The Government has notified the Category-wise, Cadre-wise, and Insider/Outsider distribution of vacancies to be filled in the Indian Police Service (IPS) through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. A total of 147 IPS vacancies have been notified across various State cadres, comprising  49 Insider, 98 Outsider vacancies. Among them 74 vacancies are earmarked for Unreserved (UR), 41 are reserved for OBC, 22 for SC and 10 for ST. 

In the AGMUT cadre 4 vacancies have been notified including 3 UR and 1 OBC. In Andhra Pradesh, 14 notified vacancies include 6 UR, 5 OBC, 2 SC and 1 ST. Assam-Meghalaya's 11 notified vacancies include 7 UR, 2 OBC and 1 each for SC & ST. Bihar's 8 notified vacancies include 5 UR and 1 each for OBC, SC and  ST. Gujarat's 2 vacancies include 1 each for OBC  and SC. 

Similarly, Jharkhand's 6 notified vacancies include 5 UR and 1 SC. Karnataka's 7 vacancies include 3 UR, 2 OBC  and 1 each for SC and ST. Kerala's 6 notified vacancies include 2 UR, 3 OBC and 1 for SC. Madhya Pradesh's 11 notified vacancies include 4 UR, 3 OBC, 3 for SC and 1 for ST. Maharashtra's 10 vacancies include 4 UR, 3 OBC, 2 SC and 1 ST. Manipur's 4 notified vacancies include 2 UR, and 1 each for SC and ST. Odisha's 6 vacancies include 2 UR, 3 OBC and 1 for ST. Punjab's 4 vacancies include 2 UR, 1 each for OBC and  SC. Sikkim's 2 notified vacancies include 1 UR and 1 OBC. Tamil Nadu's 9 vacancies include 5 UR, 2 for OBC  and 1 each for SC and ST. Tripura's 2 vacancies are for UR. Telangana's 2 vacancies include 1 UR and 1 OBC. Uttar Pradesh's 12 notified vacancies include 7 for UR, 3 OBC and 2 SC. Uttarakhand's 2 notified vacancies are for UR and W Bengal's 15 notified vacancies include 8 for UR, 5 for OBC and 1 each for SC and  ST. No vacancies have been notified for Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh.

It is widely believed  that even after  the change of Chief  Minister ,Dr Shalini Rajneesh is going to continue as Chief Secretary  in Karnataka. She is 1989   batch IAS officer.

Informed  sources  however, said that in all probability Gaurav  Gupta will be new Chief Secretary of Karnataka. He is 1990 batch IAS officer.

Informed sources  said that Tushar Giri Nath will be new Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of DK Shivkumar Government  in Karnataka. He is  a 1993 Batch IAS  officer.

It  is said that Karnataka DGP Dr M A Salim is going to continue as DGP till his retirement in May 2027. He is a 1993  batch IPS officer of Karnataka  cadre.

P Rajendra Cholan is likely to be appointed Principal Secretary to the new Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. He is 2008 batch IAS  officer.

It  is widely believed that RERA Chairman Rakesh Singh is going to be more powerful in the DK Shivakumar Government. He is  a 1989  batch IAS  officer.

Rajiv Krishna, a 1991-batch IPS officer, has been appointed regular Director General of Police (DGP) for Uttar Pradesh. Prior to this, he was serving in the capacity of Acting DGP. 

Mrs Archana Agrawal has been appointed as Chairperson, Revenue Board, and assigned additional charge of ACS, Transport, and Chairperson, UP State Road Transport Corporation, in Uttar Pradesh. She is a 1990 batch IAS officer.

Implementation of the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act/Bill 2026 continues, with structured IPS deputation (50% at IG level, minimum 67% at ADG level, and full at DG/Special DG). This has led to creation of 33 ADG posts for IPS at the Centre.

Upma Dada Chawdhry, Public Interest Director has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Governing Board of MSE. She is former 1983-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre,

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has extended the tenure of Nitin Kumar Yadav in his additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of MMTC Limited, PEC Limited, and STC Limited for a further period of one year, reinforcing continuity across three key state-run trading enterprises.

Yadav, a senior IAS officer, will continue to simultaneously steer the strategic and operational direction of these public sector undertakings, each of which plays a critical role in India’s foreign trade architecture. His extended mandate comes at a time when the government is recalibrating its approach to trading PSUs amid evolving global trade dynamics, supply chain realignments, and domestic policy priorities.

The decision signals institutional confidence in Yadav’s administrative leadership and his ability to manage complex, multi-entity responsibilities. It also underscores a broader trend of consolidating oversight in select sectors to drive efficiency and policy coherence.

With this extension, Yadav’s role becomes central to shaping the future trajectory of India’s state-run trading ecosystem, particularly as questions around restructuring, disinvestment, or revival of these entities continue to remain under policy consideration.

Satyan Kumar has been appointed as Director (Strategy and Corporate Affairs), ONGC. His name was recommended from a list of 12 candidates, who were interviewed for the position by the PESB panel in its 13^th selection meeting.  

Will Shivam Srivastav, Director at NTPC, emerge as the next CMD?

Supendra Kr. Panda, ED at NTPC, is a serious contender for the CMD post.

Former SEBI Whole Time Member Santosh Kumar Mohanty  has been appointed as a Public Interest Director on the board oF MCX for a term of three years effective May 28, 2026.

The ACC has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for waiving of the cooling off period for central deputation in respect of Vidhi Kumar Birdi. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of UT cadre

Prateek Singh Meena has been appointed as Executive Director (ED) (Director level), Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years. He is a 2012 batch officer of the Indian Railway  Accounts Service (IRAS).

Swapnil Agrawal has been appointed as Director, Department of Financial Services, for a tenure up to April 2029 (i.e. a combined tenure of seven years on CSS & non-CSS posts put together). He is a 2011 batch officer of Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS).

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed Ananya Awasthi as the first woman ADC to the Governor of Odisha. She is 2022 batch IPS officer.

The government is likely to maintain stability in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for June, following industry requests to avoid further cost pressures on domestic airlines, sources said.

In April, the Centre had capped the increase in ATF prices at up to 25%, offering temporary relief to carriers grappling with volatile global crude trends. Notably, ATF prices were left unchanged in May, providing airlines a brief window of cost predictability during a peak travel period.

Airlines have since urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation and oil marketing companies to continue the status quo into June, warning that any sharp hike could strain margins and potentially impact ticket pricing. The sector is still recovering from high operating costs, currency fluctuations and intense fare competition on key domestic routes.

Sources indicate the ministry is inclined to avoid a price revision for now, balancing industry stability with broader fuel pricing dynamics. ATF remains one of the largest cost components for airlines, accounting for a significant share of operating expenses.

A continued pause in price hikes could help sustain passenger demand and support airline balance sheets in the near term.

India has cleared a key defence export deal for the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam, marking a significant strategic step in New Delhi’s outreach to Southeast Asia and its efforts to counter China’s expanding footprint in the South China Sea.

Sources indicate the long-pending agreement has now been finalised after sustained negotiations, with both sides resolving pricing, delivery timelines and platform integration concerns. The deal is expected to include shore-based anti-ship missile systems, significantly boosting Vietnam’s maritime deterrence capabilities.

The move comes amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea, where Vietnam has been increasingly assertive against Chinese territorial claims. For India, the deal reinforces its Act East policy while positioning itself as a credible defence exporter in a region critical to global trade routes.

BrahMos, jointly developed by India and Russia, is among the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles and has already been exported to the Philippines. The Vietnam deal signals India’s growing willingness to leverage defence exports as a strategic tool, deepening security partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.

The Bihar government  has suspended two  IAS officers on charges of alleged corruption. They  are Yogesh Kumar Sagar of the 2017 batch and Abhilasha Kumari Sharma of the 2014 batch.

Union law ministry has cleared  names  of senior SC advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, and Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court  for elevation to the Supreme Court of India.

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited, Malpe in Karnataka State, a wholly owned subsidiary company of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), has invited online applications for Executive post of Manager (Design). Applications must reach latest by July 19, 2026.

RITES Limited has invited applications from IRSME officers for the post of Additional General Manager (Mech), Gurgaon, Haryana on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by July 9, 2026. 

Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited has invited applications for the post of Joint General Manager- Operations and Commercial for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by June 10, 2026. 

Post of Planning Officer (Electronic System) in the Directorate of Planning and Coordination, Ministry of Defence on deputation basis has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by June 19, 2026. Details can be availed from the Ministry’s website.

Two Whole Time Member posts in Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have been advertised. Applications must reach latest by June 30, 2026. 

Five vacant posts in Budget Press, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance have been advertised. Details can be availed from the Ministry’s website. 

Sports Authority of India has invited applications from retired officials for High-Performance Director post. Online applications must reach latest by  June 30, 2026. 

World Bank has advertised the post of Senior Procurement Specialist, Juba, South Sudan. Applications must reach latest by June 3, 2026. 

Vice Admiral (now Admiral) Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi (who retired after a distinguished career, including highlights like Operation Sindoor). Swaminathan previously commanded the Western Naval Command.

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

Senior most Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Vivek Rusia has been appointed acting Chief Justice of the HC.

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), conducted a comprehensive railcar inspection of the New Dadri-New Khurja-Sahnewal section on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) recently. During the visit, he reviewed operational performance of the corridor, assessed key infrastructure assets, and interacted with field officials to evaluate ongoing efforts towards enhancing efficiency and capacity utilization of the DFC network. He also undertook a review of security preparedness in this EDFC section following recent untoward incidents reported on the Dedicated Freight Corridor track.

The MD conducted an inspection of the Traction Substation (TSS) at New Talheri Buzurg, a crucial part of the Corporation’s fully electrified rail network powered by the advanced 2×25 kV traction system. The inspection focused on assessing critical equipment, power supply systems, monitoring mechanisms, and safety protocols that ensure uninterrupted traction power delivery to freight trains along the corridor.

In line with DFCCIL’s commitment to social responsibility, Kumar inaugurated a modern facility at SEVA Dhaam Ashram, Saha, dedicated to children affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The facility, equipped with advanced physiotherapy tools, aims to improve rehabilitation and therapeutic care for children under the Corporation’s CSR initiative.

He also inaugurated the newly constructed DFCCIL Type-V Residential Quarters at Ambala Cantt., designed to provide high-quality living facilities for employees and their families, reflecting the Corporation’s focus on employee welfare.

The inspection was accompanied by senior officials including Directors, Executive Directors, and General Managers from various field units.

Spanning 2,843 route kilometres, the Dedicated Freight Corridor continues to transform freight transportation in India, handling an average of 406 trains daily and achieving a record 907 train interchanges on 26 January 2026. With 586 billion GTKM transported to date, the corridor exemplifies DFCCIL’s role in enhancing supply chain efficiency, reducing transit times, and supporting the nation’s economic growth.

Justice Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

Brajesh Kumar Singh, Executive Director of Indian Bank has been appointed  as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Canara Bank.As per the order dated 30 May 2026, his appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge and will continue until 30 April 2029 (date of superannuation) or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Three IPS officers have been shifted in Rajasthan. Gyan Chandra Yadav has been posted as SP, PHQ, Civil Rights, Jaipur, while Dr Pyare Lal Shivran joins as SP, Didwana-Kuchaman. Additionally, Mrs Lovely Katiyar will join as IG, Civil Rights and Anti-Human Trafficking, Jaipur.

Sanjay Kumar has been posted as Additional Secretary, Governor's Secretariat, Bihar Lok Bhavan, Patna. He is a 2017 batch IAS officer.

Amit Pathak has been appointed as IG, National Security Guard (NSG) on deputation. He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

Eleven IPS officers have been entrusted with new responsibilities in Punjab. Anita Punj has been appointed as Special DGP, HRD & Welfare, Chandigarh, while Pradeep Kumar Yadav will join as IGP Technical Services, Chandigarh and Dhanpreet Kaur is now Director, MRS PPA, Phillaur. Similarly, Satinder Singh was posted as Commissioner of Police (CP), Jalandhar; Vivek Sheel Soni as DIG, Border Range, Amritsar; Surinderjit Singh as DIG Prisons; Kanwaldeep Singh as DIG, Law & Order, Chandigarh; Sandeep Kumar Sharma as DIG, PAP-II, Jalandhar; Sandeep Goel as DIG, Ludhiana Ranger, Suhail Qasim Mir as AIG Personnel-I, Chandigarh and Pragya Jain was shifted as AIG Law & Order, Chandigarh.

Sanjay Chilwarwar, Joint Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 1997 batch Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

The ACC has approved extension in central deputation tenure of Ms Dipti Mohil Chawla, Additional Secretary, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence, for a period of one year beyond May 6, 2026 i.e. up to May 6, 2027. She is a 1995 batch IDAS officer.    

Vidhi Kumar Birdi has been appointed as Inspector General in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation basis. He is a 2003  batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre. 

Gulzar Ahmad has been appointed as Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) of HMA Agro Industries Limited.

Viswambharan Parameswaran has been appointed as Executive Director of HMA Agro Industries Limited.

Bhabani Sankar Acharya has been appointed as Executive Director of HMA Agro Industries Limited.

Gaurav Rajendra Luthra has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of HMA Agro Industries Limited.

Dhruv Jani has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Global Longlife Hospital and Research Limited with effect from September 10, 2026.

Jaswant Munoth has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Munoth Communication Limited with effect from December 1, 2026.

Mahhesh Kabra has been redesignated from Whole-Time Director, currently designated as Executive Director, to Joint Managing Director (Joint MD) of R R Kabel Limited with effect from June 1, 2026.

Rajesh Kabra has been re-designated from Whole-Time Director, currently designated as Executive Director, to Joint Managing Director (Joint MD) of R R Kabel Limited with effect from June 1, 2026.

Dillip Kumar Das has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Alfa Transformers Limited with effect from July 19, 2026.

Rashmi Ranjan Satapathy has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Alfa Transformers Limited.

Prem Sagar Mishra has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Alfa Transformers Limited.

Debasis Das has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Alfa Transformers Limited with effect from March 31, 2026.

Ravi Jitendra Modi has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Arman Holdings Limited.

Balu Narayanasamy has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Lambodhara Textiles Limited with effect from July 11, 2026.

Bosco Giulia has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Lambodhara Textiles Limited with effect from September 28, 2026.

Nishanth Balu has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Lambodhara Textiles Limited with effect from December 7, 2026.

Prakash Dalal has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director) of Bhagwati Autocast Limited.

Bharat Jain Tatia has been appointed as Additional Director of Ashram Online.Com Limited.

Prof Yogesh Singh has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Gujarat Gas Limited with effect from August 15, 2026.

Bhadresh Mehta has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Gujarat Gas Limited with effect from August 15, 2026.

Balwant Singh has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Gujarat Gas Limited with effect from April 20, 2027.

Dr Rekha Jain has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Gujarat Gas Limited with effect from April 20, 2027.

Sameer Ahluwalia has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive and Non-Independent) of Alldigi Tech Limited with effect from June 1, 2026.

Gurmeet Singh Chahal has resigned from the office of Non-Executive Director of Alldigi Tech Limited.

CBSE Needs Strong Corrective and disciplinary Action , Not a Change of Education Minister

The  controversies surrounding  CBSE  On screen marking have understandably caused concern among students and parents and dented the image of the government at a time when present PM takes personal interest in students welfare by directly interacting with student community on various platforms. However, fixing responsibility and restoring public trust in CBSE is more important than demanding the resignation  of the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, for matters not  under his direct control.It would be unfortunate if an effective minister is made to take the  responsibility for operational lapses and carelessness of officials  within an autonomous examination body like CBSE.Education Minister is not involved in day-to-day functioning, confidential examination processes, or operational decisions. Further ,In today’s governance environment, with close monitoring and transparent appointments by PMO , the scope for ministerial interference in routine functioning is extremely limited.

The more relevant question is whether the officials directly responsible for examination management and CBSE like chairman, controller of examination, secretary and CVO followed established systems and  safeguards.Reports suggest that OSM   had faced serious difficulties earlier when implemented by UPA government  in 2014 but No minister resigned then but OSM  was  discontinued after public criticism with same problems. If so, was adequate pilot testing conducted by CBSE before rolling it out again  at a national scale for Class 12 examinations? Were past experiences and technological risks properly evaluated by above officials of CBSE and the ministry briefed  before being implemented?

Technology and reform are necessary, but they must be introduced cautiously, especially in high-stakes examinations affecting millions of students and political risk involved.The lapses in CBSE appear to be carelessness,operational and human failures. Immediate Disciplinary action against top officials or their transfers would send a far more constructive message than politically targeting the minister.

Students deserve both reform and reliability. The focus now should be on restoring trust in CBSE examination systems through accountability, institutional strengthening, and careful implementation of change.

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The appellant sought certified copies of registration documents pertaining to Dev Prabhat Samachar Hindi newspaper. His application was transferred under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act to Office of Press Registrar General of India. The respondent claimed that information was denied U/s 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act vide letter dated 04.07.2024. The CIC enquired about the mode by which the reply dated 04.07.2024 was sent to the complainant. The respondent submitted that the reply was uploaded on website but could not corroborate their submission. The respondent could not confirm whether they had sent the letter dated 04.07.2024 to the complainant by post within stipulated time limit as per the RTI Act. The CIC issued a show cause notice to the then PIO Mr. Suresh Kumar, as to why penalty U/s 20(1) of the RTI Act should not be imposed upon him for not providing reply to the complainant within stipulated time limit.

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Every PIO must reply to the RTI Application as per the time limit prescribed under the RTI Act, and keep the proof of reply.  

Citation: Shravan Mishra v. Office of the Press Registrar General of India, File No: CIC/MOIAB/C/2024/127395; Date of Interim Decision: 23-01-2026

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