He's Tukaram Mundhe, a 2005-batch IAS from Maharashtra.
Over the last few weeks, you might have heard his name. That is because he was recently appointed Commissioner of State’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Since taking charge, the FDA has been on an absolute warpath, raiding illegal, fake, synthetic, and adulterated products. From synthetic milk networks and adulterated paneer to illegal gutkha and unhygienic eateries, nothing has escaped his radar.
Mundhe has made it clear that even the most famous names will not get a free pass. His department shocked Mumbai by suspending the food licenses of iconic establishments, such as the 73-year-old Marine Drive ice cream parlor K. Rustom & Co., alongside famous eateries like Shalimar Hospitality, Noor Mohammadi Hotel, and Rahmaniya Restaurant, after surprise inspections uncovered severe hygiene violations, including live pests and expired ingredients.
Such is the fear of his crackdowns that, just two days ago, dairy farmers were caught on video spilling hundreds of liters of synthetic milk after rumors of an impending FDA raid spread.
This is his 25th transfer in a 21-year career, a testament to his refusal to bend to political pressure. It makes you wonder: if just one IAS officer can bring about so much change, where would our country be if every bureaucrat were as uncompromising and proactive as him?
Warm greetings to the Chartered Accountant fraternity on Chartered Accountants’ Day.
Chartered Accountants play an indispensable role in shaping India’s economic progress. With the highest standards of integrity and professionalism they promote accountability, strengthen institutions and help businesses thrive.
On this occasion, I look forward to sharing my thoughts at the 78th Chartered Accountants’ Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan at 6 PM today as we celebrate the spirit of excellence and service that defines the profession.
Warm greetings on Chartered Accountants Day to the entire fraternity of Chartered Accountants.
With integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment, Chartered Accountants serve every organisation by ensuring transparency, accountability, and financial discipline. Their dedication and expertise are vital to building strong institutions and supporting India's journey towards a Viksit Bharat. Best wishes to all Chartered Accountants for continued success and excellence.
सभी चार्टर्ड अकाउंटेंट साथियों को 'चार्टर्ड अकाउंटेंट दिवस' की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।
आपकी विशेषज्ञता, निष्ठा और व्यावसायिक उत्कृष्टता देश की आर्थिक प्रगति को नई ऊर्जा प्रदान कर रही है। 'विकसित भारत' के संकल्प को साकार करने में आपका योगदान अत्यंत अभिनंदनीय है।
Thank you for your warm wishes Shri @AmitShah
ji the occasion of the 78th Chartered Accountants Day. We sincerely appreciate your support and encouragement as the profession continues to uphold trust, excellence and nation-building. 🙏📷 #CADay2026#ICAIAt78
Greetings on 78th Chartered Accountants Day. Chartered Accountants play a critical role in nation building. Setting professional excellence and dedication towards Viksit Bharat 2047 inspire all.
@theicai
Greetings on Chartered Accountants' Day to the entire CA fraternity. They have long been trusted partners in India's economic journey. Through their commitment to transparency and professional excellence, they strengthen our financial systems, support businesses, encourage entrepreneurship and inspire confidence among investors. Their expertise contributes significantly to economic growth and nation-building. As we move towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, their efforts help create an environment where enterprise can flourish and opportunities can expand for all.
In Nov 2004, an IAF Squadron Leader, an elite rescue pilot, was involved in a severe breakdown of operational security and military protocol.
After assisting a stranded Pakistani woman citizen on Indian soil, he failed to report the interaction to military intelligence or local authorities. Instead, he allowed the foreign national deep access to his civilian life, escorting her to his ancestral village to meet his community, and ultimately fell in love with her.
The woman eventually returned to Pakistan, yet the Squadron Leader still did not report the interaction to the authorities. Shortly after, upon receiving news that she was getting married, he abruptly resigned from the IAF on a two-day notice and crossed the international border into Lahore, Pakistan, on a personal mission to disrupt her impending wedding.
Upon arrival in Pakistan, he was arrested by local authorities under suspicion of espionage. Rather than identifying himself as an IAF officer, demanding contact with the Indian High Commission, or invoking international prisoner protocols, he chose to protect the woman's family name by adopting a false identity.
This action resulted in an immediate intelligence blackout. For the next twenty-two years, he remained incarcerated in a Pakistani prison under this alias. Pakistani intelligence and the army failed to uncover his true identity, despite the fact that he had traveled on legal documents and that Pakistan heavily scrutinizes retired Indian personnel before issuing visas to the point that it is almost impossible to get.
Meanwhile, The Indian side, receiving no communication or tracking data, did not bother to check with Pakistani authorities regarding where the officer had gone missing, despite his having traveled on proper legal documents, and officially designated him as missing and presumed deceased.
The case remained entirely stagnant until 22 years later, when a Pakistani human rights defense lawyer discovered his true identity while reviewing state prison records. This discovery revealed that a highly trained military asset, now the greatest simp of all times, had been missing for over two decades due to an absolute lack of bilateral intelligence coordination and the pilot's own refusal to cooperate with legal channels. Following a brief legal proceeding in Pakistan, his true identity was verified as Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, and he was officially repatriated to India.
What absurdity!
US-Iran Peace Talks Fail.
The US delegation, led by JD Vance, entered the meeting arena first. This was strange, because the party that claims to be the upper hand typically arrives last.
Shortly after, the Iranian delegation arrived. They greeted the mediator, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, but informed him that they refused to negotiate due to recent threats issued by Trump. They didn't meet Vance and then abruptly left.
A panicked Sharif frantically requested his boss, "Field Marshal" Munir, to intervene, but Munir also appeared helpless. Watching from a distance, Vance approached and asked what had happened. A shaken Sharif and Munir apologetically explained the situation to him.
Journalist: President Trump praised PM .@narendramodi as a tough negotiator. Does this mean India has finally arrived on the world stage?
Foreign Secretary Misri: India has been on the world stage for the last 7000 years when I last checked.
Savage🔥🔥