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SURVEY: Will PM Modi be able to take Indians out of Fuel Crisis?
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Amid the rising global fuel crisis, Whispers in the Corridors recently conducted a survey to capture Indians' stance and how much faith they place in PM Narendra Modi to steer the country through it. The survey posed a direct question “Will PM Modi be able to take Indians out of the fuel crisis?” and subsequently to justify.What came back was a candid snapshot of public belief,doubt and everything in between.
The survey reveals a divided nation. Around 56% of respondents answered “Yes”,expressing confidence in the Prime Minister’s leadership. The optimists drew heavily on Modi's pandemic track record. “He's taken us out of crises like Covid this will be a hard supply-side shock, but we'll bounce back more resilient”,a respondent noted.
Many participants cited India’s strong relations with oil-producing nations, Modi’s international outreach and the government’s handling of crises such as COVID-19 as reasons for their trust.One respondent remarked “He is well equipped for crisis management in turbulent times.”
At the same time, nearly 36% of respondents answered “No”, reflecting concerns over rising fuel prices, high taxation, dependence on imported crude oil and delayed policy measures. One respondent cited India's missed opportunity to buy discounted crude from Russia and West Asia when prices were low, while another blamed the government's focus on elections over preventive economic measures.”Optics won't help” wrote one bluntly.
A smaller group of 8% remained undecided, acknowledging the global scale of the crisis.“It is not in PM Modi's hand.Trump and Iran hold the key” one noted.
The responses reveal that while many Indians continue to place faith in PM Modi’s leadership and diplomacy,concerns over inflation and energy security remain equally strong.
Bengal’s Biggest Strategic Shift: BJP Govt Under Suvendu Adhikari Transfers 120 Acres in Siliguri Corridor to Centre
In one of the most significant administrative and strategic moves since the BJP came to power in West Bengal, the state government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has reportedly transferred around 120 acres of land in the sensitive Siliguri Corridor — the “Chicken Neck” to the Centre.
The narrow corridor is one of India’s most critical strategic stretches, linking the Northeast to the rest of the country while sitting close to international borders. Its importance extends to defence logistics, trade movement, infrastructure planning, and long-term regional connectivity.
The move has triggered wide discussion because of its national security implications and the scale of the shift in policy under the new BJP administration in Bengal.
Will Abhishek Banerjee be arrested ?
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- Will Sunil Acharya be IB Chief?
- Rajiv Krishna to be regular DGP UP!
- Will SC Collegium select two woman Judges ?
- Umesh N S K appointed Additional Secretary and OSD to Kerala CM
- Rashid Munir Khan to get important assignment in West Bengal ?
- Sonal Swaroop is also DCO/DCR, Arunachal & Meghalaya
- T S Ranawat appointed as PS to HD Kumaraswamy
- Former Cabinet Secretary appointed Chairman in Kerala
- Nishit Babyloni in race for CMD, BHEL
- Anoop Kumar Rai recommended as Director (Marketing) BEL
- Interview for Director (Domestic Division) CONCOR deferred
- Coal India Ltd Promotion Drive
- NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: A Crisis of Governance
- Indian Army & Navy signed Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Army Chief Remarksc
- Saurabh Vijay assumed charge as CEO, UIDAI
- TVSN Prasad appointed as State Chief Information Commissioner, Haryana
- A K Sura appointed as State Information Commissioner, Haryana
- KRCL to fill Chief Project Manager/Chief Engineer, Belapur
- RLDA advertises JGM/DGM (Elec Engg), Surat/SITCO post
- NEIAFMR seeks Professor-Ayurveda
- Post of Secretary, FDDI advertised
- Secretary, ABBFF post advertised
- Last date to apply for CEO/MD IRRPL post extended
- Rajshri Khalkho, Dy Secretary joins Ministry of Defence
- E T Consultant (WANE) for United States sought
- Programme Assistant for Saudi Arabia sought
- Himanshu Maheshwari appointed Dy. CPM (Electrical), NHSRCL
- Ms Deepa Chawla appointed Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat
- PK Safi appointed PED/Establishment (Reservation), Railway Board
- Bombay HC to get 6 Permanent Judges
- 9 Judicial Officers, 10 Advocates recommended as Judges of Madras HC
- 17 IPS officers entrusted with new responsibilities in Rajasthan (UPDATED)
- Board/Director changes
- SECI Auto Flexi Deposit Accounts
- BEL Energy Summit
- Lokesh Saxena re-appointed MD & CEO, Disa India Ltd
- Jayakumar S. Pillai re-appointed DMD, IDBI Bank Ltd
- Marcel Heese appointed Chairman, Bosch Home Comfort India Ltd
- Sanjay Sudhakaran re-appointed MD, Bosch Home Comfort India Ltd
- Mahendra K Daga re-appointed Chairman, Orient Bell Ltd
- Ms Bindiya Shyam Agrawal re-appointed NE Director, Orient Bell Ltd
- KM Pai re-appointed Ind. Director, Orient Bell Ltd
- SK Gopinathan appointed Addl. Director, Orient Bell Ltd
- Dr Sharvil P Patel re-appointed MD, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd
- Kulin S. Lalbhai appointed Addl. Director, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd
- Mukesh Singh appointed Addl. Director, Naturo Agrotech India Ltd
- Lloyd Mathias re-appointed Ind. Director, Digicontent Ltd
- Prasanna Mohapatra quits as Ind. Director, Ace Edutrend Ltd
The Modi government is known for unexpected decisions, the senior-most IB hardcore officer, Sunil Acharya currently in R&AW, may be considered for the top job. After the 1988 batch officer Deka, he is a 1991 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre. He is considered a thorough professional. Though Acharya is currently in R&AW, and chances of his being appointed R&AW chief next year will be touch and go for him.
In all probability, present acting DGP of Uttar Pradesh will be appointed as regular DGP. Meeting to prepare a panel for the same will be held in UPSC on May 26.
This time it is believed that the Supreme Court Collegium will recommend two woman Judges .Incidentally, there is only one woman Judge in the Supreme Court.
Umesh N S K has been appointed as Additional Secretary and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister of Kerala. He is a 2015 batch Officer of Kerala cadre.
He was serving as Director of General Education and will continue in that role until a new officer is appointed. Additionally he will also continue to hold additional charge as Managing Director of Kerala Financial Corporation.
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There is an indication that Rashid Munir Khan, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2008 batch, will soon be getting an important assignment in West Bengal.
Ms Sonal Swaroop has been given additional charge of Director of Census Operations (DCO)/Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) (Director level), Arunachal Pradesh & Meghalaya, on additional charge basis under Central Staffing Scheme for a period of three years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post. She is a 2012 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.
Takhat Singh Ranawat has been appointed as Private Secretary to the Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, in the Ministry of Heavy Industries in addition to his present assignment for a period upto November 24, 2026 (i.e. for the balance period of five years tenure as PS) or on co-terminus basis with the Minister. He is a 2007 batch Indian Forest Service (IfoS) officer of Karnataka cadre.
Kerala Government has constituted a special committee to prepare a “WhitePaper “on the financial state of Kerala. Former Cabinet Secretary Dr. K.M. Chandrasekhar will be Chairman and Finance Department Additional Chief Secretary K.R. Jyothilal will be the Convener.
Nishit Babyloni, Executive Director, BHEL is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) falling vacant in February 2027.
The PESB has recommended name of Anoop Kumar Rai, Executive Director, as Director (Marketing) of Bharat Electronics Limited.
The PESB on May 19 deferred interviews for the Director (Domestic Division) position at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) .
Earlier in May, CIL promoted over 500 executives to E6 (Senior Manager) grade across disciplines. This is part of a major 2026 promotion drive.
Conducted on May 3, 2026, for 22.79 lakh aspirants, NEET-UG was cancelled by NTA on May 12 after guess papers leaked via WhatsApp and Telegram from late April matched major portions of the paper. CBI, taking over the same day, has arrested at least 7-10 accused, including Pune lecturers P.V. Kulkarni and Manisha Waghmare, revealing a multi-state network. This repeat of 2024 exposes deep systemic rot in NTA’s logistics and oversight. For the central government and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, it signals bureaucratic inertia despite prior reforms—triggering opposition demands for resignation and eroding public trust. While the June 21 re-exam and 2027 CBT shift show intent, persistent lapses question institutional accountability, demoralising merit-driven youth and highlighting the urgent need for structural overhaul beyond arrests.
Indian Army and Navy signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) to enhance inter-service cooperation and jointness. Signed by Lt Gen VPS Kaushik (Adjutant General, Army) and Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh (Chief of Personnel, Navy); witnessed by Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth (VCOAS) and others.
Gen Upendra Dwivedi issued strong warnings to Pakistan, in context of terrorism, around mid-May events marking Operation Sindoor anniversary.
Saurabh Vijay has assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday. He is an IAS officer of the 1998 batch of the Maharashtra cadre.
Former IAS officer TVSN Prasad has been appointed as State Chief Information Commissioner in the State Information Commission, Haryana.
Ajay Kumar Sura has been appointed as State Information Commissioner, State Information Commission, Haryana.
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has invited applications from SG/SAG officers for the post of Chief Project Manager/Chief Engineer for Corporate Office, Belapur on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by June 4, 2026.
Rail Land Development Authority is seeking to fill the post of Joint General Manager/ Deputy General Manager (Electrical Engineering) for Surat/SITCO. Applications must reach latest by June 11, 2026.
North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research is seeking to fill the post of Professor (Ayurveda) on Deputation/Direct Recruitment basis. Details can be availed from the websites of https://ayush.gov.in/ and www.neiafmr.org.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has invited applications for appointment to the post of Secretary, Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI). Details can be availed from https://www.dpiit.gov.in/.
Last date to apply for appointment of Secretary, Advisory Board for Banking and Financial Frauds on contract basis has been extended. The revised date is May 26, 2026.
Last date to apply for post of Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director in M/s Indo-Russian Rifle Private Limited, New Delhi has been extended. The revised date is May 22, 2026.
Rajshri Khalkho, Deputy Secretary, has been taken on the strength of Ministry of Defence.
World Bank has advertised the post of E T Consultant (Wide Area Network Engineer) for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by June 2, 2026.
World Bank has advertised the post of Programme Assistant for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Applications must reach latest by June 1, 2026.
Himanshu Maheshwari, formerly Director/Electrical, Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology (CAMTECH), Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), has been selected for deputation to National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) as Deputy Chief Project Manager (Electrical) [Dy. CPM (Electrical)] for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is March 30, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.
Ms. Deepa Chawla, who is presently serving as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Office of Secretary (Security), under the Cabinet Secretariat for an overall tenure of five years up to December 28, 2028. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.
Pramod Kumar Safi, who is presently serving as Executive Director, Establishment (Reservation), Railway Board, has been promoted and posted as Principal Executive Director, Establishment (Reservation), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of six Additional Judges for appointment as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court. They are: Ms Justice Nivedita Prakash Mehta, Justice Prafulla Surendrakumar Khubalkar, Justice Ashwin Damodar Bhobe, Justice Rohit Wasudeo Joshi, Justice Advait Mahendra Sethna, and Justice Pravin Sheshrao Patil.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of nine judicial officers and 10 advocates for appointment as Judges of the Madras High Court.
While the nine judicial officers are: Dr. P Murugan, Mrs. MD Sumathi, Mrs. S Alli, Mrs. C Thirumagal Chandrasekar, Dharmalingam Lingeswaran, Karthikeyan Balathandayutham, Shanmugam Karthikeyan, Baluchamy Murugesan, and N. Gunasekaran, the 10 advocates are: Natarajan Ramesh, GK Muthukumaar, Ramakrishnan Rajesh Vivekananthan, Sankaranarayanan Raveekumar, Nagarajan Dilip Kumar, Ellappan Manoharan, Krishnaswamy Govindarajan, Rajnish Pathiyil, K Appadurai and Mrs. Ramasamy Anitha.
As many as 17 IPS officers have been entrusted with new responsibilities in Rajasthan. Mrs Lata Manoj Kumar has been appointed as ADGP, Community Policing and Public Prosecution, while Piyush Dixit has been posted as SP, Dausa, and Gyan Chandra Yadav joins as SP, Didwana-Kuchaman. Similarly, Rajesh Kumar Meena has been transferred as SP, Bharatpur; Sagar as SP, Bhilwara; Roshan Meena as SP, Tonk; Manish Tripathi as SP, ATS, Jaipur; Dharmendra Singh as SP, Chittorgarh; Dr Hawa Singh Ghumaria, ADGP, PHQ, Jaipur, has been entrusted with the additional charge of ADGP, Civil Rights and Anti-Human Trafficking; Richa Tomar is now Commandant, 11th Battalion RAC; Mrs K B Vandana will serve as IGP, CID (Crime Branch), Jaipur; Kalu Ram Rawat as IGP, Telecommunication; Mrs Param Jyoti as IGP, RAC, Jaipur; Harendra Kumar Mahawar as IGP, Kota Range, Kota; Mrs Shweta Dhankhar as DIG, RAC, Jaipur; Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav as DIG, SOG, Jaipur; Dharmendra Singh as SP, Chittorgarh; Gordhan Lal Sonkaria as SP, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jaipur and Mrs Ashima Waswani will take charge as Assistant SP, Bharatpur City.
Such as at Tashi India Ltd appointments of Rohit & Sunil Hargovind Bajaj as Additional Non-Executive Directors; resignation of Akshay Ratanchand Ranka.
SECI invited bids from banks with ₹1 lakh crore net worth for auto flexi deposit current accounts.
BEL hosted URJA SAMVAD-2026 Energy Summit focusing on Net Zero 2035 goals.
Lokesh Saxena has been re-appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Director (MD & CEO) of Disa India Limited with effect from June 21, 2026.
Jayakumar S. Pillai has been re-appointed as Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank Limited with effect from June 12, 2026.
Marcel Heese has been appointed as Director of Bosch Home Comfort India Limited. He will assume charge as Chairperson with effect from July 1, 2026.
Sanjay Sudhakaran has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Bosch Home Comfort India Limited with effect from July 1, 2026.
Mahendra K Daga has been re-appointed as Chairman & Whole-Time Director of Orient Bell Limited with effect from April 1, 2027.
Ms Bindiya Shyam Agrawal has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Orient Bell Limited with effect from October 28, 2026.
KM Pai has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Orient Bell Limited for a second and final term with effect from April 1, 2027.
Sreeji Kamala Gopinathan has been appointed as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of Orient Bell Limited.
Dr. Sharvil P Patel has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences Limited with effect from April 1, 2027.
Kulin S. Lalbhai has been appointed as Additional Director and Independent Director of Zydus Lifesciences Limited.
Mukesh Manveer Singh has been appointed as Additional Director (Executive Director) of Naturo Agrotech India Limited.
Lloyd Mathias has been re-appointed as an Independent Director of Digicontent Limited with effect from December 1, 2026.
Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Ace Edutrend Limited.
Merger
Let Sunetra merge with BJP then the NCP(SP) will become the real NCP. Let Shinde merge his SS with BJP. Then SS(UBT) will become the real SS. At the end, the ECI will look like a waste paper basket .
HT
Reject proposal
I think bjp must reject this proposal. Otherwise bjp will lose lot of votes
Anupam
BJP’s mastermind plan
This is BJP’s mastermind plan — to break all regional parties and then merge them into the BJP. In the future, only BJP will remain as the single party, and no one will be left to oppose it.
Keshav
Vigilance Inquiry Procedure for willful misrepresentation of facts
The appellant sought information about proximity of proposed retail outlet of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) with respect to other buildings. Referring to the SDM's investigation report mentioning the existence of residential buildings within the proximity of the proposed petrol pump, he claimed that the map submitted by IOCL to various government bodies indicates the presence of 100 meters of open land around the site. This contradiction raises concerns about the accuracy and integrity of the information provided by IOCL. The respondent submitted that the RTI application is in the nature of a grievance and the appellant has not disclosed any public interest for seeking the information. The respondent submitted that the appellant has raised complaints with them and they have duly replied to his complaints. The CIC observed that the respondent did not give an appropriate reply to the appellant and directed to provide a revised point-wise reply. Further, the CIC directed to provide information such as the Vigilance Inquiry Procedure for willful misrepresentation of facts or willful concealment of material facts in the drawing and documents.
Comments
The PIO should be careful while replying to an application and must ensure that the information provided is strictly as per records. Contradictory information indicates malafide intent and defeats the objective of transparency.
Citation: Anirudha Dhanik v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, File No: CIC/IOCLD/C/2024/641662/A; Date of Decision: 23-01-2026
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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