One dozen Secretary level postings have been made in the Government of India. Four 1995 batch IAS officers of 1995 batch have also been given posting.

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 26, 2026)

Ms Nivedita Shukla Verma has been shifted from Secretary, Chemicals to Department of Pensions and Pensioners Welfare as Secretary. She is a 1991 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

Narendra Bhooshan has been appointed as Secretary, Land Resources. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

Chanchal Kumar has been appointed as Secretary, Information & Broadcasting. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Chandra Sekhar Kumar has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, National Rainfed Area Authority. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Sanjay Jaju has been appointed as Secretary, DoNER. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Telangana cadre.

Srivastava Krishna has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Tejveer Singh has been appointed as Secretary, Chemicals and Petro-Chemicals. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.

Sanjay Lohiya has been appointed as Special Secretary, Financial Services. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Assam Meghalaya cadre.

Rohit Kansal has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Rural Development. He is a 1995 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Bharat Harbanslal Khera has been appointed as Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He is a 1995 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.

Abhishek Singh has been appointed as Director General, National Testing Agency in the Secretary rank. He is a 1995 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Bhuvnesh Kumar has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. He is a 1995 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

 Rinku Singh Rahi is reported to have resigned in Uttar Pradesh. He is 2022 batch IAS officer.

Sanjay Rastogi has been appointed as Director General, National Archives of India in-situ in the Secretary rank.  He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Sajjan Singh Yadav appointed as Special Secretary, Department of Expenditure in-situ in the Secretary rank. He is a 1995 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Dharmendra has been appointed as Chairman, Public Grievances Commission, Government of Delhi. He is a retired IAS officer.

Puneet Kansal has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Civil Aviation. He is a 1996 batch IAS officer of Sikkim cadre.

Ms Mona K Khandar has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment. She is a 196 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Personnel & Training. He is a 1996 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed as Director General, Directorate General of Civil Aviation. He is a 1996 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Gyanendra D Tripathi has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Agricultural Research & Education and Secretary, Indian Council of Agricultural Research. He is a 1998 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya.

Vishal Gagan has been appointed as Secretary, Central Information Commission at Additional Secretary level. He is a 1998 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

N Gulzar has been appointed as Member Secretary, National Capital Region Planning Board in the Additional Secretary level. He is a 1999 batch IAS officer of AP cadre.

Diwakar Nath Mishra has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Debasish Prusty has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Financial Services. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Sridhar Chiruvolu has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO). He is a 2001 batch IAs officer of Bihar cadre.

Ms Arti Kanwar has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Textiles. She is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Darpan Jain has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Commerce. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Home. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Ms Ankita Mishra Bundela has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. She is a 2001 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Vijay Nehra has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Siddharath Jain has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of AP cadre.

Ms Neetu Kumar Prasad has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Revenue. She is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Telangana cadre.

Anuj Sharma has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Home. He is a 1991 batch IDES officer.

Ms Meenaxi Rawat has been appointed as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Environment, Forest & Climate Change. She is a 1993 batch IES officer.

Ansuman Pattnaik has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Corporate Affairs. He is a 1994 IRS-IT officer.

Yashvir Singh has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Commerce. He is a 1995 batch IES officer.

Ms Nigar Fatima Husain has been appointed as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Commerce & Industry. She is a 1996 batch IDES officer.

Ms Aparna Bhatia has been appointed as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Consumer Affairs. She is a 1996 batch IES officer.

Hari Har Mishra has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Financial Services. He is a 1998 batch IDAS officer.

Ms Veena Kumar Dermal has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Mines. She is a 1998 batch IPoS officer.

Ms Sarita Chauhan Chand has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances in-situ. She is a 1999 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Pankaj Yadav has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Rural Development in-situ. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth (Southern Army Commander) is slated to assume charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) effective 1 April 2026, replacing Lt Gen P.P. Singh. Consequential command reshuffles include Lt Gen Sandeep Jain and Lt Gen V.M.B. Krishnan moving to Army Commander-level posts (Southern and Eastern Commands, respectively

A VR application of a senior IRS officer is reportedly pending in the controlling department. Before repatriation the said officer was posted in ED. He has applied for VRS after joining his parent department.

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has started searching for a new candidate for filling the vacancy of Chairman & Managing Director, Telecommunications Consultants (India) Limited. The post has been lying vacant since January 27, 2026.

The Group of Ministers (GoM) chaired by the Defence Minister has discussed a set of measures to ease the financial strain on the aviation industry amid soaring prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Sources indicate that the Aviation Minister has urged the GoM to consider a reduction in central taxes for immediate relief, while also recommending that states lower Value Added Tax on ATF — which currently varies from 1% to 30% across the country. Major states like Delhi, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu levy some of the highest VAT rates at 20–30%. The Oil Ministry has additionally been asked to explore whether oil marketing companies can cut their profit margins on ATF sales. The government is expected to finalise and announce a relief package soon to cushion airlines from mounting operating costs and preserve industry stability.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is poised for a landmark victory in FY 2025-26, smashing its ambitious Rs 30,000 crore monetisation target well ahead of schedule. By realising over Rs 28,300 crores through innovative Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) models, NHAI demonstrates masterful execution in unlocking highway asset value for reinvestment.

Key highlights include the award of InvIT Round-5, fetching Rs 6,366.98 crores for two critical National Highway sections in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, boosting regional connectivity. Complementing this, TOT Bundle-18 secured Rs 3,087 crores for a 74.5 km stretch in Odisha, enhancing toll revenue potential and operational efficiency.

This proactive monetisation surge not only de-risks public finances but accelerates India's highway expansion, targeting 50,000 km by 2027. NHAI's success signals investor confidence, paving the way for sustained infra growth amid economic headwinds.

Ms Meenu Kumarr has been promoted to the grade of Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes on notional basis, against the panel year 2011- 12. She is a 1989 batch IRS(C&IT) Officer and is scheduled to retire this year in October.

The DoT has accepted the VR of  Smt. Ratna Thakur, an officer in SAG of ITS of 1993 Batch, presently posted as PGM(CM), Delhi BA, Haryana Telecom Circle, BSNL, w e f April 2, 2026.

 Two ITS officers have been posted at DoT HQ. They are Arpit Shukla, a JTS officer and Bhoomika Gaur, STS level officer.

The All India Bank of Baroda Officers’ Union (AIBOBOU) raised issues on Scale-IV to Scale-V promotions at Bank of Baroda, citing deviations from policy and lack of marks disclosure. This was highlighted in union communications around late March 2026.

Speculation persists on raising FDI limits in PSBs from 20% to 49% to attract capital and improve governance/efficiency. This ties into the 2026–27 Budget’s High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat.

Revised windows to 72/24/8 hours before departure (previously 48/12/4); counter tickets now cancellable at any station; TDR removal for e-tickets with automatic refunds; class upgrades up to 30 min before departure. Aims to curb speculative/Tatkal misuse. 

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has advertised the post of Assistant General Manager and Joint General Manager-Human Resource, New Delhi on deputation basis. Details can be availed from NHRCL & Railway Ministry’s website.

Kashinath Behera and Prashanta Kumar Agrawal have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).

Ranjanesh Sahai and Dr Prasenjit Mukherjee have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL).

Prabhash Singh has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1979 batch ITS officer and retired as Advisor (Technology) D/o Telecom.

Dr Prabhat Kumar has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1985 batch IAS officer and retired as Agriculture Production Commissioner and Addl Chief Secy.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has advertised the post of General Manager (S&T), Kolkata on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by April 28, 2026.

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has invited nominations of Indian Forest Service officers for the appointment to the posts at various levels on deputation basis. Details can be availed from ministry’s website.

World Bank is looking for AI Enabled Lead (Associate Senior IT Transformation Management Officer for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by April 13, 2026.

Ministry of External Affairs has advertised two Under Secretary posts for New Delhi. Applications must reach latest by April 30, 2026.

World Bank is looking for Health Specialist for Nouakchott, Mauritania. Applications must reach latest by April 20.

As many as 10 IAS officers have been given new assignments in Maharashtra. Accordingly, Lokesh Chandra has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, Mumbai while Mrs Ashwini Bhide was posted as Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Mumbai and Vikas Chandra Rastogi is Additional Chief Secretary (Financial Reforms), Finance Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai. Similarly, Mrs Vinita Vaid Singal has been posted as Principal Secretary, Soil and Water Conservation Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai; Parimal Singh as Secretary (Agriculture), Agriculture and ADF Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai; Tukaram Mundhe as Secretary, Disaster Management, R&R, Revenue & Forest Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai; Lahu Mali as Managing Director, Shivshahi Punarvasan Project Ltd Mumbai; Manik Guisal as Secretary, Divyang Kalyan Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai; Mrs Prerna Deshbhratar as Commissioner, Fisheries,Mumbai and Prithviraj B P has been posted as Municipal Commissioner, Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation.

Ashish Kumar has been appointed as Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, Gujarat. He will continue to hold the additional charge of the post of Director, Tribal Development, Gandhinagar. He is a 2014 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. 

IAS officers in Rajasthan have been given new responsibilities in a major reshuffle in Rajasthan. Dr. Joga Ram has been appointed as Administrative Secretary and Commissioner, Panchayati Raj, as well as Mission Director. National Health Mission, Rajasthan, while Dr Jitendra Kumar Soni is now Secretary to the CM and Secretary, Information and PR and Rajan Vishal was posted as Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Rajasthan. Similarly, Kanhaiya Lal Swami will join as Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur;  Nakate Shivprasad Madan as Managing Director, Energy Development and IT Services; Sandesh Nayak as Collector and District Magistrate (DM), Jaipur; Mrs Shivangi Swarnkar as Special Administrative Secretary, Finance; Mrs Anupama Jorwal as Collector and DM, Jaisalmer; Om Prakash Kasera as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur and CEO, Jaipur Smart City Ltd; Namit Mehta as Commissioner, Excise and ex officio Director of Prohibition; Mrs Namrata Vrishni as Special Administrative Secretary, Mines and Petroleum; Alok Ranjan as Collector and DM, Jodhpur; Arvind Kumar Poswal as Commissioner, Housing Board, Jaipur; Mukul Sharma as Special Secretary, Chief Minister Office (CMO); Utsav Kaushal and Amita Sharma as Joint Secretaries, CMO; Riya Dabi, Rajat Yadav, Akshat Kumar Singh and Mrs Garima Narula, as OSD (Officer on Special Duty). CMO; Gaurav Agarwal as DM, Udaipur; Chinmayee Gopal as DM, Barmer; Aparna Gupta as DM, Kotputli-Behror; Atul Prakash asa DM, Khairthal-Tijara; Avdhesh Meena as DM, Didwana-Kuchaman; Shubham Chaudhary as DM, Pratapgarh; Ashish Modi as DM, Sikar; Ankit Kumar Singh as DM, Phalodi; Bal Mukund Asawa as DM, Baran; Nishant Jain as DM, Bikaner; Amit Yadav as DM, Sri Ganganagar; Dr Manju as DM, Chittorgarh; Rohitashva Singh Tomar as DM, Sirohi; Ravindra Goswami as DM, Pali; Harphool Singh Yadav as DM, Bundi; Devendra Kumar as DM, Nagaur; Akshay Godara as DM, Karauli; Somya Jha as DM, Dausa; Dashel Dan as DM, Dungarpur; Mohd. Junaid P.P. as DM, Salumbar and Mayank Manish will be posted as DM, Deeg.

Sachin Sinha has been promoted to the rank of ACS in Madhya Pradesh. He is 1995 batch IAS officer.

 Nagesh Das Pai has assumed charge as Director, Corporate Planning, Projects & Business Development) at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Mini-Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Defence. Internal candidate who joined GSL in 1998 and rose through ranks (e.g., General Manager roles). PESB had recommended him in December 2025 after interviewing 12 candidates. His expertise focuses on shipbuilding capacity expansion, ship repair, operational efficiency, and timely project execution. GSL highlighted expectations for accelerated strategic growth and business development under his leadership.

 Anurag Kapil (IRAS, 1999 batch) has been appointed as Director (Finance) at NMDC Limited (Navratna PSU under Ministry of Steel, India’s largest iron ore producer). Tenure: 5 years in IDA pay scale ₹1,80,000–3,40,000. Immediate absorption from his prior role as EDF(X), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways). Technical resignation from Railway service accepted. His railways finance/administrative experience is expected to strengthen NMDC’s financial governance and strategic planning.

Wecom Fiber (US broadband infrastructure company, Phoenix, Arizona; backed by Searchlight Capital Partners), appointed Rachel Solomon as Chief Executive Officer. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations & Engineering for Comcast’s West Division (overseeing 14 states and more than USD 4.8 billion in capital/expense). The move aims to accelerate fiber expansion to underserved/rural Arizona communities. Outgoing CEO Paul Fleming transitioned to Chairman of the Board and Head of Government & External Affairs, focusing on stakeholder/government partnerships.

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Personal hearing before the first appellate authority

Information in respect of election in Sri Ram CGHS Itd. was sought. The CIC noted that the Complainant has not served a copy of the instant Complaint upon the Respondent. The CIC observed that serving a copy of documents (including Complaint, Second Appeal and Written submissions) to the opposite party is fundamental requirement for due process in legal proceedings and crucial for fairness, transparency, and also in the interest of expeditious response from the concerned Public Authority. The CIC issued an advisory u/s 25 (5) of the RTI Act to the Respondent Public Authority to provide a due opportunity of being heard to the parties while adjudicating the First Appeal in view of principle of natural justice.

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There is no specific provision in the RTI Act, 2005 which provides for a compulsory personal hearing before the first appellate authority. However, it would be incumbent upon the FAA to grant a personal hearing to the appellant if it has been sought. The principles of natural justice should be followed.

Citation: S K T Sherman v. O/o the Registrar Cooperative Societies, File No: CIC/REGCS/C/2024/624441; Date of Decision: 18.08.2025

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