Today's Witness Wednesday, 05 November 2025, 03:46 PM, ( Updated at 24x7 Daily )
Political News
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Wednesday, 29 October, 2025 09:59:PM
The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, is playing very cautiously in the elections, the source says. Non-declaration of the CM face on the plea that the name will be decided by the party MLAs after the election, where, on the other hand, the same leader has announced that the present PM will be
Leaders are not satisfied with the ticket distribution, and revolts by party leaders and workers are seen at most places, the source says. BJP party high command has given full authority to Dharmendra Pradhan to convince the leaders who are not happy with the distribution of tickets and explain the
Relations between the RJD and the Congress party reached a breaking point, and the future of the Mahagathbandhan looks gloomy, a source says. Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, after a detailed discussion before precipitating the matter, decided to depute one senior leader to Patna to try to resolve it,
After a minor difference between Rahul Gandhi and Tejaswi Yadav over a phone matter was brought to Sonia Gandhi's notice, a source says. Immediately, she rang Lalu Yadav and narrated the long-standing association between the two parties, the source says. She also said that little differences bet
Rahul Gandhi and Tejaswi Yadav were seen together and in very good chemistry during ‘Adhikar Yatra’ the source says. Rahul Gandhi was disturbed due to the delay in finalisation of seats by Tejaswi Yadav and the delay in decision was giving a wrong message to the public which is not
The rumour of a change in guard in the state ministry surfaces after certain intervals. This hampers the functioning to some extent, but rumour mongers enjoy the situation, the source says. This time, none other than Siddharamaiah's son, the CM, said that his father is entering the last le
One of the most prestigious places in the country, the residence of the Chief Justice of India, lost its importance after some controversy due to overstaying by the ex-CJI, Chandrachud source says. Next CJI also did not prefer to go to the bungalow and the present CJI also preferred to stay in
Politics is the best shelter for people who could not succeeded in Bollywood. In the present era, there are two prominent leaders of Bihar from two different parties. Chirag Paswan, son of late Ram Vilas Paswan, chief of LJP, tried his luck and once got a chance as the lead role with Kangana Ranaut
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Thursday, 23 October, 2025 10:10:AM
In a major development it has been learned from top sources that Union Cabinet Reshuffle is on cards and may take place after Bihar Elections. Sources add that Rajya Sabha elections are going to play key role in this reshuffle.
It's common in the discussions of voters of Bigar that the BJP, to teach lessons to JD(U) and destabilise the mahagathbandhan, Prashant Kishore was launched with fanfare, first as a social reformer and later as the leader of a political party “Jansuraj Party” source says. A new thoug
A flamboyant spokesperson of Shiv Sena ( Uddhav) is a little worried because her term in the Rajya Sabha is coming to an end in April 2026 and the leadership of the party are not much inclined to repeat her because the strength to send her back is not with the party sources say. Probably knowing the
The NDA was facing a very difficult task in managing the parties under its fold because the aspirations of leaders were very high and no leader wanted to deviate even for one seat from their original demand, the source says. The BJP, the senior partner of the NDA, had great difficulty in convincing,
The sidelining of R K Singh and Rajeev Pratap Rudi by the BJP is probably not taken in good stride by the Rajput voters in Bihar source says. The preferential treatment given to Baliyan over Rudi in the constitutional club voting also affected the feelings of Rajput voters in the state source says.
It's not only the state of Bihar but many states prefer to support their own caste candidates irrespective of the political alliance source says. Of course, Bihar tops the list source says. Before the distribution of tickets by the ruling alliance in Bihar, a survey was conducted by a reliable a
It's not a day or a week but not less than one year previously planned how to increase the voting percentage in favour of the BJP by the strategicians source says. The party planned to target almost 3 crore migrant workers scattered in different states source says. The CM of Haryana took the lea
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Monday, 13 October, 2025 09:29:PM
After Sanjeev Arora, Rajendra Gupta, an industrialist from Punjab, was given a ticket to the Rajya Sabha by the AAP government of Punjab, sources say. Rajendra Gupta has a history of helping political parties in times of need and once helped the Akali Dal source says. It's understood that at the
Last week in his hometown Bhopal, the central agriculture minister invited some of His very close correspondents for the tea source says. During discussions, many subjects came up. In the meantime, one of his close colleagues congratulated him on occupying the position of the president of the party
Generally speaking, Soren is considered an admirer of Rahul Gandhi but presently seems he is a little different source says. He has asked all the bureaucrats to submit all the files cleared by Congress ministers to him for final endorsement source says. Some months earlier a crucial meeting between
The CM of UP is now the perfect politician to manage every situation. He understood how to maintain good rapport with party fellows, especially with the elected and nominated politicians of the parliament, the source says. He is focusing presently on the MPs of eastern UP, though earlier also he met
A very senior leader of the BJP in Rajasthan was sidelined and a newcomer was made CM of Rajasthan. The change perhaps is not yielding results and the BJP is facing troubles in convincing the public in general and staunch supporter of the party that the party is working for their benefits and develo
Is it a craze or something else that drags leaders into competition to sell to the public? Probably, yes, that's why some senior leaders of the BJP are found to be involved in unnecessary fake degrees. The latest charge is of Prashant Kishore, leader of Jansuraj Party, presently campaigning vigo
The Election Commission fixed the time of PC at 4 pm on Tuesday to announce the dates of the Bihar assembly elections, and before this, around one hour before the scheduled PC, the CM of Bihar announced and distributed 10,000 rupees to women under the Mahila Rozgar Yojana in association with the cen
After a gap of 20 years, it seems that electioneering in Bihar is based on progress, social cause and development of the state otherwise all elections after 2005, main considerations were, casteism and religion sources say. In the last parliamentary elections, Tejaswi Yadav was in full form and thro
A person started his career as a common person and projected himself as AAM AADAMI, ultimately got a bungalow in the most prestigious area of the country after the intervention of the honourable court source says. After a stunning defeat in the last assembly elections, the ex-CM of Delhi was so frus
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Monday, 06 October, 2025 11:11:PM
Speech of RSS chief on the occasion of Vijayadashami. A detailed address emphasising global issues alongside national concerns. For the first time, the annual address explicitly targeted foreign countries, marking a shift in tone and scope source says. He recalled influential past world leaders such
Until the last elections, the Congress party had been trying a combination of Jat and Dalit leaders at the top. In the last assembly elections, it was observed that many Dalits voted for the BJP, whereas in earlier times, they used to support the Congress party, according to sources. The Congress ha
The top British Schools are opening offices in the country to provide students with a unique experience and exposure to the British curriculum. The promoters feel that the scope and response are very encouraging. Out of ten, three are already started, the first one is Hairo International School, loc
The importance of West Bengal is seen by a decision taken by the HM to stay at least ten days in a month in the state till the next year's scheduled assembly elections are over source says. A house is being searched befitting the requirements in the Kolkata source says. The HM feels that his pre
The popular singer and actor of Bhojpuri films, Pavan Singh, a prominent Rajput leader of Bihar, never thought of joining the BJP but in changed circumstances recently joined the BJP. It has been almost confirmed that he will contest from Arrah of Bihar, the source says. Pavan Singh is a freestyle p
The haze in the relations between the BJP and RSS seems cleared by the monsoon rains. The RSS started praising the BJP and vice versa source says. It's learnt that RSS has given free hand to the BJP to elect their president as per their choice and RSS will not interfere in the party matter sourc
Prashant Kishore was always considered a B team of the BJP and it is public that all help to run the party and move around is only because of the support from the ruling party source says. All of a sudden PK became aggressive and was not keeping any barrel down from hitting the BJP leaders of the Bi
Haryana wanted to have a new president in place of Hudda, a Jat leader, but the tussle between top leaders of the party was so intense that the high command was not in a position to decide, source says. Hudda wanted to leave the seat for Ajay Yadav, but Km Sailja and Surjewala wanted to have some Pu
The BJP was trying to convince CM of UP to take charge of the elections for Bihar knowing very well that his style of working and delivery of speeches would help the party in galvanising voters on many burning issues and arrangements of funds would have become easier the source says. The CM denied t
Before leaving for a foreign trip Rahul Gandhi called an urgent meeting of all senior party leaders to discuss many burning issues in the country and take feedback sources say. In the meeting, Rahul Gandhi said that he is aware that one-third of the senior party leaders are working for the ruling pa
PK from the beginning promised to adopt a different line of governance and keep his party away from caste politics source says. He also worked for quite some time, but now, as the election is nearing, he has also changed his way of functioning, the source says. The outcome of the changed style is se
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Monday, 29 September, 2025 11:49:PM
The most significant festival in West Bengal, Durga Puja, has already begun, and the elaborately decorated pandals dedicated to Maa Durga are being themed according to the visions set by the organizers. These pandals serve as crucial platforms for showcasing the artistic talents of local craftsmen a
Azam Khan, a highly senior leader, was detained for nearly 23 months and has recently been released on bail. As a prominent figure within the Samajwadi Party, he commands a substantial support base in western Uttar Pradesh, predominantly among Muslim voters, according to sources. He is currently fac
The Chief Minister of UP, Yogi Adityanath, in his recent order, banned rallies in the state on caste lines. Furthermore, the mention of caste in FIRs and other documents has also been stopped. Yogi is known for his opposition to caste politics but the BJP started governing in states and the centre o
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 12:09:PM
Priyanka Gandhi, the Member of Parliament representing the picturesque constituency of Wayanad, is on a quest to find the perfect home where she can establish her roots and deepen her connection with the local voters. Her brother, a former MP, often traveled to this lush, green region, yet he was of
Prashant Kishore is significantly influencing the voting patterns in Bihar, particularly concerning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Jan Suraj Party, introduced with considerable optimism, aimed to disrupt the dominance of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress in the region. However,
Rahul Gandhi remains optimistic about his party's prospects in Bihar, fueled by the enthusiastic response to the 'Adhikar Yatra.' This initiative has particularly resonated with the youth of the state, bringing a renewed sense of hope to the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and
The unexpected and striking electoral triumph of Mehraj Malik in the recent state assembly elections has sparked a renewed sense of optimism among the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), particularly regarding their prospects in Jammu and Kashmir. Prior to his victory, it was reported that virt
Ladakh is quietly yet resolutely pursuing the restoration of its statehood and the recognition of its tribal status as enshrined in the Constitution. The people of Ladakh have united with a renewed determination to reclaim their rightful status and secure the benefits that accompany being classified
The once-prominent alliance between Capt. Amarinder Singh, the former Chief Minister of Punjab, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appear to be crumbling like a house of cards. Capt. Singh, a stalwart in Punjab’s political arena, had walked into the BJP with grand ambitions, hoping to w
During a recent visit to Mandi, the MP seemed to prioritize her personal grievances over the profound hardships faced by her constituents. Eyewitnesses report that she passionately lamented the financial blow from a newly opened restaurant rather than addressing the anguish of the people, who have b
Arvind Kejriwal, the esteemed president of a prominent national party, finds himself without an official residence. The two-time Chief Minister of Delhi, traditionally known for his frugal approach, seems to be shifting away from the Aam Aadmi Party's founding principles source says. Sources ind
For the past two decades, Nitish Kumar has navigated the political landscape of the state with a firm grip on power. In a bid to protect his women supporters from the scourge of domestic violence, he implemented a liquor ban nearly nine years ago. This move, however well-intentioned, has had uninten
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Monday, 15 September, 2025 09:02:PM
In a practice reminiscent of corporate retreats, where senior executives and their families escape to serene destinations, the Supreme Court has made a remarkable move to foster a sense of camaraderie and rejuvenation among its ranks. Typically, these retreats are designed to provide a relaxing atmo
The Member of Parliament from Manipur, representing the Congress party, adhered to established protocols amid a brewing political storm. As news of the Prime Minister's impending visit reached the ears of party leaders, they swiftly rallied to contact the MP, urging him to boycott the event. The
The surprising 452 votes garnered by candidates backed by the NDA in the recent vice presidential election have sparked intense speculation. Abhishek Banerjee of the TMC hinted at potential cross-voting, directing attention towards the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) source says. Whispers suggest that AAP and
Bureaucracy News
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Wednesday, 05 November, 2025 12:11:AM
Inter-cadre deputation has evolved from a legitimate administrative tool into what insiders describe as a "secondary weapon" for ambitious IPS officers seeking lucrative positions outside their home cadres. This trend represents a significant departure from traditional career progression w
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Wednesday, 05 November, 2025 12:42:AM
Weeklong observance of Vigilance Awareness week 2025 concluded at the Corporate office of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Power, Government of India. The event was graced by Smt. Trishaljit Sethi, Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission, as the
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Monday, 03 November, 2025 11:58:PM
Gaurav Singh Rajawat IAS officer AGMT 2011 batch who is presently posted in cadre has been appointed as Director Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Manish Singh IPS officer Gujarat 2013 batch, who is presently posted in cadre, has been appointed as SP BPR&D, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Saturday, 01 November, 2025 03:26:AM
As Director General Daljit Chaudhary prepares to retire this month, the Border Security Force stands at a critical juncture that demands more than administrative succession planning. The MHA has begun to look for a successor, a top source said, but added that the centre acknowledges this time DG BSF
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Saturday, 01 November, 2025 08:31:PM
Sixteen officers, including 6 IAS officers, have been appointed as Joint Secretaries in the Government of India. Official order has been issued by the Department of Personnel and Training(DOP&T), Government of India.
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Saturday, 01 November, 2025 08:55:PM
Vikas Gupta, IAS officer, Haryana 2001 batch, who is presently posted in the cadre, has been appointed as Commissioner, KVS Department of School Education, Government of India.
Jai Prakash Shivahare, IAS officer, Gujarat 2002 batch, who is presently posted in the cadre, has been appointed as Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Government of India.
Mrs. Shruti Singh IAS officer Punjab 2004 batch she is presently posted in cadre has been appointed as Joint Secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Neeraj Kharwal, IAS officer, Uttarakhand 2007 batch, who is presently posted in the cadre, has been appointed as MD(JS Level) ITPO, Government of India.
Harsh Mangla, IAS officer, Jharkhand 2008 batch, who is presently posted in cadre, has been appointed Joint Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Brij Mohan Mishra, IAS officer AGMUT 2008 batch, who is presently posted in the cadre, has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India.
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Friday, 31 October, 2025 10:12:PM
Amit Yadav IAS officer AGMUT 1991 batch, who is presently posted as Secretary, Department of Social Justice, has been additional charge of Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)
Mayank Prabha, IRS(IT) officer, 2009 batch, who is presently posted in the cadre, has been appointed as Director DRPG, Government of India.
Akash Jain IRS(IT) officer 2013 batch who is presently posted in cadre has been appointed as Deputy Secretary National Recruitment Agency(NRA), Government of India.
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Friday, 31 October, 2025 02:44:PM
Vitul Kumar, IPS officer, Uttar Pradesh 1993 batch, who is presently posted as Special DG Operations CRPF, has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak in the field of Special Operations.
Amit Kumar, IPS officer, Bihar 1994 batch, presently posted as Special DG CRPF, has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak in the field of Special Operations.
Gyaneshwar Singh IPS officer Himachal Pradesh 1999 batch who is presently posted as ADG CID, HImachal Pradesh Police has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak in the field of Special Operations. He has spearheaded multiple high-intensity anti-narcotics operations and p
Sundaraj Pattilingam, an IPS officer from the 2003 Chhattisgarh batch, presently posted as IG, Chhattisgarh Police, has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak in the field of Special Operations. He has been spearheading highly intensive special operations against N
Partha Srthi Mahanta, IPS officer Assam-Meghalaya 2006 batch, presently Commissioner of Police, Guwahati, has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak in the field of Special Operations.
Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IPS officer, AGMUT (JK) 2003 batch, who is presently posted as IG J&K Police, has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak in the field of Special Operations.
Mrs Pratiksha Godhra, an IPS officer AGMUT 2011 batch, is presently posted as Additional CP, Delhi Police, and has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak in the field of Special Operations.
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 11:41:PM
Manoj Kumar Das, IAS officer, Gujarat 1990 batch, who is presently posted as ACS to the Chief Minister and Home, Government of Gujarat, has been appointed as Chief Secretary of Gujarat. He will replace Pankaj Joshi, who is retiring on 31st October 2025. Official order of Chief Secretary
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 11:14:PM
Shyamal Misra, IAS officer, Haryana 1996 batch, who is presently posted as Chief Administrator, Trade Fair Authority of Haryana, has been given additional charge of Principal Secretary Energy, Government of Haryana Government.
Mrs. Dhanalakshmi K., IAS officer, Uttar Pradesh 2000 batch she is presently posted as Secretary, Uttar Pradesh State Human Rights Commission, has been transferred and appointed as Director General, Fisheries, by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Wednesday, 29 October, 2025 09:00:PM
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has signed Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreement with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for development of high-capacity cross-border power transmission system in
Dr Rupesh Kumar, IAS officer Uttar Pradesh 2009 batch, who is presently posted as Managing Director, U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam and Managing Director, U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Limited, has been transferred as Divisional Commissioner Saharanpur, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, IAS officer, Uttar Pradesh 2006 batch who is presently posted as Divisional Commissioner, Meerut, has been transferred and appointed as Secretary, Revenue Department, Relief Commissioner, and Consolidation Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
J. Ganesan, IAS officer, Haryana 2006 batch, who is presently posted as MD HARTRON has been transferred as CEO Faridabad MDA Faridabad and CEO Gurgram MDA, Government of Haryana
Ashok Kumar Meena, IAS officer, Haryana 2006 batch, who is presently posted as MD Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam has been transferred as DG Development & Panchayats Department, Haryana Government.
Dusmanta Kumar Behera, IAS officer, Haryana 2007 batch, who is presently posted as Secretary to Governor, Haryana, has been given additional charge of Labour Commissioner, Haryana, Government of Haryana.
Bhanu Chandra Goswami, IAS officer Uttar Pradesh 2009 batch, who is presently posted as Secretary, Revenue Department, Relief Commissioner, and Consolidation Commissioner, has been transferred and appointed as Divisional Commissioner, Meerut, by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Mani Ram Sharma, IAS officer, Haryana 2009 batch, who is presently posted as Labour Commissioner, Haryana, has been transferred and appointed as Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, Government of Haryana.
Dr. Aditya Dahiya, IAS officer, Haryana 2011 batch, who is presently posted as Special Secretary to Government, Haryana, Personnel, Training and Parliamentary Affairs Department has been transferred as Director, Renewable Energy Department, Haryana Government.
Mrs. Varsha Khangwal, IAS officer, Haryana 2018 batch, she is presently posted as Director, Public Relations & Languages, Haryana, has been transferred and appointed as Additional Secretary to Government, Haryana, Vigilance Department Haryana Government.
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Monday, 27 October, 2025 10:13:PM
Amod Kumar IAS officer Uttar Pradesh 1995 batch, who is presently posted as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre
Written By: WITC Desk New Delhi Monday, 27 October, 2025 03:19:PM
Sharad Kumar Dwivedi, IAS officer, West Bengal 2006 batch, who is presently posted as District Magistrate, North 24 Parganas, has been transferred as Secretary in the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal.
Sumit Gupta, IAS officer, West Bengal 2009 batch, who is presently posted as District Magistrate, South 24 Parganas, has been appointed as Municipal Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Shashank Sethi, IAS officer, West Bengal 2010 batch, who is presently posted as Managing Director, WBHIDCO, has been appointed as District Magistrate, North 24 Parganas, Government of West Bengal.
Arvind Kumar Mina, IAS officer, West Bengal 2010 batch, who is presently posted as District Magistrate, Cooch Behar, has been appointed as District Magistrate, South 24 Parganas district, Government of West Bengal.
Rajarshi Mitra, IAS officer, West Bengal 2012 batch, who is presently posted as District Magistrate, Murshidabad, has been appointed as MD, WBHIDCO, Government of West Bengal.
Dr. Rajat Nanda, IAS officer, West Bengal 2013 batch, who is presently posted as District Magistrate, Purulia, has been appointed as Director, Tourism, Government of West Bengal.
Dr. Preeti Goyal, IAS officer, West Bengal 2013 batch, who is presently posted as District Magistrate, Darjeeling, has been transferred as District Magistrate, Malda district, Government of West Bengal
Nitin Singhania, IAS officer, West Bengal 2013 batch, who is presently posted as District Magistrate, Malda, has been appointed as District Magistrate, Murshidabad, Government of West Bengal.
Kontham Sudhir, IAS officer, West Bengal 2013 batch, who is presently posted as Chief Executive Officer, Haldia Development Authority, has been transferred as District Magistrate, Purulia district, Government of West Bengal.
Dhaval Jain, IAS officer, West Bengal 2014 batch, who is presently posted as Municipal Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, has been appointed as District Magistrate, Birbhum, Government of West Bengal.
Unice Rishin Ismail, IAS officer, West Bengal 2014 batch, who is presently posted as Special Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, has been appointed as District Magistrate, Purba Medinipur district, Government of West Bengal.
Raju Mishra, IAS officer, West Bengal 2015 batch, who is presently posted as Special Secretary, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Department, has been appointed as District Magistrate, Cooch Behar.
Akanksha Bhaskar, IAS officer, West Bengal 2015 batch, who is presently posted as ADM (Basirhat), North 24 Parganas, has been appointed as District Magistrate, Jhargram, Government of West Bengal.
Manish Mishra, IAS officer, West Bengal 2015 batch, who is presently posted as ADM, North 24 Parganas, has been transferred as District Magistrate, Darjeeling, Government of West Bengal.
