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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: NCCSA

Delhi minister-chief secretary tussle casts shadow on working of 3-member services body

Minister Atishi's standing order directed that all proposals on transfers, postings & other matters will require concerned minister’s approval, prior to being tabled before NCCSA.

‘AAP ministers’ immature acts paralysed Delhi, so stepped in’: Centre defends Delhi ordinance in SC

Union govt told Supreme Court that Delhi CM Kejriwal 'appreciated work of all IAS officers & accorded them ‘outstanding’ rating, except for one, for the year 2019-2020'.

After chairing 1st meet, Kejriwal slams Delhi’s new civil services authority — ‘futile exercise’

Delhi CM Kejriwal says AAP govt will challenge ordinance instituting NCCSA in Supreme Court. CMO said later that 2nd meeting of three-member body will be held on 28 June.

Kejriwal slams central govt’s ordinance, says ​it insults SC — ‘attack on federal structure’

Delhi CM alleges move was pre-planned & 'illegal' ordinance was issued late Friday after SC closed for summer or else it would’ve been struck down. Adds, 'will contest in court'.

Centre issues ordinance after Supreme Court order on services in Capital, Delhi govt calls it ‘blissfully ignorant of law’

The NCCSA will be headed by the Capital’s CM in addition to the govt’s Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary of the Home department. Both officers are appointed by the Centre.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.