Six of 10 charges against ousted CBI chief Alok Verma were unsubstantiated and 4 needed further investigation, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge had argued.
The veteran Congress leader has reportedly questioned the appointment of three people who are supposed to help him strengthen the party in Maharashtra.
Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
it is extremely sad to learn that the list of possible directors for CBI only provided date of joining and date of retirement. Given the sad story of the CBI ‘caged parrot directorship and the role of the SC – does not the CJI have any interest at all in finding out more about the officers on the list – their past assignments – what were the considerations for them being on the list. One channel reports there were a total of 82 names. If so that in itself is a joke and reflects poorly on the CJI – if he had no comments – if this is the way we chose such a senior posting – we might as well flip a coin
I love the idea of flipping a coin – it ensures one will be correct half the time. It requires genius to be wrong almost all of the time.
The Committee’s time is incredibly precious. There are apparently as many as 70 to 80 officers in the zone of consideration. It would be a courtesy to the HLC if the preliminary screening is done by a committee consisting of the Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary and Secretary, Personnel. It could shortlist the six to eight most suitable candidates and put them up to the HLC, certifying that, in terms of both competence and integrity, each one of them is fit to head the CBI. There could be an Executive Record Summary for each candidate, showing the postings he has held, along with his set of Annual Confidential Reports for his entire career. Also a summation of any enquiries or other controversies that he may have faced. 2. Similar material may be compiled and submitted for all eligible officers, should the HLC wish to move beyond the shortlist. 3. One hour should suffice for the HLC to decide. For the exercise to be truly impartial, its decision should invariably be by unanimity.
it is extremely sad to learn that the list of possible directors for CBI only provided date of joining and date of retirement. Given the sad story of the CBI ‘caged parrot directorship and the role of the SC – does not the CJI have any interest at all in finding out more about the officers on the list – their past assignments – what were the considerations for them being on the list. One channel reports there were a total of 82 names. If so that in itself is a joke and reflects poorly on the CJI – if he had no comments – if this is the way we chose such a senior posting – we might as well flip a coin
I love the idea of flipping a coin – it ensures one will be correct half the time. It requires genius to be wrong almost all of the time.
The Committee’s time is incredibly precious. There are apparently as many as 70 to 80 officers in the zone of consideration. It would be a courtesy to the HLC if the preliminary screening is done by a committee consisting of the Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary and Secretary, Personnel. It could shortlist the six to eight most suitable candidates and put them up to the HLC, certifying that, in terms of both competence and integrity, each one of them is fit to head the CBI. There could be an Executive Record Summary for each candidate, showing the postings he has held, along with his set of Annual Confidential Reports for his entire career. Also a summation of any enquiries or other controversies that he may have faced. 2. Similar material may be compiled and submitted for all eligible officers, should the HLC wish to move beyond the shortlist. 3. One hour should suffice for the HLC to decide. For the exercise to be truly impartial, its decision should invariably be by unanimity.