The Union Cabinet has approved a series of major infrastructure projects worth ₹1.6 lakh crore, spanning sectors such as railways, highways, metro rail, and urban infrastructure. The decision underscores the government’s focus on boosting connectivity, accelerating urban development, and driving economic growth through large-scale capital expenditure. These projects are expected to enhance logistics efficiency, improve commuter convenience, and create substantial employment opportunities across the country. A press briefing is scheduled for 12:30 pm today, where detailed announcements on the Cabinet decisions will be made, including project allocations and implementation timelines. The approvals align with the government’s ongoing push to strengthen core infrastructure and support India’s long-term growth objectives ahead of the next fiscal year.

ITDC, the country's jewel PSU has established many milestone. The CPSU, under the ministry of Tourism, is now a days celebrating its 60th year of celebrations. On the occassion, Mugdha Sinha, MD, ITDC said that 29% women are managing the PSU. And they are working at all key position.

A Special Commemorative Postage Stamp released

To celebrate seven decades of distinguished service by The Ashok, ITDC, in coordination with the Department of Posts, releases a Special Commemorative Postage Stamp. A film celebrating The Ashok’s spatial luxury is also launched by Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi on Friday evening.

Dr Hemant Sharad Pande, Functional Director Personnel, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), has been selected for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 13, 2026. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.

(We said this on Apr 16, 2025 & Feb 11, 2026)

Shivakumar Subramaniam, ED, RCF, has taken over the charge as Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF).

Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) has been upgraded from Schedule ‘C’ to Schedule ‘B’ under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan). Praveen Kumar is presently Chairman & Managing Director, ALIMCO.

The Bridge and Roof Co. (India) Limited (BRC) has been upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' CPSE under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Rajesh Kumar Singh is presently Chairman & Managing Director Bridge and Roof Co. (India) Limited.

Inter cadre deputation of Basharat Qayoom, from Jharkhand cadre to AGMUT cadre (UT of J&K), has been extended for a period of one year beyond February 23, 2026 in relaxation of extant policy. He is a 2016 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

GMR Airports has appointed M. A. Ganapathy as Executive Director, Security & Vigilance.Ganapathy is a  former 1986-batch IPS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre

Inter cadre deputation of Athar Aamir UI Shafi Khan, from Rajasthan cadre to AGMUT cadre (UT of J&K), has been extended for a period of one year beyond February 15, 2026 in relaxation of extant policy. He is a 2016 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre,

Puneet Agrawal, presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Thailand. He is a 1997 batch IFS officer.

As many as 66 IRS-IT officers have been promoted to the grade of CCIT. The names of the officers as follows: https://whispersinthecorridors.com/pdf/66IRS-IT.pdf

In a resounding affirmation of India’s aerial dominance, the Indian Air Force (IAF) unveiled plans for Exercise Vayushakti 2026, a massive firepower demonstration set to unfold over the arid sands of Pokhran Air to Ground Range in Jaisalmer on February 27. The curtain-raiser event, held in the capital, featured a detailed briefing followed by a press conference led by Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who emphasised the IAF’s unwavering commitment to national security and self-reliance under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. 

This biennial spectacle, the largest since Operation Sindoor, will involve over 120 aircraft, including 77 frontline fighters like the Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi-30MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000, alongside 43 helicopters such as the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, Apache attack choppers, and heavy-lift Chinooks. Transport assets including C-130J, C-295, and C-17, plus remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs), will join the fray, showcasing full-spectrum operations across day, dusk, and night scenarios. Advanced weaponry, from Short Range Loitering Munitions (SRLM) to air defense systems like Akash, SpyDer, and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), will be deployed, with more than 277 munitions and over 11,000 kg of explosives expected to light up the desert sky. 

A highlight will be the recreation of Operation Sindoor’s precision strikes, underscoring the IAF’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and its prowess in long-range targeting and multi-domain warfare. “The Rafale was a hero in Operation Sindoor, and we’re looking forward to inducting more next-generation fighters,” Air Marshal Kapoor stated, hinting at potential expansions in the multi-role fighter aircraft fleet. The exercise also spotlights humanitarian roles, with demonstrations of rapid airlifts and disaster relief evacuations, reinforcing the IAF’s dual mandate as a warfighter and lifesaver. 

Guided by the motto “Achook, Abhedya aur Sateek” (Unerring, Impenetrable, and Precise), Vayushakti 2026 aims to reassure the nation of the IAF’s combat readiness amid evolving geopolitical challenges. As tensions simmer along borders, this display near the India-Pakistan frontier sends a clear message: India’s skies are guarded by unmatched skill and indigenous innovation. “LARGE” With echoes of past triumphs like the Balakot strikes, the event promises to be a thunderous testament to aerial supremacy, drawing global attention to India’s growing defence capabilities.

In UP three 1990 batch IPS officers are superannuating this month. They are Sandeep Salunkhe, Manmohan Bashal and Deependra Juneja. They are DGs.Salunkh is DG, Human Rights, Bashal posted as DG, Home Guard while Juneja is G, Prosecution.

Nilabja Choudhury has been appointed as ADG, Recruitment and Promotion Board, Lucknow, while Ashutosh Kumar was made ADG, CID, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.

 Ongoing discussions around the new Cadre Allocation Policy 2026 (effective from CSE 2026) highlight potential upgradations in cadre strength to address gaps, with North-East states like Assam-Meghalaya grouped in Group I for better equity. Predictions suggest this could lead to faster promotions for outsiders in NE cadres to balance insider-outsider ratios.

 Emerging trends include decarbonisation via electrification (99% broad-gauge complete), AI/tech integration (e.g., 52 reforms in 52 weeks), and passenger-centric shifts like Vande Bharat/Amrit Bharat trains (164 VB, 30 AB services). Freight focus via new corridors aims for 29% share increase, with a 5,000 km metro network by 2047 in 100 cities.

No Joint Secretary level empanelment belonging to 2010 batch IAS officers has been made from Kerala cadre.

Manoj Kumar Dash, SAIL, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited.

Vijay Kumar Srivastava, ED, Railway Board, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited.

 Discussions referenced the tripartite agreement for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), a new autonomous body under Article 371(A). This initiative aims at balancing regional aspirations with national integrity through autonomy and development focus, potentially serving as a model for NE conflict resolution. Whispers suggest it could lead to new deputations of IAS/IPS officers to oversee implementation.

Deb Kumar Chakraborty, Member, DCC, will retire in July this year. He is an ITS officer. 

Recent mentions highlight the Assam Rifles’ IAS coaching centre as a new initiative to groom aspirants from the North-East, bridging opportunity gaps and replacing “distance” with access. This could involve deputations of IFoS/IPS officers for training oversight.

In a high-level meeting, Director General of Border Security Force Praveen Kumar and Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal Sanjay Singhal met with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi. Discussions centered on border management, operational readiness, and enhancing inter-agency coordination to tackle evolving security threats. This synergy between forces aims to bolster India’s frontier defences, ensuring a unified response to national security imperatives.

 Predictions indicate defence exports could reach ₹50,000 crore by 2029, with private sector growth (e.g., Solar Industries for loitering munitions like Nagastra). The MoD’s Viksit Bharat@2047 vision predicts 70%+ self-reliance by 2026 through DRDO-private collaborations. Speculations were rife over upcoming rollouts like AMCA in 2026 and hypersonic missiles within 1-2 years.

 14.2% rise to ₹557.27 billion, but scholars warn it masks slower university funding growth and pressures. Pivot to market-readiness, skilling; new “university townships” near industrial corridors. Whispers over shift to outcome-based autonomy, interdisciplinary research.

 Shift from diesel to electric (near-total), safety emphasis (Rs 1.16 lakh crore spent, 84% utilization), and PPP for infrastructure (e.g., Lok Sabha briefing on February 9, 2026). Also, Bullet Train expansions to reduce travel times (e.g., Delhi-Varanasi to 3:50 hours), amid cost concerns (Mumbai-Ahmedabad escalations).

Saseekala Nair and Indu Shekhar Jha have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI).

Dr Sandeep Tripathi and Srinivasan Rangarajan have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Central University of Gujarat (D/o Higher Education M/o Education). 

Dr Atanu Purkayastha has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1983 batch IAS officer and retired as Addl Chief Secretary, Govt of West Bengal.

Atul Jindal has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1988 batch IFoS and retired as Adll Managing Director, UP Forest Corporation.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is seeking two Consultant for CCCS Division. Applications must reach latest by March 3, 2026. 

Bharat Prasad Singh has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a  1985 batch IFoS officer and retired as Addl Principal Chief Conservator of Forests.  

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has advertised the post of four General Managers and eight Additional General Managers, Joint General Managers and Deputy General Managers (Elevated/ Underground Construction) on deputation basis.  Applications must reach latest by February 23, 2026. 

Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) for Ministry of Civil Aviation is seeking to fill the post of Deputy Commissioner of Railway Safety (Tech) on deputation basis. Details can be availed from https://indianrailways.gov.in/. 

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has invited nominations for the posts of level of Director General of Forests on deputation basis. Emails can be sent at  ifs@nic.in latest by March 9, 2026. 

Last date to apply for the post of Chairman in National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) on deputation basis has been extended. Revised date is March 21, 2026.

Twenty seven candidates have been shortlisted for nine vacancies of Medical Officer (Ayurveda) in Directorate of AYUSH, Govt. of Puducherry. Interview dates will be announced shortly. 

World Bank is seeking Financial Management Specialist for Dhaka, Bangladesh. Applications must reach latest by February 27, 2026.

Shailendra Kumar, who is presently serving as Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer/Engineering (Dy. CVO/Engg.), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) as General General Manager/Chief Project Manager (GGM/CPM) (Civil) for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer

Dr. Shyam Sunder, who is presently serving in West Central Railway (WCR), on attaining the age of 62 years on March 15, 2026, has been transferred to Northern Railway on his own request and posted in a clinical post. He is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

 

Dr. Suresh Kumar Nagar, who is presently serving in Northern Railway (NR), on attaining the age of 62 years on April 2, 2026, has been posted in a clinical post in the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

Kushal Singh, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM) (CHOD), West Central Railway, has been transferred to Western Railway and posted as Principal Chief Safety Officer (PCSO) (CHOD). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Mudit Bhatnagar, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE), South East Central Railway (SECR), has been posted as Chief Administrative Officer/Construction (CAO/C) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

 

Avanish Kumar Pandey, who is presently serving as Chief Administrative Officer/Construction (CAO/C), Central Railway, has been transferred to South East Central Railway (SECR) and posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Bhuvnesh Kumar Gupta, who is presently serving as Chief Administrative Officer/Construction/RSP (CAO/C/RSP), Northern Railway, has been transferred to Central Railway and posted as Chief Administrative Officer/Construction (CAO/C). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

 

Himanshu Goswami, who is presently serving in North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

IPS officers have been reshuffled in Uttarakhand. Prahlad Narayan Meena, SSP, Vigilance Headquarters, has been promoted as DIG, Vigilance Headquarters, while Mrs Nivedita Kukreti, DIGP, SDRF, was promoted as IGP, SDRF. Similarly, Yashwant Singh has been appointed as Principal, PTC, Narendranagar; Pramod Doval as SSP, Dehradun; Ajay Singh as SSP, STF; Navneet Singh as SSP, Haridwar; Ajay Ganpati Kumar as SSP, Udham Singh Nagar; Manikant Mishra as SSP, Intelligence; Dipesh Kumar Rai as SP, CID; Amit Srivastava as Commandant, IRB 1, Ramnagar; Akshay Prahlad Konde as SP, Rudraprayag; Ms Rekha Yadav as SP, Champawat; Chandrashekhar R Ghodke as SSP, Almora; Devendra Pincha as Commandant, 31st Battalion, PAC, Rudrapur; Mrs Niharika Tomar as SP, Rudraprayag; Jitendra Kumar Mehra as SP, Bageshwar; Jitendra Chaudhary as SP, Crime and Traffic, Udham Singh Nagar and Ms Nisha Yadav will take charge as SP, Crime and Traffic, Haridwar

IAS officers have been reshuffled in Madhya Pradesh. Ashok Barnwal has been appointed as ACS, Public Health and Medical Education with additional charge of ACS, Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief & Rehabilitation and he will continue to hold additional charge of  Agriculture Production Commissioner. ACS, Environment and Environment Commissioner and DG, EPCO. Manish Singh has been posted as Commissioner, Public Relations and will continue to hold additional charge of Secretary, Transport and MD, MP State Road Transport Corporation. Similarly, Sandeep Yadav takes over as PS, Forest, and will continue to hold additional charge of PS, Non-resident India Department; Ajay Gupta as MD, Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited, Jabalpur; Abhijit Agrawal as MD, MP State Co-operative Marketing Federation; Deepak Kumar Saxena as Excise Commissioner, Gwalior; Umashankar Bhargava as Director, Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development; Sunil Dubey as Deputy Secretary to Governor; Mrs Sanghmitra Gautam as CEO, District Panchayat, Alirajpur; Mrs Nanda Bhalave Kushre as Additional Project Director, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan; Kamal Solanki as CEO, District Panchayat, Raisen and Sheo Shekhar Shukla, ACS, Home, will also hold charge of ACS, Jail.   
 

Uday Suresh Kotak has been appointed as Chairman of Gujarat International Finance Tec City Co. Limited.

Shigeki Iwama has been re-appointed as Chairman & Managing Director and President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Honda India Power Products Limited with effect from April 1, 2026. 

Vijay Kaushik has been designated as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Haryana Capfin Limited.

Ram Ji Nigam has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Director of Haryana Capfin Limited.

V. Upendran has been re-appointed as Executive Chairman of Sanco Trans Limited with effect from April 1, 2026. 

Rishipal Sethi has been re-appointed as Joint Managing Director of Pix Transmissions Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.

Ms Shirley Paul has been re-appointed as Whole Time Director of Pix Transmissions Limited with effect from July 10, 2026.

Ness N. Wadia has been re-appointed as Managing Director of The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
 

Drapan Shah has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Nidhi Granites Limited. 

Ms Shivangi Negi has been appointed as Managing Director (Executive Director) of Insilco Limited.

Banks transfer policy

Being scale 1 officer, I got transferred to Bhubaneswar region from Kolkata on June 2024 but till now we have not been transferred to our parent zone inspite of applying on spouse ground. It is very difficult to stay away from our children, spouse and parents who require us the most. Kindly arrange to send us back to our parent zone so that we can give our 100% best service to our organisation as well as take our personal life responsibilities. 

Deepanwita

Banks transfer policy

It is not possible for us being a women , and in the country like India, to ask our husbands to leave their business or jobs and shift with us to a new place. Our children life gets horrified just because of this transfer. We sacrifice our future and don’t take promotion just because of transfers, still we are transferred. We look after our in lawaa and to play a major part at home with families. Its getting impossible for us to surrive and be self dependent just because of transfers 

Swati

Banks transfer policy

Lateral transfer/Transfer far from place of residence must be stopped at least for those who are sacrificing their career or promotion due to their family. Female staff should be posted near to their home. Upto Scale III officers are providing customer service sitting front, so transfer to another linguistic region upto Scale III should be stopped. 

Ajanta Ghosh

Banks transfer policy

I am also working in a psb , my first posting was 360km away from my native after 6 years of struggle I got home place transfer. Now only 2.5 years completed in my native, in april again they will transfer me to other circle  ie., minimum 500 km away from my native place. My son is only 2 years old no one is there for taking care of my son. Nowadays it is very very dangerous to trust care takers, so government will take proper decision on transfer policy to lady officers in psbs. 

SOBIYA SREEKRISHNAN

Banks transfer policy

Transfer policy in UCO Bank is very unfair, every year they are bringing transfer policy, but human interference in the policy is very much. Those who actually deserves the transfer to their home state/zone are not getting transferred. Transfer policy/process should be automatic and should not be driven by the excessive human interference. In UCO bank employees who have completed two years of maximum service in North East India are not getting transferred to their home zone despite their repeated effort to apply for such transfer. 

Manju

Banks transfer policy

Current scenario, transfer and posting should not be thought as per century old policies and thought. In today's transparent world, working in own area may attract more bussiness and profits compared to in other area 

NK

Banks transfer policy

The transfer policy of Union Bank of India is the worst, being a single child and when my parents are both under chronic treatment, my bank thrown me out from Kolkata to Mumbai,Now my life became hale,When there were ample vacancies in the state like Odisha... 

Mainak

Banks transfer policy

I have 9 years of service in psb and I am working in 7th branch now. Horrible transfer policy in my bank 

.Saichand

Banks transfer policy

Policy is such that one is bound to stay away from his family for whole life if wife is working in state govt departments considering position of leaves being granted in banks. 

Amit Rana

Bank transfer policy

My husband who is working in Union bank ofwas unfairly transferred from home town during his last time tenure of service .And also a n unfair policy implemented for tpromotion process for AGM cadre by introducing two this.year residual service .Last two year promotion process he was deprived of promotion by Zonal head Manglore.Please consider this. 

Latha T S

Banks transfer policy

Government should make changes in transfer policy, when a staff from Karnataka transferred to Kerala how can you expect that he should speak Malyalam. It is easy task, transfers should be done within a state, His family will also suffer 

Gajanan Shenvi

Marks scored in examination when result is withheld

The appellant sought information about the marks scored by him in the examination conducted for the Sub-inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs and Assistant Sub-inspector in CISF Examination. The information was denied and on query by the CIC, the respondent submitted that it was not declared by the Appellant in his RTI Application that his result was withheld, which is why such a reply was provided to him. The appellant argued that since information related to one of the candidates has been provided, he is also entitled to access the information related to him now since the OA stands disposed of. The appellant submitted that the averred OA infructuous and the interim order that the PIO is relying upon to withhold the information of the candidates in a sealed cover was no longer stipulated to be in operation whilst passing the final order. The averred final order stipulates that all pending MA(s) are also disposed of with another connected OA being described as infructuous and this order significantly predates the date of filing of the RTI Application. Additionally, the PIO has not complied with the averred FAA’s order which was leaning in favor of the Appellant. The CIC directed the PIO to submit a written explanation to show cause as to why action should not be initiated in the matter under Section 20(1) of the RTI Act for failing to provide a proper reply to the RTI Application at the original instance as the queries of different nature i.e distinct from the mere marks and result of the Appellant were left unattended by providing an unwarranted cumulative reply. Further, the PIO was also directed to explain the prima-facie non-compliance of the FAA’s order within 15 days. The PIO was directed to provide a revised reply to the RTI Application incorporating the available information regarding the Appellant’s result and OMR sheet as sought for. 

Comments

In many instances, it has been pointed out that the marks scored by an individual should be provided to him/her unless any of the exemption sections of the RTI Act, 2005 can be invoked to deny the information. 

Citation: Rajesh Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission, Second Appeal No. CIC/SSCOM/A/2024/633982; Date of Decision: 10.09.2025

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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