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National Governance & Policy 09 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Defence Minister Marks Diwali With Troops on Sikkim’s Frontline

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with soldiers deployed along the forward areas in Sikkim, underscoring the government’s emphasis on morale, readiness, and the symbolic value of direct engagement with troops stationed in high-altitude terrain. The visit comes at a time when India continues to place strategic weight on the eastern Himalayas, where operational vigilance and logistics remain central to national security planning.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Ankita Bhandari Case Returns to Centre Stage as Parents Seek Delay in Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s Sikkim Governor Appointment

The Ankita Bhandari murder case has re-entered the national policy conversation after her parents urged that the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor be delayed. Their appeal reflects continuing public sensitivity around the case, which has become a symbol of demands for accountability, transparency and scrutiny of alleged political influence. The controversy also revives attention on the so-called “VIP” angle that has shadowed the investigation since the beginning.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 11:17 PM IST

Arlekar Named Full-Time Governor of Tamil Nadu as Centre Recasts Key Raj Bhavan Posts

The Centre has announced a fresh round of gubernatorial appointments, naming Arlekar as the full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu and Sudha Yadav to take charge in Karnataka. The reshuffle also places O.P. Mathur in Kerala, Braj Mohan Ram in Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen in Uttarakhand, and former BJP general secretary Dushyant Gautam in Sikkim, signalling a broad reset across several Raj Bhavans.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI to Auction Rs 22,200 Crore in State Government Bonds as 12 States Tap Market for Fresh Borrowing

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an auction of state government securities worth Rs 22,200 crore on September 29, 2026, with 12 states seeking funds through a mix of re-issued bonds and fresh tranches. The sale, to be executed on the RBI's E-Kuber platform, will include both competitive and non-competitive bidding, with retail investors also able to participate through the Retail Direct portal.

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