Sunday, 23 August 2026 | New Delhi, 28°C
For You Uttar Pradesh Technology Telangana World Gorakhpur Shahjahanpur Meerut Jharkhand Prayagraj Bijnor Auraiya Gopalganj
Breaking
MARKETS
NIFTY 50 ₹24,520.80 ▲ +118.40 (+0.48%)
SENSEX ₹80,430.15 ▲ +432.10 (+0.54%)
BANK NIFTY ₹51,280.60 ▲ +315.80 (+0.62%)
NIFTY IT ₹41,890.30 ▲ +462.50 (+1.12%)
NIFTY AUTO ₹25,480.00 ▲ +240.20 (+0.95%)
NIFTY PHARMA ₹21,650.40 ▲ +185.30 (+0.86%)
NIFTY METAL ₹9,420.70 ▲ +112.40 (+1.21%)
RELIANCE ₹2,980.50 ▲ +25.10 (+0.85%)
TCS ₹4,250.00 ▲ +50.40 (+1.20%)
HDFC BANK ₹1,645.20 ▲ +7.40 (+0.45%)
ICICI BANK ₹1,215.30 ▲ +14.60 (+1.22%)
INFOSYS ₹1,820.10 ▲ +25.15 (+1.40%)
BHARTI AIRTEL ₹1,480.00 ▲ +18.20 (+1.24%)
ITC ₹495.60 ▲ +3.40 (+0.69%)
L&T ₹3,620.00 ▲ +42.00 (+1.17%)
SBI ₹824.50 ▲ +11.20 (+1.38%)
TATA MOTORS ₹1,090.80 ▲ +18.70 (+1.75%)
HCL TECH ₹1,680.40 ▲ +22.10 (+1.33%)
SUN PHARMA ₹1,745.00 ▲ +15.50 (+0.90%)
BAJAJ FINANCE ₹6,850.00 ▲ +75.00 (+1.11%)
MARUTI SUZUKI ₹12,450.00 ▲ +160.00 (+1.30%)
ASIAN PAINTS ₹2,950.00 ▼ -15.00 (-0.51%)
TATA STEEL ₹156.40 ▲ +2.30 (+1.49%)
NTPC ₹412.10 ▲ +7.35 (+1.82%)
POWERGRID ₹338.25 ▲ +3.15 (+0.94%)
AXIS BANK ₹1,180.50 ▲ +9.80 (+0.84%)
KOTAK MAHINDRA ₹1,795.00 ▲ +12.50 (+0.70%)
TITAN ₹3,460.00 ▲ +38.00 (+1.11%)
ULTRATECH ₹11,280.00 ▲ +145.00 (+1.30%)
M&M ₹2,840.00 ▲ +45.00 (+1.61%)
ADANI ENT ₹3,120.00 ▲ +35.00 (+1.13%)
ADANI PORTS ₹1,490.00 ▲ +21.00 (+1.43%)
BAJAJ FINSERV ₹1,620.00 ▲ +14.00 (+0.87%)
COAL INDIA ₹524.80 ▲ +12.10 (+2.36%)
ONGC ₹318.45 ▲ +5.20 (+1.66%)
WIPRO ₹515.20 ▲ +6.80 (+1.34%)
NESTLE INDIA ₹2,480.00 ▼ -8.50 (-0.34%)
TECH MAHINDRA ₹1,510.00 ▲ +20.00 (+1.34%)
JSW STEEL ₹945.00 ▲ +11.50 (+1.23%)
TATA CONSUMER ₹1,190.00 ▲ +14.00 (+1.19%)
HINDALCO ₹685.00 ▲ +9.50 (+1.41%)
GRASIM ₹2,650.00 ▲ +28.00 (+1.07%)
INDUSIND BANK ₹1,420.00 ▲ +16.00 (+1.14%)
BAJAJ AUTO ₹9,850.00 ▲ +120.00 (+1.23%)
DR REDDY ₹6,750.00 ▲ +55.00 (+0.82%)
CIPLA ₹1,540.00 ▲ +12.00 (+0.79%)
BPCL ₹345.50 ▲ +4.20 (+1.23%)
SBI LIFE ₹1,690.00 ▲ +15.00 (+0.90%)
HDFC LIFE ₹680.00 ▲ +5.50 (+0.82%)
APOLLO HOSP ₹6,480.00 ▲ +72.00 (+1.12%)
HERO MOTOCORP ₹5,320.00 ▲ +65.00 (+1.24%)
EICHER MOTORS ₹4,850.00 ▲ +58.00 (+1.21%)
DIVIS LAB ₹4,680.00 ▲ +42.00 (+0.91%)
BRITANNIA ₹5,720.00 ▼ -12.00 (-0.21%)
TRENT ₹5,640.00 ▲ +95.00 (+1.71%)
BEL ₹308.90 ▲ +6.40 (+2.12%)
BHARAT FORGE ₹1,580.00 ▲ +24.00 (+1.54%)
NASDAQ ₹17,840.15 ▲ +85.40 (+0.48%)
DOW JONES ₹39,120.40 ▼ -110.20 (-0.28%)
S&P 500 ₹5,560.20 ▲ +19.30 (+0.35%)
GOLD (10g) ₹72,450 ▲ +250 (+0.35%)
SILVER (1kg) ₹84,200 ▲ +670 (+0.80%)
BRENT CRUDE $78.20/bbl ▼ -0.35 (-0.45%)
NIFTY 50 ₹24,520.80 ▲ +118.40 (+0.48%)
SENSEX ₹80,430.15 ▲ +432.10 (+0.54%)
BANK NIFTY ₹51,280.60 ▲ +315.80 (+0.62%)
NIFTY IT ₹41,890.30 ▲ +462.50 (+1.12%)
NIFTY AUTO ₹25,480.00 ▲ +240.20 (+0.95%)
NIFTY PHARMA ₹21,650.40 ▲ +185.30 (+0.86%)
NIFTY METAL ₹9,420.70 ▲ +112.40 (+1.21%)
RELIANCE ₹2,980.50 ▲ +25.10 (+0.85%)
TCS ₹4,250.00 ▲ +50.40 (+1.20%)
HDFC BANK ₹1,645.20 ▲ +7.40 (+0.45%)
ICICI BANK ₹1,215.30 ▲ +14.60 (+1.22%)
INFOSYS ₹1,820.10 ▲ +25.15 (+1.40%)
BHARTI AIRTEL ₹1,480.00 ▲ +18.20 (+1.24%)
ITC ₹495.60 ▲ +3.40 (+0.69%)
L&T ₹3,620.00 ▲ +42.00 (+1.17%)
SBI ₹824.50 ▲ +11.20 (+1.38%)
TATA MOTORS ₹1,090.80 ▲ +18.70 (+1.75%)
HCL TECH ₹1,680.40 ▲ +22.10 (+1.33%)
SUN PHARMA ₹1,745.00 ▲ +15.50 (+0.90%)
BAJAJ FINANCE ₹6,850.00 ▲ +75.00 (+1.11%)
MARUTI SUZUKI ₹12,450.00 ▲ +160.00 (+1.30%)
ASIAN PAINTS ₹2,950.00 ▼ -15.00 (-0.51%)
TATA STEEL ₹156.40 ▲ +2.30 (+1.49%)
NTPC ₹412.10 ▲ +7.35 (+1.82%)
POWERGRID ₹338.25 ▲ +3.15 (+0.94%)
AXIS BANK ₹1,180.50 ▲ +9.80 (+0.84%)
KOTAK MAHINDRA ₹1,795.00 ▲ +12.50 (+0.70%)
TITAN ₹3,460.00 ▲ +38.00 (+1.11%)
ULTRATECH ₹11,280.00 ▲ +145.00 (+1.30%)
M&M ₹2,840.00 ▲ +45.00 (+1.61%)
ADANI ENT ₹3,120.00 ▲ +35.00 (+1.13%)
ADANI PORTS ₹1,490.00 ▲ +21.00 (+1.43%)
BAJAJ FINSERV ₹1,620.00 ▲ +14.00 (+0.87%)
COAL INDIA ₹524.80 ▲ +12.10 (+2.36%)
ONGC ₹318.45 ▲ +5.20 (+1.66%)
WIPRO ₹515.20 ▲ +6.80 (+1.34%)
NESTLE INDIA ₹2,480.00 ▼ -8.50 (-0.34%)
TECH MAHINDRA ₹1,510.00 ▲ +20.00 (+1.34%)
JSW STEEL ₹945.00 ▲ +11.50 (+1.23%)
TATA CONSUMER ₹1,190.00 ▲ +14.00 (+1.19%)
HINDALCO ₹685.00 ▲ +9.50 (+1.41%)
GRASIM ₹2,650.00 ▲ +28.00 (+1.07%)
INDUSIND BANK ₹1,420.00 ▲ +16.00 (+1.14%)
BAJAJ AUTO ₹9,850.00 ▲ +120.00 (+1.23%)
DR REDDY ₹6,750.00 ▲ +55.00 (+0.82%)
CIPLA ₹1,540.00 ▲ +12.00 (+0.79%)
BPCL ₹345.50 ▲ +4.20 (+1.23%)
SBI LIFE ₹1,690.00 ▲ +15.00 (+0.90%)
HDFC LIFE ₹680.00 ▲ +5.50 (+0.82%)
APOLLO HOSP ₹6,480.00 ▲ +72.00 (+1.12%)
HERO MOTOCORP ₹5,320.00 ▲ +65.00 (+1.24%)
EICHER MOTORS ₹4,850.00 ▲ +58.00 (+1.21%)
DIVIS LAB ₹4,680.00 ▲ +42.00 (+0.91%)
BRITANNIA ₹5,720.00 ▼ -12.00 (-0.21%)
TRENT ₹5,640.00 ▲ +95.00 (+1.71%)
BEL ₹308.90 ▲ +6.40 (+2.12%)
BHARAT FORGE ₹1,580.00 ▲ +24.00 (+1.54%)
NASDAQ ₹17,840.15 ▲ +85.40 (+0.48%)
DOW JONES ₹39,120.40 ▼ -110.20 (-0.28%)
S&P 500 ₹5,560.20 ▲ +19.30 (+0.35%)
GOLD (10g) ₹72,450 ▲ +250 (+0.35%)
SILVER (1kg) ₹84,200 ▲ +670 (+0.80%)
BRENT CRUDE $78.20/bbl ▼ -0.35 (-0.45%)
INDIA

Secretaries told to upskill in-house staff instead of hiring consultants

Ajay Tiwari
22 August 2026 0 45
Secretaries told to upskill in-house staff instead of hiring consultants

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

About Ajay Tiwari

Senior Editorial writer covering tech innovations, space exploration, and emerging digital trends. Delivering deep analytical insights for premium global readers.

Comments ()

LIVE
World News Updates: CENTCOM commander visits US aircraft carrier for second time amid morale concerns Trump Stock Disclosure Shows More Than 1,000 Trades in June Australia news live: Victorian Liberals announce plan for new appeals court to ensure tougher sentences झारखंड में जेएमएम छात्रों और प्रदर्शनकारियों के बीच तीव्र झड़प McIlroy improves to go joint-second as Clark retains lead Reservation Hatao Andolan' Protesters Say Govt Agreed To Discuss Demands: 'Movement Not Over Yet How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds प्रयागराज में बाढ़ ने घेर ली पूरी बस्ती, तस्वीरों में दिख रहा जल का विस्तार India Begins ‘Historic’ Trial In Absentia Of Hafiz Saeed, 5 Other Pakistanis Over 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Visit families affected by Ken-Betwa project, hear their grievances: M.P. CM tells officials Six booked for ‘threatening’ man over ₹65 lakh investment dispute in Guntur ‘Emotions can’t override military discipline’: Tribunal upholds Army action against Brigadier over Topa Pir custodial killings Delhi To Become A 24x7 Party City? Master Plan 2047 Maps Your Night Out Vijayawada-based photojournalist selected for IIPC Master of Photojournalism Award Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue operations on ‘Sanghi Minister’, ‘3-Hour Bathroom’ Jibe: Udhayanidhi, TN Ministers Trade Barbs In Assembly जेन‑जी विवाद के बीच कंगना रनौत ने खुद को 'जेन‑अल्फा' कहा विदाई समारोह में भावुक हो गए संभल के SP केके बिश्नोई Rahul Gandhi Reaches Police Station To File A Complaint Over Pellet Gun Use | CJP Studnet Protests India vs Netherlands Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2026: NED thrash IND 3-1, leaves them on the brink of elimination Engineers should strive to become entrepreneurs, says JNTUK Vice-Chancellor अयोध्या राम मंदिर चढ़ावा चोरी मामले में दूसरी SIT की एंट्री, बैंक और आउटसोर्सिंग कर्मियों की भी होगी जांच मुंबई: गणेश आगमन के दौरान भारी प्रतिमा गिरने से 2 की मौत, 5 घायल World News Today Live Updates: Iran says US sanctions ‘declaration of war’ on all nations कनाडा के गुरुद्वारे पर धारदार हथियार से हमला, दो व्यक्ति घायल Vignan University launches centre of excellence on Blue Economy Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 8; Carney vows 'dollar-for-dollar' response Keep calm, your angry face is their ‘content’: Delhi Police dos and don’ts post-Jantar Mantar उतार-चढ़ाव आते रहते हैं'; 'धुरंधर' की सफलता पर रणवीर सिंह पहली बार बोले; अंबानी परिवार को क्यों कहा शुक्रिया? US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law Nitin Nabin’s First Message as BJP Chief: Focus on Youth, Development & Grassroots Outreach Secretaries told to upskill in-house staff instead of hiring consultants Hull KR's top-four hopes hit by loss to Toulouse ‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future Stock market today: Sensex opens 349 points higher, Nifty gains 0.38%; IT stocks rally फर्जी आयात आदेशों के जरिए 1.02 लाख करोड़ रुपये विदेश भेजे, आयकर विभाग की जांच में सामने आया व्यापारी-ट्रस्ट का नेटवर्क Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn Janhvi Kapoor serves a 10/10 fashion look in head-to-toe Ralph Lauren World News Updates: CENTCOM commander visits US aircraft carrier for second time amid morale concerns Trump Stock Disclosure Shows More Than 1,000 Trades in June Australia news live: Victorian Liberals announce plan for new appeals court to ensure tougher sentences झारखंड में जेएमएम छात्रों और प्रदर्शनकारियों के बीच तीव्र झड़प McIlroy improves to go joint-second as Clark retains lead Reservation Hatao Andolan' Protesters Say Govt Agreed To Discuss Demands: 'Movement Not Over Yet How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds प्रयागराज में बाढ़ ने घेर ली पूरी बस्ती, तस्वीरों में दिख रहा जल का विस्तार India Begins ‘Historic’ Trial In Absentia Of Hafiz Saeed, 5 Other Pakistanis Over 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Visit families affected by Ken-Betwa project, hear their grievances: M.P. CM tells officials Six booked for ‘threatening’ man over ₹65 lakh investment dispute in Guntur ‘Emotions can’t override military discipline’: Tribunal upholds Army action against Brigadier over Topa Pir custodial killings Delhi To Become A 24x7 Party City? Master Plan 2047 Maps Your Night Out Vijayawada-based photojournalist selected for IIPC Master of Photojournalism Award Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue operations on ‘Sanghi Minister’, ‘3-Hour Bathroom’ Jibe: Udhayanidhi, TN Ministers Trade Barbs In Assembly जेन‑जी विवाद के बीच कंगना रनौत ने खुद को 'जेन‑अल्फा' कहा विदाई समारोह में भावुक हो गए संभल के SP केके बिश्नोई Rahul Gandhi Reaches Police Station To File A Complaint Over Pellet Gun Use | CJP Studnet Protests India vs Netherlands Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2026: NED thrash IND 3-1, leaves them on the brink of elimination Engineers should strive to become entrepreneurs, says JNTUK Vice-Chancellor अयोध्या राम मंदिर चढ़ावा चोरी मामले में दूसरी SIT की एंट्री, बैंक और आउटसोर्सिंग कर्मियों की भी होगी जांच मुंबई: गणेश आगमन के दौरान भारी प्रतिमा गिरने से 2 की मौत, 5 घायल World News Today Live Updates: Iran says US sanctions ‘declaration of war’ on all nations कनाडा के गुरुद्वारे पर धारदार हथियार से हमला, दो व्यक्ति घायल Vignan University launches centre of excellence on Blue Economy Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 8; Carney vows 'dollar-for-dollar' response Keep calm, your angry face is their ‘content’: Delhi Police dos and don’ts post-Jantar Mantar उतार-चढ़ाव आते रहते हैं'; 'धुरंधर' की सफलता पर रणवीर सिंह पहली बार बोले; अंबानी परिवार को क्यों कहा शुक्रिया? US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law Nitin Nabin’s First Message as BJP Chief: Focus on Youth, Development & Grassroots Outreach Secretaries told to upskill in-house staff instead of hiring consultants Hull KR's top-four hopes hit by loss to Toulouse ‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future Stock market today: Sensex opens 349 points higher, Nifty gains 0.38%; IT stocks rally फर्जी आयात आदेशों के जरिए 1.02 लाख करोड़ रुपये विदेश भेजे, आयकर विभाग की जांच में सामने आया व्यापारी-ट्रस्ट का नेटवर्क Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn Janhvi Kapoor serves a 10/10 fashion look in head-to-toe Ralph Lauren