Informed  MHA sources  said that DG BSF Praveen Kumar will return to the parent West Bengal cadre  either shortly or after the retirement of  present DGP Siddhanath Gupta .He is 1993 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre and will retire only in 2030.

In all probability 1991 batch IRS (C&CE) officers are going to be appointed new members of the CBIC.

Ongoing marriage-ground or policy-based transfers like, various IPS officers between southern cadres namely Kerala-Tamil Nadu, AGMUT-Andhra. DoPT handles these centrally.

Dipankaar Mahto has been appointed as Jute Commissioner, Kolkata under the Central Staffing Scheme upto December 31, 2028. He is a 1998 batch IP&TAFS officer.

Piyush Singla has been appointed as Director, National Health Authority- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period co-terminus with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, which is further extendable upto admissible tenure under CSS. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Grapevine  has it that in High Court and Supreme Court some Judges may recuse themselves from hearing  of Gymkhana Club case hearings . One can wait and watch.

Prasar Bharati is likely to post five Special Correspondent at Dubai, Dhaka, Katmandu, Colombo and Bejing. Interview was held last week.

The deputation tenure of Ms Sonia Narang, IG, CISF, has been extended for a period of one year beyond April 6, 2026, in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy. She is a 2002 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.

The deputation tenure of Abhishek Goyal has been extended for a period of one year beyond March 18, 2026, in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy. He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre. 

Eight IRS(C&IT) officers have been appointed as Dy Directors in Narcotics Control Bureau on deputation basis for a period of four years. They are- Aditya Bajpai, Dr Bhagat Deepak Surendra Kumar, Akash Singh, dr P M Yashwanth, Ankit Kaul, Kunal Kumar, Piyush Kumar Ankit and  Salame Ankush Shambhu. 

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Managing Director in National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC). The applications must reach by June 15, 2026.

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Chairman & Managing Director in Braithwaite & Co. Limited. The applications must reach by June 15, 2026.

Government sources indicate that India is preparing to significantly expand natural gas and critical mineral exploration across the Northeast, aligning economic priorities with sustainability goals. Ministries of Mines and Petroleum and Natural Gas are jointly shaping a calibrated strategy that integrates resource extraction with environmental safeguards and local development. The approach reflects a broader policy shift towards unlocking the region’s untapped potential while ensuring community participation and ecological balance.

Parallel to this, a select group of technocrats and senior bureaucrats is being positioned for region-specific responsibilities, signaling a more specialized administrative focus. These officials are expected to drive coordination between central agencies and state governments, streamline clearances, and strengthen on-ground implementation capacity.

The Northeast, long viewed through a strategic and connectivity lens, is now poised to emerge as a key node in India’s energy security and critical minerals roadmap. If executed effectively, the initiative could generate employment, boost infrastructure investment, and reinforce the region’s integration with national and global value chains. This also complements ongoing connectivity and logistics upgrades, enhancing market access and investor confidence across the frontier states, while strengthening India’s strategic depth in the eastern corridor going forward.

The newly appointed U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Riley Barnes, is expected to visit India and Nepal towards the end of this month, in a move that could signal renewed American engagement on Tibet. According to diplomatic sources, Barnes may hold discussions with the 14th Dalai Lama during his stay in India, along with senior officials and representatives of the Tibetan government-in-exile based in Dharamshala.

The visit comes at a time when Washington has been increasingly vocal about preserving Tibetan cultural and religious identity, as well as ensuring the autonomy of Tibetan institutions. Talks are likely to focus on the future of Tibetan leadership, human rights concerns, and the broader geopolitical implications of Tibet in the context of U.S.-China tensions.

In Nepal, Barnes is expected to engage with government officials on issues related to Tibetan refugees and regional stability. The trip is being closely watched in New Delhi, given India's sensitive position on Tibet and its complex relationship with China.

While there has been no official confirmation of a Dalai Lama meeting, the possibility adds significance to the visit.

Mrs Neelam Meena has been appointed Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, in place of Manoj Kumar Agarwal. She is a 1998 batch IAS officer of W Bengal cadre.

Ex Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has resigned as Chairperson, Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on personal grounds. He is allowed to relinquish the post w e f May 25. He is a 1989 batch former IAS officer.

The Salem District Police under the leadership of SP Gautam Goyal continues to intensify crime prevention and anti-drug enforcement measures across the district through coordinated action and public safety initiatives.

As part of anti-drug enforcement efforts, the Attur Rural Police arrested three persons involved in smuggling ganja on a Pulsar motorcycle in Attur. The accused were remanded to judicial custody, and 7 kilograms of ganja were seized from them. In last 72 hours, Nearly 10 kg seized from various locations

In another major operation, the Salem District Police arrested a six-member gang involved in illegally procuring pain relief tablets and selling them for intoxicating purposes. A total of 839 tablets were seized during the operation. The Salem District Police have warned that stringent legal action will be taken against those involved in the illegal sale and consumption of intoxicating substances.

As part of ongoing crime prevention initiatives, CCTV camera installation drives are being carried out across Salem District. During the last three days alone, CCTV cameras have been installed at 69 locations in various parts of the district to strengthen surveillance and enhance public safety.

Further, areas with inadequate lighting during night hours, including bus stands, marketplaces, and other public-use locations, have been identified. In coordination with local bodies and volunteers, the Police have initiated measures to install lights in such vulnerable areas. Over the last three days, 140 locations were identified, and lighting facilities have been provided in 55 places.

Nearly 350 rowdies have been rounded up so far and stern warning has been issued to them. 7 have been also remanded in judicial custody

The Salem District Police reaffirm their commitment to maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring the safety and security of the public.

ICAR Emeritus Scientists scheme calls (applications earlier in 2026) for tapping retired talent.

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation has advertised the General Manager (Traction) post for the Surat Metro Project. Applications must reach latest by June 3, 2026.

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation has advertised the post of General Manager (Civil-Maintenance), for Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar. Applications must reach latest by May 30, 2026.

Post of Secretary in Mumbai Port Authority will fall vacant in December 2026. Online applications must reach latest by June 23, 2026.

Five Joint Registrar posts in Central Administrative Tribunal on deputation basis have been advertised. Details can be availed from https://cgat.gov.in/.

Post of Chairman and Managing Director, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited will fall vacant in February 2027. Online applications for the same must reach latest by June 4, 2026.

Department of Telecommunications is seeking Research Associates as per National Centre for Communications Security Research Associate Scheme in Bengaluru. Applications must reach latest by June 23, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Financial Management Specialist for Abuja, Nigeria. Applications must reach latest by June 7, 2026.

Abhishek Kumar, who is presently serving as Executive Director/Finance (Budget), Railway Board, will continue to hold the additional charge of Director (Finance), Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) beyond June 4, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Ms. Renu Sharma, who is presently serving as Principal Executive Director (Industrial Relations), Railway Board, has been promoted as Additional Member (Staff), Railway Board. She is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Three IPS officers have been shifted in Tamil Nadu. Dr Maheshwar Dayal has been posted as ADGP, Administration, Chennai, while A Arun joins as ADGP/Director, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chennai and T S Anbu was made ADGP, Law & Order, Chennai.

Six IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Haryana. Virender Kumar Dahiya has been given charge of Special Secretary, Secretariat Establishment and relieved of the charge of Deputy Commissioner, Panipat. At the same time, Dr Harish Kumar Vashishth will join as Deputy Commissioner, Panipat. Similarly, Dr Jainder Singh Chhilar is now Deputy Commissioner, Palwal; Samwarthak Singh Khangwal is posted as Administrator, HSVP, Faridabad and Additional Director, Urban Estate, Faridabad; Shashvat Sangwan, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission Urban, will also hold charge of CEO, Haryana Parivar Pehchan Authority and Additional Secretary, Citizen Resources Information Dept and Utsav Anand has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Palwal.

Six members of the State Civil Service of Tripura have been promoted as IAS against the Select List of 2025 and allocated Tripura cadre. The promoted officers are: Sarmistha Datta, Bimbisar Bhattacharya, Dr Samit Roy Choudhary, Akinchan Sarkar, Sumit Lodh and Rajesh Kr Das.

Five officers of the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) have been shifted in Karnataka. S Prabhakaran has been posted as Conservator of Forests, Working Plan, Mysore, while Shinde Nilesh Deoba will join as Deputy Conservator of Forests, Kalaburgi Division, Kalaburgi and Sumitkumar Subhashrao Patil is now Deputy Conservator of Forests, Virajpet Division, Virajpet. Similarly, L Nandish was made Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bandipur National Park and N H Jagannath was shifted as Deputy Conservator of Forests, Cauvery Wildlife Division, Kollegal.

Rakesh Balwal has been appointed as DIG, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation basis. He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Manipur cadre. 

Thanghaulien Gangte has been appointed as IG, Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation basis. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of Manipur cadre. 

Top Executive Grade Scale VII officers of State Bank of India (SBI) have been given new assignments. Ghanshyam Srivastava has been posted as GM (Analytics, CRM & Digital Marketing) Digital Banking Department Corporate Centre Mumbai, while Jiwan Kapur will join as GM (YONO Retail Business) Digital Banking Department Corporate Centre Mumbai and Manoj Kumar Patra gets charge as GM (Payments) TB Solutions Department Corporate Centre Mumbai. Similarly, Debjeet Mitra will be posted as GM (DA) Discipline Management Hub LHO Mumbai Metro; Suresh Surulibommu as GM (Operations-II) RB & Ops Corporate Centre Mumbai and Manivannan Vaithialingam is transferred as GM (Network-III), Thiruvananthapuram Circle.

State-owned construction and project management company NBCC (India) Limited has achieved a major financial milestone by crossing Rs 10,000 crore in standalone total income for the first time in its history during the financial year 2025-26. The company reported a standalone total income of Rs 10,055.45 crore, registering a growth of 12.43 per cent over Rs 8,943.71 crore recorded in FY25. On a consolidated basis, total income rose by 7.52 per cent to Rs13,195.89 crore from Rs 12,273 crore in the previous fiscal.

NBCC also posted its highest-ever profitability figures during the year. Standalone profit before tax (PBT) increased by 45 per cent to Rs 913.13 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) surged by 47.72 per cent to Rs 703.29 crore compared to FY25. Consolidated PAT stood at Rs 742.45 crore, reflecting a rise of 33.19 per cent year-on-year. The company announced a dividend payout of Rs 270 crore for FY26.

The strong annual performance was supported by robust fourth-quarter results. During Q4FY26, standalone total income rose by 21.61 per cent to Rs 3,965.05 crore, while PAT climbed 60.41 per cent to Rs 220.06 crore. Consolidated PAT for the quarter increased by 38.78 per cent to Rs 253.51 crore.

NBCC secured fresh business worth Rs18,780 crore on a consolidated basis during FY26, while its standalone order book stood at Rs 1.13 lakh crore as of March 31, 2026. The company also awarded works worth Rs 11,546 crore at the consolidated level during the year.

Looking ahead, NBCC said it has entered FY27 with strong momentum driven by key redevelopment and real estate projects, including the Supreme Court-backed Supertech resolution, GPRA redevelopment projects in Delhi, Amrapali projects, Bharat Business Park, and developments in Jammu & Kashmir and Goa. The company is also expanding its international footprint through partnerships in Dubai, Seychelles, and other overseas markets.

Chairman and Managing Director Dr. K. P. Mahadevaswamy said the company’s strong order book, strategic monetisation initiatives, and expanding global presence position NBCC for sustained growth in the coming years.

Soorya Thankappan has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2001 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

Akhilesh Kumar Jha has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Vikramjit Singh has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2004 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Patel Mayur Kanaiya Lal has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Vikas Kumar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2004 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Sarthak Sarangi has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

Amandeep Singh Kapoor has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Atul Kumar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Anto Alphones has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Devender Arya has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Tejinder Singh has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Abdul Jabbar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Davis Nestell Rangsa Marak has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Aditya Goenka has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Assam Meghalaya cadre.

S Senthil Kumar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AP cadre.

Navdeep Singh Grewal has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AP cadre.

Shemushi has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. Shemushi is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AP cadre.

Upendra Kumar Sharma has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Satya Veer Singh has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Vikash Burman has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Nitasha Guria has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. Nitasha is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Kim has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. Kim is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Manoj Kumar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Neethu Kamal has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Davuluri Shravan has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Sarah Afzal Ahmed Rizvi has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Shobha Purushottam Bhutada has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Pradip Bhimrao Shejul has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre.

G Sivakumar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Anish Gupta has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

M Tamilvanan has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Ajay Linda has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Putta Vimaladitya has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.

Ajeetha Begum has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.

S Sateesh Bino has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.

Rohini Katoch Sepat has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Boralingaiah M B has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Ram Niwas Sepat has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Jyoti Priya Singh has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.

Akhilesh Kumar Singh has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.

The Himachal Pradesh government  has appointed acting chief secretary Sanjay Gupta as the chief secretary, just five days before his retirement. He is 1988 batch IAS officer.

A Shiyas has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of MP cadre.

A Jayadevan has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of MP cadre.

Khalate Vikram Mukundrao has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Deepali R Masirkar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Konjok Tashi Khampa has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Umashankar Dash has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

Prakash R has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

Jagadale Nilambari Vijay has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre.

Rahul S has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre.

Bikram Pal Singh Bhatty has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre.

Vikas Pathak has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Rahul Jain has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Lovely Katiyar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Ponni R has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Sonal Chandra has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Saptarshi Abhijit Jaikrishna has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Tripura cadre.

P Renukadevi has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.

Barinderjit Singh has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.

Kiran S has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

Anand Prakash Tiwari has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Assam Meghalaya cadre.

Romil Baaniya has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. Romil is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Aslam Khan has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Rakesh Bansal has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Rajashekara N has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Mamta Rahul has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Janmejaya P Kailash has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.

Jogendra Kumar has been empanelled for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or equivalent at the Centre. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

The Tata Communications board approved Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director & CEO for a five-year term. He brings over 30 years of experience, previously with ServiceNow (India & SAARC) and Airtel Business. The announcement led to an 8% surge in the company’s stock.

Ashok K Kapur has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Narmada Gelatines Limited.

Kailasam Krishnamorthy has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Narmada Gelatines Limited.

Nikhil Aggarwal has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Campus Activewear Limited.

Anil Kumar Chanana has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Campus Activewear Limited.


 

Nitin Savara has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Campus Activewear Limited.

Mrs. Madhumita Ganguli has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Campus Activewear Limited.
 

Jai Kumar Garg has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Campus Activewear Limited.

Shahabaz Nisar Ahmed Shaikh has been appointed as Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer of Sidh Automobiles Limited.

Satyanaryana Murthy Chavali has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited.

Dipinder Singh Sekhon has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited.


 

Venkata Phani Kiran Kumar Immaneni has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Limited.

Dr/ Himalyani Gupta has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Cosmo Ferrites Limited with effect from May 12, 2027.

Ms. Bharti Khanna has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of Fabtech Technologies Limited.

Akshay Bhushan has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of Tracxn Technologies Limited.

V Ranganathan has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Nitta Gelatin India Limited with effect from August 3, 2026.

Dr. Balu Paulose Maliakel has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Nitta Gelatin India Limited.

NEET exams

PM is setting a bad example in leadership …. In a business or corporate or any system if a person is not performing repeatedly then he is removed. Here he has created more than enough damage to kids' futures!

Girishkj

Incorrect facts

The facts of the case demonstrate that incorrect facts were provided by IOCL, especially as the SDM's certificate was also on records. The CIC is the principal body entrusted with ensuring transparency and accountability. It should take upon itself the verification of the facts. The IOCL vigilance branch should have been directed to examine the facts instead of making the RTI applicant do the work.

Udham Singh

Unauthorized construction and violations of safety norms are in the nature of public alerts

The appellant filed a complaint with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) regarding an un-authorized building pointing out violation of Map Sanction, Fire N.O.C., safety norms, illegal use of basement for academic tuition center, International Restaurant, Banquet Hall and meeting hall etc. He filed an application under the RTI Act seeking action taken report. For most of the information, the PIO replied that the information does not pertain to Building Department. The First Appellate Authority held that the PIO, should have transferred the RTI application to the concerned department and directed to transfer the RTI application to whom the information is more closely related within 07 days from the receipt of this order. The CIC observed that the issue raised by the Appellant is not merely a private grievance but one of serious public concern. The Appellant appears to have attempted to draw the attention of the MCD towards rampant unauthorized construction, illegal commercial activities, unsafe use of basements, congestion, and violations of fire and safety norms and such applications are in the nature of public alerts. The CIC noted with concern that neither Section 6(3) nor Section 5(4) of the RTI Act, 2005 has been properly invoked within time frame by the Respondent. The replies furnished are evasive in nature. The PIO was duty-bound either to transfer the RTI application promptly under Section 6(3) at the initial stage or to seek assistance from the concerned officers under Section 5(4) of the RTI Act and thereafter provide a consolidated and meaningful reply to the Appellant. Merely shifting responsibility by repeatedly stating “information does not pertain to this department” defeats the spirit and mandate of the RTI Act and cannot be countenanced by the Information Commission. The CIC directed the PIO to obtain the requisite information from the concerned departments/offices by invoking Section 5(4) of the RTI Act and to provide a revised, clear, and point-wise reply to the Appellant on all the queries raised in the RTI application, strictly in accordance with the provisions of the RTI Act. The CIC strongly advised the MCD to introspect, streamline inter-departmental coordination, and ensure that complaints and RTI applications highlighting potential public hazards are treated with the seriousness they deserve.

Comments

Illegal commercial activities and unsafe use of basements has led to loss of life in many accidents. As rightly pointed out by the CIC, such RTI applications are in the nature of public alerts and municipal corporations should introspect and streamline inter-departmental coordination failing which such incidents would recur.

Citation: Arvind Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi, File No: CIC/MCDND/A/2024/118670; Date of Decision: 22.01.2026

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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