There  are strong rumours that Director Rahul Naveen is going to succeed Ravi Agrawal as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Ravi Agrawal is scheduled to retire in June.One can wait and watch.

Lt Gen V.M.B. Krishnan (current Quartermaster General) to take over as Eastern Army Commander, Kolkata (replacing Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, retiring this month).

Empanelled 1993 batch IRS (C&CI) officers are waiting for promotion for the last seven months. Any reason?

The CBI has registered a case against an IAS officer who was once PS to a Union Minister.

Ankit Goyal has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation basis. He is a 2010 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.

Naveen Chandra Jha has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on deputation basis. He is a 2009 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Rohit Malpani has been appointed as Director in the NATGRID, M/o Home Affairs, on deputation basis under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years. He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare will shift to a new location at Nauroji Nagar.  Presently, the said ministry is housed in the Krishi Bhawan, and within a month or two, it will shift to a new place.

Anish Sengupta, ED, SAIL, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

Was there any tiff between two big-big over some amendments, which led to delay in passing the Finance Bill on Tuesday. 10 hrs  had been allotted for the Bill. Usually the Finance Bill is passed during the Budget session first before taking up any other business.

 Congress opposed the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, which seeks to subsume UGC, AICTE, and NCTE into a single 12-member Commission (with separate Regulatory, Accreditation, and Standards Councils). The bill brings IITs/IIMs/NITs under its ambit while claiming to protect autonomy; grant-giving powers shift toward the Education Ministry. Opposition cites constitutional overreach, state encroachment, bureaucratisation, and risks to institutional autonomy. Ministry updates to the Joint Parliamentary Committee occurred earlier in the week.

 National Law University Delhi appointed Shri Sanjay Vashishtha (Advocate, Supreme Court) as Executive Director and Dr. Pupul Dutta Prasad (serving IPS Officer) as Honorary Director of Project 39A (a centre focused on criminal justice research, legal aid, and policy reform under Article 39-A).

Implementation of NEP 2020 alongside Union Budget 2026-27 allocations (e.g., enhanced outlays for ICMR, ISRO/Department of Space, National Quantum Mission, and higher education R&D). Emphasis on translational research (ANRF framework up to TRL-4), industry-academia linkages, and international collaborations (e.g., prior ICMR-INSERM MoU).

Rail Land Development Authority is seeking to fill Joint General Manager and Deputy General Manager (Electrical Engineering) posts for Delhi (two vacancies) and Mumbai (one vacancy) on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by April 20, 2024.

Post of Chairman & Managing Director, National Fertilizers Limited will fall vacant in February, 2027. Online applications for the same must reach latest by April 6, 2026.

Muthiah Selvaraj and Rashmi Goel have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).

Lt Gen Balbir Singh Sandhu and Varanasi Udaya Bhaskar have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

Nirmal Kaur has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. She is a 1983 batch IPS officer and retired as Chairman, Jharkhand Police Housing Corporation.

Om Prakash Singh has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1983 batch IPS officer and retired as DGP, UP.

New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has invited applications from IRSE/ Civil Engineering Department officers for the post of Chief Engineer (Civil) (HOD). Applications must reach latest by April 4, 2026.

Abhinandan Kumar Mishra has been appointed as Joint Advisor, Mitigation Project in the NDMA. He is a 2012 batch IDSE officer.

Mukul Mohan has been appointed as Joint Advisor, Mitigation Project and Procurement in the NDMA. He is a 2007 batch IRSS officer.

Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Department for Industry and Internal Trade, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre to avail the benefit of promotion in the cadre. He is a 1993 batch IRS-IT officer.

Ramandeep Chowdhary has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. He is a 2008 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the constitution of seven empowered groups to deal with potential long-term impacts of the West Asia war and urged states to work with the Centre in a 'Team India' approach to ward off the crisis. These seven empowered groups will deal with the consequences of war and evolve strategies on fuel, fertilisers, gas, supply chains and inflation. In a statement in the Rajya Sabha, Modi recalled the national response to COVID-19, when empowered groups of experts had helped address challenges. Later, Cabinet Secretariat issued an Office Memorandum regording the constitution of empowered groups.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of five Additional Judges for appointment as Permanent Judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court. They are: Justice Sachin Singh Rajput, Justice Radhakishan Agrawal, Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal, Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three Additional Judges for appointment as Permanent Judges of the Madras High Court. They are: Justice R. Poornima, Justice M. Jothiraman, and Justice Augustine Devadoss Maria Clete.

Manoj Shankar, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Bihar Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Delhi Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Rakesh Syal, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Haryana Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Ajay Kumar Srivastava, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Himachal Pradesh Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Jitendra Kumar Singh , Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Tushar Kant Satapathy, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Jharkhand Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Suman Jain, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Punjab and Chandigarh Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Vishesh Sharma, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Rajasthan Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Sanjay Kumar Chandhariyavi, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Uttar Pradesh Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Naresh Katyal, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Uttrakhand Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Satya Gopal Chattopadhyay, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), W Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Somath Ganguli, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Andhra Pradesh Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Pradeep Kumar Vyas, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Chhattisgarh Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

G M Patel, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

H G Nagarathna, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Karnataka Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

S V Rayap, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Kerala and Lakshadweep Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Roopesh Chandra Varshney, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Madhya Pradesh Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Rajeev Purushottam Pande, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Maharashtra & Goa Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Suchismita Misra, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Odisha Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Praveen Kumar Jain, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Sushil Kumar Sharma, Judicial Member of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Telangana Bench, has been designated as Vice President of the bench.

Praveen Kumar Yadav, who is presently working in North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and posted as Director (UTHS). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Amar Dev Pratap Singh, who is presently working in Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Deputy Director Mechanical Engineering (Freight) under Executive Director Mechanical Engineering (Freight), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Abhishek Swami, who is presently working as Executive Director (Finance & Legal), National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), has been posted as Director (Finance) in Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC). He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Ms. Namita Tripathi, who is presently working as Principal Financial Advisor (PFA), Central Railway (CR), has been entrusted with additional charge of the post of Director (Finance), Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) on ex-post facto basis for a period of six months. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

V Appa Rao, on return from deputation to Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, has been posted as Principal Chief Materials Manager (PCMM/CHOD) in Integral Coach Factory (ICF). He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

R Mohanraja, who is presently working as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO), Integral Coach Factory (ICF), has been transferred to Southern Railway (SR) and posted as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO). He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Jagdish Alagar, who is presently working as Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), Integral Coach Factory (ICF), has been posted as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO/CHOD), on the unit itself. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Ms. Mahua Verma, who is presently working as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO), South Eastern Railway (SER), has been transferred to Eastern Railway (ER) and posted as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO). She is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Mahendra Kumar Prasad, who is presently working as Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), South Eastern Railway (SER), has been posted as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO/CHOD), on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

J S Lakra, who is presently working as Additional General Manager (AGM), North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to North Western Railway (NWR) and posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

AG Srinivas, who is presently working as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) (CAO/C), East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been transferred to North Central Railway (NCR) and posted as Additional General Manager (AGM). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

S Zahur Haider Zaidi has been appointed as IG, Police Academy Training, while Gurdev Chand Sharma is DIG, Law & Order and Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi was made DIG, Traffic, Tourism & Railways. Besides, Amit Yadav has been appointed as Commandant, 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion, Sakoh, district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Rohit Anand, Director, Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. He is a 2008 batch IRS-IT officer.

Amid rising global oil prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia fuel supply disruptions, Indian airlines have urged the government to consider tax relief measures to offset the steep surge in operational costs. Airline operators have approached the Ministry of Civil Aviation, seeking reductions in excise duty and state-level value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which now accounts for more than half of their operating expenses. Sources said the Ministry is closely examining these representations and is in consultations with the finance and petroleum ministries to assess possible fiscal interventions. Officials indicated that while the government remains cautious about revenue implications, it recognises the industry’s financial strain and the downstream impact on airfares and passenger demand. The Civil Aviation Ministry has assured stakeholders that it is “closely monitoring the situation” and evaluating short-term support measures to stabilise the sector.

Ms Priyanka Nashine is posted as Deputy Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Power, New Delhi. She is a 2017 batch ICAS officer.

Services of three IAS officers have been placed at the disposal of the Office of the Chief Electoral officer, West Bengal. Accordingly, services of Mrs Neelam Meena, PS, Consumer Affairs, and Tanmoy Chakraborty, Director, ESI Scheme, Labour Department, are placed at the disposal of Observer Cell and Web Casting Cell respectively, while the services of Sharad Kumar Dwivedi, Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, will be at the disposal of MCC Cell and Complain Monitoring Cell, which are constituted in connection with the General Election to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

Partnership to focus on capability enhancement, continuous learning, research collaboration, and safe, sustainable mining practices

Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd. (OMC), a Government of Odisha undertaking, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TEXMiN – IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, a Technology Translation Research Park supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, to collaborate on capacity building, academic partnership, research and innovation, and the advancement of safe, sustainable, and digitally enabled mining practices.

The MoU was signed by Alok Kumar Pal, Director (HR), OMC, and Prof. Dheeraj Kumar, Deputy Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Project Director, TEXMiN Foundation, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

The partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening institutional capabilities, enhancing managerial and technical competencies, and promoting technology-led transformation across OMC’s mining operations. The collaboration will support structured training programmes, policy-oriented learning, and innovation-led engagement aimed at building a more efficient, future-ready, and sustainable mining ecosystem.

The MoU lays the foundation for a broad-based collaboration focused on capacity building of employees through academic partnership and knowledge exchange. Key areas of engagement include managerial capability enhancement, development of a continuous learning ecosystem, research and innovation collaboration, policy and compliance training, and collaborative projects and case studies. The partnership will also include Management Development Programmes (MDPs), short-term specialised courses, and technical guidance for digital transformation, productivity improvement, and safe and sustainable mining operations.

Ms Priyanka Nashine is posted as Deputy Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Power, New Delhi. She is a 2017 batch ICAS officer.

Rudrendra Tandon has been appointed as Secretary, East under the Ministry of External Affairs. He is a 1994 batch officer of Indian Foreign Service.

The central deputation tenure of Ms Roopa Mishra working as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has been extended for a period of six months beyond February 2, 2026. He is a 2004 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Reliance Industries has become the first Indian company to purchase Iranian oil following Washington’s recent decision to grant limited sanctions waivers, according to sources familiar with the development. The conglomerate has reportedly secured about five million barrels of crude in a move seen as both commercially strategic and geopolitically significant. The resumption marks Iran’s gradual re-entry into the global oil market after years of restricted trade under U.S. sanctions. Analysts note that Reliance’s early move positions it advantageously amid tightening global supplies and rising crude prices. The transaction also signals New Delhi’s efforts to diversify energy sources while balancing strategic relations with both Washington and Tehran. Industry executives say shipments are expected to begin arriving by mid-April, potentially easing supply pressure on domestic refiners facing high import costs.

Dr GA Pathanjali has been re-appointed as Managing Director of High Energy Batteries India Limited.

CV Ramana has been appointed as Nominee Director of High Energy Batteries India Limited.

Mrs Jayashree Ajit Shankar has been appointed as Independent Woman Director of High Energy Batteries India Limited.

Aman Mehta has been appointed as Managing Director of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Amal Kelshikar has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Hasmukh Patel has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Sudhir Menon has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Suraj Thakor has been appointed as Executive Director of Ardi Investments & Trading Company Limited.

Rajesh Chinubhai Sutaria has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Sun Retail Limited.

Prasenjeet Shrikrishna Fadnavis has been appointed as Shareholder Director of Bank of Maharashtra.

Vijay Keshav Gokhale has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited with effect from April 16, 2026.

Dr Vidya Rajiv Yeravdekar has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited with effect from April 16, 2026.

Dr Shailesh Kripalu Ayyangar has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited with effect from June 2, 2026.

Himanshu Verma has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Datamatics Global Services Limited.

Shashin Koradia has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Prodocs Solutions Limited.

Ms Nidhi Kumari Prajapat has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Ardi Investments & Trading Company Limited.

Karan Vidhyutbhai Purani has resigned from the position of Executive Director of Ardi Investments & Trading Company Limited.

Openings to hardworking and honest civil servants

Modi Sarkar has given many openings to hardworking and honest civil servants to join politics. Some have even joined the Cabinet. Similarly, it gives top leadership positions to karyakartas who are hardworking and honest. It has empowered youth, women, kisan and jawan. It has provided opportunities to 140 crore Indians. This is the only government which has done so much to use the expertise of talented Indians, including civil servants. No wonder it is so popular.

Vijay Kumar

The “Champion Farmers” initiative

The “Champion Farmers” initiative is a highly impactful and practical model for agricultural transformation. The idea of identifying local farmer leaders and promoting peer learning is simple yet powerful. It effectively bridges the gap between scientific practices and ground-level adoption. The focus on crop diversification, mechanisation, and digital advisory support is commendable and aligns well with future-ready agriculture. Especially, the “seeing is believing” approach ensures faster acceptance among farmers. This initiative can serve as a scalable model for other districts and states to improve productivity, sustainability, and farmer incomes. Excellent work in driving grassroots innovation in agriculture

Suresh

Aadhar Biometric - Print of the fingers and thumb impressions

Mentioning his Aadhar Card Number, the appellant requested to provide a print of the ten fingers and thumb impressions taken on biometric. The PIO replied that the "core biometric information" has been defined in Section 2(i) of the Aadhaar Act and there is a clear prohibition under the law against sharing or using core biometrics for any reason whatsoever. The CIC held that appropriate response in keeping with the provisions of the law has been duly provided to the Appellant. The CIC further observed that since the response of the PIO is found legally appropriate and the Appellant has chosen not to buttress the case at hand, no further intervention is deemed necessary in this case, under the RTI Act.

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When a citizen seeks information which originates from him, the public authority can take the plea that the information is not “held” by it. However, in this case, the CIC has remained silent about section 22 of the RTI Act (Act to have overriding effect) and has preferred not to discuss which Act is supreme in case of inconsistencies between them.

Citation: Shri Suresh Chand Meena v. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Second Appeal No. CIC/UIDAI/A/2024/638600; Date of Decision: 04.09.2025

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