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Dilip Cherian Blog Dilip is considered India's foremost Image Management guru and resident iconoclast. He wavers between irrational exuberance and cataclysmic gloom but can be influenced at mail@dilipcherian.com

23 November 2023 ~ 0 Comments

Exit of Ajit Pawar principal secy is hint at status quo

In Maharashtra’s intricate administrative landscape, where the ebb and flow of power is often measured by the stability of key personnel, the recent and somewhat enigmatic removal of Ashish Sharma, Principal Secretary attached to the office of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has sent ripples through the babu corridors of the state. Clearly, it is […]

10 November 2023 ~ Comments Off on UPSC updates guidelines on choice of DGPs

UPSC updates guidelines on choice of DGPs

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has updated its guidelines for the selection of state director-general of police (DGPs). According to these amendments issued last month, only police officers with at least six months left before retirement will be eligible for consideration for the position. Moreover, IPS officers on central deputation will not be assessed […]

03 November 2023 ~ Comments Off on Central posting of Gujarat IPS officers sets off huge Delhi buzz

Central posting of Gujarat IPS officers sets off huge Delhi buzz

The recent request by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for the central deputation of seven high-ranking IPS officers from the Gujarat cadre has stirred more than the usual buzz and anticipation, particularly among those officers who feature prominently in the list. The IPS officers on the list include V Chandrashekar, IGP of Surat range, […]

27 October 2023 ~ Comments Off on Fresh intake of officers in CBI, IB, RAW, NIA to tackle shortfall

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

Finally, the government is attempting to address the longstanding issue of understaffing in India’s premier intelligence and investigation agencies. Now officers with a minimum of five years of service are eligible for induction into R&AW, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Previously, this criterion applied […]

09 October 2023 ~ Comments Off on Amit Khare to continue as Advisor to PM

Amit Khare to continue as Advisor to PM

In a significant development, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Amit Khare as Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, until the completion of his term as Prime Minister, which is set to conclude in May 2024. Khare’s journey into his current role was rapid. A mere two weeks after his […]

21 September 2023 ~ Comments Off on TRAI’s future: corporate titans in the driver’s seat?

TRAI’s future: corporate titans in the driver’s seat?

The Centre is reportedly mulling over a crucial amendment to the TRAI Act, aiming to reshape the telecom sector. This change would allow senior corporate executives to become TRAI’s chairperson, a significant shift towards greater private participation in key regulatory positions. The proposed Telecommunications Bill could specify that the TRAI chairperson can come from the […]

15 September 2023 ~ Comments Off on Khattar’s whiplash: U-turn on appointment raises eyebrows

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

Consistency in government decisions is a fundamental principle of responsible governance. Each decision of the government is presupposed to have been taken after careful consideration and thereby carries significant weight. However, the recent abrupt reversal of a key appointment by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar raises questions about its decision-making process. The state government […]

01 September 2023 ~ Comments Off on Gujarat’s uphill battle against online babu impersonators

Gujarat’s uphill battle against online babu impersonators

In Gujarat, a disconcerting phenomenon is taking root – the rapid proliferation of social media impersonations targeting notable figures, including IAS, IPS officials and medical professionals. These malevolent imposters exploit the easily accessible civil lists of IAS and IPS officers, ingeniously creating counterfeit profiles complete with genuine images. Stories abound of scam artists using these […]

25 August 2023 ~ Comments Off on Why bureaucrats from poll-bound states making a beeline for BJP

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

In a recent column (August 10, 2023), your writer highlighted the BJP’s keen pursuit of new talent, with a particular focus on bureaucrats. Intriguingly, the babus, too, are seeking refuge in the party. This is a hopeful sign for those babus who are dejected for being left out in the race for extension of tenures! […]

18 August 2023 ~ Comments Off on Delayed promotions: Haryana IPS officers demand clarity

Delayed promotions: Haryana IPS officers demand clarity

A disparity in promotions has cast a shadow over the careers of IPS officers in Haryana, sparking concern among the ranks. 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. Sources have informed DKB […]