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Is Abhishek Banerjee Set to Lose TMC’s Lok Sabha Leadership?
Amid growing internal churn within the Trinamool Congress, sources indicate that Abhishek Banerjee may not continue as the party’s leader in the Lok Sabha beyond mid-June. Multiple party insiders suggest that a significant section of TMC MPs have informally conveyed their preference for a change in parliamentary leadership, citing the need for a more consensus-driven approach ahead of a politically crucial period.
While no formal resolution has been moved yet, discussions are understood to be underway within the parliamentary party, with senior MPs reportedly weighing in on the transition. The development comes at a time when the TMC is recalibrating its national strategy and parliamentary positioning, particularly in the context of opposition coordination and issue-based alignments.
There has been no official statement from the party leadership or from Banerjee himself. However, sources maintain that the decision, if formalised, would be projected as an internal organisational adjustment rather than a disciplinary or performance-linked move.
The TMC leadership is expected to take a final call in the coming days.
BJP unlikely to renominate Former PM Deve Gowda to Rajya Sabha, future course uncertain
Uncertainty surrounds former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s potential return to Parliament as the BJP’s decision to contest his Rajya Sabha seat signals a possible shift in political equations. With the party unlikely to back his renomination, speculation is mounting over whether this marks the twilight of his long and influential public life.
However, sources close to the Janata Dal (Secular) patriarch insist he is not preparing to withdraw from active politics. They point to his continued engagement with organisational affairs, regular consultations with party leaders, and a sustained interest in shaping Karnataka’s political direction.
The BJP’s recalibration is also being read in the context of its evolving strategy in the state, particularly as it seeks to consolidate its own leadership pipeline ahead of future electoral contests.
For Gowda, who doesn't have age on his side, the immediate question may not be of his retirement, but rather how he chooses to keep his party relevant in a rapidly changing landscape. Observers note that backchannel negotiations and possible alternative routes to Parliament cannot be ruled out at this stage.
Media Blitz Planned as PM Modi Marks 12 Years in Power, Surpasses Nehru!
Television networks and digital platforms across India are preparing extensive programming to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 12 uninterrupted years in office, a milestone that places him ahead of Jawaharlal Nehru in terms of continuous tenure as Prime Minister.
According to sources, major media houses are coordinating special broadcasts, panel discussions, and retrospective segments highlighting key policy decisions, electoral victories, and governance milestones since 2014. The coverage is expected to span themes ranging from economic reforms and welfare delivery to foreign policy and national security.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is also gearing up for a synchronized outreach effort. Senior party leaders and official spokespersons have reportedly been tasked with maintaining a near-continuous media presence, attending debates, interviews, and regional events across multiple states. This strategy aims to reinforce the government’s narrative while countering opposition criticism in real time.
Party insiders indicate that the communication push will not remain limited to national platforms but will extend deep into regional media ecosystems, reflecting a calibrated attempt to shape public discourse ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
Insiders say Member Prasenjit Singh is likely to be appointed new Chairman of the CBDT. He is 1990 batch IRS (IT) officer.One can wait and watch.
Being senior-most Additional Chief Secretary for Home, Jails, and Environment Sudhir Rajpal is likely to be appointed new Chief Secretary of Haryana on July 1.He is 1990 batch IAS officer.
If Government of India desires Secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) V Umashankar may be sent back to the parent Haryana cadre as Chief Secretary.He is 1993 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.
Early signals from Keralam’s administrative corridors suggest that Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan is confronting a far more entrenched bureaucratic ecosystem than anticipated. Sources indicate a palpable sense of inertia within sections of the state machinery, with decision-making delays and procedural hesitations slowing the rollout of the new government’s priorities.
At the heart of the challenge lies the legacy of over a decade of Left rule, during which key bureaucratic appointments, deputations, and institutional alignments were consolidated. Several senior officials currently occupying influential positions are seen as products of that ecosystem, complicating attempts at swift administrative recalibration.
Insiders point to subtle resistance rather than overt obstruction files moving slower than usual, cautious interpretations of directives, and limited enthusiasm in implementing policy shifts. The leadership, meanwhile, is reportedly grappling with whether to undertake large-scale reshuffles or pursue gradual realignment to avoid administrative disruption.
The situation underscores a classic transition dilemma: balancing continuity with political mandate. How Satheesan navigates this bureaucratic maze could well define the early credibility and effectiveness of his government in a politically sensitive state like Keralam.
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, has been assigned additional charge of DG (JS level), National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, for a period of 6 months w e f March 30, 2026 to September 29, 2026. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.
The central deputation tenure of Suvasish Das, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has been extended for a period of two years beyond June 6, 2026. He is a 2005 batch officer of the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
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).
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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.
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.
Bhaskar, Director, Women & Child Development, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 2010 batch officer of Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Director (Operations) in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The applications must reach by June 30, 2026.
Emphasis on jointness, theaterisation, and Atmanirbhar Bharat under new CDS leadership.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi released Indian Army Strategic Guidelines 2047, drawn from Defence Forces Vision 2047. It outlines capability development, force modernisation, organisational transformation, and operational preparedness for a "future-ready" Army aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047. It includes emphasis on Multi-Domain Operations, networking, and data centricity (2026 designated as "Year of Networking and Data Centricity").
Ongoing lists of Maharatna e.g., ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BPCL, etc, Navratna including recent additions like RailTel, SJVN, NHPC, IRCTC, IRFC in prior periods, and Mini-Ratna. The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) oversees these based on financials, net worth, and performance.
MIDHANI (Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited, a Navratna/Mini-Ratna category defence PSU) appointed Prakash Rajpurohit (IAS) as Government Nominee Director.
The names Anuj Kumar Sinha, Tanuj Khatri, Amul Neeraj Khalkho, and Shiv Pujan Pathak have been cleared for Information Commissioner in Jharkhand.
Three advocates have been appointed as Judges of the Patna High Court. They are: Ranjan Kumar Jha, Kumar Manish, and Raj Kumar
Four advocates have been appointed as Additional Judges of the Patna High Court for a period of two years. They are: Rana Vikram Singh, Vikash Kumar, Girijish Kumar, and Alok Kumar.
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.
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.
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 DoT has transferred SAG level 16 ITS officers. Accordingly, Manish Kumar Garg, Anil Kumar Agrawal, Sandeep Bhardwaj, Ramawatar Meena and Atul Kumar Singh has been posted at the HQ while, Pankaj Gupta will join BSNL, Vinod Singh Rajasthan LSA, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Itanagar LSA, Ganesh A bakade, Karnataka LS and Abhay Kumar will join TEC. Similarly, Pankaj Das has been transferred to BSNL, Rajiv Ranjan Tiwar, Assam LSA, Tark Nath Das, Dimapur LSA, Gulab Chand Rai, UPE LSA, Rajiv Ranjan Bihar LSA and Pramod Kumar Panda goes to J&K LSA.
Five ITS officers have been promoted to SAG. They are- Ajay Kumar Singh, TEC, Amit Kumar Jha WB LSA, Vijay Kumar Maurya, A&N Islands LSA, Beeran Prajapati, AP LSA and Manoj Kumar Bhakta will join Imphal LSA.
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.
National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has invited applications from IRSE officers for the post of Deputy Chief Project Manager (Civil), Vasai on deputation basis. Details can be availed from Railway Ministry’s website.
University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences is seeking to fill seven Assistant Professor; four Reader, and three Associate Professor posts. Applications must reach latest by July 15, 2026.
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is seeking to fill three posts of Director (Technical), Non Ministerial in National Rainfed Area Authority. Details can be availed from https://agriwelfare.gov.in/. Applications must reach latest by July 28, 2026.
Commerce & Industry has advertised the post of Deputy Development Commissioner for Madras Export Processing Zone, Special Economic Zone, Chennai on deputation basis. Details can be availed from https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
Directorate General of Health Services is seeking Consultant/Programme Officer (QC) for Blood Transfusion Division under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on contractual basis. Details can be availed from the Ministry’s website.
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has readvertised the post of Executive Engineer (Civil) on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by July 29, 2026. Details can be availed from https://www.meity.gov.in/.
World Bank is seeking to advertised the post of Engineering Supervisor for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by June 24, 2026.
World Bank is seeking to advertised the post of Programme Assistant for Singapore. Applications must reach latest by June 24, 2026.
Rajeev Mishra, an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer, has been permanently absorbed in National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). His technical resignation from Railway Service has been accepted.
Uday Prasad Singh, an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer, has been permanently absorbed in National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). His technical resignation from Railway Service has been accepted.
Sudhir Kumar Gupta, an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer, has been permanently absorbed in National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). His technical resignation from Railway Service has been accepted.
Govind Prasad Saini, who was formerly serving as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Rajkot, Western Railway (WR), has been granted extension of deputation tenure with Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) as Chief General Manager (CGM), Ahmedabad (ADI), for the fourth and fifth year, which is up to November 20, 2028. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.
Ms. Namita Tripathi, who is presently serving as Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), Central Railway (CR), has been entrusted with the additional charge of Director (Finance), Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) for a period of six months. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.
Ms. Pallavi Joshi, who is presently serving as Executive Director Finance (Corporate & PPP) [EDF/C&PPP], Railway Board, held the additional charge of Director (Finance), Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), during the period from April 9, 2026 to April 20, 2026. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.
Avinash Kumar Mishra, who is presently serving as Executive Director/Traffic Transportation (Freight), Railway Board, has been deputed to Nepal from June 11 to 12, 2026 to attend the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting and 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting on India-Nepal Cross Border Link projects in Kathmandu.
Harbrinder Singh Bajwa, who is presently serving as Executive Director (Finance Management), Railway Board, has been deputed to Nepal from June 11 to 12, 2026 to attend the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting and 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting on India-Nepal Cross Border Link projects in Kathmandu.
Vivek Kumar, who is presently serving as Executive Director/Gati Shakti (Civil-II), Railway Board, has been deputed to Nepal from June 11 to 12, 2026 to attend the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting and 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting on India-Nepal Cross Border Link projects in Kathmandu.
Binay Kumar Jha, who is presently serving as Executive Director/ME/EnHM, Railway Board, has been deputed to Nepal from June 11 to 12, 2026 to attend the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting and 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting on India-Nepal Cross Border Link projects in Kathmandu.
Ms. Pallavi Joshi, who is presently serving as Executive Director/Finance Commissioner's Branch, Railway Board, has been deputed to Nepal from June 11 to 12, 2026 to attend the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting and 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting on India-Nepal Cross Border Link projects in Kathmandu.
Jaikishan, who is presently serving as Deputy Director/Traffic Transportation-VI, Railway Board, has been deputed to Nepal from June 11 to 12, 2026 to attend the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting and 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting on India-Nepal Cross Border Link projects in Kathmandu.
Narmadeshwar Jha, who was formerly serving as Deputy Chief Operations Manager (Dy. COM/G), Central Railway (CR), has been granted extension of deputation tenure with Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) as General Manager (Commercial & Operations)/Cluster Head, Mumbai, for the fourth and fifth year up to August 30, 2028. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Agentic AI infrastructure and sustainable energy are hot e.g., Skyroot Aerospace unicorn journey highlighted in interviews.
Ease of Doing Business push via Budget 2026–27 measures (digitization, tax certainty) expected to boost new company formations and MNC investments.
Pramod Kishore Shrivastava has been appointed as Additional Director & Chairman of the Board of Ad-Manum Finance Limited.
Neha Singh, who is presently serving as Company Secretary of Ad-Manum Finance Limited, has been appointed as Whole-Time Director (WTD) of the company.
Dr. Huzaifa Habil Khorakiwala has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive) and Non-Executive Chairman of Spice Islands Industries Limited.
Nikhil Saran Mathur has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive) of Spice Islands Industries Limited.
Rahul Chhabra has been appointed as Additional Director in the category of Independent Director of Avadh Sugar & Energy Limited
Dr. Venkataraman Srinivas has ceased to be Executive Director (ED) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SML Mahindra Limited.
Manoj Kumar Pahwa has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Max Heights Infrastructure Limited.
I respectfully request reconsideration of the issue regarding Category 31 (Graduate in Arts) eligibility under CEN 07/2024.
If Category 33 (Graduate in English) candidates are being considered eligible for Category 31 despite being notified separately in Annexure-A, then the same principle may also apply to candidates from other Arts/Humanities disciplines such as History, Geography, Sanskrit, Hindi, Home Science, Social Science, Music, Assamese and similar categories.
Any expansion of eligibility after result declaration, when candidates are already aware of category-wise cut-offs, may raise concerns regarding transparency and equal treatment of similarly situated candidates.
Therefore, it is requested that a clear public clarification be issued before the revised result so that all candidates are aware of the eligibility criteria being applied.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Mayank Bhardwaj
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
Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com
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