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RSS did 300-400 meetings in each Bihar district, which now reflects in the NDA-BJP’s clean sweep!
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is believed to have played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the NDA-BJP’s impressive victory in Bihar. According to insiders, the Sangh conducted nearly 300 to 400 micro-level meetings in each constituency, focusing on booth committees, local influencers, and first-time voters. These small-scale engagements allowed the cadre to convey the BJP’s development narrative while addressing local grievances directly. In several districts, RSS workers quietly coordinated with affiliated organizations to ensure high voter turnout in BJP strongholds and neutralize caste-based fragmentation. The extensive micro-networking created a ripple effect, consolidating support beyond traditional party lines. Unlike large rallies, these interactions built personal trust and ideological alignment at the community level, which ultimately translated into electoral gains. The results reflect how the RSS’s disciplined organizational machinery complemented the BJP’s campaign strategy, particularly in closely contested constituencies.
PM Modi cautions against spilt within the Congress!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent caution about a possible split within the Congress has triggered intense speculation among political analysts. His remark, seen as more than casual observation, is being interpreted as a calculated signal. Many believe it reflects intelligence inputs or ground-level feedback suggesting discontent among Congress state units ahead of key Assembly elections. Analysts say the statement disrupts the Congress’s efforts to project unity under Mallikarjun Kharge and the Gandhi family, while subtly amplifying internal rifts between the old guard and younger leaders. For Modi, raising the issue publicly plants seeds of doubt just as opposition parties attempt to consolidate under the INDIA bloc. Pundits note that such assertions from a sitting Prime Minister are rare unless politically loaded, making it both a warning and a provocation—reshaping the narrative in a way that forces the Congress to defend cohesion instead of setting the agenda.
Journalists sent back from Delhi Congress HQ?
Journalists who were initially called to the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Friday were reportedly asked to leave without any formal briefing or statement from party leaders. The move came amid palpable tension and shock within the Congress camp following the party’s dismal performance in the Bihar assembly elections. According to sources present at the venue, media personnel had gathered expecting an official reaction or press conference from senior leaders, but were later informed that no interaction would take place. Party functionaries appeared visibly dejected, with many avoiding questions about the leadership’s next steps. The abrupt cancellation, insiders say, reflects the scale of disappointment within the Congress after its poor electoral showing, which has once again raised questions about its organizational strategy and leadership credibility, particularly in key Hindi heartland states where the party continues to struggle for relevance.
- V Srinivas returns to parent cadre
- V Srinivas to take over as new Chief Secretary, Rajasthan
- Sudhansh Pant appointed as OSD, Cabinet Secretariat
- Ms Rachana Shah is also Secretary, Administrative Reforms
- Ms Punya Salila Srivastava is also Secretary, AYUSH
- Nikuna Bihari Dhal gets charge of Justice
- Govt notifies DPDP Rules to empower citizens and protect privacy
- ITS celebrates Diamond Jubilee
- 12% decline in dense forest photosynthetic efficiency
- G K Goswami appointed as Director, UPSIFS
- Two ICAS officers get fresh assignments
- AYUSH Salary Upgradation in Himachal Pradesh
- AYUSH Salary Upgradation in Himachal Pradesh
- Broader Trends
- Seafarers Initiatives
- Ease of Doing Business
- CRT for Asstt Director (Corporate Law), SFIO post on Jan 11
- Minority Affairs ministry seeks Coordinators (Admin)/ Haj Superintendents to Consulate Gen of India
- Last date to apply for Devp Comm (Joint Secy level), Kandla SEZ revised
- Scholarships to pursue education in Russian Institutions announced
- RVNL seeks Chief Project Manager (Civil), Patna
- Applications for Director, IIT Patna post invited
- RVNL seeks Chief Project Manager (Civil), Patna
- World Bank seeks Operations Analyst, Ethiopia Cluster
- The Indian Railway (Selection to Senior Posts)
- Recruitment Drives
- Ms Pragya appointed Under Secretary/Deputy Secretary, MEA
- Rakesh Tyagi appointed ED (HR), RailTel
- Dharmendra Singh appointed GM (ICT & Telecommunications), CRIS
- Manish Tiwari appointed Joint Secretary, WDRA
- Ramesh Kumar appointed CPD/SD, NFR
- Sudeep Shrivastava appointed Joint Secretary, MeitY
- Sunil Singh appointed CAO/C/RSP, Eastern Railway
- K Mastan Rao appointed CPD/SD, Southern Railway
- Nilmani Brahma appointed CBE, NFR
- Manoj Khan posted as CAO/C, Eastern Railway
- Real Estate NCR Surge
- Atlas Cycles (Harley-Davidson JV, MNC-linked)
- Bharat Mohta appointed CMD, The Indian Wood Products Company Ltd
- Anirudh Sethi re-appointed MD, Alexander Stamps And Coin Ltd
- Sumant Mimani re-appointed Ind. Director, Oricon Enterprises Ltd
- Mahir Bhadani appointed NE Director, Newtime Infrastructure Ltd
- Ms Megha Saraf appointed Addl. Director, SDC Techmedia Ltd
- Jagjit Singh Rai appointed Whole-Time Director, CDG Petchem Ltd
- Akashdeep Singh Mundi appointed Addl. Director, CDG Petchem Ltd
- Mrs Kajal Jangra appointed Addl. Director, CDG Petchem Ltd
- Mrs Rita Agarwal appointed Addl. Director, CDG Petchem Ltd
- Ms Dipti Jain appointed Addl. Director, Primo Chemicals Ltd
- Umang Agarwal appointed Addl. Director, Associated Ceramics Ltd
- R Shanmugavelayutham appointed NE Director, Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd
- Ms Gowhar Mallick appointed Addl. Director, Raconteur Global Resources Ltd
V Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Pensions & Pensioners Welfare, has been repatriated to his parent cadre. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
V Srinivas, who has been repatriated to parent cadre from central deputation is expected to take charge as new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan on Monday. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
Sudhansh Pant has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty, Cabinet Secretariat till he assumes the charge as Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
Ms Rachna Shah, Secretary, DoPT, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances till the appointment of a regular incumbent. She is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.
Ms Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH till November 23, 2025. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Nikunja Bihri Dhal, Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice till November 30, 2025. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer.
The Govt has notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, marking the full operationalisation of the DPDP Act, 2023. Together, the Act and Rules create a simple, citizen-focused and innovation-friendly framework for the responsible use of digital personal data. Enacted by Parliament on 11 August 2023, the DPDP Act establishes a comprehensive framework for protecting digital personal data, setting out the obligations of entities handling such data (Data Fiduciaries) and the rights and duties of individuals (Data Principals). The Act is guided by seven core principles including consent and transparency, purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, security safeguards, and accountability.The Data Protection Board will function as a fully digital institution, enabling citizens to file and track complaints online through a dedicated platform and mobile app, promoting transparency, efficiency and ease of living. Appeals against its decisions will lie with the Appellate Tribunal TDSAT.
The Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS) celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the service on Friday. The celebration commemorate 60 years of the Indian Telecommunications Service — honouring the remarkable journey of ITS officers from the telegraph era to 5G highways, and their enduring contribution in building a connected, innovative, and digitally empowered Bharat.
IIT Kharagpur study reveals 12% decline in dense forest photosynthetic efficiency due to rising temperatures and soil dryness – urgent alert for IFoS-led interventions.
G K Goswami has been appointed as Director, Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences Lucknow for a period of one year. He is a 1997 batch former IPS officer.
Two ICAS officers have been given fresh assignments. 2012 batch Satyendra Kumar has been posted as Senior Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ministry of Skill Development, New Delhi, while Garud Rahul Deelip, belonging to 2016 batch, will join as Senior Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Power, New Delhi.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced full salary for AYUSH post-graduate doctors (reversing a 60% cut), benefiting ~200 officers/doctors. This initiative signals a health sector trend, with whispers of similar moves in Uttarakhand.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced full salary for AYUSH post-graduate doctors (reversing a 60% cut), benefiting ~200 officers/doctors. This initiative signals a health sector trend, with whispers of similar moves in Uttarakhand.
National pushes like NAKSHA (geospatial land survey) will impact IAS postings in urbanising areas of Haryana and Punjab, enabling dispute-free records. Predictions: 90 million land verifications by FY26, reducing litigation by 30%.
IPS Sushil Khopde promotes “Sagar Mein Yog” and “Sagar Mein Samman” for 3 lakh seafarers’ wellness – trending for work-life balance in paramilitary-linked services.
IAS Deependra Kushwah highlights MAITRI platform reforms in Maharashtra for faster approvals – trending for $1 trillion economy push.
Combined Recruitment Test for the post of Assistant Director (Corporate Law) in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Ministry of Corporate Affairs will be held on January 11, 2026. The session will be held at Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi and Vishakhapatnam from 10 am to 12 pm.
Ministry of Minority Affairs has invited online applications for the post of Coordinators (Admin)/ Haj Superintendents (HS) to Consulate General of India, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on deputation basis. Details can be availed from www.indianrailways.gov.in.
Last date to apply for post of Development Commissioner (Joint Secretary Level), Kandla Special Economic Zone has been extended. The revised date is December 11, 2025.
Government of Russian Federation has announced 300 scholarships for Indian students interested in pursuing Russian Higher Education Institutions for academic year 2026-27. Applications can be submitted through official website https://www.education-in-russia.com.
Post of Chief Project Manager (Civil), Patna on deputation basis has been advertised by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). Details can be availed from www.rvnl.org.
Ministry of Higher Education has invited applications for Director, IIT Patna post. Applications must reach latest by December 31, 2025.
Post of Chief Project Manager (Civil), Patna on deputation basis has been advertised by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). Details can be availed from www.rvnl.org.
World Bank has advertised the post of Operations Analyst, Ethiopia Cluster.applications must reach latest by November 27,2025.
The Indian Railway (Selection to Senior Posts) Rules, 2025, gazetted on November 7, 2025, introduces merit-based selection (using Multi-Source Feedback, Executive Performance Reviews, and integrity checks) for apex (Level-17) and HAG+ (Level-16) posts, superseding older rules and terminating ongoing empanelments under previous norms. It emphasises competence over strict seniority and applies to roles like Chairman/CEO Railway Board, Members, GMs, and Additional Members.This rule change is expected to influence future promotions and postings.
RRB NTPC 2025–26: Notifications for ~8,868 vacancies (5,810 graduate-level + 3,058 undergraduate-level) released in October–November 2025; applications closed/closing November 20–27, 2025. RRB ALP, JE, Group D court updates, and general vacancies (~50,000+ projected for 2025–26).
Ms Pragya, who is presently serving as Deputy Chief Engineer (RoB), Headquarters, Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as Under Secretary/Deputy Secretary for a period of two years. She is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Rakesh Tyagi, who is presently serving as Chief Personnel Officer (T&C), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) as Executive Director (HR) at the Corporate Office, New Delhi, for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.
Dharmendra Singh, who is presently on deputation to the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Chief Manager (ICMS), has been selected for deputation to CRIS as General Manager (ICT & Telecommunications) at New Delhi for a total period of five years from his initial date of deputation, which is April 2, 2025. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
Manish Tiwari, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), West Central Railway (WCR), has been selected for deputation to the Department of Food & Public Distribution as Joint Secretary, Warehousing Development & Regulatory Authority (WDRA), for a tenure up to his superannuation on September 30, 2029. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Ramesh Kumar, who is presently serving in Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been posted as Chief Project Director (CPD), SD, in the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Sudeep Shrivastava, who is presently serving as Executive Director (Gati Shakti – S&T), Railway Board, has been selected for deputation to the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) as Joint Secretary for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
Sunil Singh, who is presently serving in North Western Railway (NWR), has been transferred to Eastern Railway (ER) and posted as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Construction, RSP. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
K Mastan Rao, who is presently serving in Southern Railway (SR), has been posted as Chief Project Director (CPD), SD, on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Nilmani Brahma, who is presently serving in Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been posted as Chief Bridge Engineer (CBE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Manoj Khan, who is presently serving in Eastern Railway (ER) as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Construction, RSP, has been posted as CAO/C on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Bengaluru firms like Prestige Estates and Sobha accelerating NCR entry, fueled by Dwarka-Noida Expressway and Noida Airport.
Chander Dhall has been appointed CEO, and Satya Dangwal as CFO. This follows a strategic review to boost two-wheeler exports.
Bharat Mohta, Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Indian Wood Products Company Limited, has been redesignated as Whole-Time Director designated as Chairman and Managing Director of the company.
Anirudh Sethi has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Alexander Stamps And Coin Limited, effective December 17, 2025.
Sumant Mimani has been re-appointed as an Independent Director of Oricon Enterprises Limited.
Mahir Bhadani has been appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Newtime Infrastructure Limited.
Ms. Megha Saraf has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of SDC Techmedia Limited.
Jagjit Singh Rai has been appointed as an Additional Director designated as Whole-Time Director of CDG Petchem Limited.
Akashdeep Singh Mundi has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of CDG Petchem Limited.
Mrs. Kajal Jangra has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of CDG Petchem Limited.
Mrs. Rita Agarwal has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of CDG Petchem Limited.
Ms. Dipti Jain has been appointed as an Additional Woman Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Primo Chemicals Limited, effective 14 November 2025.
Umang Agarwal has been appointed as an Additional Executive Director of Associated Ceramics Limited.
R Shanmugavelayutham has been appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Limited.
Ms. Gowhar Parveen Mallick has been appointed as an Additional Director of Raconteur Global Resources Limited.
What NDA has in store for Bihar
The NDA's victory in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections is expected to have a positive impact on the state's growth.
I. Economic Growth and Development
a. Increased Investment: The NDA's win is likely to boost investor confidence, leading to increased investment in Bihar, particularly in sectors like infrastructure, manufacturing, and services.
b. Job Creation: With a stable government, more job opportunities are expected to be created, both in the public and private sectors, which will contribute to the state's economic growth.
c. Infrastructure Development: The alliance's focus on improving infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and energy supply, will enhance connectivity and facilitate trade, further driving economic development.
II. Governance and Policy Implementation
a. Continuity and Stability: The NDA's victory ensures continuity in governance, which is crucial for implementing long-term development projects and policies without disruption.
b. Focus on Welfare Schemes: The government is likely to continue and possibly expand welfare schemes aimed at empowering marginalized communities, women, and youth, which can lead to more inclusive growth.
c. Good Governance: The emphasis on good governance and transparency is expected to improve the overall business environment, making Bihar more attractive to investors.
III. Social and Human Development
a. Education and Healthcare: With a renewed mandate, the government may prioritize investments in education and healthcare, leading to better human development indices and a more skilled workforce.
b. Women's Empowerment: The NDA's commitment to women's empowerment is likely to result in more initiatives aimed at improving gender equality and increasing women's participation in the workforce.
Neeraj 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
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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