Secretary level changes are expected this week first before the Cabinet reshuffle at the Centre. Media world is agog with reports of Modi Cabinet reshuffle after the PM return from his foreign visit.

The latest pitch by the All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) has sharpened focus on whether the 8th Pay Commission could revisit one of the most sensitive components of government compensation Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). The federation’s demand for a revised calculation formula reflects a growing view among employee groups that the existing mechanism, anchored to older consumption patterns, is out of sync with current inflation realities.

Government sources indicate that while such demands are routinely flagged during pay commission cycles, any structural overhaul of the DA formula would carry significant fiscal implications. DA revisions directly impact the Centre’s wage bill and pension outgo, making policymakers cautious, especially amid ongoing fiscal consolidation pressures.

However, there is precedent for recalibration. Previous commissions have adjusted base years and weightages to better reflect changing economic conditions. With inflation volatility and shifting consumption baskets post-pandemic, a technical review may find traction within the commission’s mandate.

The key question is not whether the issue will be examined—but how far the government is willing to go in balancing employee expectations with fiscal prudence.

The outgoing IB Chief Tapan Deka is likely to be appointed Governor of  an important state. One can guess the name of the state.

There are strong reports that a new CEO is being appointed in the Ram Mandir Trust. In this connection names of Mssrs three  IAS  Avnish Awasthi, Yogeshwar Ram Mishra and  Dr. Anil Pathak, former DM Ayodhya have started doing the round. Meanwhile , saints  have opposed appointment of any CEO.

 Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain will now take over as  Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) on 1 July at the Army Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra is  the new General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), South Western Command, one of the Army’s key operational commands  based  in Jaipur.

Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar has been appointed the next General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Southern Command with headquarters in Pune.

G.S. Bains (IRS C&IT: 2006) has been posted as Director of Customs, Mauritius Revenue Authority, for three years.

Extension of the inter-cadre deputation tenure of IAS officer Syed Fakhrudin Hamid from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre to the AGMUT cadre  has been extended for a further period of one year.

The deputation tenure of Ms Priyanka Chandra, Director, Ministry of Culture, for a period of two years beyond October 3 2026 and up to October 3 2028. She is a 2006 batch officer of Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS).

Ms Priyanka Mary Francis has been appointed as Director, NGMA (JS level), Bengaluru, under the Ministry of Culture, for an overall tenure of five years up to June 9 2029, by temporarily upgrading the post held by her from Director level to JS level, initially for a period of two years. She is a 2009 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Dharm Singh Meena, First Secretary in the Income Tax Overseas Unit (ITOU) at Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. He is a 2013 batch Indian Revenue Service (IT) officer.

The ACC has approved the proposal of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the extension in tenure of foreign deputation of Dhuppe Shivraj Umakantrao, as Director, Indian Ocean Rim Associations (IORA) Secretariat, Port Louis, Mauritius for a period of one year from April 22, 2027 to April 21, 2028. He is a 2010 batch IA&AS officer.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Department of Personnel & Training for extension of inter cadre deputation tenure of Abhishek Sharma (IAS, CG-2018) from Chhattisgarh cadre to AGMUT cadre (UT of J&K) from a period of one year from July 8, 2026.

Sources said that the Shivraj Singh Chouhan led Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' welfare is getting enough media publicity. They said, after the PM and MHA, the Agriculture ministry is the third which is getting publicity for its work in all formats. Sources said Chouhan talks to the media almost on a daily basis whether he is in Delhi or out of Delhi. He has developed a personal rapport with media persons.

Emerging chatter within West Bengal’s bureaucratic circles suggests a subtle but noteworthy shift: women officers are perceived to be more vocal and institutionally assertive under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari than during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure, despite the latter’s long-standing image as a woman leader.

Several mid- and senior-level officials privately point to a changing administrative culture, where internal dissent, file-level objections, and policy feedback from women officers are encountering fewer informal barriers. This does not necessarily indicate a formal structural overhaul, but rather a perceived recalibration of bureaucratic comfort zones.

Under Banerjee, governance was often described as centralized and personality-driven, with tight political oversight. While women held key positions, some insiders now claim decision-making spaces were less open to independent bureaucratic assertion, regardless of gender.

In contrast, Adhikari’s administration is being viewed at least in bureaucratic perception as more procedurally distributed, allowing officers, including women, to engage more directly in administrative discourse.

China’s latest round of high-level removals, which reportedly includes six senior PLA generals, a former financial regulator, and a Politburo member holding a key legislative role, is being closely tracked within India’s strategic establishment. Officials in the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs are assessing whether President Xi Jinping’s intensifying purge reflects deeper instability within the People’s Liberation Army or a calibrated effort to tighten political control ahead of potential contingencies.

Sources indicate the developments are being analysed for their impact on PLA command cohesion, especially in the Western Theatre Command that faces India. Any disruption in leadership chains or internal mistrust could have operational implications along the Line of Actual Control, even as Beijing projects outward stability.

New Delhi is also weighing whether the purge signals corruption clean-up, factional consolidation, or preparation for long-term military restructuring. The simultaneous targeting of political and financial figures suggests a broader sweep beyond the armed forces.

While there is no immediate change in India’s threat perception, officials say the churn warrants sustained monitoring for early indicators of shifts in China’s military posture.

Grapevine has it that an IPS officer is being appointed Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC).

Rashmi Sinha is likely to return to the parent West Bengal cadre. She is a 1996-batch IPS and presently serving the IB.

The Finance Ministry and DFS are advancing a major HR reform for ~7.5 lakh PSB employees, including automated digital transfers, faster promotions, transparent seniority lists, and timely annual transfer completion to reduce opacity.

The DoT has accorded the proforma promotions to two IP&TAFS officers to HAG w e f June 8, 2026.  Saurabh Kumar Tiwari is presently posted as Addl Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat and Mahmood Ahmad posted as  Addl Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

ICMR issued a transfer order for Mintu Kumar Gogoi, Sr. ACO, alongside a procedure circular for DHR proposals and general ministry OMs. On June 25, joining reports for ACOs and rationalized eligibility criteria for PTS-I & II project positions were released.

ONGC tapped BP to revive production in key Western Offshore fields. ONGC Green signed a strategic MoU with NHPC for Pumped Hydro Storage Projects.

Hindustan Copper Ltd signed a MoU with Central University of South Bihar for research boost. Received forest clearance for Chandmari Copper Mine.

Government PSU stake sales via OFS at 11-year high. Crossed ₹25,490 crore in 2026 so far across 8 PSUs. Focus on green energy subsidiaries listings. Oil PSUs investing heavily in net-zero.

Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has advertised the post of Senior Administrative Officer. Applications must reach latest by August 26, 2026.

Ministry of Culture has invited nominations/applications for the award of Fellowships and Scholarships under the scheme of Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research. Applications must reach latest by July 15, 2026. 

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited applications from Vigilance Departments for Senior Manager (Vigilance) for Corporate Office, New Delhi. Applications must reach latest by July 14, 2026.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited applications from Civil Departments for Executive Director (Civil). Applications must reach latest by July 23, 2026. 

National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH is seeking to fill up the post of Finance & Administrative Officer. Applications must reach latest by July 30, 2026.

Department of Health Research, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has invited applications for the engagement of retired government officials for the post of Consultant (Legal). Applications must reach latest by July 6, 2026.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has invited applications for the post of Consultant, Disaster Management Cell. Details can be availed from https://www.mohfw-dohfw.gov.in/.

Ministry of Culture has invited applications for filling up the post of Chairperson in the National Monuments Authority, New Delhi. Applications must reach latest by August 18, 2026. 

Sports Authority of India has invited applications for the engagement of Junior Engineer. Online applications must reach latest by July 24, 2026.

World Bank is seeking to advertise the post of Audio Visual Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Engineering Analyst), Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by July 10, 2026.

The Telangana government on Friday transferred 13 IAS officers including few posted in the Chief Minister’s Office. Those affected in the latest reshuffle are-B. Ajith Reddy, (IDES), serving as Special Secretary to the Chief Minister, has been transferred as Chief Executive Officer, Invest Telangana, I&C Department.N Sridhar (IAS-Telangana-1997), Principal Secretary (Mines & Geology), Industries & Commerce Department to Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister.Sabyasachi Ghosh (IAS, Telangana-1994), Spl Chief Secretary (Implementation of Flagship Welfare & Developmental Schemes Unit and Corporate Social Responsibility), has been entrusted with the full additional charge (FAC) of the post of Special Chief Secretary to Government (Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts), I&C Department.Shailaja Ramaiyer (IAS, Telangana-1997), Principal Secretary (Endowments), Revenue Department to Principal Secretary, Environment, Forests, Science & Technology Department. She has been given full additional charge of Principal Secretary (Endowments), Revenue Department, and Director General, EPTRI, duly relieving Ahmad Nadeem from the FAC of the post.Ahmad Nadeem (IAS, Telangana-1997), has been posted as Principal Secretary to Government (Political), GAD, duly relieving M Raghunandan Rao from the post.Rahul Bojja (IAS, Telangana-2000), on return from leave has been posted as Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Revenue Department.

M Raghunandan Rao (IAS, Telangana-2002), Secretary to Government (CT & Excise), Revenue Department has been given additional charge of Secretary (Mines & Geology), Industries & Commerce Department.Md Musharraf Ali Faruqui (IAS, Telangana-2014), CMD, Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL), to VC & MD, TGREDCO.P Katyayani Devi (IAS, Telangana-2017), Joint Managing Director, State Finance Corporationto  Special Secretary (Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts), I&C Department. She has also been given additional charge Joint Managing Director, State Finance Corporation.K Gangadhar (IAS, Telangana-2021), Executive Director, TGRERA, to Special Secretary, R&B, TR&B Department.T Venkanna Joint Metropolitan Commissioner (Core Urban Region & Metro Rail), HMDA, to Municipal Commissioner, Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC).K Vidyasagar, Joint Director (Admn.), SSLR, working as OSD to the Chief Secretary to Director, Tourism and State Nodal Officer, Prajavani. K Chandrakala, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Shamshabad to Joint Metropolitan Commissioner (Core Urban Region, Land Pooling & Metro Rail), HMDA.

The Telangana government has entrusted Vinay Kumar (IFS-1992), Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) with the full additional charge as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) till further orders.

The Lt. Governor Delhi has approved the transfer of following IAS /DANICS officers. Those affected in the transfers are -Ms. Dilraj Kaur, IAS (AGMUT: 2000) MD (DCHFC) holding additional charge of MD (DSFDC) to Principal Secretary (Education).Himanshu Nigam, IAS (AGMUT:2021) On joining GNCTD to Secretary (DAMB) with additional charge of Secretary (APMC), on joining GNCTD, divesting Ms. Ayushi, IAS (AGMUT: 2022) of the charges of DAMB and APMC.Ms. Ayushi, IAS (AGMUT:2022) Secretary (DAMB) holding additional charge of Secretary (APMC) to MCD.Vadodaria Karanjit P. (DANICS:2009) Secretary to Minister (Social Welfare, Welfare of SC & ST, Cooperative, Election) to Dy. Commissioner / DM (East), Revenue department. Mohit Mishra, (DANICS: 2013) Secretary to Minister (Industries, Food & Supplies, Environment, Forest & Wild Life) to ADM (North East), Revenue department. Radhey Shyam Meena, (DANICS: 2017) Director, DJB to ADM (Outer North), Revenue department. Ms. Poonam,(DANICS:2017) SDM (Gokalpur), Department to ADM (South), Revenue department and Ms Ayushi Soni, (DANICS:2023) awaiting posting to SDM (HQ), District South, Revenue department.

The Board of Directors of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) and REC Limited (REC) approved the Scheme of Merger (Scheme) for merger of REC (Transferor Company) into PFC (Transferee Company) and their respective shareholders and creditors. The merger of REC into PFC shall create a financing entity with an aggregate loan book of over INR 11 lakh crore. 

The Scheme is conditional upon and subject to, inter-alia receipt of all requisite approvals and consents required under applicable law including, approvals from the respective shareholders and creditors of both the companies, and all relevant regulatory and governmental authorities; and the Merged Entity continuing to qualify as a ‘Government Company’ under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Government of India continuing to retain majority voting rights and control in the merged entity (directly or indirectly). 

Pursuant to the Scheme and valuation report, the Share Exchange Ratio for the Proposed Merger of REC into PFC shall be 88 equity shares of PFC of INR 10 each fully paid up for every 100 equity shares of REC of INR 10 each fully paid up to be issued to the shareholders of REC as existing on a record date to be determined by the Boards of PFC and REC (as may be applicable) at a future date. 

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP is acting as Transaction and Tax Advisor and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as the Legal Advisor, to both PFC and REC. Further, RBSA Valuation Advisors LLP was appointed by PFC and Ernst & Young Merchant Banking Services LLP was appointed by REC, for providing joint valuation reports. SBI Capital Markets was appointed by PFC and Nuvama Wealth Management was appointed by REC, for providing their respective fairness opinions on the joint valuation reports.

Bhubaneswar: Sudhanshu Mohan Samal, IAS, MD, OMC, visited Daitari Iron Ore Mines and Bangur Underground Chromite Mine to review mining operations, assess operational performance and deliberate on long-term strategies to enhance production while upholding the highest standards of safety and sustainability. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring uninterrupted raw material supply to industries to support Odisha's industrial growth.

At Daitari Iron Ore Mines, Samal reviewed mining operations, productivity, operational efficiency and logistics. He stressed the need for continuous improvement, efficient resource management and sustainable mining practices to achieve higher production while maintaining environmental stewardship.

Samal visited Bangur  Chromite Mines and reviewed underground mining operations, optimisation of production capacity of the Lumpy chrome ore to cater to the industry requirements, ore evacuation systems. He directed officials to optimize production through better operational planning and modern mining practices while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols in underground mining.

Addressing officials during the visits, Samal reiterated that operational excellence, innovation, safety and sustainability must go hand in hand to strengthen OMC's position as a leading mining company. He encouraged teams to pursue responsible mining practices that enhance productivity while safeguarding employees and the environment.

Canara Bank held its 24th Annual General Meeting recently. Shareholders approved the appointment of  Sunil Kumar Chugh to the board, shortly after Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh took charge as MD & CEO on June 1, 2026.

Pranav Damani has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Director) of R Systems International Limited.

Shailesh Kekre has been appointed as Chairperson of the Board of R Systems International Limited

Shailesh Sharad Kekre has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of R Systems International Limited.

Ms. Sangeeta Kapil Jit Singh has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of R Systems International Limited.

Srikanth Balachandran has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of R Systems International Limited.

Mrs. Soumya Kukreti has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Director of Midwest Gold Limited.

Chetan Kumar Maini has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Schaeffler India Limited, effective July 1, 2026.

Christophe Hannequin has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Schaeffler India Limited, effective July 1, 2026.

Chandragupt Prakash Mangal has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Mangalam Global Enterprise Limited.

M. Ignatius has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director designated as Director (Operations) of Director of High Energy Batteries (India) Limited.

Ms. Urvashi Upadhya has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Ekennis Software Service Limited.

Ganesh Yadav has resigned from the position of Managing Director of Rishab Special Yarns Limited.

Aman Kumar Ray has resigned from the position of Director of Delta Industrial Resources Limited.

Mukesh Mehta has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director of R Systems International Limited.

Mrs Ruchica Gupta has ceased to be Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairperson of R Systems International Limited.

Kapil Dhameja has ceased to be Non-Executive Independent Director of R Systems International Limited.

Aditya Wadhwa has ceased to be Non-Executive Independent Director of R Systems International Limited.

Doval-Wang meeting

Must have discussed ways and means to avoid border tensions ... Fact remains that, if we had a good relationship with each other (and Russia) , we could have taken on the world together ... The US's high handed attitude isn't going to last long ... The only issue is about Taiwan...

Dennis Collins

 8^th  Pay Commission

 It should be remembered that pay commission comes after ten years and therefore increase in salary and pension should take into account that next it will be raised in 2036 and the present raise is being given after 2016. Better raise will increase chances of lesser corruption

I L Bhatia

Eighth Pay Commission

If its 8th pay commission why fitment would be only 2.28 which is lesser than 7th pay commission fitment 2.57 it must be above 3.00 which is higher which is best suited and reasonable to some extent.

David Malangmei

Promotional correspondence and clarifications regarding the Rules and Procedures followed

The appellant sought Promotional correspondence records and concerned certified copies claiming that issue stands clarified by DoPT under OM No 36012/12/2013-Estt (Res) dated 24th July 2020. The CIC noted that the Appellant sought inspection of all records and correspondence relating to his promotion and certain clarifications regarding the Rules and Procedures followed by the Respondent organization, including details concerning DoPT OMs. The PIO informed the Appellant that inspection of all relevant files had already been offered to him in the past and, pursuant to the directions of the CIC in an earlier matter, he had in fact inspected the files on 18.10.2023, whereafter certified copies were also provided to him. With respect to the remaining queries, the PIO clarified that the information sought was vague and appeared to require interpretation or clarification of rules, which does not fall within the definition of “information” under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act. The CIC observed that several of the queries raised in the RTI application seek interpretation of Rules and reasons for administrative decisions, which is beyond the mandate of the RTI Act. The CIC further noted that the Appellant has remained absent during the hearing and has continued to file repetitive RTI applications relating to his service grievance, which cannot be adjudicated under the provisions of the RTI Act. The CIC also noted that the promotional issue underlying these RTI applications now stands resolved as the Appellant has already been promoted and has assumed charge.

Comments

The RTI Act defines “information” under Section 2(f) and the seeking clarification is not covered under the provisions of the Act. However, with ingenuity, the RTI Act can be used to nudge the public authority to perform certain actions.

Citation:C M Nimje v. Central Water and Power Research Station; File No: CIC/CWPRS/A/2024/625204; Date of Decision: 11.12.2025

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