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Opposition in India plans a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla citing bias and denial of rights. The motion follows disruptions and protests in the Parliament.
OUR PREDICTION CAME TRUE
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on Feb 10
(WE SAID THIS ON FEB 10, 2026)
Opposition to move a No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?
Opposition parties plan to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the Budget Session's second phase, requiring 20 days' notice under parliamentary rules. Sources cite key grievances: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi denied speaking rights, especially on ex-Army Chief Naravane's memoir; women MPs wrongly named by the Chair for alleged PM attack plots; favoritism toward Treasury Bench MPs like Nishikant Dubey; and suspension of 8 opposition MPs for the entire session.This escalates after INDIA bloc meetings with Gandhi and Kharge, amid House disruptions wasting 19 hours. Congress women MPs protested Birla's "baseless" claims, calling for space in debates. Though NDA holds majority, the motion aims to spotlight alleged bias, echoing past tensions.
POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi asked Kanimozhi to have some respect for Congress in TN?
The Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reportedly urged DMK leader Kanimozhi to show respect to the grand-old party Congress in Tamil Nadu. The two leaders met at 10 Janpath to discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, but no agreement was reached on seat-sharing. However, the DMK leader reaffirmed commitment to continue the alliance. The Congress had contested 25 out of 234 Assembly seats in 2021 and won 18 and this time, DMK is allotting same number of seats and is unwilling to increase Congress's seat share. Earlier, there were rumours that Congress may tie up with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a newly floated political party by actor turned politician Vijay.
BJP to push collective leadership in West Bengal
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah's forthcoming visit to West Bengal is likely to be aimed at fostering unity and quelling factionalism. The previously sidelined former State President Dilip Ghosh and the Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, emerge as key figures in the strategy for collective leadership. At the end of December 2025, in a personal meeting with Amit Shah, Ghosh had said that West Bengal is ready for change, but the BJP is not prepared yet. The party, according to available data of last Vidhan Sabha polls, is still nearly 10 percentage points behind the ruling TMC.
Will Tarique Rahman be new PM of Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is likely to be elected as new Prime Minister of Bangla Desh. Elections are to take place this week.
Awkward moment evolved outside Parliament as opposition MPs protesting price rise seen drinking Starbucks?
An awkward situation unfolded around Parliament when opposition MPs, who were staging a protest against rising prices and inflation, were seen ordering coffee from Starbucks — a brand often associated with premium pricing. The irony was not lost on observers and soon drew attention on social media, where users mocked the apparent contradiction between their protest message and lifestyle choice. While the MPs maintained that their demonstration was focused on government inaction over inflation, critics argued that the optics weakened their stance. The incident quickly became a talking point in political circles, with ruling party members seizing the opportunity to highlight what they called “performative outrage” by the opposition.
BUREAUCRACY
PM Internship Scheme round 3 to be launched soon!
The third round of the PM Internship scheme is expected to be launched soon.
K Ramakrishna Rao to be Advisor to Chief Minister in Telengana ?
Chief Secretary Telengana K Ramakrishna Rao who is retiring on March 31 will in all probability be Advisor of the Chief Minister. He is 1991 batch IAS officer.
Transfer Policies in PSBs Under Scrutiny
Transfer policies in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) such as Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank (PNB), and UCO Bank came under scrutiny due to employee grievances involving conciliation proceedings, policy objections, repeated transfers, and humanitarian concerns. This highlights ongoing disputes in HR practices across PSBs, which are key Miniratna and Navratna entities.
Govt Lauds PSU Banks’ Strong Performance, To Meet PSBs On Next-Gen Reforms
The government is pleased with the strong performance of public sector banks, whose earnings have outpaced those of private lenders. Building on this momentum, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has scheduled a meeting with PSBs on February 13–14 to discuss next-generation banking reforms. The DFS Secretary will review the financial performance of banks and seek their inputs on key reform measures. Discussions are likely to cover credit growth, deposit mobilisation, and the expansion of digital infrastructure. Progress under key government flagship schemes will also be assessed. The meeting underscores the government’s confidence in PSBs’ sustained turnaround and its focus on strengthening the sector’s role in driving inclusive economic growth.
Mid-Career Training Programme for IAS
The DoPT announced the 17th Round of Phase V Mid-Career Training Programme for IAS officers, which could lead to upgradations and new assignments post-training, potentially affecting MHA-related postings.
ED units to expand ?
After the restructuring the ED is expected to expand units across the country including in NOIDA,Pune,Bangalore ,Hyderabad and couple of others.
Rohan Kumar appointed as Deputy Director, ED
Rohan Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Director of Enforcement in the Directorate of Enforcement on deputation basis. He is an IRS-IT officer.
Manipur Bureaucracy under Strain despite government formation?
Manipur's bureaucracy remains under significant stress as factional politics intensifies, even after the formation of a new BJP-led government. Deep ethnic divisions between Meitei, Kuki, and Naga communities, coupled with ongoing violence and militia activities, have paralyzed administrative functions, with officials caught between warring factions. Despite the government's efforts to restore normalcy, reports indicate escalating inter-community clashes and demands for separate administration, forcing high circles in Imphal and New Delhi to reconsider the decision to withdraw President's Rule prematurely. The move to empower the state government was intended to stabilize politics, but persistent unrest has led to second thoughts, with some arguing it exacerbated power vacuums and loyalty conflicts within the bureaucracy. Calls for governor-led intervention are growing to shield civil servants from political pressures.
No Joint Secretary level empanelment of 2010 batch from Haryana
No Joint Secretary level empanelment belonging to 2010 batch IAS officers has been made from Haryana cadre.
Ministry to fill vacancy of CMD, RINL through SCSC
The Ministry of Steel will be filling the vacancy of Chairman & Managing Director, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) through Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC).
Hemant Sharad Pande in race for CMD, WCL
Hemant Sharad Pande, Director (Personnel), Western Coalfields Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).
Dibendu Das in race for CMD, WCL
Dibendu Das, Director (Finance), Engineering Projects (India) Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).
Kundan Kumar Mishra in race for CMD, Pawan Hans Ltd
Kundan Kumar Mishra, Additional GM, NTPC Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited.
Sajid Farid Shapoo is also CVO, GIL/TCL/AWEIL/IOL
Sajid Farid Shapoo, CVO, BEML, has been assigned an additional charge of CVO, GIL/TCL/AWEIL/IOL. He is a 1998 batch IPS officer of MP cadre.
Rajesh Kumar joins as Director (Fin) BCCL
Rajesh Kumar, GM, NCL, has taken over the charge as Director (Finance), Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
Ankit Anand is also CEO, CG Capital Region Development Authority
Ankit Anand, Secretary, Housing and Environment, has been assigned an additional charge of Chief Executive Officer, Chhattisgarh Capital Region Development Authority. He is a 2006 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.
Dr Tiwari appointed Chairman of National Dental Commission
The ACC has appointed Dr Sanjay Tiwari, with over 35 years of teaching experience as the chairperson of the National Dental Commission.
Ajit Lal appointed North-East Advisor
Former 1974 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre Ajit Lal has been appointed by the MHA as North-East Advisor.
Govt Promoting Green Energy in PSUs
Trending news indicates a shift toward green energy in PSUs, with predictions of more listings and initiatives in renewable sectors amid economic challenges. Speculations point to governance recalibration, impacting PSU efficiency and new projects.
India AI Impact Summit 2026
Pre-events ongoing; summit February 16-20, 2026. Includes UDAAN Global AI Pitch Fest, YuvaAI, AI by HER. Eight foundational model projects launched for multilingual AI in healthcare, agriculture, etc.
Policy Revisions for Trials
Reports emerged of the government considering revisions to the “No Cost, No Commitment” policy for defence equipment trials, where vendors bear costs without order guarantees, to ease industry burdens and boost manufacturing.
Industry Meet 2026 by ICAR-IARI to strengthen research
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute organised an industry meet to strengthen research-industry partnerships in crop and horticultural sectors for innovation and commercialisation. This is the second in a series, with calls for flexible MoUs.
Dr Panda & V R Mishra empanelled for appointments as IEMs
Dr Sanjay Kumar Panda and Vinay Ranjan Mishra have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Bureau of India Standards (BIS).
Pradeep Kumar & B K Jog empanelled for appointments as IEMs
Pradeep Kumar and Bharat Kumar Jog have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Cabinet Secretariat (SR).
Candidates for Ayurvedic Physician, NDMC post shortlisted
As many as 18 candidates have been shortlisted for four vacancies of Ayurvedic Physician in New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). Details can be availed from UPSC website.
A K Tripathy empanelled for appointments as IEM
Ashok Kumar Tripathy has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He is a 1981 batch IAS officer and retired as Member, Board of Revenue and Chief Administrator, Govt of Odisha.
A K Garg empanelled for appointments as IEM
Ashok Kumar Garg has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He is a 1976 batch ITS officer and retired as CMD, MTNL.
NHRCL seeks Chief Project Manager (Elec) for Vadodara & Surat
National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHRCL) is seeking IRSEE officers for Chief Project Manager (Electrical) for Vadodara and Surat on deputation basis. Details can be availed from www.indianrailways.gov website.
Jt Director (Purchase & Stores) for Dte of Purchase & Stores, Mumbai sought
Post of Joint Director (Purchase & Stores) in the Directorate of Purchase & Stores (DPS), Mumbai on deputation basis has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by March 6, 2026.
DG, NIPHM, Hyderabad post advertised
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has advertised the post of Director General, National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), Hyderabad. Applications must reach latest by March 23, 2026.
Infrastructure Engineering Analyst for Chennai sought
World Bank is seeking Infrastructure Engineering Analyst for Chennai. Applications must reach latest by February 23, 2026.
Sr Agri Economist for Cote d’lvoire sought
World Bank is seeking Senior Agriculture Economist for Abidjan, Cote dlvoire. Applications must reach latest by February 23, 2026.
Promotion Clarifications By Railway Board
The Railway Board clarified that promotion from Sr. Goods Train Manager to Sr. Passenger Train Manager is treated as a functional promotion, entitling officers to one increment under Rule 13 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, subject to conditions. This follows ACS No. 295 issued on January 19, 2026 (RBE No. 05/2026) for Goods Train Manager recruitment and promotion channels.
WR Appoints Senior IRPS officer as new PCPO
Western Railway appointed senior IRPS officer Saharsh Bajpai as the new Principal Chief Personnel Officer, focusing on HR administration and railway updates.
One Member to retire in June
Rudra Narain Palai, Member DCC, under the Department of Telecom, is scheduled to retire in June this year. He is an ITS officer.
Anant Kumar posted as Director, Gati Shakti (Civil)-III, Railway Board
Anant Kumar, who is presently posted in Western Railway (WR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Director, Gati Shakti (Civil)-III, Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
J Vijaya Krishna moved to SCoR
J Vijaya Krishna, who is presently posted in South Central Railway (SCR), has been transferred to South Coast Railway (SCoR) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
CORPORATE
Startup funding to reach $11.5-$13.8 Bn in 2026
Startup funding to reach $11.5-$13.8 Bn in 2026, per December 30, 2025 forecast. 34 Nifty expected to rise 10-20% in 2026, driven by earnings (January 2026 polls). 39 IMF predicts 6.2% GDP growth for 2026, down due to potential US tariffs (October 16, 2025, updated January 2026).
'Make in India, Make for World' is new theme
Manufacturing as a key theme, with “Make in India, Make for World” focus. Tax-free cloud revenues till 2047 to attract AI investments.
Vrushank Patel appointed CMD, Adline Chem Lab Ltd
Vrushank Patel has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Adline Chem Lab Limited.
Ms Navneet Kaur re-designated Chairperson, Associated Coaters Ltd
Ms Navneet Kaur has been re-designated as Whole Time Director and appointed Chairperson of Associated Coaters Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
HS Thethi re-designated NE Director, Associated Coaters Ltd
Harbhajan Singh Thethi has been re-designated from Whole Time Director to Non-Executive Director of Associated Coaters Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
Priyansh Kapoor redesignated MD & CEO, Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd
Priyansh Kapoor has been redesignated as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Arvind SmartSpaces Limited.
Kamal Singal re-designated as Whole-Time Director, Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd
Kamal Singal has ceased to be Managing Director & CEO of Arvind SmartSpaces Limited and has been redesignated as Whole-time Director – Strategy and Investments.
Asit Gopal appointed Govt Nominee Director, HMT Ltd
Asit Gopal, Special Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Heavy Industries, has been appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of HMT Limited.
Ramesh Kumar Pareek appointed NE Director, Ladderup Finance Ltd
Ramesh Kumar Pareek has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Ladderup Finance Limited.
Mrs Mangala Prabhu re-appointed NE Director, Ladderup Finance Ltd
Mrs Mangala Radhakrishna Prabhu has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Ladderup Finance Limited.
Dr Rajender Kumar appointed Director, GNFC
Dr Rajender Kumar, IAS, has been appointed as Director of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited.
Devandh Gopal Barot appointed Addl. Director, Contil India Ltd
Devandh Gopal Barot has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Contil India Limited.
Ajay Kumar Thakur appointed NE Director, Adhbhut Infrastructure Ltd
Ajay Kumar Thakur has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Adhbhut Infrastructure Limited.
FORUM
BJP alliance
BJP is already in alliance with NCP (Ajit Pawar) faction in Maharashtra. So it ain’t question of ifs and buts , it has already happened.
Pratik
Defence organization of Australia
The Australians have a different higher-defence organization than India. They have a four-star Chief of Defence Force (who plays a greater operational role), with the service chiefs being three-star officers. They focus mostly on centrally-based joint-planning, with a lot of power centralized under the CDF and his Joint Staff. We however, are trying to follow the U.S.-model, by integrating tri-service components under one commander per region. Even though Chauhan is committed to it, I estimate it'll take some mor years for the concept to mature and then gain operational exposure. So yes, it will take time.