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Will Modi reshuffle his Cabinet?

Once again, there is strong speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may reshuffle his Cabinet after August 20. If the rumours are to be believed, six to eight new faces may be inducted. At present, six Cabinet ministers are holding two or more portfolios. Ashwini Vashnav holds three portfolios and Pralhad Joshi also holds three, while Manohar Lal, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Amit Shah hold two portfolios each. Some of these portfolios may be reallocated.

Governors' appointments likely this month?

Whispers in the corridors of power suggest that the Centre may appoint new Governors in half a dozen states. At present, the Governors of UP and Karnataka are among the longest-serving. Anandi Ben Patel has been in gubernatorial office since 2018, when she was first appointed Governor of Chhattisgarh. In January 2018, she became Governor of Madhya Pradesh. The following year, she was given additional charge of UP Lok Bhawan, and in 2021, she was appointed Governor of UP, where she continues to serve. Likewise, Thawar Chand Gehlot assumed office as Governor of Karnataka on July 11, 2021, and continues in the post.

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Will there be century's worst floods in September?

With heavy rains lashing most parts of the country, several dams and reservoirs are full. The Ranjit Sagar dam on the Ravi is close to overflowing, while Narmada dams across MP and Gujarat are brimming. All dams on the Krishna in Maharashtra and Karnataka are full. Three dams on the Cauvery river are overflowing, while only Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) is short of its full-tank level. Pong Dam on the Beas River in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is overflowing at 1,390-1,400 feet. However, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) dam levels are being kept low to accommodate any surplus rainwater.

Former Chemistry Professor to head BJP's Social Media

Deepak Mhaske from Chattisgarh has been appointed the BJP's new Social Media In-charge. He has over 15 years of experience and has successfully handled digital campaigns in Bihar, Chhattisgarh and other states.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in US and Canada to promote ‘Vibrant Gujarat 2027’

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is on a tour of the United States and Canada to promote the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027, scheduled to be held in January. Senior government officials and business leaders are accompanying the CM.

They include Chief Secretary M K Das, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) T Natarajan, Additional Chief Secretary (Industries and Mines) Mamta Verma, Principal Secretary to the CM Sanjeev Kumar and Additional Principal Secretary to the CM Vikrant Pandey.

Industry leaders accompanying the CM are from 22 different companies. They include Parakramsinh Jadeja (Chairman and Managing Director of Jyoti CNC Automation), Jayanti Patel (Executive Chairman of Meghmani), Manish Kiri (Chairman of Kiri Industries), Jaxay Shah (Founder and CMD of Savvy), Hemant Desai (President, Reliance Industries (Hazira)), Jai Shroff (Chairman and CEO of United Phosphorus Ltd), Sanjeev Krishna (CEO, USA of Concord Biotech), Rajesh Gandhi (MD of Vadilal Industries), Amit Harlalka (Director and CEO of AM/NS India), Punit Patel (Business Head – USA of Zydus Lifesciences), Sudhir Prasad (Executive Director, Distribution of Torrent Power), Nilesh Desai (Head, Suzlon Energy Limited) and Manish Sharma (Chairman of Akshar Group of Companies).

Govt to constitute high-level committee on banking for Viksit Bharat

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on August 17 that the government will soon constitute the proposed High-Level Committee on “Banking for Viksit Bharat”. The committee is expected to review the banking sector and make recommendations on its future structure, growth, inclusion and stability.

2007 to 2023 batch IAS officers are District Collectors in India

IAS officers from the 2007 to 2023 batches are currently posted as District Collectors across various districts in India.

SC Collegium meet likely this week

The Supreme Court Collegium is likely to meet this week to recommend names for appointment as Chief Justices and Judges of the High Courts.

A Shiyas appointed as IG, BSF, on deputation

A Shiyas has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) in the Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of the MP cadre.

Pr DG, PIB is retiring in September

Dhirendra Ojha, Principal DG, PIB, is scheduled to superannuate in September this year. He is an IIS officer.

Soumendu Bagchi will be next Ambassador to Switzerland (UPDATED)

Soumendu Bagchi, presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Switzerland. He is a 1993 batch IFS officer.

Ajay Kumar appointed Ambassador to Iraq (UPDATED)

Ajay A Kumar, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq. He is a 2001 batch IFS officer.

Railway Board appoints Ashish Kumar as PED (Planning)

Ashish Kumar, presently serving as Executive Director (Planning), Railway Board, has been posted as Principal Executive Director (Planning), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Aayush is Dy. CPM (Civil), National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited

Aayush, who was serving as Director/Station Development-I (SD-I), Railway Board, has been selected for deputation to National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) as Deputy Chief Project Manager (Civil), Vasai, for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

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