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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicCentral Secretariat

Topic: Central Secretariat

Ahead of PM inauguration, govt employees say Kartavya Bhavan’s ‘cramped spaces’ compromise confidentiality

In letter to PMO & urban affairs ministry, officers say this 'adversely affects focus and critical thinking', as well as 'discreet handling of sensitive matters'.

Delhi’s had a ‘bhawan’ boom, but era of ‘decentralised’ govt buildings could end with Central Vista

Paryavaran Bhawan, Vanijya Bhawan, and Urja Bhawan are among swanky new govt office buildings that have come up over past 10 years to house ministries away from Central Secretariat.

Careers paused, posts vacant — why fight over reservation in promotion has govt officers upset

Issue is controversial, taken up in SC several times. With litigation dragging on, more than 1,000 officers of Central Secretariat Service protested outside North Block Friday.

Doughnut-shaped buildings, underground shuttle — how new Central Secretariat will look like

Central Secretariat complex, set to be revamped under the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, will eventually house all 51 central govt ministries.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha officials are signing up for French lessons at secretariat

Lok Sabha secretariat is conducting a beginners' programme for officials since many of them communicate with foreign delegates. German, Spanish and Russian are also on the agenda.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.