Trump to Attend Davos 2026: Can It Change the Flow of the Current Situation?
Since the beginning of the year, Donald Trump has dominated headlines,keeping the world’s attention on him. Now with reports
of his attendance at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, speculation is rife. Can Davos alter the course of the current global and political climate or is Trump getting ready for some new mischief? One thing is certain that all eyes will be on him.
Was Goa CM Pramod Sawant's Delhi visit for BJP President vote, more than just party work?
Goa CM Pramod Sawant's visit to BJP headquarters for the BJP President election (Nitin Nabin's nomination) carries political weight beyond ceremonial attendance. His cabinet has been battered by sustained corruption allegations—most damning being former tribal welfare officer Govind Gaude's May 2025 accusations of bribery in the department Sawant personally oversees. Gaude's subsequent cabinet dismissal fueled opposition claims of suppressing dissent. Additionally, a sprawling cash-for-jobs scam with 32 FIRs and 44 arrests has shadowed the government. Political observers read Sawant's high-profile Delhi appearance as both consolidation with central BJP leadership and damage control, signaling the party's backing amid mounting scrutiny from Congress and AAP opposition.
Rift in Maharashtra Government ruling alliance as Eknath Shinde demands Mayor position in BMC
Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance is facing fresh strain after Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena pushed aggressively for a share in the Mumbai mayor’s post, despite the BJP’s reluctance to concede the chair beyond its own ranks. Shinde has reportedly sought at least a time‑share formula, including demands ranging from the first year to half of the five‑year tenure, framing it as a question of Shiv Sena’s legacy in the BMC and its leverage in the new House. The BJP, which has emerged as the single largest party, is signalling that the mayor should remain with it for the full term, generating visible friction and uneasy optics within the alliance despite public claims that all decisions will be taken “amicably.”
BUREAUCRACY
300 IAS officers to retire in 2026
As many as 300 officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of various cadres and batches are due to retire in 2026.
Workday blues melt away with Md Rafi’s melodies: IAS Rahul Mahiwal
Old songs have a timeless charm — their soothing melodies, meaningful lyrics, and nostalgic feel often act as instant stressbusters undoubtedly. The classics often carry warmth, depth, and emotions that touch the heart directly. And just like any one of us, IAS Rahul Ranjan Mahiwal, General Administration Department (GAD), Mumbai, Maharashtra also derives a soulful connection from old melodies that helps ease daily stress and rejuvenate to cope with professional and personal life’s restless chase the following day.
(For full story read February 2026 English & Hindi Magazine issues)
Bhushan Gagrani to continue as Commissioner of BMC
Bhushan Gagrani is going to continue as Commissioner of the Bombay Municipal Corporation till his retirement in March. He is 1990 batch IAS officer.
Karnataka DGP suspended
K Ramachandra Rao, Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement has been suspended after he was reportedly seen in a controversial viral video.
MEA Scores Strategic Win With India–UAE Defence Pact, bursts Pakistan's Islamic NATO bubble!
In a major diplomatic triumph for New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs has secured a letter of intent with the UAE for a strategic defence partnership—signalling India’s deepening foothold in West Asia. The timing is particularly striking: it comes days after Pakistan’s call for an “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, a move now overshadowed by India’s growing acceptance as a credible security partner in the Gulf. The pact underscores mutual trust on critical defence, technology, and maritime cooperation, while aligning with India’s broader Indo-Pacific outreach and the I2U2 framework. For the MEA, this milestone reaffirms its success in leveraging balanced diplomacy—maintaining ties with the Arab world even amid regional flux, and positioning India as a stabilising, reliable partner amid shifting alliances in the Islamic and strategic world order.
Singhal to join ED as Dy Director
Varun Singhal will join the ED as Deputy Director on deputation basis for a period of three years. He is a 2020 batch IRS(C&IT) officer.
Saiawi appointed as High Commissioner to New Zealand
Ms Muanpuii Saiawi, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand. She is a 2005 batch IFS officer.
R S Chhabbi appointed as DIG, CRPF
Ravi Shankar Chhabbi has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation basis. He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.
Sreejith promoted as DIG, NIA
Sreejith T, SP, NIA has been promoted as Deputy Inspector General, NIA by temporarily upgrading one post of SP to DIG in NIA, for a period up to the remaining deputation tenure i.e. up to September 1, 2026. He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Assam Meghalaya cadre.
Four IPS officers in SVPNPA promoted to Deputy Director rank
Four IPS officers of 2012 Batch belonging to different cadres working in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Director (DIG level) in SVPNPA. The promoted officers are: Ms Rohini Priyadarshini P and Kalmeshwar Shingenavar, both of Telangana cadre, Radhika G of Karnataka cadre and Ajit Pratap Singh of Tripura cadre.
Rajesh Kumar Chandel selected as Director (Proj), SJVN Ltd
Rajesh Kumar Chandel, Chief Executive Officer, SJVN Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Projects), SJVN Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on January 19, 2026. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.
Interviews for Director (Fin), IRCTC on January 21
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Director (Finance), Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) on January 21, 2026.
Navy to Recruit 260 SSC Officers
The Indian Navy released a notification for SSC officer Recruitment 2026, opening 260 vacancies across Executive, Education, and Technical branches. Registrations begin January 24, 2026. Additionally, on January 12, 2026, reports noted the upcoming Passing Out Parade (POP) at INS Chilka on January 8, 2026, commissioning around 2,700 trainees, including 2,100 Agniveers, with over 110 women.
4 ITS officers transferred
The DoT has transferred four JAG level ITS officers. Accordingly, Rajmohan Meena and Manoj Kumar Pandey will join DoT HQ while Karan Goyal has been transferred to Karnataka LSA and D K Gupta will join Haryana LSA.
IP&TAFS officer appointed Member, Finance, Prasar Bharti
Rajeev Roy has been appointed as Member, Finance in Prasar Bharti on deputation basis till July 31, 2028. He is a 1995 batch IP&TAFS officer.
IRS officer appointed Director, NCPCR
V. Ramandha Reddy has been appointed as Director in the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) on deputation basis for a period of five years. He is a 2010 batch IRS(C&IT) Officer,
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