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Opposition to move a No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?
Opposition parties plan to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the Budget Session's second phase, requiring 20 days' notice under parliamentary rules. Sources cite key grievances: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi denied speaking rights, especially on ex-Army Chief Naravane's memoir; women MPs wrongly named by the Chair for alleged PM attack plots; favoritism toward Treasury Bench MPs like Nishikant Dubey; and suspension of 8 opposition MPs for the entire session.This escalates after INDIA bloc meetings with Gandhi and Kharge, amid House disruptions wasting 19 hours. Congress women MPs protested Birla's "baseless" claims, calling for space in debates. Though NDA holds majority, the motion aims to spotlight alleged bias, echoing past tensions.
Women Parliamentarians to form a focus group for speeding up implementation on Women's reservation?
Women Parliamentarians from diverse parties are reportedly forming a cross-party focus group near Parliament to urge the government for swift 1/3rd reservation implementation in the upcoming Lok Sabha term. This push aligns with the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023), reserving one-third seats for women post-delimitation, targeted for 2029 elections. Delays tied to census and delimitation have fueled bipartisan urgency, aiming to boost women's representation beyond the current 15%. The group seeks to pressure timelines amid southern states' concerns over seat redistribution. Such unity could accelerate policy, echoing local-body quota successes.
UK PM won't resign
UK PM Keir Starmer insisted he would not "walk away" after a prominent ally demanded the prime minister to quit for embroiling the British government in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal."After having fought so hard for the chance to change our country, I'm not prepared to walk away from my mandate and my responsibility," Starmer told Labour MPs at a crunch meeting in London on Monday.
- IAS Jayesh Ranjan frontrunner in the race for CS, Telangana
- MHA Seeking Cadre Review Proposals From Paramilitary
- IRS officer to join MEA
- No Joint Secretary level empanelment of 2010 batch from Chhattisgarh
- ED cadre re-structure soon ?
- CBDT to Mandate Crypto Reporting by Exchanges from FY 2026-27?
- India and Germany are set to finalize a landmark $8 billion submarine deal!
- Packirisamy selected as Director (Comm), PFC
- Sunil Kumar Nagdawne in race for CMD, Pawan Hans Ltd
- Md Anzar Alam in race for CMD, WCL
- Darla Sunil Kumar in race for CMD, WCL
- Ashok Kumar is new CEO NCT Delhi
- Ms Divya Alathur Bharathan returns to parent cadre
- Rachita Bhandari is new HC to Malta
- Two IPoS officers to hold additional charge
- CGA Issues Promotion Orders for Assistant Accounts Officers
- ITS officer promoted as Advisor
- Regular promotion of 3 ITS officers
- Promoted on ad-hoc basis
- ISRO New Joinings for Scientists:
- Defence Modernisation Roadmap Gets Rs 1.48 lk cr
- BSNL Mulls Policy to Fill Vacant Posts in 30 Days
- Nominations for 12th PSU Awards extended till Feb 15
- A K Arora empanelled for appointments as IEM
- G Krishna & P R Acharya empanelled for appointment as IEMs
- D P Reddy & R S Rawal empanelled for appointments as IEMs
- A R Sihag empanelled for appointments as IEM
- DFCCIL advertises General Manager (Co-ord), Surat post
- Vice Chancellor of University of Hyderabad
- Republic of Slovenia offers scholarships for short-term mobility progs
- Secretary, Ministry of Youth, Affairs and Sports post advertised
- Interview dates for Asstt Dir (Leather & Footwear) posts MSME soon
- Extended Term Consultant for United States sought
- Partnership Officer for United States sought
- SK Shukla appointed AGM (Operations), UPMRCL
- Anant Kumar posted as Director, Gati Shakti (Civil)-III, Railway Board
- Gulab Chand Gupta moved to NWR
- Ms Maya Peethambaran moved to Southern Railway
- Sajid Farid Shapoo is also CVO, GIL/TCL/AWEIL/IOL (UPDATED)
- Rohan Kumar appointed as Deputy Director, ED (UPDATED)
- Digital Connexion plans AI-focused data center
- Adani Group disclosed AI data center
- Ramesh Kumar Narsinghbhan appointed MD & CEO, RIR Power Electronics Ltd
- Aditya Puri appointed MD, ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd
- Kishore Chatnani appointed Joint MD, ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd
- Sanjay Gulati appointed Joint MD, ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd
- Arvind Sagar re-appointed NE Director, ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd
- Parthiv T. Kilachand re-appointed MD, Polychem Ltd
- Peeyus A. Kottam appointed Addl. Director, Richfield Financial Services Ltd
- Pankajbhai Chimanlal Patel appointed NE Director, Zeal Aqua Ltd
- Nathu Lal Nama appointed ED, Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd
- Rama Nand Gupta appointed Addl. Director, PRIME Industries Ltd
- Tse Hsiung Norman Lao appointed Addl. Director, PVV Infra Ltd
- Balaji Srinivasan re-appointed ED, Dreamfolks Services Ltd
- Kishan Vinodkumar Raja appointed Ind. Director, Anlon Healthcare Ltd
Informed sources suggest, Jayesh Ranjan is frontrunner and more likely to be the next Chief Secretary ,Telangana. He is a 1992 Batch IAS Officer.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was reported to be seeking cadre review proposals from paramilitary organizations for Group ‘A’ officers in forces including BSF, CRPF, CISF, and others, aiming to address stagnation and improve promotion pathways. This move is part of broader efforts to enhance administrative efficiency in security forces.
N. Varun Koundinya has been posted as OSD (D&ISA) in Ministry of External Affairs on deputation basis for a period of three years. He is a 2013 batch IRS (C&IT) officer.
No Joint Secretary level empanelment belonging to 2010 batch IAS officers has been made from Chhattisgarh cadre
ED cadre re-structure is expected in a couple of months, After the clearance of the finance Minister the file will go to the PMO for final approval.
CBDT sources indicate that cryptocurrency exchanges must furnish detailed transaction information on virtual digital assets (VDAs) starting next financial year. Under new Section 285BAA of the Income Tax Act, effective April 1, 2026 (AY 2026-27), prescribed reporting entities—including exchanges and intermediaries—will submit data to tax authorities for enhanced compliance and evasion detection. Budget 2026 introduces penalties under Section 509: Rs 200 per day for non-filing and Rs 50,000 for inaccurate info. This builds on existing 30% VDA tax and 1% TDS, amid probes into Rs 888 crore undisclosed income and 4,500+ cases. The move aligns with global standards like CARF, curbing offshore shifts.
India and Germany are set to finalize a landmark $8 billion submarine deal under Project 75(I) very soon, potentially by March 2026. The agreement involves ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) partnering with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) to construct six advanced conventional submarines equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) in Mumbai. This will boost India's naval underwater capabilities amid an aging fleet, with full technology transfer promoting 'Make in India'. Negotiations gained momentum after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's January 2026 visit, marking a historic defense partnership. The first submarine delivery is projected in about seven years post-signing.
V Packirisamy, Executive Director Entity Appraisal and IT, Power Finance Corporation Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Commercial), Power Finance Corporation Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 9, 2026. As many as 10 persons were interviewed for the same.
Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, GM, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited.
Md Anzar Alam, Director (Finance), Eastern Coalfields Limited is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).
Darla Sunil Kumar, Director (Finance), South Eastern Coalfields Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).
The ECI has appointed Ashok Kumar as Chief Electoral Officer NCT Delhi. He is 2006 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.
Ms Divya Alathur Bharathan, Director in the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, has been given premature repatriation to her parent cadre in order to avail the benefit of the promotion. She is a 2008 batch IP&TA&FS officer.
Rachita Bhandari of the 2005 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, presently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Malta.
Two officers of Indian Postal Service have been given additional charge. Simaran Kaur of 2010 batch, posted as DPS (HO), Mumbai, will hold the additional charge of Director (Investment), PLI Investment Division, while Kale Ajinkya Ajey of 2013 batch, posted as DPS, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, will continue to hold the additional charge of Director (Equity), PLI Investment Division.
The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) issued promotion orders for Assistant Accounts Officers (AAOs) to Senior AAOs, including Order No. 686, which may indirectly relate to administrative support in MHA-linked financial units.
Alok Shukla has been promoted to HAG+ as Advisor on regular basis and posted at the HQ. He is an ITS officer.
Thre ITS officers has been promted in HAG on regular basis. They are- Kush Kumar Harshvardhan Singh and Anil Kumar.
Ramesh P. has been promoted as Asstt Commissioner Central Excise and IT on ad-hoc basis.
ISRO announced recruitment for Scientist/Engineer positions (e.g., SAC:01:2026, last date February 12, 2026; PRL:02/2025 for Technical Assistant/Technician-B).
The MoD’s 15-Year Technology Vision targeting multi-domain superiority through indigenous tech. FY2026 allocations include ₹1.48 lakh crore (75% domestic) for assets like 155 Tejas Mk1A fighters, 156 Prachand helicopters, Project 75(I) submarines, and FPV UAVs/UGVs. The ‘Drone Shakti’ initiative and clean energy integration in forces were highlighted as new priorities.
BSNL is examining a new promotion policy for non-executive employees and upgradation of CSS staff, with vacant posts to be filled within 30 days.
Nominations for the 12th PSU Awards were extended until February 15, with the event scheduled for March 11, 2026, in New Delhi. The awards recognize PSU projects for innovation, measurable impact, and public value, encouraging participation from Navratna, Maharatna, and Miniratna companies.
Arvind Kumar Arora has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He is 1978 batch IDSE officer and retired as DG, Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
Gopal Krishna and Prabhat Ranjan Acharya have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd (BVFCL).
Deva Pampapathi Reddy and Ravindra Singh Rawal have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Bridge and Roof Co (India) Ltd.
Asha Ram Sihag has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. Sihag is a 1983 batch IAS officer and retired as Secretary, M/o Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is seeking General Manager (Co-ord) for Surat on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by March 6, 2026.
Applications have been invited for the post of Vice Chancellor of University of Hyderabad. Online applications can be made through https://vcrec.samarth.ac.in/index.php latest by March 10, 2026.
Republic of Slovenia is offering Scholarships for the academic year-2026-27 for short-term mobility programmes. Online applications can be sent through https://studyinslovenia.si/study/exchange-programmes/ latest by March 20, 2026.
Ministry of Youth, Affairs and Sports has advertised the post of Secretary on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by February 27, 2026.
As many as seven candidates have been shortlisted for two vacancies of Assistant Director (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) in Office of the Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Interview dates will be announced shortly.
World Bank is looking for Extended Term Consultant for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by February 23, 2026.
World Bank is looking for Partnership Officer for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by February 23, 2026.
Shri Krishna Shukla, who is presently serving as Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM), North Eastern Railway (NER), has been selected on deputation as Additional General Manager (Operations), Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRCL), Lucknow, for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Anant Kumar, who is presently posted in Western Railway (WR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Director, Gati Shakti (Civil)-III, Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Gulab Chand Gupta, who is presently posted in South Eastern Railway (SER), has been transferred to North Western Railway (NWR) on his own request and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Ms Maya Peethambaran, who is presently posted in South Central Railway (SCR), has been transferred to Southern Railway (SR) on her own request and posted in the cadre. She is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Sajid Farid Shapoo, CVO, BEML, has been assigned an additional charge of CVO, GIL/TCL/AWEIL/IOL. He is a 1998 batch IPS officer of MP cadre.
Rohan Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Director of Enforcement in the Directorate of Enforcement on deputation basis. He is an IRS-IT officer.
Digital Connexion (Reliance, Brookfield, Digital Realty) plans a large AI-focused data center in Andhra Pradesh, with billions in investments starting 2026.
Adani Group disclosed AI data center projects with Google, investments rolling into 2026.
Ramesh Kumar Narsinghbhan has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of RIR Power Electronics Limited.
Aditya Puri has been appointed as Managing Director of ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited with effect from May 1, 2026
Kishore Chatnani has been appointed as Joint Managing Director of ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited with effect from June 28, 2026.
Sanjay Gulati has been appointed as Joint Managing Director of ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited with effect from June 28, 2026.
Arvind Sagar has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited with effect from June 28, 2026.
Parthiv T. Kilachand has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Polychem Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
Peeyus A. Kottam has been appointed as Additional Non-Independent Director of Richfield Financial Services Limited with effect from February 9, 2026.
Pankajbhai Chimanlal Patel has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Zeal Aqua Limited.
Nathu Lal Nama has been appointed as Additional Director and Whole-Time Director (Executive Director) of Genus Power Infrastructures Limited.
Rama Nand Gupta has been appointed as Additional Executive Director of PRIME Industries Limited.
Tse Hsiung Norman Lao has been appointed as Additional Non-Independent Director of PVV Infra Limited.
Balaji Srinivasan has been re-appointed as Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer of Dreamfolks Services Limited with effect from September 2, 2026.
Kishan Vinodkumar Raja has been appointed as Independent Director of Anlon Healthcare Limited.
‘FIRE Strategies'
FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) focuses on aggressive saving and smart investing. For many investors, the FIRE movement, Financial Independence Retire Early, sounds like the perfect escape plan, especially freedom from the 9-to-5 grind. Save aggressively, invest smartly and break free from work, decades ahead of schedule. But once real-life expenses, family responsibilities and rising costs enter the picture, the classic FIRE formula often feels difficult to follow. This is where flexibility becomes important. Instead of forcing a rigid retirement rule, alternatives like Lean FIRE, Coast FIRE, Barista FIRE, Fat FIRE and Slow FIRE are emerging as more practical alternatives, especially for investors who want financial independence without extreme sacrifice.
Lean FIRE aims to reduce post-retirement expenses, enabling a smaller savings goal. Coast FIRE, which focuses on saving aggressively in 20s and 30s and taking lower-stress job later. This is achieved by way of investing heavily when young and let compounding do the work. Barista FIRE means not retiring fully, but earning through part-time work. It is specially meant for those who do not hate work but want freedom. Fat FIRE means retiring early without cutting lifestyle. This is best for high earners who enjoy spending. Slow FIRE means financial independence without burnout by way of moderate saving and high quality of life along the way. This is best for people who enjoy the journey more than the exit.
If classic FIRE does not work, the above types of FIRE variants offer practical, flexible alternatives to achieve financial independence. The FIRE retirement strategy rests on three pillars – saving 50-70 per cent of income, living a frugal lifestyle and investing wisely, usually through low-cost index funds. The logic is straight forward. You drastically raise your savings rate by cutting expenses then invest that surplus in diversified, low-cost funds, so compounding works in your favor. Index funds matter here because they reduce the risk of costly investment mistakes and high fees eating into long-term returns.
As FIRE is not one-size-fits-all, the biggest takeaway is that instead of chasing a rigid rule, investors should be realistic about expenses and inflation; choose a FIRE variant that fits their lifestyle and career stage; focus on disciplined investing through low-cost, diversified funds; avoid withdrawing from long-term investments prematurely. Thus, financial independence is not about quitting work at any cost. It is about building options.
No matter what the type of FIRE, there is the Universal FIRE tactics which overall aims at a savings rate of 30-70% depending on the strategy. Here, savings rate matters more than the returns. One should invest simply but consistently avoiding timing the market. Control lifestyle inflation by raising savings when income rises and spending intentionally not automatically.
Yours truly,
Subbiah Sridhar
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.
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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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