Shashi Prakash Goyal New Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh
IAS officer Shashi Prakash Goyal, a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), officially assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, succeeding Manoj Kumar Singh, who retired.
Before this appointment, Goyal served as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and handled key portfolios such as Civil Aviation, Estate, and Protocol. He also worked as the Additional Resident Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, gaining extensive experience in both governance and policy implementation.
Dr. Mayank Sharma Assumes the Office of Financial Advisor (Defence Services)
Dr. Mayank Sharma assumed the office of Financial Advisor (Defence Services). He is a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, who has served in various capacities in the Government, including the Controller General of Defence Accounts, in a career spanning over three decades.
Aug 02, 2025
BJP Rajya Sabha Tally Crosses 100 for First Time Since 2022
In a boost for the ruling BJP ahead of the elections for the Vice President on September 9, the party has crossed the 100 mark in the Rajya Sabha for the first time since April 2022, with three nominated members joining it.
Top lawyer, Ujjwal Nikam, former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and social worker C. Sadanandan Master, who took oath as Rajya Sabha MPs last month (July), joined the BJP in August, taking the party's tally to 102.
The Rajya Sabha currently has a strength of 240 MPs, including 12 nominated members, and has five vacancies.
Aug 01, 2025
India and Morocco Sign Agreement to Boost Judicial Cooperation
India and Morocco signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in judicial and legal spheres. The agreements aim to reinforce institutional linkages, facilitate legal modernisation, and deepen mutual understanding between the two countries.
The MLAT focuses on civil and commercial matters, enabling both countries to cooperate in the service of judicial documents, the taking of evidence through Letters of Request, and the execution of judicial judgments, decrees, settlements, and arbitral awards.
ECI Announces Vice President Election Schedule
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the vice-presidential election.
According to a notification issued by the Commission, the poll will be held on September 9, and the counting of votes will also take place on the same day.
The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while the scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on August 22. Candidates may withdraw their nominations until August 25.
Jul 31, 2025
Nitish Kumar's Big Gift for Rural Health Warriors
The Government of Bihar, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, took a landmark decision to enhance the financial support provided to ASHA and Mamta workers. These frontline healthcare workers have been instrumental in improving maternal and child health, promoting immunisation, and ensuring the safety of newborns in rural and semi-urban areas.
For ASHA workers from earlier honorarium of Rs. 1,000 per month to Rs. 3,000 per month.
For Mamta workers from earlier incentive of Rs. 300 per safe delivery to Rs. 600 per safe delivery.
Jul 30, 2025
IGNCA Hosts National Symposium on UNESCO Recognition of the Gita and Natyashastra
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is hosting a prestigious two-day National Symposium titled 'Timeless Texts and Universal Teachings: Inscription of Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register' from July 30 to 31, 2025 in New Delhi. The event commemorates the inclusion of two of India's most revered ancient texts—the Bhagavad Gita and the Natyashastra—into the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register, a recognition that underlines their global significance and enduring relevance.
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