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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicBJP ministers

Topic: BJP ministers

Delhi govt portfolios: CM Rekha Gupta keeps finance, vigilance, Kapil Mishra gets law, Parvesh Verma PWD

A senior BJP leader said the party accommodated two Purvanchali ministers in Delhi cabinet keeping in mind the Bihar elections later this year.

More trouble in Bhajan Lal govt: Rajasthan minister Kirodi Lal flags ‘lapses’ in Jal Jeevan Mission work

Last month, two other ministers had written to the CM pointing out irregular power cuts amid the scorching heat in Barmer, and water scarcity in Churu and adjoining districts.

Private secretaries yet to be assigned to many Madhya Pradesh ministers. CMO vetting candidates

Recommendations by 15 ministers for appointment of personal staff were turned down as they were working during CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's rule. Work affected, says a minister.

Former women’s morcha chief, ex-collector & PA-turned-MLA among 9 sworn in as Chhattisgarh ministers

Three first-time MLAs among the 9 ministers inducted Friday. Overall, 6 OBC faces, 3 STs, 1 SC and 2 general category ministers in Chhattisgarh expanded cabinet.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.