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IAS Aparajita’s ‘Stumble Lab’ initiative increases student participation and school attendance in Kaithal

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Commerce Deptt advertises post of Development Commissioner (Jt Secretary level), Kandla SEZ

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Vacancy of Dy Chief of Mission in Indian Embassy, Brussels

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Indian High Commission London seeks applications for posting as Minister (Economic)

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No wait for VIPs; Karnataka CS directs to commence govt construction projects

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Andhra Pradesh govt reinstates two senior IPS officers

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Aranyak Saikia becomes Nagaon District Collector

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Seven IAS officers get new responsibilities in Gujarat

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CISF plans expansion with 14K recruitments annually for next five years

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Former Supreme Court Judge Justice (Retd) Krishna Murari Joins Vantara Council

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Singh Re-elected Secretary-General of Asian-Pacific Postal Union

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ISRO’s first success in 2026 with GSLV launch of EOS 5 gives it breathing space

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Reshuffle of IPS officers in Haryana

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MP Govt transfers six SAS officers

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MP Government Reshuffles IAS Officers

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Justice SK Agrawal appointed Acting CJ, Chhattisgarh HC

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Six IAS officers get new assignments in Bihar

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10 IPS officers get new assignments in Bihar

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Central Govt offices in Delhi to remain closed on Sept 11, 2026

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Recruitment of personnel in CISF gains momentum

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Govt inducts 14 Odisha Administrative Service officers to IAS rank

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Telangana HC directs state police chief to consider new SOP

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NCB gets 2 deputy director generals to strengthen its operations

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MHA invites applications from retd officials for consultant posts

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Two Secretaries in GoI set to retire this month

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BEML and UMPESL Forge Strategic Partnership

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MP CM Yadav launches wall version of Vikramaditya Vedic Clock

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Gaurav Jain appointed MD & CEO, TRIL and Tata Housing

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PESB Recommends Pushpam Kumar For Dir (Per), RINL

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Tata Sons narrows search for Chairman; Know who’s in race to head group with $275 BN worth assets !

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Tarini International Ltd re-appoints Vakamulla Chandrashekhar as MD

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Sylph Industries Ltd appoints Sunil Amarchand Kalal as MD

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Xtranet Technologies Ltd re-appoints SS Kukreja as MD

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Riddhi Corporate Services Ltd re-appoints Pravinchandra Gor as MD

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Tech-Tonic: Birbhum DM Dhaval Jain uses AI mapping to tackle malnutrition

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A literacy upgrade in Chittorgarh: Courtesy District Magistrate, Dr Manju

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Harishanker Panicker, IAS dreams to make Darjeeling a global tourist destination

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IPS Rakesh Sahoo's fight against human trafficking in Gajapati, Odisha

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Students get a closer look at governance in West Delhi with IAS Hari Kallikkat “Dialogue with DM”

IAS Hari Kallikkat, Collector of West Delhi, has launched "Dialogue with DM - Aapka Collector, Aapke Beech," a monthly initiative that gives meritorious students direct access to interact with the District Magistrate on governance, careers, leadership and personal growth.

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Himachal Pradesh’s Baba Balak Nath Temple gets a modern revamp under IAS Gandharva Rathore

IAS Gandharva Rathore is transforming Himachal Pradesh's Baba Balak Nath Temple with digital services, transparent governance, improved infrastructure, sustainable development and livelihood opportunities for local communities.

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IPS Gaurav Rai: Building trust through Sports, supporting investigations with AI

From village sports programmes to an AI-powered CCTV analytics platform, Gaurav Rai a 2019 batch IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre focused on building stronger community connect while making investigations more technology driven as SP Dantewada. Rai has now been transferred as SP, Balodabazar-Bh

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IPS Abhinay Vishwakarma introduces corporate standards to Katni Police

Katni Police gets a corporate upgrade. IPS Abhinay Vishwakarma, a 2019 batch officer of MP cadre currently posted as SP Katni is redefining what quality policing looks like. Under his leadership,16 police units and offices received ISO certification making Katni one of the few districts in Madhya Pr

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DATE WITH RTI

Information pertaining to service details, date of birth, educational documents, and discharge certificate

The appellant sought information pertaining to service details, date of birth, educational documents, and discharge certificate of a public servant. The respondent submitted that the appellant is retired Sailor from the same department and the sought information relates to third party information which can not be disclosed under section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. The CIC noted that the information falls within the ambit of “personal information” as contemplated under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. The CIC further held that the appellant has neither established any relationship with the concerned third party nor demonstrated any larger public interest that would warrant disclosure of such personal information. The CIC observed that the appellant has neither appeared during the hearing nor placed on record any written submissions, it indicates that he is no more interested in pursuing the matter. The CIC held that its further intervention is not warrantied in the matter.

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Information about the service matters is personal to the employee and to obtain any such personal information, the RTI applicant must establish a larger public interest.

Citation: Maan Singh Rawat v. Directorate of Personnel Service, Naval Headquarter, File No: CIC/INAVY/A/2024/639467; Date of Decision: 25.03.2026

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IAS Aparajita’s ‘Stumble Lab’ initiative increases student participation and school attendance in Kaithal

Politics

Is RSS indifferent to the BJP's organisational overhaul?

Govt appoints Dinesh Sharma as Andaman & Nicobar LG to fast-track Nicobar Project

MEA's back-channels active in Dhaka as reports say it mulls joining Mecca Pact

August 2026

Bureaucracy

IAS Aparajita’s ‘Stumble Lab’ initiative increases student participation and school attendance in Kaithal

Will Manisha Mhaiskar be the next Chief Secretary of Maharashtra?

RBI chief Sanjay Malhotra turns tough taskmaster!

Assam IAS officer Debashish Sharma opts for voluntary retirement

Karnataka Public Service Commission case: 2 more IAS officers under scanner

Vivek Kumar Dewangen to take over as Secretary, NCSC

Commerce Deptt advertises post of Development Commissioner (Jt Secretary level), Kandla SEZ

Vacancy of Dy Chief of Mission in Indian Embassy, Brussels

Indian High Commission London seeks applications for posting as Minister (Economic)

No wait for VIPs; Karnataka CS directs to commence govt construction projects

Andhra Pradesh govt reinstates two senior IPS officers

Aranyak Saikia becomes Nagaon District Collector

Seven IAS officers get new responsibilities in Gujarat

CISF plans expansion with 14K recruitments annually for next five years

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice (Retd) Krishna Murari Joins Vantara Council

Singh Re-elected Secretary-General of Asian-Pacific Postal Union

ISRO’s first success in 2026 with GSLV launch of EOS 5 gives it breathing space

Reshuffle of IPS officers in Haryana

MP Govt transfers six SAS officers

MP Government Reshuffles IAS Officers

Justice SK Agrawal appointed Acting CJ, Chhattisgarh HC

Six IAS officers get new assignments in Bihar

10 IPS officers get new assignments in Bihar

Central Govt offices in Delhi to remain closed on Sept 11, 2026

Recruitment of personnel in CISF gains momentum

Govt inducts 14 Odisha Administrative Service officers to IAS rank

Telangana HC directs state police chief to consider new SOP

NCB gets 2 deputy director generals to strengthen its operations

MHA invites applications from retd officials for consultant posts

Two Secretaries in GoI set to retire this month

BEML and UMPESL Forge Strategic Partnership

MP CM Yadav launches wall version of Vikramaditya Vedic Clock

Gaurav Jain appointed MD & CEO, TRIL and Tata Housing

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VSD Confin Ltd appoints Mohit Agarwal as Ind. Director

Achyut Healthcare Ltd re-appoints Jigen J. Modi as MD

Riddhi Corporate Services Ltd re-appoints Pravinchandra Gor as MD

Xtranet Technologies Ltd re-appoints SS Kukreja as MD

Corporate

PESB Recommends Pushpam Kumar For Dir (Per), RINL

Tata Sons narrows search for Chairman; Know who’s in race to head group with $275 BN worth assets !

Tarini International Ltd re-appoints Vakamulla Chandrashekhar as MD

Sylph Industries Ltd appoints Sunil Amarchand Kalal as MD

Xtranet Technologies Ltd re-appoints SS Kukreja as MD

Riddhi Corporate Services Ltd re-appoints Pravinchandra Gor as MD

Initiatives

Tech-Tonic: Birbhum DM Dhaval Jain uses AI mapping to tackle malnutrition

A literacy upgrade in Chittorgarh: Courtesy District Magistrate, Dr Manju

Harishanker Panicker, IAS dreams to make Darjeeling a global tourist destination

IPS Rakesh Sahoo's fight against human trafficking in Gajapati, Odisha

Students get a closer look at governance in West Delhi with IAS Hari Kallikkat “Dialogue with DM”

Himachal Pradesh’s Baba Balak Nath Temple gets a modern revamp under IAS Gandharva Rathore

IPS Gaurav Rai: Building trust through Sports, supporting investigations with AI

IPS Abhinay Vishwakarma introduces corporate standards to Katni Police

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