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Dec 17, 2025

B. Sairam appointed CMD of Coal India; takes charge 15 December 2025

Coal India Limited appointed B. Sairam as its Chairman-cum-Managing Director, with effect from 15 December 2025. He succeeds Sanoj Kumar Jha, who held the post in an additional capacity since 1 November 2025 after the superannuation of former CMD P. M. Prasad on 31 October 2025. Sairam has over 35 years of experience in the coal sector, including mine operations, planning, logistics and regulatory affairs. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from National Institute of Technology, Raipur, and an MBA in energy management from NTPC School of Business. Previously, he served as Director (Technical) at Central Coalfields Limited, another arm of CIL. His appointment signals leadership renewal and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Appointed CMD of Coal India Limited; effective 15 December 2025.
Sanoj Kumar Jha held the post on an acting basis since 1 November 2025.
Preceded the retirement of former CMD P. M. Prasad on 31 October 2025.
B. Sairam has 35+ years of coal industry experience.
Educational background: B.E. in Mining (NIT Raipur) and MBA in energy management (NTPC School of Business).
Former Director (Technical) at Central Coalfields Limited.

Dec 16, 2025

Pushkar Singh Dhami Attends All India Public Relations Conference

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 47th All India Public Relations Conference-2025 in Dehradun, organized by the Public Relations Society of India. The event ran from 13 to 15 December 2025 on Sahastradhara Road, with Dhami inaugurating the conference by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Delegates from across the country discussed the theme 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Development as well as Heritage', focusing on governance communication, public outreach, and best practices in public relations across government and private sectors.

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 47th All India Public Relations Conference-2025.
Conference held in Dehradun from 13–15 December 2025.
Inauguration included lighting of the ceremonial lamp.
Theme: Viksit Bharat @2047: Development as well as Heritage.

Dec 15, 2025

World Inequality Report 2026 flags sharp rise in India's wealth gap

The World Inequality Report 2026, published by the World Inequality Lab in December 2025, positions India among the most unequal large economies globally. It notes that growth from the mid-2010s has disproportionately benefited the richest, widening regional, gender, and social gaps. In 2025, the richest 10 percent accounted for 58 percent of national income, while the top 1 percent held 22.6 percent, the highest since independence. The bottom half received only 15 percent. Wealth concentration is more severe, with the top 10 percent owning about 65 percent of household assets and the top 1 percent controlling over 40 percent. The report cites weak labour protections and a regressive tax regime as drivers.

2025 income shares: top 10% 58%, top 1% 22.6%, bottom 50% 15%
Wealth: top 10% hold ~65% of household assets; top 1% >40%
Gender gap: women earn 18% of labour income
Rural-urban and caste divides persist in income patterns
Causes: skilled‑urban bias, corporate power, weak labour protection
Tax-to-GDP remains low, limiting redistribution

Dec 14, 2025

Lok Sabha Extends Tenure of Committee Examining 'One Nation, One Election' Bills

The tenure of the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the Bills that seek to introduce simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies was extended in December 2025.
Committee Chairman P. P. Chaudhary moved in the Lok Sabha a motion seeking extension of the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, up to the first day of the last week of the 2026 Budget session.
The motion was adopted by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha.

Dec 13, 2025

Delhi expands revenue map to 13 districts; administrative reforms

The Delhi Cabinet approved a major revision of the capital's revenue map, expanding from 11 to 13 revenue districts. Officials say the change will align revenue boundaries with MCD zones, NDMC, and the Delhi Cantonment Board, bringing clarity to service delivery. Subdivisions will rise from 33 to 39, enabling officers to manage smaller areas. The number of Sub-Registrar Offices increases from 22 to 39, reducing crowding and repeated visits for property paperwork. The move is expected to streamline administration and improve residents’ access to government services, with potential benefits for targeting welfare schemes and tax collection.

Revenue map expanded from 11 to 13 districts in Delhi.
Boundaries aligned with MCD zones, NDMC, and Delhi Cantonment Board.
Subdivisions increased from 33 to 39; Registrar Offices from 22 to 39.
Aim: reduce confusion and improve service delivery.
Possible benefits for welfare targeting and tax collection.

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