CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal, a 1988-batch IRS (Income Tax) officer, is scheduled to retire in June 2026. Three other Members of the Board are also superannuating this year. RaviAgrawal is unlikely to receive a further extension, and it is too early at this stage to predictthe name of the next CBDT Chairman .Who will succeed him? At least six senior IRS officers are in contention. The final selection is likely to depend on seniority, superannuation dates, the government’s administrative and tax reform priorities, and the need for organizational continuity within India’s tax administration structure. Pankaj Mishra is said to be ahead.

Praveen Kumar, DG, ITBP, has been appointed as Director General of Border Security Force (BSF). He is a 1993 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre.

Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP). He is a 1990 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre.

Rakesh Aggarwal, SDG, NIA, has been appointed as Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA). He is a 1994 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Anupam Anand has been appointed as Joint Secretary, IN-SPACe, Ahmedabad. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Aneesh Hegde has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty to V Somanna, MoS for Jal Shakti & Railways. He is a 2014 batch IRTS officer.

Ms Bhawna Gulati, Chief Accounts Officer (CAO), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), has been given premature repatriation to parent cadre. He is a 2011 batch IRS-IT officer.

The tenure of Bishnu Charan Mallick as Director of Census Operations has been extended for a period of three months beyond December 31, 2025. He is a 2007 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Pratod P Pawaskar, ACIT, Aurangabad, has resigned from the Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax cadre.

Shalabh Mathur has been appointed as IG, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation basis. He is a 2006 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

Rajeev Mishra has been appointed as DIG, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), on deputation basis. He is a 2010 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Daljeet Singh has been appointed as IG, Border Security Force (BSF), on deputation basis. He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

As many as 12 officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of various batches are retiring in Odisha cadre.

The Lok Sabha  did not undertake recruitment for the last six years, Speaker Om Birla informed during a press conference in Delhi. He said the secretariat is adopting AT use  and other technology to meet the necessities and challenges.

CISF issued a notification for deputation of personnel to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). This involves filling vacancies for roles such as Assistant Commandants and Inspectors on a temporary basis, aimed at enhancing anti-narcotics operations. Recently, similar deputation calls were made for the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and United Nations Police Department (UNPD) recruitment drive for 2025-2026, focusing on international peacekeeping and aviation security.

RPF promoted several Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Security Commissioner/Assistant Commandant in the junior scale on an ad-hoc basis. This upgrade addresses staffing needs in railway security operations. Additionally, inter-railway transfers of RPSF/RPF personnel were ordered on various grounds, including upgradations for better deployment.

Sunil Kumar Ranjan has been appointed as the Govt Director on the Board of MTNL and BSNL for a period of three years. He is presently posted as DDG(C&A) in DoT HQ.

Ms Zainab Sayeed  has been appointed as Senior Manager in Tribal Co-Operative Marketing Development Federation of India of Tribal (TRIFED) Affairs at Kolkata (West Bengal Region) on deputation basis for a period of 04  years. She is a 2015 batch officer.

 MHA constituted a high-level committee headed by Special Secretary (Internal Security) to comprehensively examine digital arrest scams. This includes facets like prevention, detection, and awareness, responding to the surge in cyber frauds. Trending as a key development for digital security.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India’s role in reshaping global dynamics through trade, technology, energy, and connectivity. The India-France partnership was emphasised for promoting multipolarity and strategic autonomy.

Predictions for 2026 include ₹3 trillion defence production target, ₹50,000 crore exports by 2029, and a 20% budget increase for FY27. Whispers focus on reindustrialisation, AI diffusion, and expeditionary capabilities. Stocks like HAL, BEL, and BDL are expected to surge.

India’s fourth SSBN (S4*) commenced sea trials in late December 2025/early January 2026, with commissioning expected by early 2027. INS Aridhaman (third SSBN) is set for late 2026 induction. Predictions include Project-77 SSNs (nuclear attack submarines) gaining momentum in 2026. Whispers suggest increased focus on anti-submarine warfare with new shallow water crafts.

Harinder Pal Singh Ghotra has been appointed as Technical Member (State) in the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) for the bench located in Punjab and Chandigarh.

Gainilung Panmei has been promoted to the post of Joint Secretary & Legislative Counsel (Grade-I of the Indian Legal Service).

Justice Sujoy Paul, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.

A quiet fault line is emerging in the government’s pension reforms. While the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been rolled out as a major upgrade for Central Government employees under the National Pension System, employees of Central Statutory Bodies—who were mandatorily placed under the same NPS framework post-2004—have been left out, according to sources.

The irony is hard to miss. These statutory bodies are government-funded, function under statutory control, and adopted NPS strictly in line with Central Government instructions. Yet, when the NPS ecosystem was reformed through UPS—promising assured pensions and family security—the benefit stopped short of them. The result: two sets of employees under the same pension regime, treated very differently at the finish line.

Insiders point to the role of the Department of Financial Services and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, arguing that the exclusion defeats the very idea of parity and uniformity that justified NPS adoption in the first place. With retirement outcomes now left “to the mercy of the market,” the charge is clear—this is a case of a class being created within a class.

As the government positions itself as a champion of equity and employee welfare, bureaucratic circles say the ball is firmly in its court: extend UPS to statutory body employees, or explain why equal rules suddenly deserve unequal rewards.

Satinder Pal Singh presently on central deputation has been promoted to the grade of Director General of Police (DGP) in Himachal Pradesh. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

N Venugopal presently on central deputation has been promoted to the grade of Director General of Police (DGP) in Himachal Pradesh. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Ms Satwant Atwal Trivedi has been promoted to the grade of Director General of Police (DGP) in Himachal Pradesh. She is a 1996 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Ajay Kumar Yadav has been promoted to the grade of Director General of Police (DGP) in Himachal Pradesh. He is a 1996 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Abhishek Trivedi has been promoted to the grade of Director General of Police (DGP) in Himachal Pradesh. He is a 1996 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

UPSC has recommended 35 candidates in Engineering Services Examination-ESE 2024 (Reserve List) in four disciplines i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and E&T Engineering.

The post of Dileep Kumar Rajput has been upgraded as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare. He is a 2012 batch IRSSE officer.

President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Envoys of the United States of America, Trinidad & Tobago and Austria at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Those who presented their credentials were: Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Dr Robert Zischg, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria and Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America.

Four IAS officers have been given new postings in W Bengal. Dr Rashmi Kamal has been appointed as Director of Census Operations/Director of Citizen Registration, while Mrs Choten Dhendup Lama, PS, Tribal Development, will also handle charge of PS, Paschimanchal Unnayan Affairs Department and Binod Kumar will join as Additional Chief Secretary, School Education Department with additional charge of Higher Education Department and State Editor, West Bengal District Gazetteers. Besides, Chinmoy Dey is now Special Commissioner, GST, Durgapur.

Gopal Krishna Thakre, formerly Chief Workshop Manager, MIB (WS), Nagpur, South East Central Railway (SECR), has been granted post-facto extension in deputation tenure with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) as General Manager (Operations) in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) up to the fifth year, which is up to January 19, 2028. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Aditya Singh Pal, who is presently posted as Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Jaipur, North Western Railway (NWR), has been appointed on deputation as Deputy Director (Ministerial) in the Delhi Development Authority for a tenure of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Smruti Ranjan Sethy, who is presently posted in East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been appointed on deputation as Director (Joint Secretary level) (Inspection & Quality Control), Export Inspection Council of India, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Commerce, for a tenure up to the date of his superannuation on June 30, 2029. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

The post of Neeraj Kumar Singh as Private Secretary to Jitin Prasada, MoS, has been upgraded to Director level. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Anand Pratap Singh has been appointed as Additional Director General, BSF, on an in-situ basis. He is 1997 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Sumit Sharan has been appointed as Additional Director General, BSF on in-situ basis. He is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Ashish Batra has been appointed as Additional Director General, NIA on in-situ basis. He is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Sanjay Kumar Gunjyal has been appointed as Additional Director General, ITBP on in-situ basis. He is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.

The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar successfully organized a State-Level Exhibition and Felicitation Ceremony for Punjab as part of the prestigious "Design for Bharat – Youth Innovation Challenge." The event celebrated young innovators whose design solutions are contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Organized under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026, this national-level design competition is an initiative of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The challenge invites youth aged 18–29 years to develop innovative design solutions addressing India's socio-economic and cultural challenges with emphasis on social impact and scalability. Several teams from across Punjab registered through the online portal for the state-level round. Shortlisted teams were invited to IIT Ropar to present their design innovations during the exhibition, showcasing creative solutions to pressing national challenges. Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar, felicitated two exceptional student innovators whose groundbreaking solutions address critical issues facing India today. The first award-winning design, "Cleanliness Saathi," presented an innovative AI-enabled smart dustbin system aimed at transforming urban cleanliness in India. This technology-driven solution directly supports the Swachh Bharat mission by enhancing municipal waste management efficiency through artificial intelligence. The second recognized design focused on revolutionizing mental healthcare delivery in India by integrating mental health services with primary healthcare infrastructure, addressing a crucial gap in accessible healthcare. While felicitating the winners, Prof. Ahuja emphasized the critical role of youth-led design innovation in building a developed and inclusive India. "Both solutions exemplify the spirit of Viksit Bharat@2047 by addressing fundamental challenges in healthcare accessibility and urban cleanliness through innovative, scalable, and technology-driven approaches," he stated. IIT Ropar remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young minds. The institute continues to provide platforms that enable youth to develop solutions capable of transforming India's socio-economic landscape. The award-winning designs from this competition demonstrate how design thinking, combined with technology and deep understanding of ground realities, can create meaningful impact at scale. The "Design for Bharat – Youth Innovation Challenge" represents a significant step toward harnessing the creative potential of India's youth in nation-building and achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Design Fest 2026, the first-ever art, craft and design–based festival of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), was inaugurated by S Suresh Kumar, IAS, Chairman, DVC, in the august presence of Abin Chaudhuri, eminent Architect and Guest of Honour. The inaugural ceremony was also attended by Shri Swapnendu Kumar Panda, Member (Technical), DVC, Shri Sudipta Acharjee, CVO, DVC, Additional Secretary, and other senior executives of DVC. Conceived as a unique platform to promote creativity, traditional skills and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Design Fest 2026 seeks to connect artisans with a wider audience while celebrating India’s rich craft and design heritage. The festival features a vibrant array of stalls set up by artisans from different parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand. Visitors can experience a diverse showcase ranging from traditional crafts, paintings, sketching and handicrafts to modern innovations such as 3D printing, interactive games, and CSR-focused exhibits highlighting DVC’s community development initiatives. Design Fest 2026 is a three-day programme and will conclude on 17 January, reaffirming DVC’s commitment to inclusive development, cultural promotion and creative innovation. The Fest is open to all with no entry fees.

Mrs Rekha Lohani has been appointed as Additional Director General, SSB. She is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

Mrs Nidhi Bharatbhai Gandhi has been appointed as an Additional Director of Retro Green Revolution Limited.

Dharmik Mukeshbhai Nagariya has been appointed as an Additional Director of Retro Green Revolution Limited.

Sharad Kumar has been appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of Sical Logistics Limited.

Darshan Mehta has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Director of Aadi Industries Limited.

Dipyanti Jaiswar has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Aadi Industries Limited.

Deepti Sharma has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Aadi Industries Limited.

Tejas Sampat has been appointed as an Additional Executive Director and Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer of Aadi Industries Limited.

Kotiswaran Nandhiswaran has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of RPP Infra Projects Limited.

Alvaro Martin Rivero has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of RHI Magnesita India Limited.

Ms. Radhika Ramani has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Kalyan Jewellers India Limited.

CR Rajagopal has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Kalyan Jewellers India Limited.

Ratneshwar Prasad has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Rama Phosphates Limited.

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Assessment reports of the medical colleges to be uploaded on the official website of NMC

Appellant sought for the attested photocopy of the completed standard assessment (form A & B) for recognition of MBBS seats for the AY 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24, submitted by the Principal of the Kanti Devi Medical College Hospital and Research Center Mathura, UP. The appellant stated that the inspectors or assessors of the National Medical Commission physically visit the college campus to prepare the report, after checking whether the medical college has sufficient number of beds, faculty, nurses and infrastructure of hostels, library, lecture halls, playground and hospital. So, the report has all the relevant information crucial for the prospective MBBS students to decide their admission in a particular college. The assessors give their observations to the replies submitted by college authorities and upon preparation of the report, the assessors send one copy to the NMC and one to the College. Based on the observations and recommendations, the NMC decides whether or not to sanction the running of a medical college and grant permission for admissions for the academic year in which assessment is conducted. Hence, the assessment reports are crucial source of information, particularly for aspiring medical students who can verify the infrastructure and faculty of the medical colleges, whether a particular college is fulfilling the prescribed medical education norms or not to and make admission decisions. The Respondent stated that since Under Graduate Medical Board (UGMEB) is not the custodian of the information, the same was sought from concerned Board i.e. Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) and it was intimated that during the said period MARB will not be able to furnish the Assessment Report under NMC Act, 2019. The CIC held that the information sought by the Appellant ought to be disclosed and placed in public domain. In the past that, the CIC has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to upload infrastructure, faculty and other related information in the form of the assessment reports of the medical colleges on its official website, nmc.org.in, considering the crucial nature of the information.

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Availability of information about the infrastructure and faculty of the colleges helps an aspiring student to compare them to make admission decisions. Information regarding whether a particular college is fulfilling the prescribed education norms or not must be made public as it is essential for every student.

Citation: Shri. R B Gautam v. National Medical Commission, Second Appeal No. CIC/NMCOM/A/2023/669929; Date of Decision: 09.04.2024, 28.08.2025

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