In case Ravi Agrawal, Chairman, CBDT, whose term has been extended till June 2026, gets some other assignment then Pankaj Mishra may be appointed next Chairman CBDT. He is a 1989 batch IRS-IT officer. Incidently he is also retiring in October.If appointed he will get one year extension.

Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi is superannuating  on June 30. He is a 1990 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), which handles the selection of senior executives for public sector banks and financial institutions, has invited applications for the post of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) in UCO Bank on a full-time basis.

Candidates should be at least 45 years of age and have a minimum of three years of residual service, treating 60 years as the age of superannuation, as on the date of vacancy, June 1, 2026. Applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

For candidates from the private sector, a minimum of 21 years of experience is required, including at least 15 years of banking experience and either two years at the bank Board level or three years at the highest level below the Board on a substantive basis.

For candidates from public sector banks, eligibility is limited to Deputy Managing Directors (DMDs) of State Bank of India with at least one year of service as DMD, Executive Directors (EDs) of nationalised banks with at least one year of service as ED, and Managing Directors & CEOs of nationalised banks with at least one year in the present post and a minimum residual service of two years. Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs), except the CVO of UCO Bank, are also eligible to apply.

The last date for submitting the complete online application is July 7, 2026.

Indian equity markets reeled under fresh geopolitical shocks after Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets rattled global sentiment, wiping out nearly Rs 7 lakh crore in investor wealth on Monday. Benchmark indices opened sharply lower, with the Sensex plunging 802 points and the Nifty dropping 244 points, before closing with losses of 719 and 243 points respectively.

The currency market mirrored the anxiety, with the rupee weakening by 38 paise to 95.32 against the US dollar, amplifying concerns over imported inflation, particularly in energy.

What is worrying policymakers is the convergence of external shocks and domestic pressures. Rising crude prices, a weakening rupee, and sustained inflation risks could deepen the burden on India’s tax-paying middle class. With equities under stress and household financial assets taking a hit, market volatility is now feeding into broader economic sentiment.

Sources in policy circles indicate growing concern that prolonged instability could evolve into a political challenge, especially if inflationary pressures intensify alongside declining investment confidence.

India’s total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement threshold of 2.1, triggering early-stage discussions within policy circles on whether long-term population strategies need recalibration. While officials are not considering immediate intervention, sources indicate that sections within the government are examining global precedents including China’s demographic slowdown to avoid future economic and social imbalances.

The concern stems from projections that a sustained decline in birth rates could, over time, shrink the working-age population, strain pension systems, and alter consumption patterns. This comes even as India currently benefits from a demographic dividend.

Elon Musk’s recent remarks highlighting risks of population decline have also found resonance among some policymakers, though officials caution against drawing direct parallels with advanced economies.

At present, there is no move to reverse India’s long-standing focus on family planning and reproductive choice. However, discussions are exploring whether future policy frameworks should incentivize higher fertility, particularly in urban and economically advanced states where the decline is sharper.

Any shift, sources say, would be gradual, data-driven, and sensitive to socio-economic diversity.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired an extended high-level review meeting in New Delhi on the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River, signalling intensified political oversight over the long-stalled clean-up effort. The meeting brought together senior officials from the Union government, Delhi administration, and key implementing agencies, including those overseeing sewage treatment and drainage management.

According to sources, the session ran longer than scheduled as the Home Minister pressed for granular updates on timelines, project execution, and inter-agency coordination. Shah is learnt to have raised multiple pointed questions, seeking accountability at both the institutional and individual levels. Officials present said he directly addressed specific bureaucrats, asking them to detail their respective mandates and progress made so far.

The review focused on plugging untreated effluent flows, expediting sewage treatment capacity expansion, and ensuring compliance with court-mandated benchmarks. Emphasis was also placed on real-time monitoring systems, funding utilisation, and coordination between central and local bodies.

The sharper scrutiny underscores the Centre’s intent to fast-track visible outcomes on a politically sensitive environmental issue, with officials expected to submit revised action plans and tighter deadlines following the meeting. Further reviews are likely in coming weeks.

The ACC has approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for extension of entrustment of additional charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer (JS level), Coconut Development Board (CDB), to Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, for a period of six months w e f April 6, 2026 to October 5, 2026.

Thirteen members of the State Police Service of Joint AGMUT Cadre (UT Segment) have been promoted to the IPS and allocated to the Joint AGMUT Cadre of the IPS. The promoted officers are: Pawan Kumar, R Subash, Sikandar Singh, Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, Laxmi Kanawat, Deepak Yadav, Dhirendra Pratap Singh, Nishant Gupta, Ananad Kumar Mishra, Patel Aalap Mansukh, Satish Kumar, Shweta Singh Chauhan and Amit Kaushik.

Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav has been appointed as ACS & CEO, Delhi Jal Board with additional charge of ACS, Industries and Chairperson, DSIIDC, relieving Santosh D Vaidya from the additional charge of PS, Industries and Chairperson, DSIIDC. Yadav is a 1995 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Vinay Kumar (YOA: 2009), presently Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.

The additional charge for the post of Commissioner (JS level), Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation (CMPFO), entrusted to Sajeesh Kumar N, Coal Controller, Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, has been extended for a period of six months w e f May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. He is a 2002 batch officer of Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).  

After the biggest IPS reshuffle, the new West Bengal Government is likely to issue large-scale transfers of IAS officers in a week's time.

New BJP govt in West Bengal is going to end the monopoly of sole power distribution in the state. PG Group-owned CESC is the sole distributor of electricity in the state of West Bengal.

Senior TMC leaders have reportedly been asked not to pick up the phone of journalists. So far, leaders of rebel groups did engage with journalists, but on Wednesday, leaders didn’t respond to journalists' calls. The question is on whose instructions are the rebels doing this?

Mukhtar Mohsin, Deputy Director/DIG, National Crime Records Bureau, has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), on lateral shift basis up to April 16, 2031 (combined tenure 05 years). He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.

Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu, presently Consul General of India, Atlanta, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. He is a 2005 batch IFS officer.

The PESB has recommended the name of P L S S Chaitanya Prakash, Executive Director (Operation), Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), for the post of Director (Power), NLC India Limited.

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Director (Commercial) in MOIL Limited. The applications must reach by June 29, 2026.

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Director (Finance) in ONGC Videsh Limited. The applications must reach by June 30, 2026.

Speculations rife over performance reviews of BHEL and SAIL, both Maharatna, facing potential downgrades to Navratna if profit targets aren't met within a one-year window.

Kumar Shanker has been appointed as new Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), a major city gas distribution company, often aligned with the PSU ecosystem.

IGL appointed Prakash Rajpurohit (IAS) as Government Nominee Director on its Board.

Will Kamlesh Kr. Jangid, Director Finance, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam, lead NTPC next?

Dipesh Nanda, MD of Tata Power, is a high-profile name in the NTPC CMD race.

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has invited applications from IRSSE officers for the post of Chief Project Manager (Signal & Telecom), Ahmedabad on deputation basis. Details can be availed from Railway Ministry’s website.

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited is seeking Chairman and Managing Director, Navi Mumbai. Details can be availed from Railway Ministry’s website.

Ministry of Education has invited applications for the post of Vice Chancellor of Central University of Karnataka. Applications must reach latest by June 30, 2026.

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is organising 31st Orientation Programme for Directors/ Deputy Secretaries under the Central Staffing Scheme. The event will be held from June 29 to July 1, 2026. 

Ministry of Education has invited applications for the post of Vice Chancellor of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi. Applications must reach latest by June 30, 2026.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences will conduct interviews for Research Associate (Pharmaceutical Sciences) on July 20, 2026. 

Ministry of Education has invited applications for the post of Vice Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, Delhi. Applications must reach latest by June 30, 2026.

World Bank has advertised the post of Associate Platform Engineer for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by June 23, 2026.  

Raghavendra Kumar, who is presently serving in North Eastern Railway (NER), has been transferred to Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and posted as Executive Director/Traction Installation (ED/TI). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Vinod Kumar Paswan, who is presently serving as Chief Engineer /Road Safety Works (CE/RSW), Headquarters, Eastern Railway (ER), has been selected for deputation to RITES as Group General Manager (Civil) [GGM (Civil)] at Gurugram for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Vijay Kumar Singh, who is presently serving as Chief Engineer/Road Safety Works (CE/RSW), East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been selected for deputation to RITES as Group General Manager (Civil) [GGM (Civil)] at Gurugram for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Vinod Kumar Mehra, on return from deputation to Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC), has been posted on repatriation as Senior Professor, Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering (IRIEEN). He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Devi Singh Meena, who is presently serving as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Ambala Cantt (UMB), Northern Railway (NR), has been granted an extension of tenure by one year beyond August 5, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Rishi Lal, who is presently serving in Rail Coach Factory (RCF), has been transferred to Southern Railway (SR) and posted as Chief Workshop Engineer (CWE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Visakhapatnam: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) received 87 petitions and complaints during the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) programme held at the GVMC Headquarters on Monday. The programme was conducted by GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg along with Additional Commissioners D.V. Ramanamurthy and P. Nallanayya.

The grievances were received from various GVMC zones, with the highest number of complaints registered at the Head Office. Department-wise, most complaints related to Town Planning, followed by Engineering, Revenue, Public Health and other civic departments.

Addressing officials, Commissioner Ketan Garg directed department heads and zonal officers to examine the petitions immediately, contact complainants without delay and resolve issues within the stipulated timeframe. He stressed the need for prompt action to prevent citizens from repeatedly submitting the same grievances.

The Commissioner also informed citizens that complaints can be lodged every Monday through the PGRS programme at GVMC offices.

The West Bengal government transferred 18 IAS officers in a major reshuffle. Jagdish Prasad Meena (WB:2004), who was serving as Secretary, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department with additional charge of Member-Secretary, Pollution Control Board, has been posted as Secretary, Food and Supplies Department, while Ravi Inder Singh (WB:1994), currently PS, Self-Help Group and Self-Employment Department was appointed as PS, Transport Department.
Additionally, Surendra Gupta has been transferred as PS, Land and Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department; Saumitra Mohan will continue as Secretary to the Governor of West Bengal and has additionally been entrusted with the responsibility of Secretary, Information and Cultural Affairs; Parwez Ahmad Siddiqui will join as PS, State Gazetteers; Anoop Kumar Agrawal as ACS, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department and MSME and Textiles Department; Rajeev Kumar as PS, Technical Education, Training and Skill Development Department.

Similarly, Mrs Moumita Godara Basu will be posted as Secretary, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department; Randhir Kumar as Secretary. Public Health Engineering with additional charge of Secretary, Finance Department; Rajesh Pandey as ACS, Youth Services and Sports Department; R Vimala as Secretary, North Bengal Development Department; Mrs Rachna Bhagat as Secretary, Labour Department; Mrs Mukta Arya as Secretary, Sundarban Affairs Department; Dushyant Nariala, Principal Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, will hold additional charge as Director General, NSATI and Chairman, SNTCSSC; Mrs Nandini Chakravorty as ACS, Science and Technology and Biotechnology Department, along with additional charge of ACS, Housing Department; Raju Mishra as Excise Commissioner; Rajesh Kumar Sinha as PS, Irrigation and Waterways Department and Mrs Neelam Meena, Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, has been assigned additional charge as PS, Environment Department.

Ramesh Kumar Sharma, currently serving as Home Secretary, has been appointed as Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies in Chhattisgarh. He is a 2010 batch IAS officer.

Hari Narayan Jangid, CVO, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDSL), Mumbai, has been entrusted with the additional charge of CVO, Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL), Goa, for a period of six months. He is a 1995 batch ITS officer.

Varun Nayyar has been appointed as Internal Financial Advisor (Deputy Secretary level) in CBI under the Department of Personnel & Training on deputation for a period up to December 12, 2028. He is a 2014 batch officer of Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS).

The Karnataka govt on Wednesday transferred five senior IAS officers. Those transferred include Anjum Parwez (KN:1994), Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment to PWD. Rajendra Kumar Kataria (KN: 1996), Additional chief secretary, Revenue to Home department. Mohan Raj K.P. (KN:2007), Secretary, Housing to Social Welfare Department. He will continue to hold the additional charge of Secretary, Housing Department. Dr. Selvamani R. (KN 2013), Commissioner, Transport & Road Safety to MD, Karnataka Road Transport Corporation. Dr. Mahesh M. (KN: 2017) who was waiting for his posting has been posted to MD, Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board, Bengaluru.

The West Bengal govt on Wednesday promoted six West Bengal Civil Services Officers (Exe) to Junior Administrative Grade in Level 19.  Those promoted include - Sharadwati Chowdhury, SDO, Bankura (Sadar), Bankura, Souvik Mukherjee, SDO, Tamluk, Purba Medinipur, Kunal Banerjee, PO cum DWO, Purulia, Biswajit Bhattacharyya, OSD in the rank of DS, P&AR Deptt, Pushpa Dolma Lepcha, OCW, P&AR Department, Arun Paul, OSD in the rank of DS, P & AR Deptt and Sanjay Pandit, WBCS(Exe.), DM & DC, Jalpaiguri.

Two 2023 batch IPS officers in Rajasthan have been given new postings. While Jatin Jain was posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Chomu, Jaipur, Prateek Singh has been shifted as ASP, Sanganer, Jaipur.

Vietnam-based Green SM officially entered the Indian market with the launch of Green SM Limo (all-electric ride-hailing service). This marks expansion in the EV mobility space.

Titan Capital launched “Future Indicorns” program for AI-first startups.

Pramod Kishore Shrivastava has been appointed Non-Executive Director & Chairman of Ad-Manum Finance Limited.

Ms Neha Singh has been appointed as Whole-Time Director (WTD) of Ad-Manum Finance Limited.

Mayank Chawla has been appointed as Additional Director, designated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Whole-Time Director (WTD), of Pankaj Polymers Limited.

Vikas Garg has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Pankaj Polymers Limited.

Rahul Nagar has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Pankaj Polymers Limited.

Siba Narayan Panda has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Pankaj Polymers Limited.

Ms Richa Kalra has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director of Pankaj Polymers Limited.

Ajay Kumar Jha has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Danube Industries Limited.

Gautam Mehra has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Independent Director of Kalpataru Projects International Limited.

Siddharth Thomas has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of AVT Natural Products Limited.

Charudatta Palwe has been appointed as Independent Director of GTT Data Solutions Limited.

Mrs. Shanthi Thomas has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of AVT Natural Products Limited.

Virendra Singh Verma has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Aerospace Industries Limited.

NEET 2026 Paper Leak: Accountability Must Precede Politics

The NEET 2026 paper leak by NTA has caused deep distress among students and damaged trust in India’s examination system.Calls for the Education Minister’s resignation overlooks a crucial  fact: under the NTA Act, 2017, the Ministry has no role in day-to-day operations. NTA was made  autonomous by present government precisely to prevent political interference.

The core issue is operational and integrity of officials. Did NTA officials follow well defined safeguards meant to block outsider access to question papers?After the 2024 leak, a respected DG was appointed by the government to streamline functioning of NTA. But after his March 2026 retirement, additional charge went to the Director, NVS, during the most sensitive phase of NEET . The present DG joined only in April 2026 – too late to control any confidential processes.

Based on media reports it is seen several outside culprits are arrested, the real institutional puzzle still remains: 

1. Were NEET SOPs, Experts,internal teams, question papers , printing  roadmaps laid down by previous  DG altered on any intelligence input during this transition period?

2. Were any NTA officials and Experts linked to the 2024 NEET  breach involved again in NEET  2026?Because only a tainted official without basic  common sense  can think of handing over entire question paper to different language experts for translations that too without secured personal monitoring. 

Strong action on protocol violations by officials , not political blame, will restore trust. Merit must decide futures, not malpractice.

A VISITOR.

Serving a copy of documents to the opposite party in a hearing before the CIC

A member of the Delhi Niwas Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd., Delhi sought information regarding financial irregularities in the Society's accounts. The CIC reminded the Complainant that serving a copy of documents (including Complaint, Second Appeal and Written submissions) to the opposite party is fundamental requirement for due process in legal proceedings and crucial for fairness, transparency, and also in the interest of expeditious response from the concerned Public Authority. It further reinforces the bonafide interest of the Appellant in obtaining the information at the earliest possible. The requirement of advance service is in accordance with the audi alteram partem requirement. It further ensures that the opposite party is aware of the facts of filing of a case in CIC, arguments of the Appellant and reason for discontentment.

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Audi alteram partem is a Latin phrase that means "hear the other side" and refers to the legal principle that no person should be judged or have a decision made against them without a fair hearing. It has been seen that where the applicant had served advance copy of the Second Appeal/Complaint on the opposite party, the Respondent Public Authority tries proactively to resolve the case by either providing clarity on the subject or by providing revised and updated reply to the Appellants before the date of hearing. The result is a faster delivery of information, reducing the time, energy and efforts of the CIC in an early disposal. Thus, it is the interest of the Appellant/Complainant to serve copy of Second Appeal/Complaint on the Respondents.

Citation: Subhash Chander Banga v. Office of the Registrar Cooperative Societies, File No: CIC/REGCS/C/2024/612685; Date of Decision: 25.08.2025
 

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