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POLITICAL WHISPERS

Cabinet to approve Delhi Metro Phase IV today?

The Union Cabinet is expected to approve the extension of Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV project in its meeting scheduled for today, with an estimated outlay of around ₹11,800 crore. The proposal aims to expand the Metro network to improve last-mile connectivity and ease traffic congestion across the National Capital Region. The extension will cover key corridors currently under implementation, enhancing connectivity to rapidly growing urban clusters. Once approved, this phase is likely to be jointly funded by the Centre, Delhi Government, and international agencies, marking another major push toward sustainable urban transport infrastructure in Delhi.

Shehzad Poonawalla to be promoted within BJP soon?

Shehzad Poonawal, a prominent political commentator and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), appears to be gaining increasing prominence within the party ranks. His heightened presence across media platforms, both in television debates and social media outreach, suggests that he is being positioned for a more influential role. Poonawalla’s articulate defense of party policies, sharp debating skills, and ability to connect with urban and youth audiences have made him a visible face of the BJP’s media strategy. In recent months, his frequent appearances alongside senior leaders and participation in key campaigns have further fueled speculation about his elevation. Political observers see this as part of the BJP’s broader effort to promote younger, media-savvy leaders who can strengthen the party’s communication and outreach. If current trends continue, Poonawalla could soon hold a higher strategic or organizational position within the party’s national framework.

BUREAUCRACY HEADLINES
BUREAUCRACY WHISPERS
How IAS Akshay Agrawal Is Transforming Odisha’s Forgotten Villages in Nayagarh through ‘Mission Antyodaya’

IAS Akshay Sunil Agrawal, a 2019-batch officer of the Odisha cadre and currently the District Magistrate of Nayagarh encountered a stark reality during field visits earlier this year. Despite the district’s steady development indicators, remote habitations remained cut off from basic services lacking roads, electricity, schools, safe drinking water and social security coverage. “The gaps were stark and demanded not just infrastructure, but respect and visibility for communities long left out of the development story” he shared.

To address this, ‘Mission Antyodaya’ was launched to reach the last mile by prioritising the most underserved villages. Rooted in the Antyodaya philosophy, the initiative follows a bottom-up, data-driven approach- mapping gaps across education, housing, power, water, connectivity and livelihoods.

Zeroing in on the Most Neglected: One early focus was village called Nepal, deep inside a protected forest and nearly 10 km from the nearest motorable road. Families there lacked grid power, a school, potable water and Anganwadi services- conditions emblematic of systemic neglect. Agrawal’s team brought baseline surveys, essential services and a human-centered approach to the forefront. 

Under Agrawal’s leadership Practical Progress was delivered on Multiple Fronts by moving beyond templated schemes:

Education Access: With no nearby school, teachers now travel to Nepal village to hold classes twice a week. Children have been supplied uniforms and books, and proposals are underway for a permanent primary school. Older adolescents are being enrolled in open schooling and residential institutions after family trust was built through sustained dialogue.

Anganwadi Services : Construction completed providing services covering  nutrition, early childhood care, and maternal health

Power & Water Solutions: Where extending grid power would take years and forest clearances, solar micro-grids now provide immediate electricity. A new borewell with solar pumping and filtration replaced contaminated water sources. 

Road Connectivity: A coordinated effort between revenue and forest teams, financed through rural connectivity programs and MGNREGA, is underway to construct all-weather access,crucial for health, markets and broader engagement. 

Livelihood & Housing Support: Households lacking land now receive support through goat-rearing and dairy projects. Eligible families have been linked to housing schemes like PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) with flexible use of local materials allowed under forest rules. 

Social Security Inclusion: A key milestone under the mission has been 100% Aadhaar saturation in Nepal village, enabling seamless linkage to welfare schemes.All eligible families have been connected to pensions and public distribution benefits, reinforcing the mission’s emphasis on dignity over charity. 

Presence and Trust Building: Agrawal’s personal engagement trekking difficult terrain, speaking directly with villagers and sitting with families on the ground  has helped break barriers and build confidence in governance “Development isn’t statistics or structures alone, it’s about dignity and being seen” he notes.

Today, Mission Antyodaya has expanded beyond Nepal to similar hamlets across the district with ongoing road works, increased solar coverage, rising school participation and strengthening government-community trust. IAS Agarwal is quietly reshaping expectations of rural administration by ensuring that no village and no citizen, is left behind.

 

Will Chairman CBDT be the next Secretary General RS?

Rumour mill says that the present Chairman, CBDT Ravi Agrawal is unlikely to get extension and may be sent to Rajya Sabha as Secretary General.

20 IAS officers retiring in Dec

As many as 20 officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of various cadres and batches are retiring in December, 2025. They are: Shantamanu, Dr Pawan Kotwal, Prashant Kumar Panda, Krishan Kumar of AGMUT cadre; Pankaj Jain, Renette C Sohkhlet and Debajyoti Dutta of Assam-Meghalaya cadre; Sayed Jawaid Haider, V J Rajput, D J Jadeja of Gujarat; Ramesh Chander Bidhan of Haryana; Anjani Kumar Mishra, Pawan Kumar of Jharkhand; Kishor Sadashiv Tawade of Maharashtra; Dr Subodh Agarwal of Rajasthan; Vikram Kapur and Dr Atulya Mishra of Tamil Nadu and Anil Verma, Hirdyesh Mohan and Subhra Chakrabarti of West Bengal cadre.

 

ED bracing for internal shake-up after Gandhis' National Herald acquittal

There’s growing chatter within the Enforcement Directorate that senior officials who spearheaded the National Herald investigation may face internal scrutiny after the high-profile acquittal of the Gandhis. The case, once projected as a marquee probe, has now drawn criticism within the agency for being legally weak and politically motivated. Sources suggest that top brass in the Directorate are upset over what they see as procedural lapses and overreach that embarrassed the agency. Speculation is rife that quiet departmental reviews, transfers, or accountability measures could follow to contain the fallout and restore credibility after the setback.

 

Sadanand Date, CM Devendra Fadnavis's choice, to be the next DGP of Maharashtra

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Sadanand Date has been repatriated to his parent Maharashtra cadre, paving the way for his appointment as the next Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. A 1990-batch IPS officer, Date is known for his integrity and long experience in handling sensitive investigations, including counter-terror operations. His return is understood to have the backing of  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who played a key role in the decision. Date’s elevation is expected to bring stability to the state police leadership amid ongoing administrative reshuffles and law-and-order challenges in Maharashtra.

Why BHEL HR Director, Krishna Thakur is switching over to NMDC?

Krishna Kumar Thakur, who joined BHEL as Director (Human Resources) on July 4, 2023, is now switching over to NMDC. Thakur, who belongs to an IRPS officer, has applied for the post of Director Personnel, NMDC. Why is he trying to join a smaller PSU than BHEL?

Interviews for Director (Proj), IREDA on Dec 24

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Director (Projects), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) on December 24, 2025.

Indigo fiasco has caused the Government to rethink upon the powers of the Competition Commission of India?

The IndiGo disruption has sharpened debate within the government on whether competition law is keeping pace with market concentration in aviation. Senior bureaucrats in the economic ministries and the aviation establishment are learnt to be informally flagging gaps in the Competition Commission of India’s toolkit, arguing that an airline with over 60% domestic market share can convert operational lapses into a systemic shock for consumers and the wider economy. The CCI has already opened a probe into IndiGo’s conduct and pricing behaviour during the cancellations episode, but officials now want faster, more pre-emptive powers, including suo motu intervention, interim directions and sharper penalties when dominance interacts with essential infrastructure-like services. The emerging view is that the current saga should become a test case to hard-wire deterrence, through amendments or stronger regulations before the next disruption hits.

 

Tenure of Dr Vipin Kumar as Deputy Secretary, PMO extended

The tenure of Dr Vipin Kumar as Deputy Secretary in Prime Minister's office (PMO) has been extended upto January 4, 2027. He is a 2013 batch IFS officer.

Tenure of Ms Reshma Reghunathan Nair as Director, PMO extended

The tenure of Ms Reshma Reghunathan Nair as Director in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been extended upto January 19, 2027. She is a 2011 batch IRS-IT officer.

 

Post of Amit Kumar as PS to Sarbananda Sonowal upgraded to Director level

The post of Amit Kumar as Private Secretary to Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has been upgraded to Director level. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

 

Ms Nandini Paliwal is Secretary to Lt Governor, Delhi

Ms Nandini Paliwal has been appointed as Secretary to Lt. Governor Delhi. She is a 2003 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Chief Secretaries conference on December 26 & 27

The 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries will begin at ICAR, New Delhi on December 26. The Conference will last for two days. In view of the CS Conference, the NITI Aayog will observe a working day on December 25. The Office Order has directed all officers, Officials and Contractual staff to attend the office on the said day.

 

Will a retd IPS Officer be posted as NIA Chief?

A latest corridor rumour says that a retired IPS officer may be appointed new NIA chief, but there is no official confirmation about this . Some sources said that a working DG May be appointed next NIA Chief.

 

Six officers in grade of Pr CCIT)/ Pr DGIT shifted

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued fresh posting orders for six officers in the grade of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr CCIT)/Principal Director General of Income Tax (Pr DGIT). Adarsh Kumar Modi has been posted as Pr CCIT, Pune with additional charge of Pr. CCIT, Nagpur, while Anita Sinha takes over as Pr DGIT, Training, Delhi with additional charge of Pr DGIT, HRD, Delhi. Ashok Kumar Saroha will join as Pr CCIT, North Western Region (NWR), Chandigarh; Anand Rajeshwar Baiwar as Pr CCIT (OSD), Hyderabad with additional charge of Pr CCIT, Odisha; Anand Jha as Pr CCIT, Delhi-2 and Rakesh Gupta is now DGIT, Vigilance/Chief Vigilance Officer, CBDT, Delhi.

Sajeesh Kumar is also Commissioner, CMPFO

Sajeesh Kumar N, Coal Controller, Coal Controller Organization, has been assigned an additional charge of Commissioner, CMPFO for a period of six months. He is a 2002batch IRTS officer.

 

Tenure of Ms Gitanjali Gupta as AS, NITI Aayog extended

The central deputation tenure of Ms Gitanjali Gupta working as Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog has been extended for a period of two years up to February 3, 2028. She is a 1996 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

 

Saravana Kumar is also Member Secretary, National Capital Region Planning Board

N Saravana Kumar, Vice Chairman, DDA, has been assigned an additional charge of Member Secretary, National Capital Region Planning Board till the appointment of a regular incumbent. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

27 IAS officers elevated to Selection Grade in Tamil Nadu

National promotions elevated 27 IAS officers to Selection Grade, including Lalvena (2001 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre) to Additional Chief Secretary.

 

Encroachment on Defence Land

Reports indicated 11,152 acres of defence land remain encroached upon, impacting military readiness. This was flagged in a government update as a policy concern for the Army and other forces.

ISRO Leadership and Mission Shifts

 Post-Somanath era (former Chairman), speculations are rife over return to “pre-2022 opacity” in updates, with current Chairman V. Narayanan criticised for delayed info on Gaganyaan. There is prediction of potential mid-2026 reshuffle if un-crewed test (Q1 2026) faces delays, favouring more private sector integrations (e.g., Dhruva Space).

 

IAS/IPS rotations likely in Karnataka

Whispers suggest potential IAS/IPS rotations influenced by the Centre’s new transfer oversight. Social media trends predict increased focus on North-South industrial shifts, with Karnataka positioning as a “China+1” hub via PLI schemes (₹40,000 crore rolled out).

 

Good work of former IAS officer in AP

A former IAS officer flagged youth job crisis and advocated special status with full Amaravati development to boost employment.

 

Buzz over IAS transfer in Telangana

Buzz emerged over IAS officer S. Sandeep Kumar Jha’s (1995 batch) transfer, with his posting reportedly withheld without official confirmation; speculated roles include key revenue or urban development positions amid state reshuffle talks.

Two officers of Non-SCS of Tamil Nadu promoted to IAS

Two officers of Non-State Civil Service of Tamil Nadu: F Abdul Razick and V Nallasivan have been promoted to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) against the Select List of 2024 and allocated Tamil Nadu cadre.

 

CBDT Transfers of Director Generals of Income Tax (DGIT)

CBDT has ordered transfers and postings in the DGIT grade. This reshuffle affects senior IRS (Income Tax) officers, with notable postings including a shift from the Investigation Directorate in Bengaluru to the Foreign Tax and Tax Research unit in New Delhi. The order aims to address workload imbalances in high-revenue zones.

Whispers on CBIC Postings Delay

 Persistent speculation in tax circles suggests the Revenue Secretary’s return of CBIC posting files could lead to a full reshuffle post-new Chairperson appointment on January 1, 2026. This may impact DRI and Central Excise leadership, with whispers of cross-postings to high-evasion zones like Mumbai and Chennai.

BMRCL advertises various posts for O&M Wing

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has invited applications for senior posts in the O&M Wing. These posts include Deputy General Manager (SSM), Deputy General Manager (AFC/Tele), Deputy General Manager (Stores) and Deputy General Manager (P-Way). Applications must reach latest by January 15, 2026.

TRAI, New Delhi seeks Technical Officers

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), New Delhi has advertised six posts of Technical Officers. Online applications must reach latest by January 4, 2026.

HEMRL, Pune seeks JRF

High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune is seeking Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Applications must reach latest by January 7, 2026.

PXE, Odisha advertises for JRF (Electronics & Comm Engg)

Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha invites applications for two posts of Junior Research Fellows in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Applications must reach latest by January 8, 2026.

Last date to apply for DG- Akashvani & DD extended

Last date to apply for the post of Director General (Akashvani) & Director General (Doordarshan), New Delhi on deputation basis has been extended. The revised date is January 15, 2026.

Dr Rao is CMD, UCIL, Jaduguda

Dr Kacham Anand Rao has been selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), Jaduguda. Prior to this, he was serving as Outstanding Scientist & Head (MPD), BARC.

Governance Specialist for United States sought

World Bank is seeking Governance Specialist for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by January 5, 2026.

Sr Investment Officer for Tokyo sought

World Bank has advertised the post of Senior Investment Officer (Business Development-MAS) for Tokyo, Japan. Applications must reach latest by January 25, 2026.

Saleem Ahmad appointed CMD, RVNL

Saleem Ahmad, Director (Projects), NBCC (India) Limited, has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), for a period until his superannuation on April 30, 2029.

Himanshu Shukla moved to Eastern Railway

Himanshu Shukla has been transferred from North Central Railway (NCR) to Eastern Railway (ER) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Manish Singh moved to Eastern Railway

Manish Singh has been transferred from Central Railway (CR) to Eastern Railway (ER), appointed to officiate in Senior Administrative Grade (SA Grade) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Abhishek Ranjan shifted to IRIFM

Abhishek Ranjan has been transferred from South Central Railway (SCR) to IRIFM, appointed to officiate in Senior Administrative Grade (SA Grade) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Subodh Vishwakarma moved to NCR

Subodh Vishwakarma has been transferred from West Central Railway (WCR) to North Central Railway (NCR), appointed to officiate in Senior Administrative Grade (SA Grade) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

MB Murlidhar sent to SWR

MB Murlidhar has been transferred from South Central Railway (SCR) to South Western Railway (SWR), appointed to officiate in Senior Administrative Grade (SA Grade) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Ms Suvarna Deshpande Dash sent to Northern Railway

Ms. Suvarna Deshpande Dash has been transferred from South Western Railway (SWR) to Northern Railway (NR) and posted in the cadre. She is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Vaibhav Chauhan shifted to PLW

Vaibhav Chauhan has been transferred from North Western Railway (NWR) to Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Major administrative reshuffle in Gujarat

In a major administrative reshuffle in Gujarat, as many as 26 IAS officers have been given new assignments. Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and will also handle charge of PS, Home, while Dr Vikrant Pandey, Additional PS to CM, has been given additional charge of Secretary, Information and Broadcasting Department. Similarly, Ajay Kumar has been appointed as Secretary to the Chief Minister with additional charge of Vice Chairman and CEO, Gujarat Maritime Board, Gandhinagar; Ramesh Chand Meena as PS, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation; Arun Kumar M Solanki as ACS, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation with additional charge of MD, Gujarat State Warehousing Corporation; Mukesh Kumar as PS, Education Department; Milind Shivram Torwane as PS, Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Department; Ashwini Kumar as PS, Energy and Petrochemicals; Mrs Avantika Singh as MD, Gujarat State Petrochemicals Corporation; Sandeep Kumar as Secretary, Finance; Jenu Devan as Secretary, Finance (Expenditure); Rajesh Manjhu, Revenue Inspection Commissioner, will also hold charge of Superintendent of Stamps and IG of Registration; Ms Aarti Kanwar as Chief Commissioner, State Tax, Ahmedabad; Dr Vinod Rao as Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment;  Dr Anju Sharma as ACS, General Administration Department; Hareet Shukla, Chief Electoral Officer gets additional charge of ACS, Ports and Transport;  Rajeev Topno as PS, Health; Rajendra Kumar as Commissioner, Transport; Dr Kuldeep Arya as Secretary, Industries and Mines; Lochan Sehra as Secretary, Labour and Employment Department; Rajkumar Beniwal as MD, GNFC; Dhananjay Dwivedi has been transferred as PS, Panchayats, Rural Housing and Rural Development; Harshadkumar Ratilal Patel as Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment; Dr Rahul Gupta as Secretary, Sports Youth and Culture and Mohammad Shahid has been transferred as PS, Tribal Affairs Department.

Seven IAS officers reshuffled in UP

Seven IAS officers have been reshuffled in UP. Pratyush Pandey has been appointed as Special Secretary, Coordination and Additional Project Coordinator, Uttar Pradesh Diversified Agriculture Support Project, while Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Chief Development Officer (CDO), Deoria and Ankur Kaushik is now CEO, UP State Rural Road Development Authority. Similarly, Vinay Kumar Singh joins as Special Secretary, Irrigation & Water Resources; Mrs Lakshmi N as Vice Chairman, Mathura Vrindavan Development Authority and Vidhan Jaiswal was posted as CDO, Kanpur Dehat.

 

Post of Siva Shankar Bandi upgraded as Director, CVC (UPDATED)

The post of Siva Shankar Bandi has been upgraded as Director in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). He is a 2012 batch IDAS officer.

 

Post of Ajay Bartwal upgraded as Director, Cabinet Secretariat (UPDATED)

The post of Ajay Bartwal has been upgraded as Director in the Cabinet Secretariat. He is a 2012 batch IRAS.

 

Post of Shekhar Srivastava upgraded as Director, Corporate Affairs (UPDATED)

The post of Shekhar Srivastava has been upgraded as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. He is a 2012 batch ISS officer.

 

Post of Parthasarathy Bhaskar Devarakonda upgraded as Director, Cabinet Secretariat (UPDATED)

The post of Parthasarathy Bhaskar Devarakonda has been upgraded as Director in the Cabinet Secretariat. He is a 2012 batch IRS-C&IT officer.

 

Post of Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh upgraded as Director, DPIIT (UPDATED)

The post of Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh has been upgraded as Director in the Department of Promotion of Indutry & Internal Trade (DPIIT). He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

 

Post of Tamanna Sinha upgraded as Director, CVC (UPDATED)

The post of Tamanna Sinha has been upgraded as Director in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). She is a 2012 batch IES officer.

 

Niraj assigned additional charge in Haryana (UPDATED)

Niraj, District Municipal Commissioner, Hisar and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hisar in Haryana, will also hold charge of Additional CEO, SPV for Integrated Manufacturing Cluster, Hisar. He is a 2019 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

 

Four members of SPS in MP promoted as IPS (UPDATED)

Four members of State Police Service in Madhya Pradesh have been promoted to the Indian Police Service against the Select List of 2024 and allocated MP cadre. The promoted officers are: Vikrant Murab, Surendra Kumar Jain, Ashish Khare and Rajesh Raghuwanshi.

 

Post of Ajay Bartwal upgraded as Director, Cabinet Secretariat (UPDATED)

The post of Ajay Bartwal has been upgraded as Director in the Cabinet Secretariat. He is a 2012 batch IRAS officer.

 

Surabhi Rai empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI (UPDATED)

Surabhi Rai has been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary or Joint Secretary equivalent posts in the Government of India. She is a 2005 batch IFoS officer of UT cadre.

 

Anu Garg Appointed as New Chief Secretary of Odisha (UPDATED)

Suspense is over in Odisha. Anu Garg has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha. She is a 1991 batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre.

 

Biswaranjan Sasmal returns to parent cadre (UPDATED)

Biswaranjan Sasmal, Additional Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has been repatriated to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 1993 batch IRS-IT officer.

 



WHISPERS - CORPORATE WORLD
ASM Technologies Ltd. SignS MoUs

ASM Technologies Ltd. signed MoUs worth ₹760 crore with the Karnataka government (₹510 crore share) for expanding ER&D-led Design-Led Manufacturing (DLM) and precision engineering, to be executed over 18-24 months in phases.

Jay Singh Bardia re-appointed MD, Krypton Industries Ltd

Jay Singh Bardia has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Krypton Industries Limited, with effect from January 1, 2026.

SN Kamath appointed MD, Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd

SN Kamath has been appointed as Managing Director of Bliss GVS Pharma Limited.

Madhav Shriram appointed MD & CEO, DCM Shriram Industries Ltd

Madhav Bansidhar Shriram has been re-designated from Managing Director to Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of DCM Shriram Industries Limited.

Uday Shriram appointed Dy. MD, DCM Shriram Industries Ltd

Uday Shriram has been appointed as Additional Director and designated as Deputy Managing Director of DCM Shriram Industries Limited.

Rohan Shriram appointed WTD, DCM Shriram Industries Ltd

Rohan Shriram has been appointed as Additional Director and designated as Whole-Time Director of DCM Shriram Industries Limited.

Kapil Mehta appointed Addl. Director, Bhudevi Infra Projects Ltd

Kapil Mehta has been appointed as Additional Director (Executive) of Bhudevi Infra Projects Limited.

Prathamesh Kamble appointed Addl. Director, Omega Interactive Technologies Ltd

Prathamesh Kamble has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Omega Interactive Technologies Limited.

Zubair Ahmed appointed Addl. Director, Omega Interactive Technologies Ltd

Zubair Ahmed has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Omega Interactive Technologies Limited.

VR Chaudhari appointed Addl. Director, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari (Retd.) has been appointed as Additional Independent Director (Non-Executive) of Dynamatic Technologies Limited.

Ms Shyamala Venkatachalam appointed Addl. Director, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd

Ms. Shyamala Venkatachalam has been appointed as Additional Independent Director (Non-Executive) of Dynamatic Technologies Limited.

Shivanshu Pandey appointed Addl. Director, Esaar India Ltd

Shivanshu Pandey has been appointed as Additional Director (Executive) of Esaar India Limited.

Hiren S Mahadevia appointed Addl. Director, SAL Steel Ltd

Hiren S Mahadevia has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of SAL Steel Limited.

Kaustubh Agarwal appointed Addl. Director, SAL Steel Ltd

Kaustubh Agarwal has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Whole-Time Director of SAL Steel Limited.

Mahesh Kumar Agarwal appointed Addl. Director, SAL Steel Ltd

Mahesh Kumar Agarwal has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Whole-Time Director of SAL Steel Limited.

Sriganesh Padmanabhan appointed Addl. Director, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd

Sriganesh Padmanabhan has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited.

Rajendrakumar Shah quits as Chairman, SAL Steel Ltd

Rajendrakumar Shah has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and Chairman of S.A.L. Steel Limited.

Mrinal Sinha quits as Whole-Time Director, SAL Steel Ltd

Mrinal Sinha has resigned from the position of Whole-Time Director of SAL Steel Limited.

Alok Bansidhar Shriram quits as Sr. MD & CEO, DCM Shriram Industries Ltd

Alok Bansidhar Shriram has resigned from the position of Senior Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of DCM Shriram Industries Limited.

Ms Ritu Sharma steps down as NE Director, Omega Interactive Technologies Ltd

Ms. Ritu Ashokbhai Sharma has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Omega Interactive Technologies Limited.

Mrs Urvashi Tilakdhar quits as Whole-Time Director, DCM Shriram Industries Ltd

Mrs Urvashi Tilakdhar has resigned from the position of Whole-Time Director of DCM Shriram Industries Limited.

Whispers Forum
FORUM

“Bangladesh’s sinister agenda”

 Having tasted power, Mohammad Yunus, the chief advisor, is getting his own people killed to sabotage holding free and fair elections in Bangladesh in Feb 2026. Absence of administrative experience makes him unfit to govern the country.  His anti-Hindu and anti-India stance is a threat to Bangladeshi minorities particularly the Hindus. The mob lynching must stop.

The siliguri corridor (chicken’s neck) has suddenly grown extremely vulnerable. India should strengthen its defences in the region to thwart the nefarious designs of Pakistan and China on separating the north-eastern seven sisters from India.

Further, Sheikh Haseena sheltered in India, may be advised to refrain from issuing political statements from the Indian soil.

A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

 

DATE WITH RTI

Do the details of my passing out match with the official records?

The appellant gave his enrollment number and submitted that he had completed his Diploma in Civil Engineering from a particular University in 2014. He wanted to verify whether these details match with the official data records. The PIO informed that the UGC does not verify the Validation of documents and requested the appellant to approach the concerned University. The CIC observed that the Appellant did not seek for any information as envisaged under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, rather he sought for clarification or confirmation of a speculative statement. While the PIO attempted to facilitate the Appellant by giving a clarification as though replying to a grievance petition, but the PIO ought to have specified that the Appellant has not asked for any information per se.

Comments

In purely legal terms, the role of the PIO is restricted to providing what is covered under the definition of the term “information” as defined under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act. It would be prudent for the PIO to examine whether the request of the applicant is within the parameters of section 2(f) of the RTI Act and take action accordingly.

Citation: Praveen Kumar v. University Grants Commission, Second Appeal No. CIC/UGCOM/A/2024/658054; Date of Decision: 13.10.2025

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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