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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicNayab Singh Saini

Topic: Nayab Singh Saini

Saini govt explores legal options to break appointments stalemate as Congress kicks can on LoP pick

Absence of Leader of Opposition in Haryana has stalled critical appointments, including those of information commissioners as backlog of pending RTI cases swells.

In late-night police force rejig, Saini govt transfers 55 IPS, HPS officers. A look at key appointments

The reshuffle comes in the wake of multiple complaints of corruption & dereliction of duties by police personnel over the past few months.

Who holds the power baton in Odisha, and Nayab Saini govt’s clampdown on ‘anti-social’ music

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Vinesh Phogat makes decision on Olympic honour from Haryana govt. Picks Rs 4 cr & plot, forgoes job

CM Saini promised to reward the former wrestler as an Olympic medallist last year. Phogat was disqualified from finals at Paris Olympics for being over 50-kg weight limit.

Why Haryana seed producers have halted statewide supply over bill to amend a 1966 agri law

Nayab Saini-led govt last month passed the Seeds (Haryana Amendment) Bill 2025 during assembly's budget session. The amendment introduces a Section 19-A, which is the primary bone of contention.

Who is Masoom Sharma, singer at the centre of Haryana govt’s crackdown on songs promoting gun culture

Several Haryanvi singers have rallied behind the Haryanvi singer, questioning why his songs were taken down while others with similar themes have been spared.

Haryana budget unveils a ‘Department of Future’, allots Rs 5,000 crore to key BJP poll promise

Haryana CM Nayab Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, unveiled his first budget Monday. Total outlay for FY 2025-26 is Rs 2.05 lakh cr, up 13.7% hike from previous fiscal year.

Woman who falsely accused 12 men of rape & spent month in jail feted by Haryana CM Saini on Women’s Day

Court documents show Jind-based Rekha Dhiman, conferred the Indira Gandhi Award for social work, had filed false police complaints on previous occasions as well.

Haryana ministers wanted say in transfers. CM Saini delivers a snub

Gurugram: Barely six weeks after Haryana ministers met Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini seeking powers to transfer employees, the state government has come out...

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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.