At a Miss World dinner in Hyderabad, Miss England Milla Magee stirred controversy after claiming she felt objectified for being made to sit with sponsors. But one of those tables had a senior IAS officer seated with his wife, daughter-in-law, and another woman guest. Yours truly has accessed the video which confirms the same. Whispers in the corridors of power are “What inappropriate thing would a senior IAS officer seated with his family say?” There’s nothing remotely questionable in the scene and Senior bureaucrat is being unfairly made the scapegoat in what is essentially a larger issue with the event’s organisers not his dinner etiquette. If anything, this episode reeks of misplaced outrage. A senior officer with his family should never have been caught in the glare of a controversy sparked by miscommunication and poor event planning.
Is Telangana’s Power Corridor Losing Its Women?
Two capable IAS officers—Alugu Varshini and Dasari Harichandana—have applied for central deputation, and their move is setting off quiet alarms in the bureaucracy. Both are known for delivering on the ground, and their simultaneous exit plans have led many to wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes. The timing is also curious. With no senior woman officer currently posted in the Chief Minister’s Office, and the recent unceremonious transfer of Smita Sabharwal, this slow but steady drift of women officers out of key positions is being noticed. It’s not about one posting or one transfer—but a pattern that’s beginning to form. Questions are now being asked, especially in administrative circles—why are women officers stepping back from the power centres? Is it discomfort, disillusionment, or just a lack of space to lead?
Feet-Touching Gets a Memo – Revanth Era Signals a Protocol Reset
Old habits die hard, but in Telangana, they now come with a memo. Sharath, a 2005-batch IAS officer, found himself at the centre of an unexpected protocol storm after he touched Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s feet during an official function in Amrabad’s Macharam village. The gesture, made during the inauguration of the Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam scheme, caught everyone—including the CM—off guard. What followed was even more telling. The Chief Secretary released a formal memo reminding bureaucrats that such gestures are “unbecoming” of officers holding constitutional positions. The tone was firm, and the message clear: the era of sycophancy is over. Sharath, now posted as Secretary of the Tribal Welfare Department, isn’t new to this kind of display. Back in 2021, as Kamareddy Collector, he touched KCR’s feet not once, but twice—when the then CM inaugurated the new collectorate complex. Not a single memo was issued then. In fact, during KCR’s regime, feet-touching by babus was quietly accepted, sometimes even expected. But something’s shifting. Revanth didn’t even acknowledge Sharath’s gesture—no nod, no smile, nothing. And that silence, followed by a formal rebuke, has got the corridors buzzing. Word is, Revanth doesn’t want bureaucrats bowing—he wants them to speak up. The IAS association too is being nudged to become more vocal and visible. Feet on the ground, spine straight—that might just be the new unspoken dress code.
DGP Race Heats Up – Too Many Choices, Too Many Bosses
The race for Telangana’s next Director General of Police is turning into a game of quiet moves and powerful lobbies. Top contenders like Ravi Gupta, Shivdhar Reddy, and CV Anand are all in the mix, but what’s making it interesting is not just the names – but the camps backing them.
Little bird says the state government has its clear favourite, while the Centre is reportedly nudging its own preferred name. And then there’s Hyderabad’s influential MP, said to be rooting for his man in uniform. With each camp pushing behind the scenes, the DGP post has become a test of influence as much as merit. Whispers suggest the final choice might just reveal which power centre is calling the real shots in Telangana today
Sand Storm Inside TGMDC – 6 IAS Officers in 16 Months
Something’s clearly not adding up at the Telangana State Mineral Development Corporation. In just the last 16 months, the hot seat has seen six IAS officers come and go, as illegal sand mining spins further out of control and political interference deepens. First, long-standing officer Malsur was shunted out—no controversy, just “too long in the chair.” Then came Bennur Ekka Mahesh, who actually rolled up his sleeves and tried to understand the chaotic sand operations. But whispers say his honest style didn’t sit well with some ruling party bigwigs, and he was promptly moved. Next up, Surendra Mohan. His brief stint ended with murmurs of “low revenue” and “rising corruption,” as if these were entirely on him. Revenue targets weren’t met, so the officer was blamed. Then came the most recent posting—Bhavesh Mishra. His appointment raised more eyebrows than excitement. And now, the corridors of power are already buzzing: “How long will this one last?” Behind all this musical chairs is a bigger story—illegal sand mining in Telangana’s river reaches is out of control, and officers are just pawns in a murky game of money and muscle. Instead of reforming the system, the system is rearranging chairs, hoping nobody notices the real mess. But people are talking, and the question is getting louder—how many more transfers before someone fixes the root?
Andhra Bureaucrats Nervous as Naidu Govt Targets Jagan-Era Officers
Unease is brewing in Andhra Pradesh’s bureaucracy, with senior IAS and IPS officers voicing quiet but growing dissent over what they see as a politically motivated purge. The Chandrababu Naidu government’s recent actions—arrests, suspensions, and sidelining of officials seen as close to the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regime—are triggering alarm across the administrative ranks. A closed-door meeting reportedly took place at a Hyderabad hotel, where senior officers gathered to discuss the arrest of IPS officer PSR Anjaneyulu and the suspension of officers like Vishal Gunni and Kanti Rana Tata. The arrest of retired IAS officer Dhanunjay Reddy and the sidelining of officials such as Y Srilakshmi and Kolli Raghurami Reddy were also seen as signs of a deeper political cleansing. Those present reportedly questioned the fairness of punishing officers for their past postings or perceived loyalties, warning it could set a dangerous precedent—especially if political winds shift again in the future. Grievances have been conveyed to Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, who is said to have raised the matter with Chief Minister Naidu. But insiders claim the CM brushed off the concerns, making it clear that political cleanup will continue, regardless of bureaucratic discomfort. Adding to the discontent is the sudden prominence of retired officers being brought back into key advisory roles, while serving officers with unblemished records are kept waiting in the wings. For many, it’s no longer just about past allegiances—it’s about whether rulebook governance is giving way to revenge politics.
