Lateral recruitments in defence ministry The Statesman 19 Jun 18

Lateral recruitments in defence ministry The Statesman 19 Jun 18

The government last week issued an advertisement inviting talented and motivated citizens in specific fields to join in direct recruitment as Joint Secretaries (JS) in the government of India. They would be on initial contract for a period of three years, extendable to five. The fields chosen were financial services, economic affairs, agriculture, cooperation and farmers’ welfare, road transport and […]

Opening roads in cantonments on the request of MPs (English Version) Rakshak news 13 Jun 18

Opening roads in cantonments on the request of MPs (English Version) Rakshak news 13 Jun 18

In a report released to the press seeking to justify its decision on opening of roads in cantonments, the defence ministry stated that the decision was influenced by letters to the defence minister by MPs, cutting across party lines, representing multiple states. The MPs sought opening cantonment roads to provide better and easier access to the population residing in its […]

India’s international balancing act The Statesman 12 Jun 18

India’s international balancing act The Statesman 12 Jun 18

India seeking to expand its ties across the globe, has been receiving positive signals. Nations flock to sign security and economic pacts with India. All this because of the nation’s military and economic might, which guides its foreign policy. The present government has since its inception been on an international overreach seeking to enhance the nation’s stature. While India has […]