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PM Modi’s Andaaz creates unrest as cabinet reshuffle speculation intensifies
With Cabinet reshuffle on the cards, unrest and anticipation are running high across ministries. Every corner seems to be discussing only one thing: which ministers will continue and who could lose their portfolios. PM Modi’s Andaaz of surprising everyone as seen with several Chief Ministers and BJP President Nitin Nabin, has further fuelled speculation.
Can the NDA Bridge the Two-Thirds Gap in Lok Sabha for Delimitation? Experts say, Highly Unlikely!
Despite ongoing backchannel efforts and signs of political churn, the BJP-led NDA remains short of the crucial two-thirds majority required to pass a constitutional amendment such as the proposed delimitation bill. Even factoring in potential cross-voting and a possible shift by sections of the Trinamool Congress, the alliance is still some distance away from the 362-mark in the Lok Sabha, which serves as the effective threshold when full attendance is assumed.
Government sources indicate that the Centre is keen to move on delimitation, not merely as a structural electoral exercise but as a necessary precursor to implementing the women’s reservation framework ahead of the 2029 general election. The constitutional mandate requires such a bill to secure the backing of at least two-thirds of members present and voting in both Houses, making the arithmetic particularly challenging in a fragmented political landscape.
While the NDA has demonstrated legislative agility in the past through floor management and strategic alliances, the current numbers suggest that any attempt to push through delimitation will hinge on either significant opposition abstentions or a broader political realignment in the months ahead.
Will TMC Rebel–NCPI Bloc Secure Cabinet Berths in Return for NDA Support?
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In a potentially significant political realignment, sources indicate that two Union Cabinet berths may be allocated to leaders from the TMC rebel faction that has recently merged with the Tripura-based Nationalist Congress of People’s India (NCPI). The move is being seen as part of a broader negotiation tied to the group’s decision to extend support to the NDA, effectively boosting the ruling coalition’s numbers in the Lok Sabha.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, the arrangement is framed as a strategic trade-off: political rehabilitation and ministerial representation for the rebels in exchange for legislative backing at a time when every seat carries weight. The inclusion of the NCPI-linked bloc is also expected to give the NDA a marginal but symbolically important edge, particularly in closely contested parliamentary arithmetic.
While there has been no official confirmation from either the BJP leadership or the rebel camp, internal consultations are understood to be at an advanced stage. The development could also have ripple effects in Tripura and West Bengal, where shifting loyalties continue to reshape regional political equations.
Sources indicate that a significant round of handpicked bureaucratic appointments to BJP-ruled states may follow soon after the conclusion of the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. The exercise, reportedly being coordinated at the level of the Union Home Ministry, is expected to focus on aligning administrative machinery with political and governance priorities ahead of a packed electoral calendar.
Insiders suggest that officers perceived as underperforming or misaligned with current policy execution frameworks could be shifted out of key field postings. Many such officials are likely to be reassigned to desk-based roles, particularly through central deputation channels, effectively reducing their on-ground administrative influence.
The move is also being seen as part of a broader attempt to tighten Centre-state coordination in BJP-governed regions, especially in sectors such as law and order, welfare delivery, and infrastructure rollout. While no official communication has been issued yet, bureaucratic circles in several states are already abuzz with speculation over impending reshuffles.
If executed at scale, this could mark one of the more subtle politically calibrated administrative realignments in recent years.
Grapevine has it that S Krishnan, Secretary in Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is returning to the parent Tamil Nadu cadre as Chief Secretary. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet that approved the empanelment of 33 IPS officers to the rank of Director General selected officers of 1990 to 1995 batch from 15 cadre states.
PESB recommended name of Ashutosh Gautam, Member (Technical) & Member (Traffic & Logistics, Addl charge), Inland Waterways Authority of India (MoPSW), Ports, Shipping And Waterways (M/O) for the post of Director (Projects), NBCC (India) Limited.
Member SEBI Amarjeet will retire in September. Who will succeed him ? An insider may succeed him.
Sundarraj P has been appointed as IG, National Investigation Agency (NIA), on deputation basis. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre. Sundarraj is credited for leading the forces in Maoist-ridden hotbed of Bastar in Chhattisgarh and ensuring the end of the violent struggle. He was posted as Inspector General of police Bastar for almost seven years supervising the anti-Naxalite operations. Besides, he was posted in the Bastar region for almost 12 years and was often the face of state police whenever critical operations against Maoists were undertaken.
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The potential advancement of 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Manipur due to the impending Census highlights the intricate interplay between administrative imperatives and political timelines. With Census Phase II set for February 2027, the massive manpower overlap — involving the same officials critical for poll management — makes simultaneous conduct impractical. For the BJP-led governments in most of these states, an early poll window could offer strategic advantages, allowing them to capitalise on current momentum before any anti-incumbency builds. However, it also compresses campaign periods and tests opposition readiness. Ultimately, the Election Commission’s decision will prioritise operational feasibility, underscoring how demographic exercises continue to reshape India’s electoral calendar.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi retires around June 30, 2026; whispers focus on seniority and merit-based succession (e.g., Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh or others as potential frontrunners). Downstream effects on Army Commanders and other three-star posts are anticipated.
PSBs (led by SBI) planning Global Capability Centres rollout in FY26-27 for efficiency/tech.
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation has advertised the post of Chief General Manager /General Manager (Signalling). Applications must reach latest by June 26, 2026.
Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited has invited applications from IRSE officers to fill two posts of Chief Project Manager-Civil, Gurugram on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by July 7, 2026. Details can be availed from www.hridc.co.in.
Technology Development Board has invited applications for the post of Project Coordinator on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by July 17, 2026.
Ministry of Defence has invited applications for filling up two posts of Deputy General Manager/Regional Manager, Canteen Stores Department on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest July 7, 2026.
Applications for the post of two Young Professionals in the Project Management Unit, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for implementation of JICA project has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by July 1, 2026.
Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar have been invited by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Applications must reach latest by July 31, 2026.
Central Board of Direct Taxes has invited nominations for the Orientation Programme-2026 of newly promoted ACsITs. Details can be availed from the CBDT website.
World Bank is seeking Lead Digital Specialist for Washington, DC, United States and Amman, Jordan.Applications must reach latest by June 30, 2026.
World Bank is seeking E T Consultant for Rome, Italy.Applications must reach latest by June 26, 2026.
Three IAS officers have been shifted in Punjab. Paramjit Singh has been posted as Special Secretary, Water Resources, while Mrs Neeru Katyal Gupta joins as Special Secretary, General Administration and Coordination. Besides, Ojasvi will be appointed as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana.
As many as 14 officers of State Civil Service (SCS) of Bihar have been promoted as IAS against the Select List of 2025 and allocated Bihar cadre. The promoted officers are: Mrinayak Das, Manoranjan Kumar, Vikash Kumar, Dr Gagan, Md Ejtaba Hussain, Bidhu Bhushan Choudhary. Rajnish Kumar, Md Wasim Ahmad, Krityanand Ranjan, Md Rashid Alam, Ibrar Ahmad Khan, Manoj Kumar and Hemant Kumar Singh.
Manoj Kumar, a Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS) officer, has been permanently absorbed in Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with effect from June 3, 2026. His technical resignation from Railway service has been accepted.
As many as 7 senior grade (SG) Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officers have been appointed to officiate in senior administrative grade (SA grade) under the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme.
Satish Singh Kero has been transferred from Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli to Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.
Devendra Kumar has been transferred from Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) to South Coast Railway and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.
IAS officers have been reshuffled in Maharashtra. Vijay Singhal, currently Vice Chairman and MD CIDCO, has been shifted and appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, Dharavi Redevelopment Project, while Ashwini Joshi has been posted as Additional Metropolitan Commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Further, Ashwin Mudgal has been appointed as Managing Director of CIDCO; Dipendra Singh as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MIDC; Dr. Kadambari Balkawade as Development Commissioner (Industries), Directorate of Industries; Sanjay Katkar as Director of the National Health Mission (NHM), Mumbai, and Commissioner (Family Welfare); Zenith Chandra Donthula as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gondia Zilla Parishad; Anay Navandar as CEO, Akola Zilla Parishad and Prajakta Verma will take charge as Additional Commissioner, Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
B.S. Sridhar has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and Joint Secretary to Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
The PESB has recommended name of Nirmal Kumar Singh, Chief General Manager, Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL), for the post of Director (Finance), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL).
Anshul Mishra, Additional Director, AllMS, D/o Health & Family Welfare, has been appointed Central Nodal Officer (CNO) for reviewing and monitoring the Aspirational Agricultural District under Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) in Nuh, Haryana. He replaces existing CNO Dr Pankaj Yadav, JS, Department of Rural Development.
Amit P Javalgi has been appointed as Inspector General in National Investigation Agency (NIA) on deputation basis. He is a 2006 batch IPS officer of W Bengal cadre.
Narendra Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Rohtak, has also been assigned charge of District Municipal Commissioner, Rohtak, Haryana, in addition to his present duties. He is a 2021 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.
Nishant Krishna, IAS, Commissioner, Corporation of Nagercoil, has been transferred and posted as district collector, Sivagangai district. He is an officer of the 2018 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre.
Mrs. K. Porkodi, IAS, district collector, Sivagangai district, has been transferred as additional director, Social Welfare department. She is an officer of the 2019 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre.
Mrs. R. Ishwarya, IAS, additional collector (Development) / Project Officer, District Rural Development Agency, Thoothukudi District, has been transferred as Commissioner, Corporation of Nagercoil. She is an IAS officer of the 2020 batch from TN cadre.
The Keralam govt on Wednesday transferred two IPS officers of the rank of IGPs. Those transferred include -Putta Vimaladitya (IPS-KL-2008 batch, Kerala cadre), Inspector General of Police, Internal Security has been transferred to IGP, North Zone. Vimaladitya is an IPS officer who served as the nodal officer of the UDF government's anti-drug initiative 'Toofan'.S. Sateesh Bino, (IPS-KL-2008) IGP, Armed Police Battalions to Inspector General of Police, Internal Security.
The Keralam govt on Wednesday transferred two IPS officers of the rank of DIGs. Those transferred include -Karthick K, (IPS-2011) Commissioner of Police, Thuruvnanthpuram has been transferred and posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kannur Range. Narayanan T, (IPS- KL- 2011) Deputy Inspector General of Police to DIG, Thrissur Range.
The Keralam govt on Wednesday transferred six IPS officers of the rank of SPs. Those transferred include -Ajit Kumar, (IPS-KL-2017) Superintendent of Police, who is awaiting posting after being transferred from the post of District Police Chief, Palakkad, has been posted as SP, Telecom. Mohanachandran Nair M.P.,(IPS-KL-2019) SP who had earlier been transferred to the post of SP, Crime Branch, Kozhikode and Wayanad, is now posted as SP, Crime Branch, Malappuram.Arun K. Pavithran (IPS-KL-2020), SP to Deputy Commissioner of Police-2, Law & Order and Traffic, Kochi City.Juvvanapudi Mahesh IPS-KL-2020), SP to Superintendent of Police, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Southern Range, Thiruvananthapuram. Shahul Hameed A. (IPS-KL-2020), SP to Economic Offences Wing, Thiruvananthapuram Range. Shahansha K.S., (IPS-KL-2021) Deputy Commissioner of Police-2, Law and Order and Traffic, Kochi City to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Law & Order and Traffic, Thiruvananthapuram City.
The govt has on Wednesday appointed Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the national re-insurer, General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC). Hitesh Joshi was serving as interim CMD since October 2025.
Prasanth M S, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of four years. He is a 2015 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
In a major administrative rejig, Madhya Pradesh government reshuffled 29 IAS officers and assigned them new responsibilities. Sanjeev Singh has been posted as Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare Department, while Karmaveer Sharma was appointed Divisional Commissioner, Bhopal Division.
Similarly, Babu Singh Jamod is posted as Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department; Shailendra Singh as Divisional Commissioner, Rewa division; Mukesh Chand Gupta as Principal Secretary, Jail Department with additional charge as Member, Revenue Board; Dr E Ramesh Kumar as PS, Revenue Department with additional charge of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner; Vivek Kumar Porwal is shifted as PS, Mineral Resources Department; Deepak Singh as Secretary, Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission; Amit Tomar as Managing Director, Energy Development Corporation, with an additional charge as Commissioner, New and Renewable Energy.
Further, K C Gupta, ACS, Cottage and Rural Industries will hold additional charge as Agriculture Production Commissioner; Aniruddha Mukherjee, Chairman, Board of Revenue, Gwalior, takes on additional charge of Environment Commissioner and Director General, EPCO; Gulshan Bamra, PS, Tribal Affairs, will also handle charge of Scheduled Caste Welfare Department; Sonia Meena, Additional Secretary, Finance, gets the additional charge of Commissioner-cum-Director of Institutional Finance.
Besides, Neha Marvya Singh has been posted as Commissioner-cum-Director of Horticulture and Food Processing; Manoj Pushp as Director, Public Health and Family Welfare; Rohit Singh as Director of Budget; Harshika Singh as Additional Secretary, School Education Department and Bharti Jatav Ogre takes charge as Commissioner, Accounts and Treasuries.
Ashok Barnwal, senior IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh (1991 batch), Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare who also holds the additional charge of Environment and Agriculture Production Commissioner will be relieved of the charge of Commissioner, Environment and MD, EPCO and Agriculture Production Commissioner. K.C. Gupta will take over as Agriculture Production Commissioner while Aniruddh Banerjee will assume charge ACS, Environment.
Madhya Pradesh govt on Wednesday night entrusted the additional charge of Commissioner-cum-Director, Institutional Finance to Ms. Sonia Meena (IAS 2013), Additional Secretary, Finance.
Manish Singh (IAS-MP-2009) Commissioner, Public Relations, MP who is also holding the additional charge of Secretary, Jails will be relieved of the additional charge from the day Mukesh Chandra Gupta takes over as Secretary, Jails.
Manish Singh (IAS-1997) who is Principal Secretary, Technical Education will be relieved of the additional charge of Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare, govt of MP from the day Sanjeev Singh (IAS-2005) takes charge.
Arvind Dubey (IAS-2012) Additional Secretary to Chief Minister of MP will be relieved of the additional charge of Commissioner-cum-Director Horticulture and Food Processing.
Pritam Singh has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Archidply Industries Limited.
Shrikrushna N. Pawar has been appointed as Additional Director under the category of Independent Director of Simplex Papers Limited.
Santanu Kumar Majumdar has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Director of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited.
Amitabh Nevatia has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Director of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited.
Chinmoy Das has resigned from the position of Whole-Time Director of Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited.
First judge from Sikkim
If Justice Meenakshi M Rai is elevated to the SC, she will be the first judge from Sikkim to serve in the SC.
Vishnu
Punjab
Behind the scenes deal hai. They want all anti-BJP thugs to get together.
U Mehra
Seeking re-adjudication of a matter that was already decided by the CIC
The appellant sought the date of the receipt of a particular Comprehensive Report and the action taken on it, specifically if any orders were passed based on the Comprehensive Report. The appellant also sought to the specific sections under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 or under Industrial Dispute (Central) Rules, 1957, under which the copies of the Minutes of Meeting nominating the list of Office Bearers as "Protected workman" for the year, 2023-24, were sought form the Union. The CIC observed that the PIO has furnished adequate and appropriate replies within the framework of the RTI Act and upon the direction of the FAA, additional information was furnished. The CIC noted that an identical issue was disposed by the Bench in File No. CIC/UTPON/C/2023/145647 on 23.03.2024. The CIC held that there is no ground to re-adjudicate a matter that has already been duly decided and where all available information has already been furnished to the Appellant.
Comments
The CIC does not have the power to review its own order. It would be wastage of the time of the CIC to reach out with the same matter repeatedly as it may not yield any different result.
Citation: K Lakshminarayanan v. Labour Commissioner, File No: CIC/ARWNG/A/2024/119756/CSRTI; Date of Decision: 11.12.2025
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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