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Chirag & Anurag entrusted with back channel talks with opposition for floor mgmt?
Anurag Thakur and Chirag Paswan have been entrusted by the government with the crucial responsibility of managing backroom floor management during the upcoming Lok Sabha session, a rare instance of such collaboration between these two leaders. Both prominent figures in the BJP and allied circles, their role will involve strategizing and ensuring smooth coordination among party members and allies to maintain order and facilitate the passage of key legislative agendas. This assignment reflects the government’s trust in their organizational capabilities to handle the complex dynamics of parliamentary proceedings. Such backroom management is vital for agenda setting, securing attendance, and managing debates and voting processes strategically. Their involvement marks a significant political development, showing alignment of interests and tactical cooperation aimed at ensuring effective governance and legislative efficiency in a challenging parliamentary environment. This underlines the emphasis on robust internal coordination in government affairs ahead of important sessions.
Rahul Gandhi unlikely to quit
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. As per available indications, Rahul Gandhi may not quit from the post of LoP.
FM to introduce Health Security se National Security Cess Bill today: A reset on cess politics for states expected!
The Finance Minister is expected to introduce the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha today, a move that could quietly reset the politics of “sin taxes” in the post-GST-compensation era. Government sources indicate the new levy will replace the outgoing GST compensation cess on select products such as pan masala and other specified goods, with proceeds earmarked for bolstering national security and public health infrastructure. The President has already recommended its introduction as a money bill, signalling the Centre’s intent to fast-track this fiscal switch even as GST 2.0 rationalisation kicks in. If cleared, the cess will allow North Block to retain a lucrative revenue stream without formally hiking GST rates, while giving the ruling coalition a narrative of funding hospitals and security forces through higher imposts on harmful consumption.
- Secretary General Lok Sabha gets extension
- Now three vacancies of Members in CBIC
- Who all missed the bus to become Chief Secretary of Maharashtra?
- Rajasthan Chief Secy’s open door policy has praises from CM!
- Deputation tenure of Special Director ED Subhash Agarwal extended
- Deputation tenure of Special Director ED Prashant Kumar extended
- EC staff to work late to provide prompt responses amidst opposition’s claims of stalling parliament over Vote Chori allegations!
- GOI eyeing revival of IMEEEC talks; files moving in MEA to decide lead diplomats?
- Tenure of D K Sunil as CMD, HAL ending in Apr
- IIT Bombay vs IIT Mumbai, debate has received a mixed response from academics?
- Will Jharkhand have 2 Principal Secretaries against existing 3?
- Whispers on senior reshuffles in Railways
- Rajesh succeeds Rajesh as Chief Secretary of Maharashtra
- Vivek Chaturvedi is new new Chairman of CBIC
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary gets 3 months extension
- Navy posting
- Year of Reforms
- RLDA seeks General Manager- Human Resource, Delhi
- Last date to apply for Asstt Commandant, MHA extended
- Director General, ERNET post advertised
- Director, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan post advertised
- CSB seeks Joint Secy (Tech) for Kolkata, Guwahati & New Delhi
- WB advertises Energy Specialist post for Kenya
- WB advertises Infrastructure Specialist post for Comoros
- WB advertises Senior Energy Specialist post for Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Aparna Garg is also Member Finance, Railway Board
- Major reshuffle of IAS officers in Haryana
- Vice Admiral Sadhu takes over
- Dr. Bharath Kumar Kakkireni appointed CEO (Executive), Unipro Technologies Ltd
- Dr. William Peddapanga appointed Addl. Director, Unipro Technologies Ltd
- Sreenivasull Thoganti appointed Addl. Director, Unipro Technologies Ltd
- Deepak Vishwakarma appointed Addl. Director, Garbi Finvest Ltd
- Chander Parkash Sharma appointed Addl. Director, Supreme Infrastructure Ltd
- Anil Ahuja appointed Addl. Director, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd
- Anant Gupta re-designated as NE Director, Lenskart Solutions Ltd
- Ms Navpreet Kaur bows out as NE Director, Longview Tea Company Ltd
- Kuldeep Singh Rathore bows out as NE Director, Longview Tea Company Ltd
- Suranjan Upadhyay steps down as NE Director, Garbi Finvest Ltd
The tenure of Secretary General Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh has been extended till further orders.
(We said this on Sept 23 and Nov 25, 2025)
Informed sources said that as on December 1 there are now three vacancies of Members in the CBIC. Meeting for selection of new Members is yet to be held.
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| Rajesh Aggarwal | I.S. Chahal | Bhushan Gagrani | Deepak Kapoor | O.P. Gupta |
With IAS Rajesh Aggarwal,1989 batch appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, several senior officers have missed the opportunity to head the state bureaucracy. Additional Chief Secretaries I.S. Chahal (1989 batch, Home), Bhushan Gagrani (1990 batch, BMC Commissioner), Deepak Kapoor (1991 batch, Water Resources) and O.P. Gupta (1992 batch, Finance) have missed the bus, as all of them are scheduled to retire before Aggarwal, who is set to superannuate in November next year.
Rajasthan Chief Minister has lauded Chief Secretary V. Srinivas for ushering in a culture of openness within the state bureaucracy. Impressed by Srinivas’s initiative of holding direct, no-appointment meetings with officers thrice a week, the CM has urged senior officials to draw inspiration from his model of transparent governance. Sources said the Chief Minister, during a recent review, appreciated how the Chief Secretary’s structured open-door policy has improved feedback flow and responsiveness at the Secretariat. Srinivas’s approach—marked by accessibility and immediacy—has been hailed as a refreshing break from bureaucratic rigidity. The CM has now directed departmental heads to adopt similar systems that encourage real-time dialogue and quicker redressal of administrative issues, signalling a push toward a more accountable and participatory governance structure.
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Deputation tenure of Subhash Agarwal has been extended for a further period of one year (for sixth time) w.e.f. December 11, 2025. Currently, he is serving as Special Director of Enforcement in the Directorate of Enforcement. He is a 1993 batch IRS (C&IT) officer.
Deputation tenure of Prashant Kumar has been extended for a further period of one year (for sixth time) w.e.f. December 7, 2025. Currently, he is serving as Special Director of Enforcement in the Directorate of Enforcement. He is a 2001 batch IRS (C&IT) officer.
Election Commission officials have reportedly directed staff to be prepared for extended working hours during the upcoming Parliament winter session. The move comes amid rising political tensions, with opposition parties expected to target the poll body over what they allege as “vote chori” in recent state elections. Sources suggest that the Commission is ramping up its internal review, documentation, and communication systems to respond promptly to any parliamentary queries or debates that may question the integrity of the electoral process. Senior officials have emphasized maintaining transparency and readiness to defend the Commission’s procedures and data before Parliament and the media. The directive for late working hours is seen as part of a broader attempt to ensure that all records, reports, and clarifications are accessible on demand, as the opposition prepares to make the poll panel’s accountability a central issue of the winter session.
India is reportedly set to revive discussions on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEEC), signaling renewed diplomatic momentum after months of geopolitical recalibration. According to information available, the Ministry of External Affairs plans to involve a select group of seasoned diplomats to spearhead the process of restoring strategic dialogue with partner nations. The move comes amid shifting alignments in West Asia, energy corridor developments, and ongoing regional security negotiations. Delhi’s renewed focus suggests an intent to reposition IMEEEC as a viable counterweight to parallel transcontinental initiatives, enhancing India’s trade and connectivity footprint from the Arabian coast to Europe. Senior officials are expected to engage counterparts from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, and the EU over the coming weeks to chart a fresh blueprint for cooperation. This revival could reflect India’s broader strategy to sustain multi-polar stability while deepening its economic diplomacy.
The tenure of D K Sunil as Chairman & Managing Director, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is coming to an end on Apr 30, 2026. The Government of India has started searching for a successor to him.
The academic response to renaming IIT Bombay to IIT Mumbai has been mixed. Many scholars emphasize that the name “IIT Bombay” carries significant international recognition and historical prestige, contributing to its global brand value. IIT Bombay has consistently ranked among India’s top institutions and enjoys strong employer and academic reputation worldwide, underlining the importance of preserving its established identity. On the other hand, proponents of renaming argue that using “Mumbai” aligns the institute more closely with the city’s official name, reflecting regional pride and cultural identity, much like the ongoing debate over the Bombay High Court whose name also retains colonial-era legacy despite political pressures for change. Critics of the renaming caution against potential costs and administrative disruptions, while supporters view it as a rightful assertion of Maharashtra’s cultural heritage. Thus, the debate balances between honoring historical legacy and evolving regional identity within a politically charged environment.
Sources in Ranchi suggest that Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren may be eyeing a significant bureaucratic consolidation, with whispers indicating the government could reduce principal secretary positions from three to two. The move reportedly targets streamlining the administrative structure, with Smt. Vandana Dadel (Cabinet Secretariat and Vigilance), Shri Rajeev Arun Ekka (ST/SC/Minority and Backward Class Welfare), and Mr. Sunil Kumar (Urban Development and Housing) potentially affected by the reorganisation. While unconfirmed, administrative circles in Ranchi are abuzz with speculation that Soren is preparing for a leaner top bureaucracy to expedite decision-making and enhance administrative efficiency. Such consolidation would reflect the CM’s preference for centralised authority and streamlined governance, particularly following the coalition government’s December 2024 electoral mandate. The restructuring, if implemented, could involve departmental mergers or functional realignments that would reshape how key portfolios are managed at the principal secretary level.
Informal discussions suggest potential DRM-level rotations in Eastern and South Eastern zones due to persistent delays in divisions like Chakradharpur (CKP) and Kharagpur (KGP), labeled as “#LateDivision” by users. No official confirmation, but users speculate inspections by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw could trigger changes, similar to his Gujarat/Rajasthan visits. Bihar projects (e.g., expressways/rail) face criticism for “zero progress,” fueling whispers of accountability-driven transfers.
Rajesh Aggarwal has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. Aggarwal, who belongs to the 1989 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, succeeded incumbent Rajesh Kumar.
(We said this on October 30, 2025)
Vivek Chaturvedi has been appointed new Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).He is 1990 batch IRS (C&IT) officer.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has been given a three months extension in service. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer.
(WE SAID THIS ON NOVEMBER 25, 2025)
Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula assumed charge as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (ACNS) for Foreign Cooperation & Intelligence. This role emphasizes global outreach, operational expertise, and strategic intelligence leadership, building on his prior warship command experience. This is part of broader Navy efforts to enhance international partnerships amid Indo-Pacific tensions.
The November month saw heightened focus on 2025’s “Year of Reforms,” with announcements emphasising self-reliance (Atmanirbharta), AI integration, and theatre commands. Operation Sindoor (a 2025 counter-terror op against Pakistan post-Pahalgam attack) was frequently cited as a “proof of concept” for reforms. Speculations centre on accelerated tech acquisitions to bridge capability gaps, while whispers in defence circles point to potential delays in fifth-gen fighters but optimism on indigenous drones/submarines.
Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has invited applications from SAG/ NFSAG and SG IRPS officers for General Manager- Human Resource (GM-HR), Delhi post. Applications must reach latest by December 24, 2025.
The last date to apply for Assistant Commandant in Secretariat Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on deputation basis has been extended. The revised date is January 15, 2026.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, (MeitY) has invited applications for the post of Director General, ERNET India. Details can be availed from www.meity.gov.in; www.ernet.in; www.persmin.gov.in; and www.ncs.gov.in.
The Ministry of Education is seeking to fill the post of Director, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan on deputation basis. Details can be availed from the ministry’s website.
Central Silk Board (CSB) under Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has invited applications for filling up three posts of Joint Secretary (Technical) for Kolkata, Guwahati & New Delhi on deputation basis. Details can be availed from the Ministry’s website.
The World Bank is seeking Energy Specialist for Nairobi, Kenya. Applications must reach latest by December 15, 2025.
The World Bank is seeking Infrastructure Specialist for Moroni, Comoros. Applications must reach latest by December 12, 2025.
The World Bank is seeking a Senior Energy Specialist for Antananarivo, Madagascar. Applications must reach latest by December 12, 2025.
Ms Aparna Garg, DG, IRIFM, will hold charge of the post of Member (Finance), Railway Board, in addition to her own duties w e f December 1 for a period of three months. She is an IRAS officer.
In a major reshuffle 20 IAS officers have been given new jobs in Haryana. Arun Kumar Gupta has been posted as ACS, Urban Local Bodies Department, while Vijay Kumar Dahiya will hold additional charge as Commissioner/Secretary in Sports Department besides taking care of present post in Animal Husbandry department. Similarly, Amit Kumar Agarwal, Commissioner/ Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Culture department, has been assigned additional charge of Commissioner/ Secretary, Heritage and Tourism department; Phool Chand Meena will also hold charge of Chief Executive Officer, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Gurugram, in addition to his present duties; J Ganesan gets additional charge of Managing Director, HARTRON and Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited; Ashok Kumar Meena is posted as Director General, Urban Local Bodies, Haryana and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department and Mission Director, State Urban Livelihood Mission and State Urban Development Authority, and DG, Foreign Cooperation Department; Ravi Prakash Gupta as Commissioner, Hisar Division; Pankaj as Haryana, Personnel, Training and Parliamentary Affairs and Director Training; Pardeep Kumar as Director, State Transport; Amna Tasneem as Special Secretary, Home; Parth Gupta as Director, Sports; Sangeeta Tetarwal as Director, New & Renewable Energy; Anish Yadav as Director, Development & Panchayats; Vikram as MD, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd.; Preei as Deputy Commissioner, Yamunanagar; Mahender Pal as Deputy Commissioner, Hisar; Ayush Sinha as Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad; Aparajita as Deputy Commissioner, Kaithal and Pradeep Singh will join as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Manesar.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu has assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A).
Dr. Bharath Kumar Kakkireni has been appointed as Additional Director cum Chief Executive Officer (Executive – Professional Category) of Unipro Technologies Limited.
Dr. William Peddapanga has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Unipro Technologies Limited.
Sreenivasull Thoganti has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Unipro Technologies Limited.
Deepak Vishwakarma has been appointed as Additional Director of Garbi Finvest Limited.
Chander Parkash Sharma has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive) of Supreme Infrastructure Limited.
Anil Ahuja has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Adani Energy Solutions Limited.
Anant Gupta has been re-designated from Nominee Director to Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Lenskart Solutions Limited.
Ms. Navpreet Kaur has ceased to be a Non-Executive Independent Director of Longview Tea Company Limited.
Kuldeep Singh Rathore has ceased to be a Non-Executive Independent Director of Longview Tea Company Limited.
Suranjan Upadhyay has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director of Garbi Finvest Limited.
Kashmir Affairs
Search something abt Mr kuldeep khoda IPS....he knows everything about kashmir more way more than these ppl
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R Swain sahb, S.Sahai sahb. Know the ground, the history, trends.
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Strange to note that no Army pers has found a mention in this narrative.
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What about the CAPF officers who fought the main enemy?
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Can penal action be initiated against the PIO who has retired?
The appellant sought a certified copy of the initial map related to a particular building which was donated to Jhansi Cantonment Board for construction purposes. The appellant also sought a certified copy of the General Land Register, total property tax assessed and other related information. As no response was received within the prescribed time period, the appellant filed the first appeal and later the second appeal before the CIC. According to the arguments presented by the respondent, the current PIO, who was responsible for disposing of the submitted RTI application has retired, and no show cause notice proceedings can be initiated under Section 20 of the RTI Act against a retired PIO. The CIC directed the current PIO, Cantonment Board, Jhansi, to ensure timely and proper disposal of pending RTI applications in accordance with the law, failing which appropriate action shall be taken against them in the future under the provisions of the Act. Further, the CIC directed the PIO, Cantonment Board, Jhansi, to examine the information sought by the appellant through the submitted RTI application and, based on the available records, provide the requested information/response to the appellant in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
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A coordinate bench of the CIC in Appeal Nos. CIC/PB/2008/00999 and CIC/SM/A/2009/000286 dated 13-05-2010 held that since the concerned PIO has retired from the service, we find it not possible to impose any penalty on him at this point of time. The precedent was followed in many subsequent orders like Shri Chander Prakash v. AAI, CIC/SS/C/2013/000053 dated 18.12.2013. The RTI Act does not specifically debar action against the PIO on superannuation.
Citation: Sudhir Choudhary v.Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Jhansi Cantonment Board, File No: CIC/DIGDE/A/2024/114007; Date of order: 03.11.2025
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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