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Nitish Kumar unlikely to join Union Cabinet !
Insiders rule out the possibility of Nitish Kumar’s joining the Modi Cabinet. What is in store for him ? Keep guessing ?
Governors appointment: no chance to guess work
The Centre did not give time to media and galleries for guessing the appointment of a new Governors. The President appointed new Governors immediately late on Thursday evening just after the resignation of West Bengal Governor.
Center to eye next Governor in NE, Jharkhand and Odisha
Following the initial gubernatorial changes, the Centre is gearing up for the next phase of administrative reshuffles focusing on the Northeast, Jharkhand, and Odisha, sources indicate. This comes after recent realignments in Tamil Nadu, Bengal, J&K, and Bihar to address Centre-state tensions. In the Northeast—spanning Assam, Manipur, and others—New Delhi seeks governors who can better manage ethnic insurgencies, border security with China/Myanmar, and Act East infrastructure pushes. Jharkhand's post-election volatility and Odisha's impending polls demand loyalists to counter opposition narratives on mining scams and tribal rights. Expect trusted BJP allies and ex-bureaucrats in Raj Bhavans to tighten federal coordination ahead of 2027 state battles, underscoring the Modi government's assertive constitutional playbook.
Former Indian Ambassador to US Sandhu is now LG Delhi
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India's former ambassador to US, has been appointed the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
- Now nine Chief Secretaries are from 1991 batch IAS
- No empanelment for Secretary from CG
- No empanelment for Additional Secretary from Jharkhand
- Legal Overhaul in the Nature of India's Chicken's Neck by Fortifying Seemanchal and Siliguri Corridor expected by MoHA?
- PSBs Profit Projections and Growth
- RLDA seeks Jt PM & DGM-Civil, Bhopal
- Director (Domestic Division), CONCOR, New Delhi post advertised
- A Century of Valour: IPS Assn Honours Pioneer H.M. Joshi on His 100th Birthday
- Prasar Bharti gets a regular Member(Pers)
- Part Time Members posts are vacant
- Janak Digal & A K Lal empanelled for appointment as IEMs
- Dr Nanda & R K Chaudhary empanelled for appointment as IEMs
- Jojneswar Sharma empanelled for appointment as IEM
- K Venkatesham empanelled for appointment as IEM
- Posts of Shipping Master & Director advertised
- World (Sr) Industry Specialist-Real Estate for US sought
- External Affairs Officer for US sought
- SIFO seeks Jt Director (Capital Mkt) for various locations
- Mohfw seeks Dy Director (Admin), Punjab
- Durgesh Dubey appointed ED (Tourism & Catering), Railway Board
- Ashok Kumar appointed JGM (Mech.), DFCCIL
- Amit Goyal posted as ADRM, CSTM
- Sachin Suman posted as ADRM, Howrah
- Rajneesh Kumar Singh posted as ADRM, Sealdah
- Prasanna V posted as ADRM, Madurai
- Kuldeep posted as ADRM, Danapur
- Anop Patel posted as ADRM, Chakradharpur
- K K Yadav appointed as Secretary, GAD in Punjab (UPDATED)
- Tenure of Jujjavarapu Balaji as Minister (Agri), Embassy of India, Rome extended (UPDATED)
- Aman Garg appointed as Senior Country Officer, IFC (UPDATED)
- Anita Shukla appointed as Ambassador to Ecuador (UPDATED)
- Suneet Mehta accredited as High Commissioner to Tonga (UPDATED)
- Anuj Agnihotri secures AIR-1 in Civil Services Exam-2025 (UPDATED)
- BEL Bags ₹733 cr Work Order
- Budget-Driven Developments Worth ₹10k cr
- Trending News on PSU Closures:
- Ms Laura Marie Miller appointed Addl. Director, Wipro Ltd
- Dr Chinnasamy Ganesan re-appointed NE Ind. Director, Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
- Ms Sheetal Bhavin Nagda appointed Addl. Director, Mitshi India Ltd
- Dinesh Shah appointed Addl. Director, Ahasolar Technologies Ltd
- Ms Aradhana Kurup appointed Addl. Director, Amalgamated Electricity Company Ltd
- Pradeep Kumar appointed Addl. Director, Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd
- Dr Rajiv Kumar re-appointed NE Director, Firstsource Solutions Ltd
- PK Chowdhary appointed Addl. Director, Firstsource Solutions Ltd
- Dhawal Bhute appointed Addl. Director, LGT Business Connextions Ltd
- Chintan Chheda appointed Addl. Director, LGT Business Connextions Ltd
- Dr Ashok Kumar re-appointed ED, Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd
- Venugopal Chetlur resigns as Whole-time Director, Shalimar Paints Ltd
- Mrs Puja Dalal quits as Addl. Director, Amalgamated Electricity Company Ltd
There are altogether nine states in the country where Chief Secretaries belong to 1991 batch IAS.They are Mssrs:-
Manish k Gupta (Arunachal Pradesh), Pratayay Amrit (Bihar), A Jaithilak (Kerela), Puneet k Goyal (Manipur), Senti Yanger Imchen. (Nagaland), Anu garg (Orissa) Muruganandam.(Tamil Nadu), K Ramkrishna Rao (Telengana) and G Sai Prasad (Andhra Pradesh) .
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| Manish k Gupta | Pratayay Amrit | A Jaithilak | Puneet k Goyal | Senti Yanger Imchen |
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| Anu garg | Muruganandam | K Ramkrishna Rao | G Sai Prasad |
No empanelment of 1995 batch IAS officer for holding either Secretary or Secretary equivalent posts in the Government of India from Chhattisgarh cadre.
No empanelment of 2001 batch IAS officer for holding either Additional Secretary or Additional Secretary equivalent posts in the Government of India from Jharkhand cadre.
Reports suggest the Ministry of Home Affairs is contemplating legal redefinitions of Seemanchal a Bihar border region spanning Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, and Katihar and the adjacent Siliguri Corridor, India's narrow "Chicken's Neck" linking the mainland to the Northeast. This could involve administrative reconfiguration, potentially carving out a new Union Territory for direct central oversight amid rising infiltration concerns from Nepal and Bangladesh borders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent three-day Seemanchal tour (February 2026) featured closed-door huddles with District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs), ostensibly gathering ground-level inputs on fortification strategies. Discussions reportedly zeroed in on curbing demographic shifts, illegal migration, drug trafficking, and bolstering security infrastructure near this strategic chokepoint. Speculatively, these inputs might catalyze legislative tweaks, such as enhanced border fencing, SSB deployments, or even boundary realignments incorporating West Bengal's northern flanks for seamless control. Such moves align with BJP's pre-Bengal 2026 polls push, countering TMC strongholds while addressing vulnerabilities exploited by China-Bangladesh dynamics. If realized, this could redefine national security paradigms, though political backlash from Bihar-Bengal divisions looms large.
PSBs are projected to exceed ₹2 lakh crore in combined profits for FY26, driven by 14-15% loan growth and robust credit-deposit ratios (70-75%). This marks a turnaround, with State Bank of India (SBI) posting a record ₹21,028.15 crore quarterly profit in December 2025. Initiatives focus on sustainable growth amid competition, with lower lending rates (around 8.43%) enabling aggressive pricing.
Rail Land Development Authority has advertised the post of Joint Project Manager and Deputy General Manager (Civil), Bhopal. Applications must reach latest by March 16, 2026.
Post of Director (Domestic Division), Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), New Delhi has been advertised. Details can be availed from Indian Railways ministry’s website.
In a poignant tribute to a life etched in courage and selfless duty, the Madhya Pradesh IPS Association celebrated the 100th birthday of retired Director General of Police (DGP) Harivallabh Mohanlal Joshi at the Police Officers’ Mess here. The nonagenarian, from India’s inaugural 1948 IPS batch, received a hero’s welcome amid garlands, shawls, and thunderous applause from serving and retired officers.
Current DGP Kailash Makwana, lauding Joshi’s legacy, called it “an inspirational chapter in Madhya Pradesh Police history.” He hailed Joshi’s visionary crackdown on dacoits in Chambal and Bundelkhand, where orchestrated operations neutralized notorious gangs, surrendered outlaws, and ushered peace to terror-stricken villages. “His leadership embodied the Gita’s ethos—duty as divine worship, without expectation,” Makwana said.
A documentary chronicling Joshi’s administrative prowess and anti-crime exploits screened to rapt attention. Probationary IPS officer and ASP Ujjain, Kajal Singh, from the 2024 batch, presented a floral bouquet, symbolising generational continuity. Fellow veterans Arun Gurtu, M. Natarajan, ML Jain, DP Khanna and HS Soni shared anecdotes of Joshi’s unyielding integrity.
In a stirring address, the centenarian urged officers: “Serve society with honesty and devotion; duty is our highest dharma.”
Association President and Addl DGP Chanchal Shekhar termed the milestone “a rare triumph of disciplined living and purpose.”
As golden balloons floated under chandeliers, the event reaffirmed Joshi’s enduring flame—guiding Madhya Pradesh’s guardians of law into the future.
After nine years the Prasar Bharti Board was able to appoint a regular Member( Pers). Rajeev Bhardwaj, former Executive Director of CONCOR, has assumed charge as Member (Personnel) at the Board on Thursday. The post was vacant after the retirement of Suresh Chandra Panda on February 5, 2017.
Two Part Time Members posts are vacant in the Prasar Bharat Board. The term of Ashok Kumar Tandon and Sanjay Gupta completed on November 22, 2025.
Janak Digal and Ajay Kumar Lal have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank).
Dr Nagin Nanda and Ram Kishan Chaudhary have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from FCI Aravalli Gypsum and Minerals India Ltd (FAGMIL).
Jojneswar Sharma has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1982 batch IDES officer and retired as Director General, Defence Estates, D/o Defence.
K Venkatesham has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1988 batch IPS officer and retired as Director, Civil Defence, Mumbai.
Ministry of Shipping and Waterways has advertised two posts of Shipping Master and Director for Government Shipping Offices/ Seamen’s Employment Offices under the Directorate General of Shipping. Details can be availed from Directorate’s website www.dgshipping.gov.in.
World Bank is seeking World (Senior) Industry Specialist-Real Estate for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by March 31, 2026.
World Bank is seeking External Affairs Officer for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by March 17, 2026.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SIFO) has advertised the post of Joint Director (Capital Market) for Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by April 30, 2026.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is seeking to fill the post of Deputy Director (Administration) for Bhatinda (Punjab) on deputation basis. Details can be availed from . https://pmssy.mohfw.gov.in.
Durgesh Dubey, who is presently on tenure end leave on completion of deputation as Deputy Chairman, Visakhapatnam Port, has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Executive Director (Tourism & Catering), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Ashok Kumar, who is presently posted as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer/Planning (Dy. CME/Planning), Guwahati, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been selected for deputation as Joint General Manager/Mechanical (JGM/Mech.) to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), Corporate Office, Noida, for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Amit Goyal, who is presently posted in North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to Central Railway (CR) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM). He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
Sachin Suman, who is presently posted in Eastern Railway (ER), has been posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Howrah (HWH), on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Rajneesh Kumar Singh, who is presently posted in Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), has been transferred to Eastern Railway (ER) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Sealdah (SDAH). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.
Prasanna V, who is presently posted in South Eastern Railway (SER), has been transferred to Southern Railway (SR) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Madurai (MDU). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Kuldeep, who is presently posted in South Western Railway (SWR), has been transferred to East Central Railway (ECR) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Danapur (DNR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
Anop Patel, who is presently posted in Eastern Railway (ER), has been transferred to South Eastern Railway (SER) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Chakradharpur (CKP). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Kamal Kishor Yadav has been appointed as Secretary, GAD and Coordination in Punjab. He is a 2003 batch IAS officer.
The tenure of Jujjavarapu Balaji on foreign deputation as Minister (Agriculture), Embassy of India, Rome has been extended for a further period of four months beyond August 29, 2026. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
Aman Garg has been appointed as Senior Country officer, International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group, India Office, for a period of three years. He is a 2008 batch IRS-C&IT officer.
Ms Anita Shukla (YOA:2006), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Ecuador.
Suneet Mehta, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga, with residence in Suva. He is a 2007 batch IFS officer.
Anuj Agnihotri has topped the Civil Services Examination-2025 followed by Rajeshwari Suve M, Akansh Dhull, Raghav Jhunjhunwala and Ishan Bhatnagar. The results were declared by UPSC based on the result of written part of Civil Services Examination, 2025 held by Union Public Service Commission in August, 2025 and interviews for Personality Test held in December, 2025 – February, 2026
A total of 958 candidates have been selected for different services such as Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) secured orders worth ₹733 crore for TR Modules, radars, communication equipment, encryptors, jammers, software, and test equipment, strengthening defence capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Union Budget 2026-27 (announced February 1, 2026) includes ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and startup incentives like tax holidays, indirectly benefiting PSUs through partnerships. It also proposes restructuring public sector NBFCs like PFC and REC (both Maharatna) for better scale.
Budget 2026 highlighted 308 inactive state PSUs recommended for closure to reduce fiscal burden, a trend toward privatisation in non-strategic sectors.
Ms Laura Marie Miller has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) of Wipro Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
Dr Chinnasamy Ganesan has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Karur Vysya Bank Limited.
Ms Sheetal Bhavin Nagda has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Mitshi India Limited.
Dinesh Shah has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive & Independent) of Ahasolar Technologies Limited.
Ms Aradhana Kurup has been appointed as Additional Director of Amalgamated Electricity Company Limited.
Pradeep Kumar has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Hazoor Multi Projects Limited.
Dr Rajiv Kumar has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Firstsource Solutions Limited with effect from May 3, 2027.
Paras Kumar Chowdhary has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Firstsource Solutions Limited.
Dhawal Padmakar Bhute has been appointed as Additional Director of LGT Business Connextions Limited.
Chintan Virendra Chheda has been appointed as Additional Director of LGT Business Connextions Limited.
Dr Ashok Kumar has been re-appointed as Executive Director of Pudumjee Paper Products Limited.
Venugopal Chetlur has resigned from the position of Whole-time Director of Shalimar Paints Limited.
Mrs Puja Dalal has resigned from the position of Additional Director of Amalgamated Electricity Company Limited.
RTI Act should be allowed to assist in court
If a proper judgment is passed, it helps in the Rule of Law. The RTI Act should be allowed to assist the court of law to dispensing justice. In specific cases, with the permission of the court, the RTI application should be allowed to procure information as it helps in better and quicker delivery of a fair verdict.
Sharmista Banerjee
Much introspection and reforms needed in PSU.
A very much needed introspection and reforms to be undertaken in PSUs to eliminate squandering of public money . This introspection may be required in other areas of governance also.
K Srinivasa Rao
Information needed for resolution of a legal dispute
Appellant sought information about Foreign Currency payment made in Indian Rupees to the amount of INR 70,000 around October 1978. The SBI informed that the information could not be retrieved being 40 years old. The appellant argued that the proof of the averred remittance to her father was crucial in the light of a property dispute pending disposal before court of law. The CIC held that the issue for consideration before it is grant of relief as per the RTI Act and does not extended to the resolution of legal disputes.
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It has been argued before the CIC that information needed for dispensation of justice should be provided as the same is in public interest. It has also been contended that till the destruction memo is produced, the responsibility of maintaining the records rests with the public authority.
Citation: Rajinder Kaur Johal v. State Bank of India, Second Appeal No. CIC/SBIND/A/2024/122968; Date of Decision: 07.11.2025
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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