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Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Is Modi sarkar failing the test?

Still, the episode has only sharpened opinions among babus about the 360-degree appraisal system, both for and against...

18 Feb 2018 5:21 AM IST

The IPS lobby has given a representation to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis that, like in a few other states, these posts should be manned by an officer from the IPS cadre.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Turf war erupts

The last two months have witnessed a turf war between the IAS and IPS lobbies in Maharashtra.

11 Feb 2018 7:01 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC headquarters at CST.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Housing blues

Sources say that Mr Kaushik had requested the Centre that he be allowed to go to Sebi on deputation, but this was...

4 Feb 2018 12:36 AM IST

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Modi talks social media to cops

Sources say that the focus of Modi's address was the importance of social media in the context of cyber security.

28 Jan 2018 2:41 AM IST

Apparently, there are only five IAS officers of the Chhattisgarh cadre in the capital, though the states quota is 31 officers.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Rise of the non-IAS babus

The most recent example is the naming of 10 new joint secretaries last month, of which five are from the non-IAS...

21 Jan 2018 1:30 AM IST

After the Supreme Court made it optional for cinema theatres to play the national anthem before every screening, the government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to study the rules for playing the anthem and give its recommendations.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Panel to study national anthem

The panel will be headed by Brij Raj Sharma, special secretary in the ministry of home affairs in charge of border...

14 Jan 2018 4:16 AM IST

The Modi sarkar had promised to wage a war against corruption when it came to power in 2014. It has a mixed record so far to show for its efforts.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: No action on corrupt officers

The Modi sarkar had promised to wage a war against corruption when it came to power in 2014.

7 Jan 2018 7:22 AM IST

CBI has netted three cops for bribery this year.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Red tape hurting Vigilance sleuths

The CBI seems to be enjoying more success than the Chandigarh vigilance department in dealing with corruption.

31 Dec 2017 2:37 AM IST

The human resources development (HRD) ministry is in the process of setting up the National Testing Service, an agency to conduct all entrance tests for higher education.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: HRD ministry's Testing problem

The human resources development (HRD) ministry is in the process of setting up the National Testing Service.

24 Dec 2017 7:00 AM IST

With the appointment of Ratna Prabha as the new chief secretary, Karnataka now has women officers heading the administration as well as the police force.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Academicians out, babus in

The position of joint director at NCERT, the second in command in the hierarchy, has traditionally been earmarked for...

17 Dec 2017 6:32 AM IST

Nine months after the retirement of University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman Ved Prakash, the ministry of human resource development (HRD) has been unable to appoint his successor.

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: UGC awaits its chief

Soon after the retirement of Mr Prakash, the ministry had instituted the committee which shortlisted four names in June.

10 Dec 2017 6:54 AM IST

Opinion

Dilli Ka Babu: Assignment in Geneva

The decision was taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

3 Dec 2017 12:48 AM IST