Term of Kerala DGP  Ravada A Chandrasekhar  has been extended for another year. He is 1991 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.

The government is set to take tough action against NCERT after the SC move. Sources said the chapter on Judicial corruption was cleared by a panel of experts, more than two dozen in number. Sources said that some experts may be dropped permanently. Now all eyes on the Education Ministry's move and the govt make take action in a couple of days. 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Commerce are working in close coordination to monitor and mitigate the impact of the ongoing West Asian crisis on India’s trade and supply chains. Senior officials from both ministries are holding regular inter-departmental reviews to assess disruptions in shipping routes, particularly through the Red Sea and Gulf region, and to ensure the safety of Indian vessels and cargo. The government is also in touch with Indian missions in key West Asian capitals to gather real-time intelligence on port operations and logistics movements. The Commerce Ministry is simultaneously engaging with export bodies and trade associations to identify affected sectors such as petroleum, fertilizers, and gems and jewellery. The coordinated response aims to safeguard India’s economic interests, maintain essential imports, and explore alternate trade routes amid heightened geopolitical volatility.

Rajpal Meena has been appointed as IG, BSF on deputation basis. He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.

Ved Prakash has been appointed as Additional Director General in the office of Director General, Competition Commission of India (CCI) on deputation basis. He is an IRS-IT officer.

The last office of the South Bloc -Ministry of Defence is ready to shift. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will start shifting to Kartavya Bhawan 2 after Holi.

The appointment of Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into the Manipur violence has injected fresh urgency into what had been a sluggish administrative process. Sources indicate that the Manipur bureaucracy, which had until now remained cautious and guarded in its disclosures, is now displaying a marked eagerness to share details, records, and ground-level findings with the Commission. Officials across departments are reportedly compiling documentation proactively, signalling a notable shift in institutional posture. Justice Chauhan's stature and his reputation for impartiality are said to be key drivers of this renewed confidence within the state apparatus. His team is expected to begin collating facts swiftly, with sources suggesting the Commission could move to structured hearings earlier than initially anticipated. A new wave of administrative momentum, sources say, is already visible on the ground in Imphal.

The recent BSNL controversy where resources were reportedly squandered in an elaborate exercise to impress visiting senior management has reverberated well beyond the telecom giant's offices. Sources indicate that the episode has sent a sharp, uncomfortable message to public  sector undertakings across India, where the culture of staging choreographed visits for top brass has long been an open secret. Officials in multiple PSUs are now quietly reassessing internal protocols around such visits. More significantly, a section of retired bureaucrats who helmed these organisations in the past is treating the incident as a moment of candid self-reflection, acknowledging that such performative culture flourished partly due to their own silence and, in many cases, active encouragement.

A vacancy of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Engineers India Limited, has arisen after the retirement of Mrs Vartika Shukla on February 28, 2026.

The Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Maharatna PSU, has  transferred its wholly-owned subsidiary, Saswad Transmission Limited, to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) for ₹3.79 crore. This involves the development of a 400/220 kV AIS Substation at Saswad, Pune, following a competitive bidding process. The transfer has negligible impact on PFC’s turnover but streamlines infrastructure focus.

Director (Personnel), Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) post will fall vacant in December 2026. Applications for the said post must reach latest by March 18, 2026.

Vidya Bhushan Kumar and Dr Sarat Kumar Acharya have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).

Suresh Chandra Panda and Nand Kumar Mishra have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Electronics Corp of India Ltd (ECIL).

Jagdish Prasad Meena has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1983 batch IAS officer and retired as Secretary, M/o Food Processing Industries, New Delhi.

Jagdish Rai Garg has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1982 batch IDSE officer and retired as DG (Pers), MES, M/o Defence, New Delhi.

Maharashtra Metro Rai Corporation has invited applications from IRSSE officers for the post of Joint Chief Project Manager and Senior Chief Project Manager for  Nagpur Metro Rail Project on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by March 25, 2026.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has invited applications for the post of Deputy Chief Project Manager and Project Manager (Finance) for Mumbai and Surat on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by March 24, 2026.

Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is seeking to fill the post of Young Professional on contract basis in IC Division in the Department of Fertilizers. Details can be availed from the ministry’s website.

Administrative Officer for National Museum of Natural History on deputation basis is being sought. Applications must reach latest by April 15, 2026. Details can be availed from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Amit Kumar Srivastava has been nominated as Government Nominee Director from Scheduled Commercial Bank on the Board of Directors of llFCL, with immediate effect and until further orders. He is serving as Executive Director, Punjab National Bank.

World Bank is seeking to fill the post of IT Officer, Business Solutions I (OutSystems Technical Lead) for Singapore. Applications must reach latest by March 20, 2026.

Gaurav Agarwal, Collector and District Magistrate, Jodhpur, will also hold the charge of Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in addition to his own duties. He is a 2014 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre

Dr Ms Kavitha Gotru, Chief Controller of Accounts, Department of Commerce & Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, has been granted Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) to the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) of ICAS. She is a 1998 batch ICAS officer.

Manoj Kumar Pandey, whose technical resignation from Railway service has been accepted with effect from March 2, 2026 (AN), has been deemed to have retired from Railway service to enable his permanent absorption in Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer

Mahammad Ubaid, who is presently posted in Eastern Railway (ER), has been transferred to Metro Railway and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Ram Janm, who is presently posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)/North (CAO(C)/North), East Central Railway (ECR), has been transferred to East Coast Railway (ECoR) and posted as Chief Project Director (CPD), SD.  He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer
 

Shailendra Prasad, who is presently posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)/Road Safety Projects (CAO(C)/RSP), East Central Railway (ECR), has been posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)/North (CAO(C)/North), on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

IPS officers have been reshuffled in Assam. Dr Robin Kumar has been posted as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Darrang, while Tabu Ram Pegu will join as Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati and Mohan Lal Meena is now Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam, Kahilipara, Guwahati. Similarly, Pankaj Yadav has been appointed as SSP, Bajali; Partha Protim Das as SSP, Nagaon and Somalin Subhadarsini was made Principal, Lachit Borphukan Police Academy, Dergaon, Golaghat, with additional charge of Emergency Response Support System, Assam, Dergaon.

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department recently signed an MoU with Rapido for the implementation of a Driver-Cum-Guide Training Programme during the Partnership Summit. The MoU was signed in the presence of CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh, and Rapido Co-Founder Pavan Guntupalli. As a follow-up to this strategic partnership, AP Tourism has officially launched the Driver-Cum-Guide Training Programme in Vijayawada. The programme commenced on 24 February and represents a significant step towards strengthening tourist-facing services through structured capacity building.

The two-day training module provide six hours of intensive training including a storytelling course by Jignasa Artverse to each participating taxi and auto driver. The comprehensive curriculum includes destination literacy, use of Bhashini and Google translate applications, storytelling techniques for visitor engagement, tourist safety protocols, Buddhist Circuit and historical orientation, among others. 

This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to transform local drivers into informed tourism ambassadors, enhancing the overall visitor experience. Additionally, a dedicated “Tourist Guide” icon will be integrated into the Rapido app to identify certified driver-guides for tourists. The programme is being implemented under the capacity-building initiatives of Swadesh Darshan, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and is aligned with the Challenge-Based Destination Development Programme for Nagarjunsagar. The pilot phase will conclude on 6 March with a total of 280 auto and cab drivers undergoing training in Vijayawada. Following the successful completion of the Vijayawada pilot, the programme will be extended to Tirupati and Visakhapatnam.

Vikram Saxena, Director (Technology & Field Services), ONGC, has been assigned an additional charge of Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs) for a period of three months.

Shankar Lal Kumawat has been empanelled for holding the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. He is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

 Two-year-old AI startup Sarvam AI, raised funding and launched Sarvam Edge; focuses on regional languages.

Marine Electricals India Bagged ₹27.49 Cr orders for power distribution systems from CG Semi and Oberoi Realty.

Joint R&D in AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors; increased funding for joint research to $1.5M each.

Akhil Mahajan has been appointed as Managing Director of Uniroyal Industries Limited.

Sanjaykumar Shivajee Roy has been appointed as Additional Director and Whole-Time Director, designated as Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (RMC) of Prism Johnson Limited.

Shailendra Kumar, IAS, has been appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited

Ashish Agrawal has been appointed as Additional Director of IND Renewable Energy Limited.

Sanjeev Sharma has been appointed as Additional Director of IND Renewable Energy Limited.

Rajender Reddy Gankidi has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Hariom Pipe Industries Limited, commencing May 15, 2026.

Alok Bansidhar Shriram has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) of DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited

Sunil Behari Mathur has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) of DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited.

Chandresh Chhaganbhai Kyada has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Yash Trading & Finance Limited.

 

Anuj Kumar has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director of Affle 3I Limited with effect from April 16, 2026.

Samprati Kamdar has resigned from the position of Independent Director of RDB Real Estate Constructions Limite

Manoj Kumar Pandey, whose technical resignation from Railway service has been accepted with effect from March 2, 2026 (AN), has been deemed to have retired from Railway service to enable his permanent absorption in Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Mahammad Ubaid, who is presently posted in Eastern Railway (ER), has been transferred to Metro Railway and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Ram Janm, who is presently posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)/North (CAO(C)/North), East Central Railway (ECR), has been transferred to East Coast Railway (ECoR) and posted as Chief Project Director (CPD), SD.  He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

 

Shailendra Prasad, who is presently posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)/Road Safety Projects (CAO(C)/RSP), East Central Railway (ECR), has been posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)/North (CAO(C)/North), on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Ashok Kumar, who is presently posted as Chief Track Engineer (CTE), South East Central Railway (SECR), has been transferred to North Eastern Railway (NER) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Akhilesh Sahu, who is presently posted in North Eastern Railway (NER), has been transferred to South East Central Railway (SECR) and posted as Chief Track Engineer (CTE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Sanjay Kumar, who is presently posted in East Central Railway (ECR), has been transferred to Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Geopolitical Crisis: The U.S.-Israel-Iran War

The conflict has escalated significantly following the confirmed death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28.

Current Status: President Trump stated the campaign may last "four weeks or less." Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, while Iran has retaliated with missile strikes against Israeli cities and U.S. assets in the Gulf.

Regional Impact: Major disruptions are occurring in the Strait of Hormuz; shipping giant Maersk has suspended crossings. Protests have erupted in cities like Srinagar, and India is closely monitoring fuel supplies and the safety of citizens in the UAE and Dubai.

Casualties: Reports indicate over 550 deaths in Iran and three U.S. service members killed in Kuwait.

Prakrati Singh

RTI

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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