Central government employees may have to wait until 2027 for a clearer picture of salary revisions under the 8th Pay Commission if past timelines are any indication.
The 7th Pay Commission took nearly 21 months to complete its exercise after being constituted in February 2014, eventually submitting its recommendations in November 2015.The 8th Pay Commission, set up on November 3, 2025, has been given an 18-month mandate to complete its work. Based on this timeline, its report is expected by May 2027, though some estimates suggest the submission could extend to July 2027.

The Supreme Court Collegium is likely to meet on Saturday  to recommend names of Chief Justices in a couple of states.

India on Friday accorded the vice presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal was appointed the FATF vice president at the conclusion of the plenary meeting held at the outfit's headquarters in Paris, an official statement said. He will succeed UK national Giles Thomson, who has been holding the post since July 1, 2025. Vivek Aggarwal is a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and has served as the head of the Indian delegation to the FATF in the past and also as the director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The MEA said the appointment reflects India's growing role in global efforts to combat terrorism financing and illicit financial networks.

Five IPS officers from UP namely Rajeev Krishna, Amrendra Kumar Sengar (1995 batch), Anupam Kulshreshtha (1995 batch), Ashok Kumar Singh (1995 batch) & Vijay Bhatia (1995 batch) have been empanelled for DG rank.

PESB recommended the name of Jatin Kumar Nayak, Executive Director (Finance), REC Limited, for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Limited.

Rajendra Kumar Saboo, Executive Director of UCO Bank, has been assigned additional charge of the post of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of UCO Bank with effect from June 1, 2026.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 and directed its modernisation. This includes integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for faster complaint registration, intelligent call routing, multilingual support, effective grievance management, quicker fund recovery in financial fraud cases, and enforcement of time-bound responses as per existing SOPs

Vivekanand Sinha is likely to go on deputation to the Government of India. He is 1996 batch Chhattisgarh cadre IPS officer.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced special swap facilities for External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and foreign borrowings, with relevant notifications issued in the early-to-mid June 2026 period. Separately, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held earlier in June decided to keep the repo rate unchanged, maintaining a steady policy stance.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited has invited applications for the post of Joint General Manager, Corporate Office, New Delhi. Applications must reach latest by July 14, 2026. 

IRCON International Limited has invited applications for Chief General Manager, General Manager and Additional General Manager-Electrical posts for Guwahati, Assam. Applications must reach latest by July 14, 2026. 

Post of Principal Scientific Officer (Building), Bureau of Police Research and Development, New Delhi has been advertised. Details can be availed from https://www.mha.gov.in/. 

Ministry of External Affairs has advertised the post of Consultant (Audit) for Integrated Finance Division. Applications must reach latest by July 10, 2026. 

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is seeking to fill various posts in the Central Administrative Tribunal on deputation basis. Details can be availed from https://dopt.gov.in/. 

Post of Member (Traffic & Logistics) in Inland Waterways Authority of India under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by July 10, 2026. 

Post of Director, Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai, under Department of Commerce has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by July 10, 2026. 

Post of Advisor (Coordination & Monitoring), National Water Mission, New Delhi under Department of Water Resources. River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by July 10, 2026. 

World Bank is seeking AI Governance Analyst (IT Programme Analyst) for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by July 3, 2026. 

World Bank is seeking  Senior Technology Learning Officer (Associate Senior Technology Learning Officer) for Sofia, Bulgaria. Applications must reach latest by July 3, 2026.

The Reserve Bank of India promoted and issued new postings for 24 ‘Grade F’ officers after empanelment to ‘Grade E’. Those promoted are-

Mrs. Reeny Ajith Regional Director, Raipur to PCGM, Inspection Department, CO Mumbai, Mrs. Manish Parashar, GM, Raipur to GM, IOIC), Raipur, Jayakumar Yarasi, CGM & Secretary, CO, Mumbai to RD, Chennai, Surajit Bose, GM, CO, Mumbai to CGM and Secretary, CO, Mumbai, Jagan Mohan Gundam, CGM, DIEO, CO, Mumbai to CGMIC, DEIO, CO, Mumbai.

Kiran Kumar Tati, GM, FMOD, CO, Mumbai to CGM, DEIO, CO, Mumbai, Harsh Kumar Gautam, CGM, IDMD, CO, Mumbai to RD, Dehradun, Arvind Kumar, RD, Dehradun to Ombudsman, Kanpur, Phaipi Song Lal Khan Khual, Ombudsman, Kanpur to RD, Shimla, Anupam Kishore, RD, Shimla to CGN, DoS, CO, Mumbai, Sibi Mathews Vazhivelil, GM, DPSS, CO, Mumbai to RD, Bhubaneswar.

DR. Sarada Prasad Mohanty, RD, Bhubaneswar to RD, New Delhi, Rohit Purshottam Das, RD, New Delhi to CGMIC, DIT, CO, Mumbai, Shailendra Trivedi CGMIC, DIT, CO, Mumbai to CGM, Inspection Department, CO, Mumbai, Suvendu Pati, CGM, FinTech Department, CO, Mumbai to Ombudsman, Mumbai-II, Kashiap Balakrishnan, GM, DPSS, CO, Mumbai to CGM, FinTech Department, CO, Mumbai, Rakesh Kumar Srivastava, CGM, Chennai to RD, Mumbai.

Mrs. Anita Patnaik, GM, Bhubaneswar to CGM, Chennai, Paresh Chouhan, GM, FIDD, CO, Mumbai tol CGM, CEPD, CO, Mumbai, Sanjay Kumar, CGM, CO, Mumbai to CGM, EFD, CO, Mumbai, Chandra Shekhar Azad RD, Jammu to CGM, DoS, CO, Mumbai, Prabhakar Kha, RD, Panaji to RD, Jammu, Anup Chandran V, CGM, HRMD, CO, Mumbai to RD, Panaji and Biswajit Sarangi, GM, HRMD, CO, Mumbai to CGM, HRMD, CO, Mumbai.

As many as 27 IPS officers have been reshuffled in Bihar. Kumar Gautam, a 2011-batch IPS officer, was appointed as SP, Bettiah, while Upendra Nath Verma, has been transferred as SP, Aurangabad. Similarly, Rakesh Kumar has been appointed as Commandant, Bihar Special Armed Police-5 (Patna); Bhanu Pratap Singh as SP, Khagaria; Harimohan Shukla as Commandant, Bihar Special Armed Police-7 (Katihar) and Shikhar Chaudhary will serve as SP, Kaimur district.
Further, Baliram Kumar Chaudhary has been posted as SP (Security), Special Branch (Patna); Himanshu as SP, Sheikhpura; Amitesh Kumar  SP, Banka district; Shaurya Suman as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Purnia; Sweety Sehrawat as SP (G), Special Branch (Patna);  Ambarish Rahul as Assistant Director, Bihar Police Academy (Rajgir); Ramanand Kaushal as SP, Crime Investigation Department (CID); Rajesh Kumar as SP, Bagaha; Shubhank Mishra as SP, Vaishali; Vikram Sihag as SP, Saharsa; Chandra Prakash as Assistant Director, Bihar Police Academy (Rajgir) with additional charge as SP, Cyber Crime and Security Unit (Patna); Aparajit Lohan as Commandant, Bihar Special Armed Police-16 (Patna) and Kota Kiran Kumar joins as SP, Jehanabad.
Additionally, Parichay Kumar is now SP, Katihar; Shailaja as City SP (CSP), Patna City (East); Sanket Kumar as CSP, Patna City (West); Shailendra Singh as SP, Sheohar; Atulesh Jha as CSP, Bhagalpur; Abhinav as CSP, Gaya; Divyanjali Jaiswal as Rural SP, Gaya and Sakshi Kumari joins as new Rural SP of Darbhanga.

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Bihar government has transferred 21 IAS officers. Tyagarajan S M, has been appointed as the Chairman of Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) and also assigned the additional charge of Special Secretary, Health Department, while Subrat Kumar Sen will join as Managing Director, Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Limited. Similarly, Anand Kishore will take charge as ACS, Environment & Forest; Robert L. Chongthu as Principal Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Department; Mohammad Sohail as Secretary, Minority Welfare Department and will continue to hold the additional charge of Secretary, GAD; Navin Kumar as Special Secretary, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department and continue to hold additional charge as Secretary-in-Charge, Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD) and Managing Director, Bihar State Beverages Corporation Limited; Saurav Jorwal, as Managing Director,  South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) and Dharmendra Kumar is now Chairman, Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation Limited (BSBCCL), Patna.

Several IAS officers have been given field posting as District Magistrates (DMs) of different districts in Bihar. Kundan Kumar, a 2012-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new District Magistrate of Patna; he previously served as the DM of Nalanda. Similarly, Alankrita Pandey was posted as DM, Bhagalpur; Kumar Gaurav as DM, Muzaffarpur; Udita Singh  as DM, Nalanda; Deepak Kumar Mishra as DM, Rohtas; Tshering Y. Bhutia as DM, Jehanabad; Anshul Agarwal as DM, Banka; Sameer Saurabh as DM, Gopalganj; Saurabh Suman Yadav as DM, East Champaran and Vikram Virkar as DM of Khagaria.

Sushil Kumar, who is presently serving in Northern Railway (NR), has been transferred to North Western Railway (NWR) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Jaipur (JP). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Gaurav Gaur, presently serving as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Jaipur (JP), North Western Railway (NWR), has been granted an extension of tenure by one year up to August 27, 2027. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

The Tamil Nadu govt late on Friday entrusted the additional charge of Chairman, Fire Commission, T.N. to Mrs Seema Agrawal, Director, Fire & Rescue Services (DGP Rank).

Dr Sandeep Mittal has been appointed as DGP/Chairman, Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB), Chennai. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer.

Dr R Dhinakaran has been appointed as ADGP, Armed Police, Chennai in Tamil Nadu. He is a 1998 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

The govt on Friday promoted 15 IRS officers to the rank of Joint Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes (Level-2).

Those transferred include Pathode Nitish Haribhau, K. Ashik Chakravarty, Saravanan P.K., V. Vijikumar, Siddiqui Mohd Aamir Mohd Iqbal, Bandaru Balu Mahendra, Puja Pundkar, Kheta Ram Choudhary, Mahendra Kumar, Vikram R. K., Patil Sameer Shivajirao, Jayakanth C.V., Jaiprakash Bhamu, Prabhakaran S. and Kanga Subramanian G.

Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Justice Sujoy Paul on June 20, 2026.

The Karnataka govt transferred 14 IAS officers in another round of administrative rejig. Those affected include a new resident commissioner of state in New Delhi and new managing director from Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).

Major Manivannan P. (IAS-KA-1998), Commissioner Bangalore Development Authority has been entrusted with the concurrent charge of Commissioner, Directorate of Urban Land Transport.

Imkongla Jamir M. (IAS-KA-2002) Resident Commissioner, Karnataka, New Delhi to Secretary, Coordination, Karnataka Bhawan, Delhi.

Dr. Prasad N.V. (IAS-KA-2004), Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Bengaluru to Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare.

Sameer Shukla (IAS-KA-2005), Secretary, Coordination, Karnataka Bhawan, Delhi to Resident Commissioner, Karnataka, News Delhi.

Thulasi Maddineni (IAS-KA-2005), Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare to Secretary, Higher Education department.

Randeep D. (IAS-KA-2006)  to Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development.

Sivakumar K. B. (IAS-KA-2010), MD, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation to MD, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.

Ram Prasad Manohar V. (IAS- KA-2010), MD, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited has been entrusted with the concurrent charge of Commissioner, Tourism.

Sateesha B.C. (IAS-KA-2012), Director, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises to Commissioner, Agriculture.

Akram Pasha (IAS-KA-2012), MD, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to Mission Director, National Health Mission.

Raghunandan Murthy (IAS-KA-2014), Commissioner of Treasuries to MD, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation.

Nitish K. (IAS-KA-2015), Deputy Commissioner of Raichur District to Director, Municipal Administration with concurrent charge of Special Commissioner, Health and Education, Greater Bengaluru Authority.

Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar (IAS-KA-2016), MD, Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board to Director, MSME.

Gajanan Bale (IAS-KA-2022), Assistant Commissioner, Raichur to CEO, Zila Panchayat, Bagalkot with concurrent charge of General Manager, Resettlement & Rehabilitation and Land Acquisition, Upper Krishna Project, Bagalkot.

The Assam govt has on Friday appointed Dipak Jidung, ACS (DR-99), Additional Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Transformation & Development Department as State Observer for the upcoming NEET-UG, 2026 Examination to be held June 21, 2026. Earlier, Nayanjyoti Bhagawati (ACS DR-1999) Additional Secretary, Agriculture & MD, Assam Seed Corporation Ltd was appointed as the observer.

Two more Assam Civil Services officers have been appointed as observers for the upcoming NEET-UG, 2026 Examination to be held June 21, 2026. They are Dhiraj Saud, ACS (DR-99) Additional Secretary, Home & Political Department and Bipul Kumar Das, ACS (DR-99) Additional Secretary, School Education Department.

The Assam govt has transferred Debajit Das, Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Public Works (Building & N.H.) as Secretary, Public Works (Roads) Department, Assam, with specific responsibility of Pension and Audit works.

The Assam govt transferred five officers of Assam Civil Services. Those transferred are-

Nabajit Pathak, ACS (DR-13), CoDistrict Commissioner, Goalpara West to  Co-District Commissioner, Rangia, Kamrup, Mridusmita Borah, ACS (DR-15), Co-District Commissioner, Rangia, Kamrup to Deputy Secretary, Agriculture Department, Debashis Goswami, ACS (DR-17), Deputy Secretary, Mines & Minerals Department to Additional District Commissioner, Kamrup, Prabhat Pegu, ACS (DR-17), CoDistrict Commissioner, Dhakuakhana, Lakhimpur to Additional District Commissioner, Biswanath, Sarmistha Neog, ACS (DR-19), Additional District Commissioner, Kamrupis to Deputy Secretary, Mines & Minerals Department. Dr. Jiwan Krishna Goswami, ACS (DR-16), Secretary, GMDA, to Co- District Commissioner, Jalukbari, Kamrup and Apurba Kumar Nath, ACS (DR16), Co-District Commissioner, Jalukbari, Kamrup (M) to Co-District Commissioner, Dhakuakhana, Lakhimpur.

The Assam govt has posted 24 ACS officers for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Ambubachi Mela, 2026, to be held at Kamakhya Devalaya, Guwahati from June 21, 2026 to June 26, 2026. These officers have been asked to report to Swapneel Paul, IAS, District Commissioner, Kamrup on June 21. Those assigned for the job are - Ashish Kalita, ACS (DR-2021) Assistant Commissioner, Boko-Chaygaon CoDist., Kamrup, Ayaz Tanvir Alam, ACS (DR-2021) Assistant Commissioner, Rangiya Co-Dist., Kamrup,  Yambem Anand Singha, ACS (DR-2021) Assistant Commissioner, Bijni Co District, Chirang, Polash Borah, ACS (DR-2021) Assistant Commissioner, Kamrup, Bhaskar Jyoti Mazumdar, ACS (DR-2021) Assistant Commissioner, Palashbari Co-Dist., Kamrup, Krishnesha Bora, ACS (DR-2021) Assistant Commissioner, Goalpara, Suhel Yasir, ACS (DR-2022) Assistant Commissioner, Dalgaon CoDistrict, Darrang, Bharjil Kalita, ACS (DR-2022) Assistant Commissioner, Barpeta, Hrishiraj Das, ACS (DR-2022) Assistant Commissioner, Rangia Co-Dist., Kamrup, Bidisha Borah, ACS (DR-2022) Assistant Commissioner, Tamulpur, Ruchi Awasthy, ACS (DR-2022) Assistant Commissioner, Sipajhar Co-Dist., Darrang, Nabajit Bhagawati, ACS (DR-2022) Assistant Commissioner, Barpeta, Souravjyoti Deuri, ACS (DR-2022) Assistant Commissioner, Chirang, Anupam Das, ACS (DR-2024) Assistant Commissioner, Salbari Sub Division (C), Baksa, Mrigakshee Sarmah, ACS (DR-2024) Assistant Commissioner, Baksa, Debarshee Talukdar, ACS (DR-2024) Assistant Commissioner, Jagiroad Co-Dist., Morigaon, Smritashree Baruah, ACS (DR-2024) Assistant Commissioner, Darrang, Suparna Dey, ACS (DR-2024) Assistant Commissioner, Nalbari, Nabajyoti Nath, ACS (DR-2024) Assistant Commissioner, Dalgaon Co-Dist., Darrang, N Ranabir Singha, ACS (DR-2024) Assistant Commissioner, Kamrup, Dipu Das, ACS (DR-2025) Assistant Commissioner, Darrang, Fami Mushahary, ACS (DR-2025) Assistant Commissioner, Sipajhar Co-Dist., Darrang, Deepshikha Doley, ACS (DR-2025) Assistant Commissioner, Palashbari Co-Dist.,Kamrup and Raben Deury, ACS (DR-2025) Assistant Commissioner, Boko-Chaygaon CoDist., Kamrup.

Ms Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, has been assigned additional charge of Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, from June 20 to July 2 during the period of absence on leave of IAS Sanjeev Chopra. She is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, has been assigned additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, from June 20 to June 26 during the period of absence on leave of IAS Niraj Verma. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

As many as 10 IAS officers have been assigned new responsibilities in Tamil Nadu. T Prabhushankar has been posted as Director of Geology and Mining, while D Mohan was made MD, Metropolitan Transport Corporation and V P Jeyaseelan joins as Director of Tourism with additional charge of MD, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited. Similarly, Mrs Innocent Divya has been appointed as MD, Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Society (Co-optex); Mrs Kavitha Ramu as MD, Tamil Nadu Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (TUFIDCO); Mrs P Ramana Saraswathi as MD, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board and Mrs Shreya P Singh is shifted as Joint Commissioner (Health), Greater Chennai Corporation.

Further, P Akash will be posted as District Collector, Sivaganga; Nishant Krishna as District Collector, Madurai and Mrs N Ponmani has been transferred as Additional Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Tiruchirapalli Region. 

PESB has recommended name of Ms Kavita Rakesh Satvi, General Manager and CFO, Kamarajar Port Limited, for the post of Director (Finance), Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL).

Amid heightened scrutiny over examination integrity, government sources indicate that restrictions on Telegram during the NEET examination window may not be lifted immediately after the test concludes. Officials are reportedly considering extending the curbs for a limited period to prevent the circulation of misleading answer keys, manipulated scorecards, and coordinated misinformation campaigns that typically spike in the immediate aftermath of high-stakes exams.

The move comes in the backdrop of last year’s controversies, where unverified content on messaging platforms triggered confusion among candidates and forced authorities into reactive damage control. By prolonging the restriction, authorities aim to create a buffer window to stabilize official communication channels and ensure that authenticated information reaches students first.

However, such a decision could raise concerns over digital access and proportionality, particularly for students relying on Telegram for legitimate academic use. While no formal announcement has been made, the proposal reflects a broader shift toward pre-emptive information control in India’s examination ecosystem, where the battle against malpractice is increasingly extending beyond the examination hall into the digital domain.

Vishvas Vidu Sapkal, presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Peru, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Slovak Republic. He is a 1998 batch IFS officer.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 1.25 crore to the District Administration of Kargil, Ladakh. The funding is dedicated to strengthening critical education, healthcare, and drinking water infrastructure, directly benefiting nearly 1.95 lakh residents across the remote district.

A key milestone of this inclusive development initiative was reached on June 19, 2026, with the official flagging off of a new 40-seater school bus. The ceremony was led by Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of REC Ltd., alongside Prince Dhawan, CEO of RECPDCL, and distinguished representatives from the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil.

By establishing safe, reliable, and consistent transportation, the newly deployed school bus aims to bridge geographical gaps for youth in the rugged terrain, bringing children closer to essential learning opportunities and a brighter academic future. This infrastructure support underscores RECPDCL’s core mission to empower remote and underserved communities through sustainable, impactful development.

Amit Mahla has been appointed as Additional Director and Whole-time Director & Chief Executive Officer (WTD & CEO) of Albert David Limited.

Rajagopalan Madhavan has been appointed as Independent Director of Nibe Limited with effect from March 25, 2026.

Ashok Kumar Chordia has been appointed as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Director of AAA Technologies Limited.

Santosh Kumar Pandey has been appointed as Additional Director and Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director of AAA Technologies Limited.

Faizal Bavaraparambil Abdul Khader has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Interworld Digital Limited.

Arun Kumar Singh, Additional Director on the Board of Bandhan Bank Limited, has been granted an extension of tenure for a further period of one year from June 24, 2026.

Vivek Anant Karve has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Aavas Financiers Limited with effect from June 23, 2026.

Debasish Prusty has been nominated as Director on the Board of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC).

Vikram Agarwal has been appointed as Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Nominee Director of Sapphire Foods India Limited,

Vinod Nambiar has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Nominee Director of Sapphire Foods India Limited.

Ashish Dhawan has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) of Havells India Limited.

Ms. Shanti Ekambaram has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) of Havells India Limited.

Srikar Thirukoveluri has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Kisaan Parivar Industries Limited with immediate effect from June 19, 2026.


 

Prathyusha Kodakanti has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Kisaan Parivar Industries Limited with immediate effect from June 19, 2026.

Mrs. Kalpana Kaushik Mazumdar has ceased to be Non-Executive Independent Director of Aavas Financiers Limited upon completion of her tenure with effect from June 22, 2026.

Upendra Kumar Sinha has ceased to be Independent Director of Havells India Limited upon completion of his second term.

Jalaj Ashwin Dani has ceased to be Independent Director of Havells India Limited upon completion of his second term.

Our Time of Reckoning' 

 Some of the bitter truths of the time we live in or to say, a distilled look at the forces that is shaping our world today.  Wisdom seems scarce, though information is available in abundance in today’s world, thanks to the fast emerging social media platforms or hundreds of news channels available at our finger tips.  We live in times where we see many humans at every nook and corner but not humanity and the genuine human connection appear to be fast declining.  If any unforeseen happens or is happening to any unfortunate, we are ready with our mobile to capture video instead of going ahead to help the victim.   Is it not true?  Speed is the new norm, patience the new luxury.  No one has patience everyone is in a hurry. If anyone has patience, it is becoming a luxury in this fast moving world.

We live in times where the rich have more rooms than children whereas the poor have more children than rooms. Show any bungalow or farmhouse which is full of inhabitants whereas it is an easy sight to see many dwellers in a small thatched hut overflowing out from the room.  Similarly, connection – be it by way of Facebook friends or Instagram followers - is everywhere, but loneliness is prevalent.  People are more digitally connected than ever, yet loneliness, emotional isolation and superficial relationships are widespread.  Technology connects our devices but divides our attention.  We live in times where smart phones bring you closer to those who are far, but distance you from those who are closer.  We can reach anyone instantly, but we struggle to be fully present with the people right in front of us or in our immediate neighborhood.  It is a common sight to see people glued to their devices inconsiderate of people present nearby.  We are globally connected, yet existentially isolated.  We have never been so interlinked, yet many feel profoundly alone as never before.

Now, the situation is such that we know more about the world, but less about ourselves, that is, external awareness is rising, whereas inner awareness is declining.  Choice has exploded, satisfaction has shrunk.  Endless options can paradoxically make decisions harder and happiness more fragile.  It is unfortunate to witness a time where we find a single mother looking after ten children but ten children cannot look after single mother. 

Progress is real and so are its shadows, meaning we have achieved extraordinary breakthroughs in almost every field, but each innovation brings new ethical, social and environmental questions.   We live in times where many know the price of everything but not the value of anything.  This is a time where voices are amplified, but truth is contested.  That is, everyone can speak, but not all voices illuminate.   We live in times where our contact lists are huge but our relationships are poor.  We live in times where the rich walk miles to digest food while the poor walk miles in search for food and water.  We live in time where our possessions are more but our appreciation is less, meaning to say, we are richer in comfort but poorer in contentment.  Unlike yesteryears, life has comparatively fewer physical struggles, yet mental and emotional burdens have drastically grown now.  We chase visibility more than authenticity, that is, being seen has become more important than being known.  

We live in time where we know how to earn a good living but somehow forget how to live a good life.  Deep down, we sense that something essential is slipping away, not because the world is ending, but because we are forgetting how to simply be human.  The trend has become such that a human may wish he be reborn, if at all, not as a human but instead any other kind of birds or animals who seem more peaceful and content than we humans are, it is a different matter that even their lives have been made miserable and dreadful, thanks to us, the Humans.  To conclude, people need to rediscover compassion, meaningful relationships, gratitude and the essence of being human before these qualities are lost amid the pressures of modern life.

Yours truly,

Subbiah Sridhar

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
 

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