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TopicAjay Kumar Bhalla

Topic: Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla gets one year extension, says personnel ministry

Bhalla, a 1984-batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was appointed as the Home Secretary in August 2019. Last year, his tenure was extended till 22 August 2021.

Govt yet to take call on China’s entry into 5G trials in India, says Union home secretary

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla also said the penetration of the neighbouring country into India's existing telecom hardware and software network is too extensive.

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla asks states, UTs to create fact-check portal about Covid-19

Bhalla said states & UTs should create a mechanism to battle fake news amid the Covid-19 outbreak, similar to the web portal being created by Govt of India.

Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as new Union home secretary

A 1984-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre IAS officer, Ajay Kumar Bhalla replaced Rajiv Gauba, who has been appointed the new cabinet secretary.

On Camera

India must break the myth of a ‘strong leader’ for its own good

What do Indians want in a democracy? Quick and decisive action that may not have political consensus or frustratingly slow decision-making that endures long after the decision is made?

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.