{
  "id": 16860468,
  "title": "Babus face scrutiny as Cabinet Secy lists 12 types",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/babus-face-scrutiny-as-cabinet-secy-lists-12-types",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T06:15:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/babus-who-call-late-meetings-delay-files-face-scrutiny-as-cabinet-secretary-lists-12-types-of-secretaries/articleshow/135253914.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Performance review meetings led by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan have brought to light a list of 12 types of problematic bureaucratic behavior, according to The Times of India's Dipak Dash. Somanathan utilized cartoons, including those by renowned artist R K Laxman, to illustrate workplace conduct that hinders efficiency and creates an unfavorable office environment. The presentation also criticized officers who fail to act promptly on matters within their jurisdiction, contributing to delays in decision-making. Additionally, the meeting addressed the need for more effective meetings and a conducive work atmosphere to enhance government department performance.",
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  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}