IAS officer Sanjay Jaju, who has been repatriated to his parent cadre, is set to become the new Chief Secretary of Telangana. He is a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre.

A couple of Secretary Equivalent  postings  are also  expected  in National Commission for Minorities and National Commission for Women welfare.

Saurabh Kumar has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2009 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

After the appointment of Manoj Singh as Member Operations and Business Development, there is no vacany of Member in the Railway Board.

Cadre of Ms Deepesh Kumari has been transferred from Jharkhand Cadre to Uttar Pradesh on grounds of her marriage to IFoS Gaurav Garg. She is a 2022 batch IAS officer.

Cadre of Ms Shradha Shukla has been transferred from Telangana to Madhya Pradesh on grounds of her marriage to IAS Aishwarya Verma. She is a 2022 batch IAS officer.

The PESB has recommended name of Shri Ajay Kumar, General Manager Executive Assistant to Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), for the post of Director (Operations & Business Development), Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL).

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Director (Projects) in NTPC Limited. The applications must reach by July 14, 2026.

Saleem Ahmad, presently serving as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), IRCON International Limited (IRCON) for a period of one year with effect from July 1, 2026.

Shyam Jagannathan Director General (Shipping) has been given two years extension up to 01.06.2028. He is 1997 batch IAS officer of Assam Meghalaya cadre.

Prem Chand (YOA: 2011), presently posted in the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cabo Verde.

The appointment of IPS officer Anand Jain as Director General of Police, Ladakh, comes at a politically sensitive moment, with New Delhi recalibrating its engagement strategy with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDC) in Leh and Kargil. While the role is primarily administrative and security-focused, Jain is expected to play a more nuanced part amid ongoing demands for statehood, Sixth Schedule protections, and greater local autonomy. Sources indicate the Centre is keen to maintain stability while reopening structured dialogue with regional stakeholders. In this context, Jain’s experience in handling complex law-and-order environments and his familiarity with centre-state coordination could position him as a key interlocutor behind the scenes. His role may involve facilitating confidence-building measures, ensuring a stable security backdrop for negotiations, and maintaining communication channels between civil society groups and the administration. With Ladakh witnessing periodic protests and political mobilization, the DGP’s office could emerge as an important node in managing both perception and ground realities. Whether Jain’s tenure evolves beyond policing into a quiet diplomatic role will be closely watched.

India is in preliminary talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to export the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the indigenous Akashteer air-defence command and control system, according to sources. The discussions reflect New Delhi’s growing push to position itself as a reliable defence supplier to Gulf nations at a time when the United States is seen to be gradually recalibrating its regional commitments. The BrahMos missile, jointly developed with Russia, is among the world’s fastest operational cruise missiles and can be deployed across land, sea and air platforms. Its export, however, will require Moscow’s approval. Akashteer, meanwhile, is an advanced network-centric system designed to integrate multiple sensors and weapons for real-time air defence responses. Sources indicate that while negotiations are underway, no final agreement has been reached. The talks come as the UAE seeks to bolster its defence capabilities amid evolving regional threats to critical infrastructure. The potential deal underscores deepening India-UAE strategic ties and aligns with India’s broader ambition to expand defence exports, building on recent BrahMos deals with the Philippines and ongoing engagements with Southeast Asian partners.

With Germany’s role in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) increasingly uncertain amid funding disputes and industrial disagreements, speculation is growing around a potential new partner: India. Sources indicate that France may be exploring New Delhi as a strategic replacement, aligning with its broader push to diversify defense partnerships beyond Europe.

For India, the proposition is attractive but complex. The Indian Air Force’s long-standing requirement for next-generation air dominance platforms, combined with delays in indigenous programs like AMCA, makes FCAS a compelling option. However, unlike previous collaborations, India is expected to push firmly for co-development rights, full technology transfer, and equal industrial participation.

This could create friction. France has traditionally guarded core technologies within FCAS, particularly around engine design and stealth systems. Any meaningful Indian entry would likely require restructuring the program’s governance and intellectual property frameworks.

Geopolitically, such a shift would signal a major realignment—bringing India deeper into European defense ecosystems while offering France a financially and strategically reliable partner. The key question remains whether Paris is willing to dilute control to secure New Delhi’s participation.

Continued progress on projects like drone deliveries (e.g., JK 250e to Army), target systems for air defence training, and indigenous kamikaze drone programmes by IAF. Broader 2026 trends include Su-30MKI upgrades, hypersonic developments, and layered air defence expansions.

15 officers of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) have been promoted to the grade of Joint Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes on regular basis against the vacancy year 2026.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited has invited applications for the post of Assistant General Manager (IT), Corporate Office on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by July 12, 2026.

Rail Land Development Authority has invited applications for Chief Project Manager, Mumbai post on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by July 9, 2026.

Ministry of Education has invited applications for the post of Vice Chancellor of Central University of Jammu. Applications must reach latest by July 15, 2026.

Department of Atomic Energy is seeking to fill the post of Joint Controller (Finance & Accounts) on Deputation basis.  Applications must reach latest by June 30, 2026.

Himanshu Shankar has been given new posting as PCDA (Pensions), Prayagraj. He is a 1997-batch IDAS officer.  

Central Board of Direct Taxes has advertised vacant posts in various cadres in Serious Fraud Investigation (SIFO) on deputaion basis. Details can be availed from CBDT website.

Ministry of Earth Sciences has invited applications from retired government officers for two Administrative Consultants in IMD. applications must reach latest by July 6, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Natural Resources Management Specialist for Kathmandu, Nepal. Applications must reach latest by July 6, 2026.

Sixteen Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officers belonging to 2022 batch have been shifted in MP. Shailesh Machra has been appointed as Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Environment Forestry Division, Bhopal, while Hitesh Khandlwal was posted as DFO, Seoni (Production) and Vikas Sharma will take charge as DFO, Social Forestry Circle, Indore. Similarly, Neeraj Nishchal is posted as Deputy Conservator of Forest, Office of PCCF and HoFF, Bhopal; Himanshu Tyagi as DFO, Social Forestry Circle, Jhabua; Pritesh Manoharrao as DFO, Social Forestry Circle, Ratlam; Vinod Jhakhar as Deputy Conservator of Forest, State Forest Development Corporation, Bhopal; Akshat Jain as DFO, Social Forestry Circle, Rewa; Sameer Ranjan Mishra as DFO, South Balaghat (Production) and Dhruv Shrivastava was shifted as DFO, Social Forestry Circle, Betul.

Amit Singh, presently serving as Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction/Project and Stores (Dy. CSTE/C/PS), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Chief Manager (Data Centre) at New Delhi for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.  

Rajesh Kumar, presently serving in Southern Railway (SR), has been transferred to Metro Railway and posted as Principal Chief Electrical Engineer (PCEE) (CHOD). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

R P Yadav, who is presently serving in Modern Coach Factory (MCF), has been posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE) (CHOD) on the MCF itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Ajay Kumar, presently serving as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE), Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), has been transferred to Metro Railway and posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Sunit N Maske, presently serving as Chief Track Engineer (CTE), South Western Railway (SWR), has been posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

The West Bengal govt has re-designated Dr. Vijay Bharti, IAS, (WB:2005) as Secretary, Science & Technology and Bio-Technology Department.

The govt  transferred 33 ISS officers of the rank of Director/Additional Statistical Advisers. Those transferred are-

Shailesh Kumar (ISS: 2008) D/o Rural Development, M/o Rural Development, New Delhi to FOD Hqrs., NSO, MoSPI, Delhi, Avishek Podder (ISS: 2010), DGCI & S, M/o Commerce & Industry, Kolkata to M/o Mines, New Delhi, Sonia Sharma (ISS: 2010) DES, M/о Agriculture & FW, New Delhi to SSD, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi, Moinak Mukherjee (ISS: 2011), Upon repatriation from deputation under M/o Defence, New Delhi to M/o New & Renewable Energy, New Delhi.

Swagata Mitra (ISS: 2011), HSD, NSO, MoSPI, Kolkata to M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas, New Delhi, Sudhir Kumar (ISS: 2012), AS Wing, FOD Hqrs., NSO, MoSPI, Faridabad to RO, FOD, NSO. MoSPI, Jalandhar, Bhagyashree Sathe (ISS: 2012) RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Mumbai to RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Nagpur, Maharnab Manna (ISS: 2012), HSD, NSO, MoSPI, Kolkata to D/o Youth Affairs, M/o Youth Affairs & Sports, New Delhi, Amit Kumar (ISS: 2012), DIID, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi to M/o Heavy Industries, New Delhi.

Tandrima Chakraborty (ISS: 2012), EnSD, NSO, MoSPI, Kolkata to DGCI&S, M/o Commerce & Industry, Kolkata, Supriya Saxena (ISS: 2012), FOD Hqrs., NSO, MoSPI, Delhi to D/o Consumer Affairs, М/o Consumer Affairs, F&PD, New Delhi, Bamane Mohan Jinnappa (ISS: 2012), RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Goa to DOPT, M/o Personnel, PG and Pensions, New Delhi, Srijan Acharya (ISS: 2013), DGCI&S, M/o Commerce & Industry, Kolkata to D/o Justice, M/o Law & Justice, New Delhi, Rinki Gupta (ISS: 2013), ESD, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi to D/o Sports, M/o Youth Affairs & Sports, New Delhi.

Pallavi Agrawal Srivastava (ISS: 2013), RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Jalandhar to RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Shimla, Neethu K. Thomas (ISS: 2014), ZO, C&QCD, NSO, MoSPI, Bengaluru to RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Goa, Suman Kanwar (ISS: 2014), Naval Hqrs., M/o Defence, New Delhi to FOD Hqrs., NSO, MoSPI, Delhi, Amitha M. (ISS: 2015), NAD, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi to ZO, C&QCD, NSO, MoSPI, Bengaluru, Ankur Kumar (ISS: 2015), NSSTA, CDD, NSO, MoSPI, Gr. Noida to D/o Financial Services, M/o Finance, New Delhi, Suraj Kumar (ISS: 2016), NAD, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi to DIID, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi.

Neha Singh (ISS: 2016), SSD, NSO, MoSPIІ, New Delhi to NSCS & ISI Unit. MoSPI, New Delhi, Kousik Dhara (ISS: 2016), Under Order of posting as Joint Director, M/o New & Renewable Energy, New Delhi to RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Burdwan, Aisha Saeed (ISS: 2017), Coordination Unit, CICD, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi to D/o Commerce, M/о Commerce & Industry, New Delhi, Gopal Saha (ISS: 2018), HSD, NSO, MoSPI, Kolkata to RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Guwahati, Ruchi Mishra (ISS: 2018), SSD, NSO, MoSPIІ, New Delhi to NSSTA, CDD, NSO.MoSPI, Gr. Noida.

Ishita Gupta (ISS: 2019), DGFT. M/o Commerce & Industry, New Delhi to D/o Higher Education, M/o Education, Delhi, Anjali Yadav (ISS: 2019), PSD, NSO, MoSPI, New Delhi to M/o Textiles, New Delhi, Saswati Halder (ISS: 2019), DPIIT, М/o Commerce & Industry, New Delhi to HSD, NSO, MoSPI, Kolkata, Ajay Kumar Kumawat (ISS: 2019), RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Shimla to RO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Jaipur, Nipun Jain (ISS: 2021), MoSPI, New Delhi to D/o Water Resources, RD & GR, M/o Jal Shakti, New Delhi, Sudhir Waikar (ISS: 2024), D/o Health & FW. M/o Health & FW. New Delhi to HSU, NSO, MoSPI, Nagpur and Biswajit Panigrahi (ISS: 2025), HSD, NSO, MoSPI, Kolkata to SRO, FOD, NSO, MoSPI, Cuttack.

Ms Muanpuii Saiawi, presently High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Independent State of Samoa, with residence in Wellington. She is a 2005 batch IFS officer.

As many as 559 officers in the grade of Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Indirect taxes have been shifted and assigned new postings.

The ACC has approved the extension of central deputation tenure of Shyam Jagannathan, DG (in the rank of Assistant Secretary) Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, for a period of two years beyond June 1, 2026 i.e. up to June 1, 2028. 

The Home department of Maharashtra govt on Tuesday transferred two senior IPS officers of the rank of Director General of Police. Those transferred include Sanjay Verma (IPS- 1990-Maha) Director General of Police, Judicial and Technical Affairs to Director General, Police Housing and Welfare Corporation and Archana Tyagi (IPS- 1993- Maha), Director General, Police Housing and Welfare Corporation to DG, Judicial and Technical Affairs.

The Maharashtra govt promoted Dattatray Shinde Additional Commissioner of Police, Vasai-Virar has been promoted to Inspector General of Police, State Crime Records Department, State Crime Investigation Department, Pune.

The Home department of Maharashtra govt on Tuesday transferred two senior IPS officers of the rank of Additional Director General of Police. The Nagpur Commissioner of police has been shifted.

ADGP, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Vishwas Nangare Patil (IPS-1997, Maha) will be the new COP, Nagpur.

Likewise, COP, Nagpur Ravindra Singhal (IPS-1996, Maha) has been transferred as ADGP, Anti-Corruption Bureau.

The Home department of Maharashtra govt on Tuesday transferred 10 police officers on Tuesday. Those transferred include Prashant Mohite (IPS-2015-Maha) DCP, Sambhaji Nagar DCP Dial 112, Navi Mumbai, Nilabh Rohan (IPS-2016-Maha) SP Hingoli to SP, Nanded, Abhinash Kumar IPS-2018-Maha), SP Nanded to DCP, Pune, Shainik Lodha, Additional SP, Khamngaon, Buldhana to SP, Hingoli.

Rupali Ambure, DCP, Dial 112 Navi Mumbai to SP, Maharashtra State Security Board, Shashikant Satav DCP, Nagpur to DCP Sambhaji Nagar, City, Ramesh Dhumal, DCP Amravati City to DCP, Nagpur, Piyush Jagtap Commandant, State Reserve Police Force, 17 Bn, Chandrapur to Additional SP, Khamngaon, Buldhana, Narayan Shivgaonkar,  Commandant, State Reserve Police Force, 13 Bn, Gadchiroli to Commandant, State Reserve Police Force, 19 Bn, Kusalgaon, Ahilyanagar and Pranjali Sonwane SP Amravati to DCP, Amravati.

The Maharashtra gvt on Tuesday promoted IPS officer Navdeep Agrawal (IPS-2022, Maha), Additional SP, Washim with senior-time scale and posted him as ADC to the governor.

Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy called upon the students to build a spiritually grounded, technologically empowered and nationally conscious work force that serves as the primary agent of social transformation - from grassroots to the global stage. The 1991 batch, Kerala cadre IAS officer popularly known as Kerala’s anti-corruption crusader officer was speaking at a function felicitating students of academic excellence in memory of Sri. Kummaya Mukundan (freedom fighter) at Mahe (Pondicherry).

He reminded an august audience at Mahe (Pondicherry) that the Indian Freedom Movement was a massive ideological incubator. According to Dr. Swamy, the struggle against British imperialism nurtured core civilizational values – secularism, democracy, socialism and self-reliance. These principles continue to define modern India’s socio-political fabric and constitutional identity.

The Movement recognized and cultivated a belief that the nation must respect all faiths and treat all citizens equally regardless of religion.

The boycott of foreign goods was tied to the concept of economic self-reliance (Swadeshi) fostering deep national pride and sustainable localized development. Last but not least the freedom struggle championed the cause of Ahimsa and Satyagraha viz the core strategies of non-violence and truth demonstrating the immense power of mass mobilization and proving that moral resolve could dismantle empires. Dr. Swamy called upon the younger generation to uphold these universally accepted principles.

CRED founder Kunal Shah has been appointed the new head of WhatsApp. He will succeed Will Cathcart, who has led the messaging platform for seven years. Shah will step down as Chief Executive Officer of CRED and join Meta's global leadership team. Under the terms of the agreement, Meta will acquire a minority stake of roughly 20% in CRED. The investment values the company at Rs 43,239 crore.

Saleem Ahmad, presently serving as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), IRCON International Limited (IRCON) for a period of one year with effect from July 1, 2026.

The PESB has recommended name of Anjani Kumar, Executive Director ED (Contracts), Coal India Limited, for the post of Director (Technical), Western Coalfields Limited.

The PESB has recommended name of Anand, Executive Director (Mining/Production), Coal India Limited, for the post of Director (Technical), Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).

Dr. Binoy George, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. He is a 2006 batch IFS officer.

Four IAS officers have been given new assignments in Assam. Ankur Das is transferred and posted as Commissioner, Silchar Municipal Corporation, while Anand Malhotra is shifted as Deputy Secretary, Finance Department and Arjit Mahajan will join as Deputy Secretary, Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Dispur. Additionally, Shivani Jerngal was transferred and posted as Commissioner, Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation.

Sanjay Dayalji Kukadia has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Rajeshwari Cans Limited  

Sanjay Kapoor has ceased to be Non-Executive Director of Tanla Platforms Limited, effective July 24, 2026, upon completion of his tenure.

Mrs. Bela Garg has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Golden Crest Education & Services Limited, effective July 3, 2026.

Bhola Pandit has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director of Golden Crest Education & Services Limited, effective July 3, 2026.

8^th Pay Commision

More delay benefits the govt as allowances are paid from later date than  Jan2026

R Sampath

8^th Pay Commission

Medical allowance should increase upto 6000/- as medicine prices so high

Aminool Hoque

PSBs Merger Speculations

Though the Govt says no such proposals, now, where the rumours emerge from !

KOTHANDARAMAN

Adding new grounds for rejection of the RTI application

The appellant sought the details of employees appointed under the Reserved Quota in the Assistant Grade-III cadre in the Food Corporation of India in a specific proforma. The PIO replied that an information shall ordinarily be provided in the form in which it is sought unless it would disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority or would be detrimental to the safety or preservation of the record in question and denied the information. Before the CIC, the Respondent submitted that the appellant sought information about SC/ST/OBC employees in Assistant Grade III Cadre from 2021 to 2024 along with their verified caste certificates in a tabular format given by him. The respondent submitted that there are around 6000 employees in their department and the compilation of the sought information in desired format would disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority. Hence, the aforesaid information was denied U/s 7(9) of the RTI Act. During the hearing, the respondent additionally pleaded that the caste certificates of the employees are exempted U/s 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. On query by CIC whether the respondent confirms for placing on record his plea for exemption U/s 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act as the same was not earlier mentioned in reply of the CPIO, the respondent confirmed. The CIC observed that the respondent gave an appropriate reply to the appellant. The CIC held that the respondent has pleaded additional grounds that the sought information is exempted U/s 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act during the hearing, and the same is also found to be appropriate. The CIC rejected the appeal.

Comments

Additional grounds which were not considered earlier can be asserted during the hearing before the CIC. Even the grounds for rejection of the information can be changed withdrawing the earlier clause and replacing it by a new one.

Citation:Yashwant Rao Hedau v. Food Corporation of India, File No: CIC/FCIND/A/2024/640832; Date of Decision: 23.01.2026

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