Predictions include a shift to transaction-based taxes with reduced direct income taxes (e.g., nil tax up to ₹30 lakh by 2030-31), per expert views. This could trend toward lower income tax slabs and higher indirect collections.

DoPT  has revamped rules for IAS/IPS/IFoS cadre allocation. States are now grouped into four categories (no traditional “zones”); officers can opt only for home state (yes/no) or get allotted purely by All India Rank, vacancies, and roster. Relevant groupings: Group II includes Karnataka + Kerala. Group III includes Odisha + Tamil Nadu. Group IV includes Telangana. This aims to simplify preferences and ensure better distribution amid vacancies.

Power galleries are busy to find out the brainchild  behind the controversy related to NCERT text on judicial corruption. The SC on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the contents of the class 8 NCERT textbook referring to corruption in the judiciary and termed it a matter of "grave concern.". It is said that the Education Ministry has reportedly instructed the NCERT to issue a statement and clear the reported controversy. But will the so-called think tank be exposed?

For the first time in India Judicial officers are being involved in the verification work of SIR in Bengal. And Judicial officers from Odisha and Jharkhand will also be put on duty to finish the pending work in West Bengal. West Bengal is the only state where ruling TMC vehemently opposes SIR. CM Mamata Banerjee even approached the SC to defer the ongoing SIR, but the Apex Court refused to oblige TMC government and has allowed the CJ of the Calcutta HC for requisition of judicial officer from neighbouring states to finish the task. Now one can hope the pending work will be completed within the time frame.

Ashok Mishra has been inducted as SP in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on deputation basis for a period of five years. He is a 2016 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

K Ramdass has been inducted as SP in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on deputation basis  for a period of five years. He is a 2019 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Whispers in aviation circles suggest SpiceJet, India's beleaguered low-cost carrier, is quietly gearing up for a bankruptcy filing amid mounting financial headwinds. Persistent insolvency pleas from aircraft lessors and ex-employees have plagued the airline since 2024, with NCLT cases repeatedly stalling over procedural lapses like invalid Powers of Attorney. Could this be the tipping point? Q3 FY26 brought revenue gains to ₹740 crore, yet adjusted losses hit ₹197 crore, fueled by forex woes and a partially grounded fleet. Share prices plummeted recently on block deals, signaling investor jitters. If unaddressed, these pressures might force insolvency under IBC, potentially reshaping India's aviation landscape, unless a bailout or merger intervenes. Speculation mounts as operations limp on with new routes masking deeper distress.

After repatriation from deputation, three IRS(C&IT) Officers have been attached to different offices in Delhi. Devesh Gupta, Commissioner, has been attached to DGAP office while Mohadikar Kiran Mohan, Jt Commissioner goes to DG ARM office and Ms Bhanu Priya Meena Jt Commissioner has been attached to CC(AR)CESTAT. 

The central deputation tenure of Amit Meena working as Director in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has been extended upto March 30, 2028. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Sagar Hanuman Singh, DG, NIPHM, has been assigned an additional charge of Director General, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (NIPHM) till March 29, 2026.

Abhishek Anand has been appointed as Additional CIT(OSD) in the office of Pr.CCIT, Bihar & Jharkhand region, Patna after returning from deputation.

Pravin Mandoi working as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre Madhya Pradesh.

Pushp Kumar Nayar has been selected by the PESB for the post of Director (Human Resources), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL.

As many as 150 officers have been appointed to the grade of Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) for the Panel Year 2026 on in situ basis. Click the following link for the complete link:

The tenure of Kasturi Sengupta as Executive Director, the New India Assurance Company Limited, is coming to an end on March 31, 2026.

Rajesh Naik, Director (Projects), IRCON, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, IRCON International Limited. 

As many as seven officers of Indian Economic Service (IES) have been shifted after promotion to the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG). Accordingly, Ms Manisha Sensarma has been appointed as Senior Economic Adviser, Skill Development, while Ms Pretti Nath was made Senior Economic Adviser, Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ms Anu P Mathai and Anupma Mishra gets proforma promotion. Similarly, Amit Ray has been appointed as Senior Economic Adviser, Civil Aviation; Agrim Kaushal as Senior Economic Adviser and Saikat Sarkar was posted as Senior Economic Adviser, Drinking Water and Sanitation.

As many as eight IAS officers have been given new assignments in Tamil Nadu. Accordingly, Mrs R Jaya has been appointed as ACS, Special Initiatives Department, while Mrs Kalaiselvi was made Director, Economics and Statistics and Mrs T Sneha is District Collector, Kancheepuram. Similarly, Mrs S Malathy Helan has been appointed as District Collector, Chengalpattu district; K Ravikumar has been appointed as Director Collector, Karur district; Chandra Sekhr Sahkhamuri as CEO, CMDA; A Shanumga Sundaram as Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Election Commission and Mrs N Ponmani was made Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Tax Department, Erode.

Indian Railways rolled out a major passenger service reform under the “52 reforms in 52 weeks” initiative for 2026. It replaces the old “Clean Train Station” model with continuous, journey-long cleaning of all coaches, including general class for the first time. Professional multi-tasking teams (cleaning + minor repairs + water/linen coordination) will work onboard at hourly intervals or as needed, with real-time AI quality monitoring from control centres and strict service-level agreements. Phase 1 covers 80 high-traffic long-distance trains (starting with 4-5 per zone), scaling nationwide over 3 years. Focus is on origin-to-destination hygiene, toilets, bins, and safety equipment checks.

 IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti, Padma Shri 2026 awardee in Science & Engineering category, part of the list announced on 26 Jan 2026, to be felicitated by alumni on 27 Feb 2026 (online event).

ICMR SANVAD 2026 (Scholars’ Assembly for Next-gen Ventures to Advance their Development): Event held 19-21 Feb 2026 at ICMR-NIMR, New Delhi. 400 doctoral scholars + senior scientists/policymakers. Sessions on innovation, clinical research, evidence synthesis, career pathways; included research quiz, oral/poster presentations, awards. Annual rotating national platform; 2027 edition confirmed at ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.

MoU signed between SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram and IIT Indore for joint R&D.

Advertisement for faculty positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) under special recruitment drive for NC-OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PWD categories. Applications by email; last date 28 Feb 2026.

Applications have been invited by March 16 from retired officers (DS equivalent or higher level) from Central Government for engagement of Legal Consultants in Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

Raj Kumar Singh and Animesh Chauhan have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Department of Posts.

Swarup Nandkeolyar has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is from Department of Revenue

Girraj Prasad Gupta has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1983 batch ICAS officer and retired as CGA, M/o Financ

Dr Gopal Dhawan has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He retired as CMD, MECL, Nagpur

Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) has advertised the post of Chief General Manager (Electrical) for Mumbai. Applications must reach latest by March 25, 2026.

Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) has advertised the post of Joint General Manager (Mechanical) for Mumbai. Applications must reach latest by March 25, 2026.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has advertised two Engagement Manager posts for Patna and Bhubaneswar. Applications must reach latest by March 7, 2026.

Ministry of External Affairs has advertised the post of Consultant (Global) for United Nations Economic & Social (UNES) Division. Applications must reach latest by March 17, 2026.

World Bank is seeking E T Consultant - Counsel Corporate Governance for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by March 10, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Director IFC Corporate Strategy for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by March 17, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Senior Economist for Islamabad, Pakistan. Applications must reach latest by March 17, 2026.

Special Recruitment Drive for faculty positions (reserved categories). Online applications by 26 Feb 2026.

Aditya Singh has been posted in the UP, West LSA. He is a SAG level ITS officer who has been transferred from Delhi.
 

Kuldeep Kumar Singh has been promoted to SAG against the vacancy year 2023 and his promotion will be effective fro March 15, 2024. He is an ITS officer.

Ms Rajshree Awasthi, who is presently posted as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer, Headquarters,  Churchgate, (Dy. CME/HQ/CCG), Western Railway (WR), has been selected for deputation to RITES Limited as Additional General Manager (Mechanical) at Gurugram for a period of three years. She is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Raj Kumar Bharti, a Group ‘B’ officer of the Civil Engineering Department of East Central Railway (ECR), has been posted on East Central Railway, in the cadre, on return from deputation to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is undertaking a significant initiative to ensure a safe, sensitive, and conducive environment for women at tourist destinations across the state. Under the “Safe Tourist Destinations for Women Project,” a three-day orientation workshop on “Women’s Safety at Tourist Destinations: Role and Strategy of Police” will be organised from 26 to 28 February  at Hotel Palash Residency, Bhopal. The workshop aims to strengthen coordination between the Tourism and Police Departments to enhance the safety, comfort, and confidence of women tourists. The programme will see participation from the Home, Police  Women and Child Development Departments, Tourism Board, Tourism Corporation, and subject experts.
Dr Ilaiyaraja T, MD, MP Tourism Board, stated that efforts are underway to make state’s tourist destinations safer for women. He said that prioritising women’s safety through improved infrastructure, police coordination, community participation, and sensitisation will boost state’s identity as a safe tourism destination. On 26 February, presentations will be made on community-based tourism initiatives and provisions related to women’s safety, followed by group discussions on religious tourism, rural tourism, archaeological sites, forest areas, special events, adventure tourism, the hospitality sector, and cyber fraud. On 27 February, discussions on action plans and policy advocacy will be held, along with a field visit to Khari, Bhojpur, Bhimbetka, Van Vihar, and nearby tourist sites in Bhopal to assess safety and facilities.  On 28 February, sessions will include case studies from various states and countries, expert lectures, a presentation by UN Women, and discussions on gender sensitisation, community policing, and the role of social media.

As many as 45 IAS officials have been shifted in Telangana in a major reshuffle. Accordingly, Sanjay Kumar has been posted as Special Chief Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, while N Sridhar joins as Principal Secretary, ITE&C Department and Industries & Commerce Department and will continue to hold the Full Additional Charge (FAC) of PS, Mines & Geology. Similarly, E Sridhar was appointed as Secretary, Irrigation and CAD Department; Rahul Bojja as Principal Secretary (Political), General Administration Department and also placed in FAC of PS, BC Welfare Department; Musharraf Ali Faruqui as Chairman & Managing Director, Third DISCOM (New); Jitesh V Patil as Chairman & Managing Director, TGSPDCL; Sabyasachi Ghosh as Special Chief Secretary, Implementation of Flagship Welfare & Developmental Schemes Unit and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); M Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretary, LET&F Department is placed in FAC of Special Chief Secretary, Disaster Management, Revenue Department; Gaurav Uppal as Secretary, Finance & Planning Department & EO DG, TGRAC and is also placed in FAC on the post of Managing Director, Telangana Medical Services & Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC); Ms B Vijiendra as Secretary, Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) and Commissioner, Scheduled Castes Development; Ms D Divya, CEO, SERP is placed in FAC of the post of State Nodal Officer, Prajavani; Adwait Kumar Singh as Special Secretary, Coordination (GoI Projects & CSS), Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi; M Hanumantha Rao as Director, Endowments and is also placed in FAC of Special Officer, Godavari Pushkaralu; Ms Sikta Patnaik as Special Secretary, Finance; Sandeep Kumar Jha, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC as Collector & District Magistrate, Jangaon; Ms Pamela Satpathy as Special Commissioner, Labour; Anuraag Jayanti as Collector & District Magistrate, Yadadri Bhongir; Rahul Raj P S as Special Commissioner for Cooperation & Registrar of Cooperative Societies; Bhavesh Mishra as Special Secretary, ITE&C Department; Rizwanbasha Shaik as Collector & DM, Jogulamba Gadwal; B M Santhosh as Director, Tribal Welfare; Prateek Jain, Collector & District Magistrate, Narayanpet; Ms Sneha Shabarish as Collector & District Magistrate, Mahabubabad; Ms P Katyayani Devi as Joint Managing Director, State Finance Corporation; G Phaneendra Reddy as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Narayanpet; Ms Chitra Mishra as Collector & District Magistrate, Karimnagar; Garima Agrawal as Collector & District Magistrate, Rajanna Sircilla; Deepak Tewari as Collector, Vikarabad; Pratima Singh as Collector & District Magistrate, Medak; Ankit as Collector, Bhadradri Kothagudem. Chahat Bajpai as Collector, Hanamkonda and also given FAC of GWMC Municipal Commissioner; Ms Khushboo as Collector and DM, Mahabubnagar; Manda Makarandu as Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Rajendranagar and also placed in FAC of Project Director (CMRO) Project, CCLA; Faizan Ahmed as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Medchal Malkajgiri. Shivendra Pratap as Joint Director, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited; Parmar Pinkeshkumar Lalitkumar as Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Quthbullapur; Uma Shankar Prasad as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Vikarabad; G V Shyam Prasad Lal as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Nagarkurnool; P Chandraiah as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Mancherial; Y V Ganesh as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Warangal; Abdul Hameed as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Siddipet; B Venkateshwarlu as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Nirmal; N Kheemya Naik as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Wanaparthy; K Vidyasagar as Additional CEO, Industry & Investment Cell & SPEED and M Surender joins as Additional Nodal Officer, Prajavani.

Minor surge in HAL, BDL, BEL shares on February 26 linked to unconfirmed India–Israel defence cooperation speculation.

Garud Rahul Deelip, Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Education, New Delhi, has been relieved to take up his new assignment as Financial Controller in Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML), Ministry of Culture, on deputation basis for a period of three years w e f February 27. He is a 2016 batch ICAS officer.

Rajiv Shankar, Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. He is a 2008 batch IRS-C&IT officer.

Prasad Chavare has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Foseco India Limited.

Henry James Knowles has been appointed as Non-Executive Director of Foseco India Limited.

Umang Kanoria has been appointed as Additional Director and Non-Executive Independent Director of CESC Limited.

Debanjan Mandal has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of CESC Limited with effect from May 10, 2026.

Mrs Rajani Kesari has been appointed as Independent Director of Sanofi India Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.

Ms Sudipta Chakraborty has been appointed as Whole-time Director of Sanofi India Limited with effect from March 1, 2026.

Bontha Prasada Rao has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Cupid Limited.

Ms Latasha Laxman Jadhav has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Sab Events & Governance Now Media Limited.

Mitesh Milanbhai Solanki has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Rich Universe Network Limited.
 

Rupesh Kumar Mittal has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Rich Universe Network Limited.

Hasmukh Prajapati has resigned from the position of Director of Goyal Associates Limited.

Rodolfo Hrosz has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director of Sanofi India Limited

When vijay is having a massive fan base in tamilnadu why should he ally with the congress or dmk he has been criticizing DMK calling it a corrupt party why should he ally he should be solo and not ally with a national or state party we should see if vijay will succeed in state politics or not. Is the question .

Rohit Jonah

in my opinion H U khan is right and deserve person for coming hoff post. Mr HU khan is senior most ifs officer in Madhya Pradesh so as per senierioty he deserves for next PCCF and HOFF

Mohan Meena
 

Appellant has not approached CIC with clean hands

Information about allotment of lease and release from seizure of land comprising a particular GLR Survey No. was sought. The Directorate General Defence Estates replied that the Appellant mentioned incorrect date of application for allotment of lease in his RTI Application because of which the relevant information could not be provided to him and therefore, the Appellant was advised to file a fresh RTI Application in their office with correct date of application. The respondent added that First Appeal has been adjudicated on 31.05.2024 and the same has been taken on record. The Commission noted that the Appellant has willfully suppressed the replies provided by the CPIO and FAA while filing the instant Second Appeal. The CIC commented that the appellant has not approached the CIC with clean hands and his conduct is not appreciated.

Comments

The probability of obtaining the information sought increases if the conduct of the RTI applicant is transparent.

Citation: Chandra Kant Sonkar v. Directorate General Defence Estates, File No: CIC/DIGDE/A/2024/118526; Date of Decision: 12.12.2025

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