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Dilip Cherian
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
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
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
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
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
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 | 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
Dilip Cherian | Himachal dithers as babu shortage persists at the top
Currently, Himachal Pradesh has only 110 IAS officers across various positions, falling significantly short of the required strength.
13 Jul 2023 12:05 AM
Dilip Cherian | Centre extends envoy’s tenure ahead of WTO meeting in Feb
This extension comes ahead of the crucial 13th ministerial conference of the WTO in February 2024.
06 Jul 2023 12:05 AM
Dilip Cherian | Junior officer’s appointment to UPSC sets off hierarchy concerns
In a world driven by hierarchies as much as by performance, babus are rather prickly about these matters.
16 Jun 2023 12:10 AM
Dilip Cherian | Lingering void in Doha since placement of envoy in PMO
The absence of an Indian ambassador in Doha is not merely a bureaucratic matter.
01 Jun 2023 12:50 AM
Dilip Cherian | Mizoram’s curious case of two chief secretaries
Clearly, there has been an obvious lack of coordination between the two authorities leading to the creation of this awkward situation
03 Nov 2021 1:43 AM
Taking cue from Centre, Didi nod to lateral entry in state’s executive
Sources say that the state government is hoping to get domain specialists in senior positions, such as special secretary and joint secretary
06 Oct 2021 1:18 AM
Dilip Cherian | Kerala first state to appoint point man for diaspora, is Punjab next?
The bureaucracy in India moves at a slow pace is a truth that needs no explanation
29 Sep 2021 2:57 AM
Dilli ka Babu | 7 former DGPs jump in to defend Mumbai police
Their petition to Bombay High Court says there are sinister designs behind the campaign
17 Sep 2020 7:56 PM
Dilli ka Babu: Will Air India get a new CMD?
Rajiv Bansal has been elevated to secretary level at the Centre
26 Apr 2020 3:39 AM
Dilli ka Babu: Behind the scenes, babus take the lead against C-virus
Besides taking salary cuts, babus across the country are also taking other steps in the efforts to fight the novel coronavirus
16 Apr 2020 9:23 AM
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The flu season has changed in many countries and RSV related infections are more commonly being reported.
The country today stands divided, fractious, plagued by conflicting ideas and objectives.
The EC has limited power to control the terms of public discourse
Mr Narayanan’s inclination towards maintaining a low profile and shying away from public acknowledgement