Babus, mantris & buzz: Assam CM wants politics of polarisation for survival for next 30 years
Assam CM wants politics ofpolarisationfor survival for next 30 years Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wants a practice of politics ofpolarisationbetween Assamese and Bangladeshis. In a social mediaposthe said it is essential for survival of indigenous people for the next 30 years. The CM said, The polarization is not between Hindu and Muslim. Thepolarisationis between Assamese and Bangladeshis. That is the difference. Wedontfight with Assamese Muslims. We only fight with Bangladeshi Muslims. What is the problem with that? I am legally as well as ethically and politically correct in this matter, he said. Corruption file of three MP Ministers in DelhiDurbar? Grapevinehas itthat file of corruption of three Madhya Pradesh Ministers hasreached tothe Party High Command in Delhi. One can guess the names. 'Under the able leadership of'...This was a major point in Rajasthan budget speech Dy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday presented Rajasthan Budget for the year 2026-27. During the speech she announced various schemes and programmes in the state but the unusual thing was every scheme started with 'Under the able leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.' The Dy CM repeated this particular word more than a dozen times. BUREAUCRACY In Balaghat, You Can Now Adopt a Government School: IPS Aaditya Mishras Education Movement Balaghat, which had long suffered from the impact of Naxalism, is now empowering the next generation through education. IPS Aaditya Mishra, a 2018-batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre currently posted as Superintendent of Police, Balaghat, has launched a transformative and sustainable social initiative titled Ekal Suvidha KendraVidyanjali. The initiative focuses on improving infrastructure in government primary schools located in remote and interior areas by facilitating community and corporate participation. Recognizing that in formerly Naxal-affected villages education and school infrastructure had long taken a backseat due to security threats, fear, and logistical challenges, the program addresses the reality that many government primary schools in interior forest regions had crumbling roofs, broken floors, poor sanitation, and little access to electricity or water. To bridge this developmental gap, the initiative operates on a social adoption model using the Vidyanjali framework, with a simple yet unique idea: inviting individuals, professionals, and organizations to adopt government primary schools and support basic renovation work. As per current data, 36 adopters are already associated with the project, covering a substantial number of schools. The broader objective is preventive in nature, aiming not only to improve infrastructure but also to change mindsets by building long-term community resilience, promoting developmental outreach, and ensuring that youth are not drawn toward negative or anti-development ideologies in the future. What began with modest expectations has gradually expanded, and in its first phase 100 schools have been completed, with the broader effort extending to nearly 250280 schools across remote belts. To ensure financial transparency and accountability, a registered Vidyanjali Society with a dedicated bank account, PAN, and DARPAN ID oversees the initiative, guided by the philosophy Jan-Jan ka bhagidar, ab shiksha hai taiyar. The transformation goes beyond basic repairs and focuses on holistic development by providing students with improved facilities and modern learning environments. Structural upgrades include repairing leaking roofs, cracked ceilings, damaged floors, and broken boundary walls, while schools are now equipped with secure main gates, proper electricity, fans, lighting, and functional doors and windows. Special emphasis is placed on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities, including renovated and hygienic toilets, clean drinking water access, and modernized kitchen sheds to ensure safe mid-day meal preparation. Classrooms that once had peeling plaster and broken furniture are now painted in bright colors, furnished with modern desks, and redesigned as inspiring learning spaces. Remarkably, the average transformation cost per school stands at approximately 1.20 lakh, significantly lower than conventional costs, achieved through strong community participation and shramdaan by Balaghat Police personnel themselves. To ensure sustainability, the registered Vidyanjali Society encourages community ownership, supports implementation, and continuously monitors the initiative, with members drawn from civil society and professional backgrounds to ensure inclusive representation. Through this initiative, IPS Aaditya Mishra is enabling the next generation of Balaghat to write its own story of development with confidence and opportunity. Empanelment of 2008 batch IPS soon Empanelment of 2008 batch IPS officers to the rank of IG in the Government of India is expected to take place in a month or two . VRS of 4 IRS officers accepted The CBIC has accepted the VRS of four IRS(C&IT) officers. All these officers are posted asAssttCommissioners. They are- SamanandhaJoseph George. Ajay M. Shinde, R. Srinivasan, and VijayDevdattbhaiShah. 140 IRS-IT officers promoted to CIT grade As many as 140 officers have been promoted to the grade of Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) in the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax). The names of promoted officers as follows: https://whispersinthecorridors.com/pdf/IRS_SAG2026.pdf UPSC signals larger reforms with the recent changes introduced? The recent changes introduced in the UPSC examination are seen as the beginning of a larger transformation. According to reports, the Commission is actively exploring further reforms to alignthe civilservices with the evolving challenges of the modern world. These upcoming changes are expected to make the recruitment process more dynamic, contemporary, andskill-oriented. The focus willlikely shifttowards assessing analytical thinking, technological awareness, and practical problem-solving abilities rather than purely theoretical knowledge. With governance increasingly intersecting with technology, climate issues, and data-driven policymaking, UPSC aims to ensure that future administrators are equipped to handle complex, real-world problems efficiently and effectively, creating a more adaptive and future-ready bureaucracy. GOI moves big against deepfakes. Mandates social media curbs against synthetic content India has tightened its IT Rules, 2021 to curb misuse of AIgenerated media. The amendments define synthetically generated information (SGI) as AIcreated audio, visual, or audiovisual content that mimics reality, while excluding routine edits and filters. Intermediaries and social media platforms must now prevent, label, and swiftly act on illegal or harmful synthetic content such as deepfakes, obscene material, false documents, or explosivesrelated data. SGI tools must warn users that misuse could invite criminal penalties, account suspension, or identity disclosure. Platforms arerequiredto label all synthetic content with permanent metadata and unique identifiers and prevent tampering. Significant social media must obtain user declarations when content is synthetic and display clear labels before it is shown. Platforms must also report violations, regularly inform users of rules and penalties, and implement technical safeguards. The move marks Indias strongest push yet against deceptive and harmful deepfakes. Tenure of Ms Idashisha Nongrang as DGP, Meghalaya extended The tenure of Ms Idashisha Nongrang as Director General of Police (DGP), Meghalaya has been extended for a period of six months beyond May 19, 2026. She is a 1992 batch IPS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre. Tenure of Nitesh Kumar Vyas as Additional Secretary, MHA extended The central deputation tenure of Nitesh Kumar Vyas working as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been extended for a period of two years upto May 30, 2028. He is a 1996 batch IAS officer of MP cadre. Promotions for Administrative Office Staff in Banks Reportsemergedabout preferential treatment in promotions for administrative office staff in banks, including PSBs, where regional/zone office postings often lead to favorable branch assignments or head office roles. This points to potential biases in promotion processes withinMiniratnaPSU banks. Pradeep Singhempanelledas Joint Secretary inGoI Pradeep Singh has beenempanelledfor holding the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. He is a 2005 batchIFoSofficer of Gujarat cadre. 3IPSofficerslikelyto bepromotedDG in UP Three 1994 batchIPSofficers are likely to be promoted to DG rank in UP in March. They are Prakash D, LV Anthony, DevKumarand Jai Narain Singh. All these officers are presently posted as ADGs No Joint Secretary level empanelment of 2010 batch from HP No Joint Secretary level empanelment belonging to 2010 batch IAS officers has been made from Himachal Pradesh cadre. BijendraNathTripatheein race for CMD, Pawan Hans Ltd BijendraNathTripathee, General Manager, SAIL, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited. Shivkumar Premlal Deshmukh in race for CMD, WCL Shivkumar Premlal Deshmukh, Chief Engineer Chief Engineer Manipur Project, Railways, is in the race for the post ofChairman& Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). Rakesh Kumar Rousan in race for CMD, WCL Rakesh Kumar Rousan, Executive Director Business Development, Railway Board, Railways, is in the race for the post ofChairman& Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). PFRDA Innovation Challenge for Students Call for students/startups to innovate on NPS onboarding, pension awareness, forecastingvia AI. In collaboration with IIT Kanpur. Interviews for CMD, Pawan Hans Ltd on Feb 16 The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited on February 16, 2026. Unfilled Reserved Faculty Posts at IIM Indore AIOBSCA raisedalarms over unfilled reserved posts for SC/ST/EWS/PWD at IIM Indore, calling numbers alarming and urging action. This reflects broader trends in equity in higher education. (DISCLAIMER: Correctness of this content is the responsibility of the author. By arrangement with whispersinthecorridors.com)
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