Author: Sharad Natani
In a bold move to shake up India’s audit and consultancy ecosystem, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has scheduled a high-level meeting on September 23 to discuss regulatory changes aimed at fostering the rise of large, homegrown audit and consultancy firms — India’s own version of the “Big Four.” This initiative follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2017 call to create at least four globally competitive Indian firms capable of rivaling the likes of EY, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG in the $240-billion global consulting and auditing market. A Push to Transform India’s Audit Landscape The meeting, to be chaired by Shaktikanta…
In a rare recognition of civilian excellence in national security operations, IRTS officer J Sanjay Kumar has received the Chief of the Army Staff’s Commendation for his outstanding role in Operation Sindoor, a high-priority military mission that demanded lightning-fast logistics. Serving as Senior Divisional Operations Manager (Coaching) in Jhansi Division, Sanjay Kumar coordinated the movement of critical ammunition from the Central Ammunition Depot (Pulgaon, Maharashtra). Thanks to his leadership and his team’s precision, an entire rake was placed, loaded, and dispatched within 24 hours of the Army’s request — a feat the Army Chief hailed as a “new benchmark in…
अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने एक ऐसा कदम उठाया है जिससे भारतीय पेशेवरों और अमेरिकी कंपनियों में काम करने वाले विदेशी कर्मियों को बड़ा आर्थिक झटका लग सकता है। ट्रंप प्रशासन ने H-1B वीज़ा की फीस को 215 डॉलर से बढ़ाकर सीधे 1 लाख डॉलर प्रति वर्ष कर दिया है। यह बढ़ोतरी भारतीय आईटी और टेक सेक्टर के हजारों कर्मचारियों को प्रभावित करेगी। सिर्फ इतना ही नहीं, ट्रंप प्रशासन ने वीज़ा नीति में बड़े बदलाव करते हुए ट्रंप गोल्ड कार्ड, ट्रंप प्लेटिनम कार्ड और ट्रंप कॉर्पोरेट गोल्ड कार्ड जैसे नए प्रोग्राम की घोषणा की है। इनका दावा है कि ये…
In a sweeping clean-up of India’s political space, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has deregistered 474 unrecognized political parties for failing to contest any elections over the last six years. This decisive move follows a similar action in August, when the ECI removed 334 parties from its rolls. Together, 808 inactive political parties have been struck off in just two months — one of the largest crackdowns in recent history. Why This Matters Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every registered political party must actively participate in elections to retain its registration. Parties that fail to do…
In a high-stakes battle of student politics, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) emerged victorious in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Elections 2025, clinching three of the four key posts, including the coveted President’s chair. Aryan Maan, a student leader from Haryana, scripted history by winning the President’s post with 28,841 votes, cementing ABVP’s dominance on campus. Massive Win for ABVP The ABVP showcased its organizational strength and grassroots connect by sweeping three key positions: President: Aryan Maan – 28,841 votes Secretary: Kunal Chaudhary – 23,779 votes Joint Secretary: Deepika Jha – 21,825 votes The only seat not secured…
In a landmark moment for citizen-centric governance, Dr. Nitish Gupta (IDES 2021 batch), CEO of Nasirabad Cantonment, has been conferred the Southern Command Commendation Card — one of the highest recognitions awarded by the Indian Army to civilians. The award acknowledges Dr. Gupta’s innovative initiatives, hands-on leadership, and transformative improvements in urban services across Nasirabad and Ajmer Cantonments. A New Model of Governance – Jan Samvad Among Dr. Gupta’s most celebrated initiatives is “Jan Samvad – Chhawani Prashasan Aapke Dwar”, launched in September 2024. Over 15 days, the programme conducted seven sessions across eight wards, giving thousands of residents a…