI, IB, RAW, NIA to tackle shortfall

Now officers with a minimum of five years of service are eligible for induction into R&AW, IB, NIA & CBI

27 Oct 2023 12:12 AM

The IFS currently constitutes only 22.5 per cent of the ministry of external affairs (MEA) workforce.. (PTI File Image)

Dilip Cherian | Two decades on, India plans to strengthen diplomatic corps

This view was endorsed earlier by the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs.

19 Oct 2023 12:10 AM

While obviously not all former babus will get BJP tickets, their growing presence in organisational roles within the party is causing unease among the party cadres. (Image Source: ANI)

Dilip Cherian| As more babus get involved in politics, BJP’s cadres unhappy

Recently, BJP workers in Rajasthan complained about Chandra Mohan Babu, a 1980-batch IAS officer.

12 Oct 2023 12:35 AM

Dilip Cherian | Amit Khare to continue as adviser to PM

The extension of Mr Khare’s tenure signals a commitment to continuity and stability within the government.

05 Oct 2023 12:56 AM

Ambassador Venu Rajamony. (Image: Facebook)

Dilip Cherian | Ex-diplomat who was Kerala govt’s Delhi OSD refuses 2-week extension

Mr Rajamony played a pivotal role in promoting external cooperation for the state government during his tenure

28 Sep 2023 12:05 AM

The proposed Telecommunications Bill could specify that the TRAI chairperson can come from the private sector. (AA File Image)

Dilip Cherian | TRAI’s future: Corporate titans in the driver’s seat?

This proposed amendment opens doors for private sector leaders with extensive experience, irrespective of government service, to lead TRAI.

21 Sep 2023 12:05 AM

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar (Photo: PTI)

Dilip Cherian | Khattar’s whiplash: U-turn on appointment raises eyebrows

The recent abrupt reversal of a key appointment by Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar raises questions about its decision-making process

14 Sep 2023 12:05 AM

J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha. (ANI Photo)

Dilip Cherian | J&K water dept whistleblower trains guns on Manoj Sinha

It’s rare for an officer to directly accuse two very senior functionaries of the state

07 Sep 2023 12:27 AM

Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra. (PTI Photo)

Dilip Cherian | Gujarat’s uphill battle against online babu impersonators

From eminent senior bureaucrats to dedicated doctors on the frontlines, the impact spans sectors.

31 Aug 2023 12:05 AM

Union Home minister Amit Shah. (Photo by arrangement)

Dilip Cherian | Why bureaucrats from poll-bound states making a beeline for BJP

Ved Prakash, R.K. Mishra and M.K. Agarwal were made official members of the party by Amit Shah.

24 Aug 2023 12:15 AM

The recent plea by two Inspector General of Police (IGP) rank officers, Amitabh Dhillon and Sanjay Kumar, from the 1997 batch, highlights the growing frustration within the state’s police service. (Representational Image: DC)

Dilip Cherian | Delayed promotions: Haryana IPS officers demand clarity

Their call for “expeditious examination” of the matter underlines the urgency they attach to this concern

16 Aug 2023 12:00 AM

Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra. (AA File Photo)

Dilip Cherian | Mishra, Gauba, Bhalla and the ripple effect of many extensions

Why did the Cabinet secretary and Union home secretary get extensions for consecutive terms?

10 Aug 2023 12:10 AM

Dilip Cherian | Buzz in Bengal on ex-CBI man as Mamata’s security adviser

Some critics, however, view Mr Dutta’s appointment with scepticism.

03 Aug 2023 12:02 AM

Dilip Cherian | Eye to polls, Haryana goes after ‘corrupt’ govt officers

Can Mr Khattar succeed in his aim, and will it be enough to tip the electoral balance in the BJP’s favour?

27 Jul 2023 12:05 AM

Mr Srinivasan allegedly added two additional sentences without proper authorisation, potentially impacting the outflow of funds and raising suspicions of misuse. (DC File Photo)

Dilip Cherian | J’khand officer in a fix for touching up govt note on Eklavya schools

Senior babus say that government decision-making adheres to established procedures and protocols, ensuring checks & balances.

20 Jul 2023 12:31 AM

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