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Political analysts anticipate worst performance by Chirag Paswan’s LJP in this election!

Political analysts anticipate that Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) may face one of its toughest tests in the ongoing election. Once seen as a potential kingmaker in Bihar politics, the party appears to be struggling to maintain its earlier momentum. Experts point to several factors behind this expected decline, including the erosion of its traditional Dalit vote base, limited organizational reach, and fragmented alliances that have reduced its bargaining power. The party’s reliance on Chirag’s individual charisma rather than strong ground-level leadership has also weakened its prospects. Additionally, the consolidation of votes by larger alliances has left little space for smaller regional players like the LJP (RV) to make electoral gains. Many observers believe that unless Chirag Paswan recalibrates his political strategy and strengthens grassroots networks, his party could emerge as one of the election’s biggest disappointments.
Definition of phrase ‘MY’ changed in Bihar Assembly polls now!

Soon after the first phase of elections concluded in Bihar, covering 121 of the 243 constituencies, the Election Commission announced a record turnout of 64.69%. Political parties across the spectrum are left uneasy, wondering what the surge in voter participation might signify. But with the first phase concluding, the phrase "MY (Muslim, Yadav) has apparently changed in Bihar politics. Caste is a necessary condition in the assembly election but cutting across the caste line, mahila (women) and youth have wholeheartedly supported other combinations except Mahagathbandhan. And now for most of the political parties, MY stands for Mahila and Youth.
PMO & HMO up till 3AM to take stock of the Red Fort Blast probe

Tensions ran high in the capital through the night as sources confirmed a marathon meeting between top officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and Home Ministry that reportedly stretched past 3 AM. The deliberations, according to those aware of the matter, focused on emerging details from the Red Fort blast probe and the possible conspiracy angle now gaining traction. Senior security and intelligence representatives were believed to have joined virtually, indicating the gravity of the evolving situation. While officials maintained a tight lid on specifics, insiders suggest fresh leads may have linked the incident to a wider network operating across multiple states. The urgency of the late-night discussions signals heightened concern at the top levels of government, with coordinated action possibly on the cards by morning. The PMO and HMO are expected to release an official statement once preliminary assessments are complete.
- Meeting to select new Members of the CBIC soon
- Rajasthan CS Sudhansh Pant appointed Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting exploring options in place of current Broadcast Rating system?
- Who will succeed Mrs Mallika as Chairperson, PESB?
- After Ramcharit Manas now Gita recital in MP Police
- Katarpu Sunil Emmanuel empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
- Tenure of Kunal Kashyap as Commissioner (Housing), DDA
- Ms Richa Verma appointed as Deputy Secretary, Higher Education
- Shreyansh Mohan appointed as Deputy Secretary, Higher Education
- Judicial Members yet to get appointment letters
- 80,000 judgements translated into 18 Indian languages
- Union Bank-BOI Merger !
- Plans of ISRO
- Oil & Gas PSUs
- MRVC seeks AGM, JGM, Sr DGM-S&T
- BFSI SSC seeks CEO, Mumbai
- Last date to apply for Senior System Analyst, SLUSI extended
- Presiding Officer for CGIT-cum-LC, Kolkata post advertised
- Dy Chief Engineer (Civil) post for Mumbai Port Authority advertised
- Ashwani Narwal is ACIT-OSD Investigation-III Division, CBDT
- Interviews of Asstt Director (Hosiery) in O/o Dev. Commissioner, MSME soon
- Interviews of Asstt Director (Chemical) in O/o Dev. Commissioner, MSME soon
- 4 IFoS officers shifted in MP
- Two Addl SP rank officers get new responsibilities in MP
- New Rajasthan Chief Secretary to be PMs choice ? (UPDATED)
- Will R K Mishra or Tanmay Kumar be CS of Rajasthan ? (UPDATED)
- Shikhar Agrawal is strong contender for CS in Rajasthan ? (UPDATED)
- Name of Abhay Kumar is also in circulation for CS Rajasthan (UPDATED)
- What happened in sudden posting of Rajasthan CS to GoI ?? (UPDATED)
- Two IAS officers get new assignments in Rajasthan (UPDATED)
- Angamuthu is also Chairperson, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (UPDATED)
- ONGC declares results for Q2 FY’26 (UPDATED)
- Arun Kumar Tyagi selected as Director (Tech), NCL (UPDATED)
- Raghvendra Singh appointed as Deputy Secretary, Commerce (UPDATED)
- Hindustan Copper H1 results soar by 48% (UPDATED)
- NBCC (India) Ltd observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 (UPDATED)
- Awadh Kishore Pandey selected as Director (T/P&P), Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (UPDATED)
- Krishnam Naidu appointed as OSD to Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmsani (UPDATED)
- Ms Naliina Sofia appointed as Director, NITI Aayog (UPDATED)
- Central deputation tenure of Alok Malviya extended (UPDATED)
- SECL begins Coal India’s first paste-filling Project at Singhali UG Mine, Korba Area (UPDATED)
- FDI Hike: Speculation on raising foreign investment cap in PSBs from 20% to 49%, fuelling stock rally (Nifty PSU Bank +20%).
- Punit S Lalbhai appointed Chairman, The Anup Engineering Ltd
- Anish Choudhury appointed MD, Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Ltd
- Rajeev Samant re-appointed MD & CEO, Sula Vineyards Ltd
- Vynsley Fernandes re-appointed CEO (Media Business), Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd
- Indrajit Roy re-appointed ED, Shri Vasuprada Plantations Ltd
- Hans Bakker appointed NE Director, Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd
- Dharmesh Desai appointed Addl. Director, Span Divergent Ltd
- Satyanarayan Kurry appointed ED, West Leisure Resorts Ltd
- Vivek Anand appointed Addl. Director, Ather Energy Ltd
- Nirali Parth Dave appointed Addl. Director, Rajeshwari Cans Ltd
- Parin Patwari appointed Addl. Director, Rajeshwari Cans Ltd
- Sanjay S Lalbhai steps down as Chairman, The Anup Engineering Ltd
- Manjul Sandhu bows out as Ind. Woman Director, Themis Medicare Ltd

Meeting to select three Members of the CBIC is going to take place in a couple of weeks.

Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is exploring alternatives to the existing television audience measurement system to enhance transparency and accountability in the media sector. This move follows concerns over the manipulation of viewership data through landing-page placements, which artificially boost ratings. By reconsidering the inclusion of such metrics, the ministry aims to restore fairness in competition among broadcasters and ensure more credible audience insights. The MIB’s review process also seeks to identify more robust and technology-driven methods of data collection that accurately reflect viewer preferences. Industry stakeholders, including the News Broadcasters Federation, have welcomed the initiative as a long-awaited reform to strengthen trust in rating mechanisms. The ministry’s broader goal is to create a regulatory framework that promotes ethical practices, reduces market distortions, and aligns India’s media measurement standards with global best practices.

All eyes are on the appointment of a new Chairperson, Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) as the tenure of present incumbent Mrs Mallika Srinivasan is coming to an end on November 18, 2025. Mrs Mallika, who is also CMD, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), joined the PESB on April 1, 2021.

In Madhya Pradesh Police Training Centres after Ramcharit Manas there is going to be Geeta Path and heartfulness meditation. The unique idea is the brainchild of 1994 batch IPS officer ADG (Training) Raja Babu Singh. This time he has also added new instructions different from the previous batches. This includes-Drill nursery -Circuit Trg area -more strenuous toughening physical exercises (crocodile walk , Rifle P.T. etc)-Half Marathon Run (21 kms)-Advance Cyber Trg (revised paper 6 ) by our own pool of cyber instructors “Instructors-clinic -workshops”-Vocal for local (practising folk martial art)-adopting Villages(Village visit community connect ) and -daily Shrimad Bhagat Geeta path,Ramcharit Manas Paath & Heartfulness meditation.

Katarpu Sunil Emmanuel has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.
The central deputation tenure of Kunal Kashyap working as Commissioner (Housing), Delhi Development Authority, has been extended for a period of two years upto November 8, 2027. He is a 2008 batch IRS-C&CE officer.

Ms Richa Verma has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education. She is a 2012 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.
Shreyansh Mohan has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education. He is a 2015 batch IRS-C&IT officer.
Despite having approved a list for the appointment as Judicial Members of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) by the ACC, some candidates are yet to get appointment letters.
The Supreme Court has taken the initiative to translate over 80 thousand judgments into 18 Indian languages. And under the Tele-Law, which was launched in 2017, more than one crore beneficiaries across the country have received pre-litigation advice. This information was given in the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms in New Delhi on Saturday.
Whispers of Union Bank-Bank of India merger to form India’s 2nd-largest PSU lender; smaller PSBs eyed for privatisation. Finance Minister hinted at ongoing efforts, predicting 2 PSBs in global top 20 by 2047.
ISRO announced plans to transfer 50% of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) development to a private industry consortium, boosting “Make in India” in space. Private firms already supply 80-85% of ISRO mission components; first industry-built PSLV launch targeted by FY26 end. This could spawn new aerospace startups under PSU mentorship.
Oil & Gas PSUs (e.g., ONGC, IOCL, HPCL) backed 32 startups at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, including WellRx (oilfield solutions, now in 120+ countries) and Maraal Aerospace (solar drones). ONGC’s startup fund saw 450% valuation growth; IOCL’s IndS_UP supported 42 ventures, creating 635 jobs. No new entities, but expansions in deep-tech for sustainable energy.
Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) is seeking Additional General Manager, Joint General Manager and Deputy General Manager - Civil. Details can be availed from www.mrvc.indianrailways.gov.in. Online applications can be sent at career@mrvc.gov.in latest by December 5, 2025.
BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (SSC) is looking for Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mumbai. Applications must reach latest by November 30, 2025.
Last date to apply for Senior System Analyst (SSA), in Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on deputation basis has been extended. The revised date is January 6, 2026.Details can be availed from https://agriwelfare.gov.in/en/recruitment and https://slusi.da.gov.in/vacancy/vacancies.html.
Post of Presiding Officer in Central Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, Kolkata has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by December 11, 2025. Details can be availed from the website of Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Dy Chief Engineer (Civil) post has been advertised for Mumbai Port Authority. Online applications can be filed on website http://onlinevacancy.shipmin.nic.in up to December 5, 2025
Ashwani Narwal has been appointed as ACIT-OSD in Investigation-III Division of Central Board of Direct Taxes.
As many as 70 candidates have been shortlisted for posts of Assistant Director (Hosiery) in Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises. Interview dates will be announced shortly. Details can be availed from UPSC’s website.
As many as 41 candidates have been shortlisted for 11 posts of Assistant Director (Chemical) in Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises. Interview dates will be announced shortly. Details can be availed from UPSC’s website
Four officers of Indian Forest Service (IFoS) have been shifted. Mrs Neha Srivastava has been posted as Deputy Conservator of Forest, MP State Minor Forest Produce Association, Bhopal, while Adhar Gupta will join as Deputy Conservator of Forest, Office PCCF and Head of Forest Force and Nithyanantam L is now Divisional Forest Officer, South Balaghat (Gen.) Forest Division. Besides, Sujit J Patil takes over as Deputy Conservator of Forest, Office PCCF and Head of Forest Force.
Nitesh Bhargava has been posted as Assistant Inspector General of Police, Police Headquarters, Bhopal and Alok Kumar Sharma was appointed as Additional Superintendent of Police, Ujjain district.
It is widely believed that the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan will be Prime Minister and Home Minister’s choice. One can wait and watch.


In case an IAS officer is sent from GoI to Rajasthan as Chief Secretary then there are chances of 1992 batch IAS officer Rajat Kumar Mishra and 1993 batch IAS officer Tanmay Kumar. One can wait and watch.

General belief is that ACS to Chief Minister 1993 batch IAS Shikhar Agrawal will be new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan. Delhi top sources however rule out the possibility of his taking over as CS. Interesting scenario likely.

If seniority and caste equation is taken into account then 1992 batch IAS officer Abhay Kumar is a strong contender for the post of Chief Secretary Rajasthan.

Mystery shrouds the sudden appointment of Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhanshu Pant as Secretary in the Government of India. Insiders ,however said that he himself asked for his posting in the GoI reasons better known to him.
Two IAS officers have been given new assignments in Rajasthan. Dr Gaurav Saini, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Greater, has been posted as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur, while posting orders of Dr Nidhi Patel, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Heritage and CEO, Jaipur Smart City, will be issued afterwards.

Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, has been assigned an additional charge of Chairperson, Visakhapatnam Port Authority for a period of six months upto March 21, 2026. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
ONGC has declared results for Q2 FY’26 posting consolidated net profit of ₹ 12,615 crore - up by 28.2% and declaring interim dividend of ₹ 6 on face value of ₹ 5 per share and standalone crude oil production continues to grow. Highlights: Posts consolidated net profit of ₹ 12,615 crore during Q2 FY’26, up by 28.2%; Standalone Q2 FY’26 net profit stands at ₹ 9,848 crore; Standalone crude oil production up by 1.2%; Share of New well gas (NWG) crosses 21% of total gas revenue from nomination fields in H1 FY’26. Interim dividend of 120% declared. In its 402nd meeting held on 10th November 2025, ONGC Board approved the results for Second Quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26. Gas from new wells is eligible for a 20% premium over the domestic APM gas price. ONGC is actively working to boost output from such wells. During H1 FY’26, revenue from new well gas stood at ₹3,352 crore, delivering an additional ₹651 crore revenue compared to the APM gas price. Dividend: the Board has approved interim dividend of 120%, i.e. ₹ 6 on each equity share of ₹5. The total payout on this account will be ₹ 7,548 Crore. The Record date for distribution of dividend has been fixed for 14th November 2025 which has been intimated to the stock exchanges. Production Performance: With persistent efforts towards increasing domestic production, ONGC has been able to achieve increasing trend in crude oil production. The standalone crude oil production (excluding condensate) during Q2 FY’26 and H1 FY’26 was 4.630 MMT and 9.314 MMT respectively registering a growth of 1.2% over corresponding periods of FY 25; On the gas production front also, ONGC has been able to arrest the degrowth. The decline, which was 0.35% in Q1 FY’26 over Q1 FY’25 has been brought down to 0.04% in Q2 FY’26 over Q2 FY’25. Exploration Performance: ONGC notified two new hydrocarbon discoveries during H1 FY’26. New prospect discovery ‘Vajramani’ and new pool discovery in well MBS202HAA-1 were declared in Q1: Pursuant to the declaration of the National Deepwater Exploration Mission – “Samudra Manthan” by the Honourable Prime Minister on the 79th Independence Day, ONGC is strategizing and mobilizing resources to align its deepwater exploration activities with the National Mission. ONGC’s ultra-deepwater exploratory drilling campaign is progressing at full pace in the Andaman Offshore region, while seismic data acquisition activities are underway in the deepwater areas of both the East and West Coasts. In pursuance to find hydrocarbons in lesser explored category-II & III basins, during H1 FY’26, ONGC drilled total 8 exploratory wells in Andaman offshore, Bengal onland, Kutch onland, Narmada and South Rewa Basins. Further exploratory drilling activities in these basins are in progress. Other Highlights: Monetisation of DSF block Chinnewala Tibba in RKOEA: ONGC monetised the Discovered Small Field (DSF-II) Block RJ/ONDSF/Chinnewala/2018, in the Rajasthan Kutch Onland Exploratory Asset (RKOEA) on 25.08.2025 by commencing Gas Sales to M/s RRVUNL. ONGC inks MoU for monetization of Jantapathar Gas Field: ONGC has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vedanta Ltd. for the joint development of the Jantapathar Gas Field in the A&AA Basin for its early monetisation. ONGC, BP Exploration (Alpha) Ltd, and Reliance Industries Ltd sign Joint Operating Agreement for exploration in Offshore Block in Saurashtra Basin: The said block GS-OSHP-2022/2, awarded under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Bid Round-IX, is classified under Category-II basins. The consortium, with ONGC designated as the Operator, is set to undertake exploratory activities aimed at assessing and harnessing the hydrocarbon potential of the region. ONGC, in collaboration with Oil India Limited (OIL), has formally signed Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) for two onland Blocks and one Ultra Deepwater Block awarded under the OALP Bid Round-IX.ONGC executed a binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) with M/s Mitsui OSK Lines Limited, Japan for forming JVCs to own two number of Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs). These VLECs will be on long term charter hire by ONGC from 2028 onwards for bringing ethane from USA to India. The ethane will be used as feedstock by OPaL, a subsidiary company of ONGC. ONGC signs first-ever LPG Sale & Purchase Agreement with HPCL: The agreement was signed at New Delhi, on 18.08.2025. LPG being a clean, reliable, and widely used household and industrial fuel, the initiative also supports India’s LPG import substitution efforts and advances the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.ONGC CIL JV, JSW Steel Ltd signed co-development agreement for Jharia CBM Block on 12.08.2025 for undertaking resource operations at the Parbatpur Central Coal Block located within the Jharia CBM Block, marking the first instance of such a resource-overlap collaboration in India. ONGC successfully inducts VisiTraK technology in Western Offshore: Successful induction of VisiTraK technology for horizontal well placement in complex gas-cap oil rim mature field of Panna, B&S Asset resulted in significant rig months saving and cost optimization thereof. ONGC received patent for Fracturing Fluid Formulations: Well Stimulation Services, Ahmedabad was awarded patent for developing New Gen Fracturing Fluid Formulation using Effluent water.US Patent awarded to ONGC for Indigenous Drilling Solution: The Institute of Drilling Technology (IDT) has been bestowed with a U.S. Patent certificate for developing ThixoLite - a lightweight, non-cementitious composition used to control mud loss during drilling.
Arun Kumar Tyagi, GM, SECL, has been selected for the post of Director (Technical), Northern Coalfields Limited at a Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) meeting. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.
Raghvendra Singh has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Commerce. He is a 2013 batch IA&AS officer.
The Board of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) in its meeting held in Kolkata today has approved the Financial Results for the second quarter ending September 2025 of the current fiscal year 2025-26. HCL, a Miniratna Category-1 CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has posted an impressive 83.72% growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the quarter ended September 2025 at Rs 248.63 crore, compared to Rs 135.33 crore, achieved during the corresponding period of the previous year. The total revenue from operations during the quarter stood at Rs 718.04 crore, registering a growth of 38.57% over Q2 of FY 24-25. The Profit After Tax (PAT) of the Q2 FY 26 quarter stood at Rs 186.02 crore, a whopping increase of 82.95% growth over similar quarter of FY 24-25. During the first half of the current financial year 2025-26, HCL has continued its strong performance with a 47.86% growth in PBT which has soared to Rs 427.99 crore as against Rs 289.46 crore for the corresponding period of the previous year. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) in H1 FY 26 achieved was Rs 320.30 crore, from Rs 215.09 crore, a huge increase of 48.91% over corresponding H1 of FY 2024-25. The Revenue from operations during H1 was Rs 1234.41 crore compared to Rs 1011.79 crore achieved in H1 of FY 24-25, a substantial increase of 22%. The EBITDA achieved was Rs 515.32 crore in H1 FY 26. The EBIDTA margin achieved has been a robust 41.75% in H1 FY 25-26 compared to 37.45% in H1 of FY 24-25. Sanjiv Kumar Singh Chairman-cum-Managing Director, HCL stated that the Q2 and H1 results stand as a testament to the hard work and commitment of all employees and unwavering support of all stakeholders. The Profit has been achieved through operational excellence, sustained productivity, supported by higher volume and metal prices as compared to immediately preceding June 25 Q1 FY 26 quarter. India is taking decisive steps to secure supply of critical minerals that power our microchips, batteries, electric vehicles, drive clean energy, AI systems, semiconductor, AI technologies. However, these are mostly locked up in rocks that need specialized mineral processing for extraction. With its unique expertise in hard rock mining, Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is one of the few companies ideally placed to make a foray in the critical mineral sector and provide valuable service to our nation. In line with this vision, HCL is looking beyond the frontiers. The Company has collaborated with leading PSUs and Codelco, the state-owned world’s largest copper miner in Chile. HCL is also scouting for critical and strategic mineral assets abroad.
NBCC (India) Limited observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from 27 October to 2 November 2025, reaffirming its commitment to promoting integrity, transparency and ethical conduct across the organisation. This year’s theme, “सतर्कताः हमारी साझा जिम्मेदारी” / “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility,” emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in shaping a corruption-free, accountable and responsible work culture. Throughout the week, the Vigilance Division organised various activities designed to deepen awareness and engage employees meaningfully. Essay writing, slogan creation, extempore speech, online quiz, online courses through IGoT (Integrated Government Online Training), and drawing and painting activities were conducted to encourage employees to reflect on the importance of vigilance in daily work. A special drawing and painting competition was also organised for the children of NBCC employees to introduce the values of honesty, fairness and responsibility at a young age. The observance concluded with a Valedictory Session held at the NBCC Office, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, in the esteemed presence of the K P Mahadevaswamy Chairman & Managing Director, Smt. Ritu Pande, Chief Vigilance Officer, Saleem Ahmad Director(Project), Dr. Suman Kumar, Director (Commercial) and Shri Anjeev Kumar Jain, Director (Finance) of NBCC. During the ceremony, certificates were presented to the winners of the various competitions, recognising their creativity, participation and understanding of the central theme. Officers and employees from across the organisation attended the event and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding transparency, accountability and integrity in all spheres of work. NBCC (India) Ltd. continues to uphold the principles of ethical governance and reaffirms its dedication to fostering a vigilant, responsible and corruption-free environment in line with its core values and national priorities.
Awadh Kishore Pandey, GM, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Technical/Projects & Planning), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on November 11, 2025. As many as nine persons were interviewed for the same.
K R S Krishnam Naidu has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty to Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmsani, MoS for Rural Development and Communications. He is a 2015 batch IRS-IT officer.
Ms Nalina Sofia has been appointed as Director in the NITI Aayog, Delhi. She is a 2010 batch IRS-C&IT officer.
The central deputation tenure of Alok Malviya working as Director in the Department of Commerce has been extended upto October 12, 2026. He is a 2006 batch IRS-IT officer.
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) marked a significant milestone in sustainable and safe underground mining with the groundbreaking of Coal India’s first Paste Filling Technology project at the Singhali Underground Mine under DSB Sub-Area, Korba Area. The project is being implemented under the visionary guidance of Shri Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, SECL, and represents a pioneering step towards environmentally responsible and safe underground coal mining practices. The Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) was conducted with great enthusiasm in the presence of senior SECL officials and employees. Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, Director (Technical) – Projects & Planning, SECL, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Among the dignitaries present were Shri Atul Dwivedi, Managing Director (TMC), Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta, General Manager, Korba Area, Shri Ajay Tiwari, General Manager (Production), SECL HQ were also present. The ceremony witnessed participation from a large number of officers, staff members, and representatives from the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) of DSB Sub-Area, reflecting SECL’s culture of inclusive growth and teamwork. Following the Bhoomi Pujan, a tree plantation drive was organized at the site, where senior officials planted saplings, reaffirming SECL’s strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. What is Paste Filling Technology? Paste Filling is an advanced and eco-friendly mining technology wherein mine voids are filled with a specially prepared paste made by mixing fly ash, tailings, or other mine waste with water and cementitious binders. This technique enhances underground stability and safety, while significantly reducing surface waste disposal challenges. It plays a vital role in protecting surface water bodies, minimizing land degradation, and promoting sustainable mining operations. By adopting this technology at Singhali UG Mine, SECL has taken yet another progressive step towards green and safe mining, in alignment with Coal India’s broader vision for sustainability and innovation in the coal sector.
Cognizant India Listing Plans: IT MNC Cognizant eyes an India listing to tap local talent, amid $6.5B TCS AI investment.
Punit S. Lalbhai, who was serving as Vice-Chairman and Non-Executive Director of The Anup Engineering Limited, has been appointed and designated as Chairman of the Board and the company.
Anish Choudhury has been appointed as Managing Director of Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Limited.
Rajeev Samant has been re-appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sula Vineyards Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
Vynsley Fernandes has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer – Media Business of Hinduja Global Solutions Limited with effect from November 14, 2025.
Indrajit Roy has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director, designated as Executive Director, of Shri Vasuprada Plantations Limited.
Hans Bakker has been appointed as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of Tasty Bite Eatables Limited.
Dharmesh Vinodbhai Desai has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of Span Divergent Limited.
Satyanarayan Kurry has been appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Executive Director of West Leisure Resorts Limited.
Vivek Anand has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive) of Ather Energy Limited
Nirali Parth Dave has been appointed as an Additional Director (Independent) of Rajeshwari Cans Limited.
Parin Patwari has been appointed as an Additional Director (Independent) of Rajeshwari Cans Limited
Sanjay S. Lalbhai has stepped down from the position of Chairman and Non-Executive Director of The Anup Engineering Limited.
Manjul Sandhu has ceased to be the Independent Woman Director of Themis Medicare Limited upon completion of her term on November 10, 2025.
A thoughtless blunder
Delhi residents gathered at India Gate on Nov 9 to protest against the city’s air pollution crisis, demanding concrete action and effective measures to address the issue. The Delhi government has failed to provide clean air. Consider its monumental failure.
The artificial rain project in Delhi (cloud-seeding), turned out to be a damp squib. Reportedly, funds to the extent of Rs 3 crores were thrown down the drain on the futile experiment that was carried out ignoring the meteorologists advising its deferment due to absence of optimum atmospheric moisture. What were the compulsions under which the project was undertaken against the experts’ advice?
How did the political class and the bureaucracy defy logic and accountability? The Delhi government will have a lot to explain. The C&AG and the anti-corruption agencies must conduct an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the wastage of tax payers' money without an iota of benefit. Further, the officials responsible for the lapse, must be identified and awarded an appropriate penalty. The national capital continues to suffer pollution with a haze of dust and high AQI.
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)
Reasons for not calling for the interview by the IIM
The appellant asked the IIM Bangalore to provide the exact and specific reasons regarding why he was not called for the interview for PhD programme. The PIO informed that the Pre-Pi score of the appellant was lower than the cut-off required for the CFI process under the NC-OBC category. The appellant submitted before the CIC that the parameters of shortlisting the candidates had not been provided by the PIO. Moreover, the reasons for not calling him for the interview had also not provided till date. The CIC held that the appellant has sought reasons, which does not fall within the definition of “information” as defined under section 2 (f) of the RTI Act.
Comments
The Hon’ble Bombay High court at Goa in the matter of Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission (W.P. No. 419 of 2007, decision dated 03.04.2008), held that the definition of information cannot include within its fold answers to the question "why" which would be same thing as asking the reason for a justification for a particular thing. The public information authorities cannot be expected to communicate to the citizen the reason why a certain thing was done or not done in the sense of a justification because the citizen makes a requisition about information. Justifications are matter within the domain of adjudicating authorities and cannot properly be classified as information.
Citation: Anshul Bisen v. Indian Institute of Management–Bangalore, Second Appeal No. CIC/IIMBL/A/2024/631898; Date of Decision: 10.10.2025
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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