Traditionally, there are only 3-4 foreign service officers in the PMO. But in order dated 24 November, 3 new IFS officers were inducted, taking the number to 7.
Many of the high-profile civil servants from Modi’s first term have moved out, but the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is still a power centre. A look at the who’s who.
Tarun Kapoor worked during pandemic to design & implement free LPG cylinders-to-households scheme. Two serving IAS officers also inducted into PMO, DoPT gets third woman secretary..
Since the pandemic broke out in India, at least a dozen ministers in Modi’s cabinet, including Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari and Smriti Irani, tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
From PMO to Niti Aayog, from cultural bodies to Railway Board, from apex security council to Ayushman Bharat — Modi’s India is now run by carefully chosen set of retired officers.
Mishra, the principal secretary to Narendra Modi, has the final word on what reaches the PM, has direct access to Modi and works closely with Amit Shah.
Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
Mhow: The Navy is committed to synergising its command control, communications and combat capability with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force with...
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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