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Can Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary survive the simmering BJP-RSS dissatisfaction?

Internal discontent within the BJP-RSS framework is reportedly growing over Samrat Choudhary’s leadership in Bihar. The state unit is increasingly seen as divided into rival factions, with detractors questioning the Chief Minister’s political temperament, sensitivity and leadership style.

Party insiders have described Choudhary, viewed by some traditional cadres as a “parachuted CM” following the transition from former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as a potential challenge to the party’s objective of securing a standalone majority in the Assembly. As ideological groups and rival camps push back, the internal churn is creating challenges for Choudhary’s leadership and the party’s longer-term roadmap.

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BUREAUCRACY

Santosh Tewari appointed as Director General of Forest

Santosh Tewari has been appointed as the new Director General of Forest. He is a 1993-batch Bihar cadre Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer. He will now serve as Special Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

(We said this on September 23, 2026)

Krishna promoted as Special Director, CBI

A Y V Krishna, Additional Director in the CBI, has been promoted as Special Director, CBI. He is a 1995-batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

(We said this on September 28, 2026)

Venugopal promoted as Special Director, CBI

Venugopal N, Additional Director in the CBI, has been promoted as Special Director, CBI, for a period up to the date of his superannuation on December 31, 2027. He is a 1995-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre.

(We said this on September 29, 2026)

Gujarat govt hands compulsory retirement to two IAS officers

The Gujarat government has compulsorily retired two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, K Rajesh and Gaurav Dahiya, as part of “Operation Gangajal”. K Rajesh is a 2011-batch IAS officer, while Dahiya is a 2010-batch IAS officer.

Tenure of Rakesh Kumar Singh as CEO, YEIDA extended (UPDATED)

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a one-year extension for Rakesh Kumar Singh, who serves as CEO of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA).

Postal Services Board gets new Member (Financial Services)

Dr Alok Pande (IPoS-1994) is scheduled to take charge as Member (Financial Services), Postal Services Board, from October 1 at the Higher Administrative Grade Plus (HAG+) of the Indian Postal Service, Group A.

Chief Electoral Officer Odisha seeks voluntary retirement

Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer R S Gopal has sought voluntary retirement, citing personal reasons. He is a 2001-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre.

PESB recommends Anil Kumar for Dir (Mkting), IREL (India)

The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) has recommended the name of Anil Kumar Mishra, Chief General Manager (Institutional Business), Marketing Head Office, Mumbai, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), for the post of Director (Marketing), IREL (INDIA) Limited.

PESB decides not to recommend candidate for Mazagon Dock Director Post

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has decided not to recommend any candidate for the post of Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel) at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Schedule A public sector enterprise.

The selection meeting interviewed Panuganti Srinivas Rao, General Manager (Design) at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, and suggested that the selection process could be undertaken through a Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) or through any other process deemed appropriate, subject to approval by the competent authority.

Will Vinay Kumar be new Principal Secretary to Bihar CM?

Grapevine has it that Vinay Kumar is being appointed as the new Principal Secretary to the Bihar Chief Minister. He is a 1999-batch IAS officer.

IIS officer Raj Kumar promoted as Director General, PIB

Raj Kumar, a 1995-batch IIS officer, has been promoted as Director General. He is presently posted as ADG, PIB MMHA. Following his promotion, he will continue to be posted “as is where is basis”, until further orders.

Raj Kumar promoted to Selection Grade of IIS

Raj Kumar, presently posted as ADG (M&C), PIB, in MHA, New Delhi, has been promoted to the Selection Grade (DG level) of the Indian Information Service (IIS). He is a 1995-batch IIS officer.

Govt launches Extradition Portal, 288 fugitive criminals brought back to India

From 2019 to 2026, the Central government successfully brought back 288 fugitive criminals to India from 36 countries. A new Extradition Portal has also been launched to synergise and expedite efforts to bring back fugitives from abroad.

Indian Navy to induct record 18 warships this year

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described 2026 as a historic year for the Indian Navy, with plans for the induction or commissioning of 18 warships during the year.

Addressing the second edition of the Indian Navy’s biannual Commander’s Conference 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday, Singh said the Indian Navy’s warship production ecosystem is now meeting global benchmarks. The Defence Minister urged the Navy to maintain its momentum while transforming itself into a future-ready, combat-ready and globally respected force.

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