Prachi Swarup is expected to be new Member of the CBIC. She is 1991 batch IRS (C&IC) officer.

Whisper has it that the Government is expected to accord yet another extension of Mrs Mallika Srinivasan to the post of Chairperson, Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) for a period of one year?

Rumour mill  says If Tejaswi Yaday led Mahagathbandhan forms the government in Bihar then Chandrakant Kumar Anil could be the first choice as Chief Secretary. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer.

Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant’s movement to Centre has sent shockwaves in bureaucratic circles. However, sources in the state were sort of aware of some big news as things were not so fine between the Bhajan Lal Sharma CM and CS. According to sources, Pant was Delhi’s parcel and never a ‘yes man’ to the CM. In fact, the buzz was -The CS is the CM. This brewed the tension between the two even more.

Hours before the news of Rajasthan Chief secretary Sudhansh Pant’s  new appointment as Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment floated in power circles, he addressed the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) on Monday and issued a grave warning. Addressing the meet he said, "I've always emphasised that officers take care of their conduct, exercise control over impulses, emotions, and be cautious in personal life. Now, there is going to be a big explosion in bureaucratic circles and you'll all be stunned.” He was indicating a personal grudge of an IAS couple that had grown out of proportion.

Now the million dollar question is who will be new CS of Rajasthan? Sources said that one thing is certain new CS will be choice of PMO and Home Minister.

If sources are to be believed half a dozen IAS officers are in the zone of consideration for the CS job in Rajasthan. They are- Ms Shubhra Singh, Abhay Kumar, Akhil Arora ,Aparna Arora, Shikar Agrawal, Sandeep Verma  Kuldeep Ranka, Shreya Guha and Anand Kumar.

Secretary Fertiliser in GoI Rajat Kumar Mishra is said to be the choice of PMO. He is senior most  1992 batch IAS officer. Barring V. Srinivas, other Secretary rank Rajasthan cadre IAS officers, Tanmay Kumar, Naresh Pal Gangwar and Roli Singh are  junior to him.He is seen as a strong contender due to central ties but may require repatriation; described as a "frontrunner".

The outgoing Chief Secretary of Rajasthan Sudhansh Pant had given enough hint of quitting the post in meetings held in a last few days. In a committee of Secretaries meeting, he has told Secretaries to get ready for a big shakeup in bureaucracy. Experts describe Pant’s move as unprecedented in Rajasthan’s bureaucratic history. Pant was appointed as chief secretary on January 1, 2024.

Sudhanshu Pant was known as the vital link between the Centre and Rajasthan, playing a key role in aligning state policies with central directives.
However, his tenure witnessed tensions with the Chief Minister’s Office, reportedly over transfers and administrative decisions. Despite efforts to improve file disposal and punctuality, internal frictions somewhat dampened his leadership.

This transfer has ignited speculation about a wider bureaucratic reshuffle in Rajasthan as the year ends. Pant’s departure midway through his tenure reflects a trend where the Centre places trusted officers in pivotal state roles but recalls them for strategic central postings. The coming months are expected to witness significant changes in Rajasthan’s administrative leadership, shaping a new era of Centre-State dynamics with potential implications for governance and policy implementation in the state.

Awadh Kishore Pandey, GM, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Technical/Projects & Planning), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on November 11, 2025. As many as nine persons were interviewed for the same.

Arun Kumar Tyagi, GM, SECL, has been selected for the post of Director (Technical), Northern Coalfields Limited at a Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) meeting. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.

K R S Krishnam Naidu has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty to Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmsani, MoS for Rural Development and Communications. He is a 2015 batch IRS-IT officer.

Ms Nalina Sofia has been appointed as Director in the NITI Aayog, Delhi. She is a 2010 batch IRS-C&IT officer.

The central deputation tenure of Alok Malviya working as Director in the Department of Commerce has been extended upto October 12, 2026. He is a 2006 batch IRS-IT officer.

Raghvendra Singh has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Commerce. He is a 2013 batch IA&AS officer.

Predictions of realistic divestment targets in Budget 2025; high dividends (e.g., ₹55,000 crore revised estimate) may limit capex, but execution expected to improve.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi is set to be dismantled to make way for a new 102-acre Sports City aimed at modernizing India’s sports infrastructure in preparation for the 2036 Olympic Games bid. The project, led by the Sports Ministry, aims to create world-class facilities, including advanced training centers, athlete accommodations, and multi-discipline sporting venues modeled after global benchmarks like those in Qatar and Australia. This redevelopment will replace the iconic stadium, originally built for the 1982 Asian Games and renovated for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, signaling a significant upgrade to raise India’s sporting standards. The new Sports City intends to boost athlete performance, event hosting capabilities, and public engagement with sports, reflecting the government’s commitment to positioning India as a leading global sports hub capable of hosting the Olympics successfully. The project also marks a critical step toward addressing the country’s currently limited Olympic-standard sports infrastructure.

Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has detained an Indian fishing vessel, Nar Narayan, near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off Gujarat’s Porbandar coast. The boat, carrying eight fishermen—seven from Gujarat and one from Maharashtra—was reportedly operating in a restricted zone when PMSA personnel allegedly opened fire, injuring one crew member. The vessel was seized and taken toward Pakistan. Official sources confirmed that Indian authorities, including the Indian Coast Guard and the Ministry of External Affairs, have conveyed a strong protest to Islamabad over the incident. New Delhi has demanded the immediate release of the detained fishermen and their boat, terming the firing unprovoked and in violation of established maritime protocols. The matter has also been raised through diplomatic channels, with the Indian side emphasizing the need to ensure the safety of Indian fishermen and avoid such confrontations near the IMBL.

Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, has been assigned an additional charge of Chairperson, Visakhapatnam Port Authority for a period of six months upto March 21, 2026. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh  held  annual performance review of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at the newly inaugurated DPSU Bhawan, World Trade Centre, New Delhi. Focus on 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’, boosting R&D investment, indigenisation, technological development, and exports.

 Exercise ran November 3–7, 2025; Navy-led, involving Army (30,000+ personnel, T-90 tanks, BrahMos, Prachand helicopters), IAF (40+ aircraft including Rafale, Su-30MKI), Navy (20–25 surface/sub-surface assets). Spanned Rajasthan, Gujarat, North Arabian Sea. Tested multi-domain operations, jointness, indigenous weapons, amphibious capabilities. Participation from Coast Guard, BSF. Validates Army’s ‘Decade of Transformation’ and Atmanirbharta.

Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Bengaluru has invited applications for the filling up of the post of consultant on contract Basis. Details can be availed from www.moef.nic.in/ recruitment.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is seeking invites from IRSE officers for General Manager (Civil), Rishikesh on deputation basis. Details can be availed from www.rvnl.org.

Two IAS officers have been given new assignments in Rajasthan. Dr Gaurav Saini, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Greater, has been posted as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur, while posting orders of Dr Nidhi Patel, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Heritage and CEO, Jaipur Smart City, will be issued afterwards.

Vikas Verma, who is presently serving as Deputy Mechanical Engineer (Traction), Railway Board, has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA), Mumbai, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Ms Ekta Arora, who is presently serving as Deputy Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (FA&CAO) (Finance), West Central Railway (Jabalpur), has been selected for deputation to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) as Additional General Manager (Finance) at Bhopal for a period of five years. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

R.K. Agrawal, who is presently serving as Chief Personnel Officer (Industrial Relations), North Eastern Railway (NER), has been appointed as Additional Secretary (Joint Secretary level) in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) under the Department of Personnel & Training, up to the date of his superannuation on  September 30, 2030. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Vivek Kumar Gupta, General Manager, Western Railway, has been entrusted with the additional charge of General Manager, Central Railway, in addition to his own duties, for a period of three months.

Ashish Mehrotra, who is presently posted in Northern Railway (NR), has been transferred to South Central Railway and posted as Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Bhawesh Kumar Jha, who is presently posted in Western Railway, has been transferred to the Indian Railway Institute of Civil Engineering (IRICEN) and posted as Senior Professor. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Ashok Kumar Tiwari, who is presently working as Chief Materials Manager (CMM) in North Eastern Railway, has been posted as Principal Chief Materials Manager (PCMM) (PHOD) in the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Awdhesh Kumar, who is presently working as Senior Professor (Supply Chain Management) at the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM), has been posted as Chief of Faculty (Supply Chain Management) at IRITM itself. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Vijay Kumar Srivastava, who is presently working as Principal Chief Materials Manager (CHOD) at Modern Coach Factory (MCF), has been posted as Principal Chief Materials Manager (PHOD) at MCF itself. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Atul Saxena, who is presently working as Principal Chief Materials Manager (CHOD) at North Western Railway, has been posted as Principal Chief Materials Manager (PHOD) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

L&T tied up with U.S. firm General Atomics for advanced combat drone manufacturing, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) rejected Gensol Group’s plea for 276 MW solar projects under PM-KUSUM-C (linked to PSUs like NTPC), but approved expansions in PSU-backed clean energy startups.

Pradeep Pant has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of Max Financial Services Limited.

Ajay Pratapray Shanghavi has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Responsive Industries Limited.

Mohan Vasant Tanksale has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of India Pesticides Limited, commencing from December 21, 2025.

Dr. Madhu Dikshit has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of India Pesticides Limited, commencing from December 21, 2025.

Srikumar Vijayasekharan has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.

Amitbir Singh Banga has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) of Precision Electronics Limited.

Mrs Shalini Nopany has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive) of Magadh Sugar & Energy Limited.

Vijaya Mani has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) of Colinz Laboratories Limited.

Mayur Desai has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of Black Rose Industries Limited.

AI and Layoffs in India:

1.    Job displacement: AI-driven automation may lead to job losses in industries like IT, customer service, and manufacturing, affecting India's large   workforce.
2.    IT sector impact: India's IT sector, employing millions, might see significant changes with AI adoption, potentially leading to layoffs.
3.    New job creation: AI will create new opportunities in areas like AI development, data science, and cybersecurity.
4.    Upskilling required: Indians need to develop skills in emerging technologies to stay relevant.
5.    Government initiatives: Initiatives like "Make in India" and "Digital India" promote AI adoption and skill development.
6.    Industry-specific impact: Sectors like healthcare, finance, and education may see increased AI adoption, creating new opportunities.
7.    Reskilling focus: Companies and government should focus on reskilling and upskilling workers to mitigate layoffs.
 
Some major companies that have laid off employees in India include:
•        Infosys
•        TCS
•        Wipro
•        HCL
•        Tech Mahindra
These layoffs are largely due to digital transformation and AI adoption. The impact of AI on India's job market will be significant, and proactive measures can help mitigate its effects.
 
Shruti Gupta

Reasons for not calling for the interview by the IIM

The appellant asked the IIM Bangalore to provide the exact and specific reasons regarding why he was not called for the interview for PhD programme. The PIO informed that the Pre-Pi score of the appellant was lower than the cut-off required for the CFI process under the NC-OBC category. The appellant submitted before the CIC that the parameters of shortlisting the candidates had not been provided by the PIO. Moreover, the reasons for not calling him for the interview had also not provided till date. The CIC held that the appellant has sought reasons, which does not fall within the definition of “information” as defined under section 2 (f) of the RTI Act.

Comments

The Hon’ble Bombay High court at Goa in the matter of Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission (W.P. No. 419 of 2007, decision dated 03.04.2008), held that the definition of information cannot include within its fold answers to the question "why" which would be same thing as asking the reason for a justification for a particular thing. The public information authorities cannot be expected to communicate to the citizen the reason why a certain thing was done or not done in the sense of a justification because the citizen makes a requisition about information. Justifications are matter within the domain of adjudicating authorities and cannot properly be classified as information.

Citation: Anshul Bisen v. Indian Institute of Management–Bangalore, Second Appeal No. CIC/IIMBL/A/2024/631898; Date of Decision: 10.10.2025

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