scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicReshuffle

Topic: Reshuffle

In Haryana organisational reshuffle, how Congress taking leaf out of BJP’s caste playbook

In its appointment of 32 district presidents, Congress signalled a shift from its traditional Jat-centric voter base to build more inclusive caste coalition to challenge BJP.

Days after UPSC refused elevation to IAS, 2 ‘charge-sheeted’ HCS officers get plum posts in Haryana

Vatsal Vashisht, posted as ADC at Gurugram &Jag Niwas as ADC at Jhajjar, are among 8 HCS officers charge-sheeted in 2023 for alleged irregularities in their 2002 HCS appointments.

Naidu vacates his ministries, BJP leaders eye early reshuffle

Some BJP leaders said Modi had “rewarded” Smriti Irani with additional charge of I&B as she had performed well in Textiles. Pragya Kaushika

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.