7th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs concludes at Vigyan Bhawan
The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs concluded at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the Railway Protection Force. The event, chaired by DGP Sonali Mishra, brought together GRP heads, senior officers, and Railway Board leaders to discuss enhanced passenger security and rail infrastructure protection. Key speakers emphasised coordinated security operations, technology integration, and training standards for frontline personnel. The conference underscored a broad plan to strengthen railway security across states and union territories, aligning with national safety objectives. (Source: RPF release and news coverage)
7th All India GRP Chiefs Conference concluded
Focus on passenger security and rail protection
Presentations by DGP Sonali Mishra and Railway Board leaders
Emphasis on coordinated security and tech integration
Feb 24, 2026
Nidhi Chhibber takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO
Nidhi Chhibber has assumed additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog after the term of BVR Subrahmanyam ended on 24 February 2026. An IAS officer of the 1994 batch from the Chhattisgarh cadre, she previously served as Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) and as Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education. Her elevation comes at a crucial time for India’s policy think tank, signaling a continuity of reform efforts and a focus on monitoring and evaluating developmental programs as the country advances its governance agenda in 2026.
Appointment: Nidhi Chhibber becomes NITI Aayog CEO on 24 February 2026.
Background: 1994 batch IAS, previously DMEO Director General.
Past roles: Chairperson of CBSE; experienced in development evaluation.
Policy context: leadership transition for India’s policy think tank.
Strategic aim: strengthen policy planning and program evaluation in 2026.
Feb 23, 2026
PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Namo Bharat RRTS on Delhi-Meerut Corridor
On 22 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) on the Delhi-Meerut corridor from Meerut. The project integrates rapid intercity travel with the Meerut Metro, with both services operating from the same platform on the same track for the first time in the country. Officials say the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor will improve intra-city and inter-city mobility and reduce travel time. PM Modi described the move as a new era of world-class infrastructure for Uttar Pradesh and India. The inauguration highlighted integrated ticketing and streamlined station operations for passengers.
Inauguration date and venue: 22 February 2026, Meerut.
Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor is India’s first operational RRTS.
Meerut Metro inaugurated from the same platform and track.
Integrated transport model enables intra-city and inter-city travel.
Direct connectivity from city platform to Delhi highlighted.
Feb 19, 2026
Vivek L. Bhimanwar sworn in as Chairman, Maharashtra PSC
Vivek L. Bhimanwar, a senior IAS officer, was sworn in as Chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) on Wednesday, at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. The oath of office was administered by Acharya Devvrat, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde congratulating Bhimanwar. The commission oversees competitive examinations and recruitment for Group A and B posts across state government departments. Bhimanwar inherits a period of major recruitment drives, and officials say his leadership will be key to maintaining rigorous selection processes and timely appointments.
Bhimanwar sworn in as MPSC Chairman.
Oath administered by Acharya Devvrat.
Ongoing major recruitment drives under MPSC.
Leadership expected to strengthen selection processes.
Role: oversee Group A and B state recruitments.
Feb 14, 2026
Bulgaria appoints Andrey Gyurov as interim prime minister ahead of April elections
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova has appointed central bank deputy governor Andrey Gyurov as interim prime minister to steer the country toward national elections scheduled for 19 April 2026. The move follows prolonged political instability in a parliament that has failed to form a durable coalition. The caretaker government will be tasked with organising a free and fair vote in a fragmented political landscape. Gyurov, a seasoned economist, is to present his cabinet within seven days, subject to presidential approval. Once the cabinet is approved, the formal election date will be confirmed. The aim is governance stability during the transition and policy continuity in the interim period.
Appointer: President Iliana Yotova
Position: interim prime minister, caretaker government
Election date: 19 April 2026
Cabinet submission: within seven days of appointment
Purpose: stabilise governance and ensure free, fair elections
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