Smt Alka Nangia Arora, a seasoned officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, has officially taken charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts as of August 1, 2026. With over 30 years in public service, her experience spans key roles across various ministries and departments within the Government of India.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing development under the NDA government. He highlighted the state's progress in various sectors including the Blue Economy and IT under the leadership of Chandrababu Naidu. Source: Original Link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ on 2nd August 2026, which aims to engage youth in combating substance abuse through a 100-week Jan Bhagidari campaign featuring various community activities. Source: Original Link
Air Marshal Tejpal Singh has officially taken over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, and paying tribute to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial. Source: Original Link
In a significant move, the Ministry of Railways has recommended the premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers based on a thorough review of their performance and integrity, emphasizing the Railways' commitment to accountability and zero tolerance for corruption. Source: Original Link
