Extended tenure of IB Chief Tapan Deka is coming to an end on June 30. He is a 1988 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.

Grapevine has it that Secretary Financial Services Nagaraju Maddirala who is superannuating on May 31 is  being appointed  on some position in the National Financial Reporting  Authority . One can wait and watch.

Uttar Pradesh has been functioning without a permanent, full-time DGP .Now UPSC is meeting  on May 26  to select panel  for new DGP. Names of Rajiv Krishna, Sandeep Salunke, Daljit Singh Chaudhary, and Renuka Mishra are under consideration.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court Collegium is believed  to have decided  names for High Court Judge. There are  about  one dozen vacancies of Judges  in the MP High Court.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad has been given  extension for six months beginning June 1. He  is 1991 batch IAS officer.

There is a growing sense in policy and industry circles that the government is preparing to take a big decision on the energy crisis once Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his upcoming five‑state tour. The move is being seen as part of a broader recalibration of the government’s economic and energy policy, after the recent spike in fuel prices and new restrictions on the import of silver and other key commodities. Fuel hikes have already stoked inflation concerns, while the curbs on silver imports have been framed as a measure to rein in the widening trade deficit and protect foreign‑exchange reserves.

Against this backdrop, sources suggest that Modi’s return may be used to announce a package that balances energy affordability, supply security, and fiscal discipline. Possible measures being discussed include targeted fuel‑subsidy adjustments, fresh coordination with refiners and state governments, and a push on strategic storage and alternative energy projects. The timing would also align with the government’s stated intent to insulate India from global energy shocks even as geopolitical tensions continue to drive volatility in oil and commodity markets.

Emphasis on governance streamlining, investment promotion (TIIC, Guidance TN shifts), and welfare. New cadre allocation policy (effective from 2026 batch) with four groups replacing old zones may influence future mobility.

Several IIMs continue operating with interim or extended leadership amid prolonged government deliberations on director appointments. The Centre rejected IIM Bangalore’s shortlist earlier in 2026, forcing a restart of the process; similar delays reported for IIM Nagpur and others, with boards submitting names months ago. Whispers in academic circles suggest heightened scrutiny under new IIM rules empowering the President as Visitor, emphasising alignment with national priorities like research commercialisation and industry linkage.

Vinod Jacob Sam, Executive Director, BHEL is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) falling vacant in February 2027.

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) promoted three Chief General Managers — Shri Jiten Das, Shri Rajiv Gandhi, and Shri Sanjay Kumar Gupta — to Executive Directors (ED), effective May 15, 2026. 

Selection of Chairman & Managing Director, Yantra India Limited (YIL)  will now be made through  the SCSC route.

PSUs anticipate 10–12% capex budget rise amid potential stake sales in Budget 2026 context.

Emphasis on faster project execution, green transitions, and board professionalisation. Whispers around government nominee directors and absorption-based recruitments (e.g., IRAS in MRVC).

Alok Kumar Roy CGM, IOCL, is in the race for the post of Director (Domestic Division), Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR).

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Managing Director, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited on May 20, 2026. 

SBI Top Executive Grade Scale VII officers have been given new responsibilities. Vishal Saxena  has been posted to General Manager (Network-III)  Amaravati Circle, while Bharat Kumar Mishra joins as General Manager (Network-I)  Bhopal Circle and  Yogendra Namdevrao Shelkey is shifted as General Manager Network-I (South Bihar)  Patna Circle.  Similarly, Benudhar Parhi will be posted as General Manager Network-III (Jharkhand) Patna Circle;  Amrendra Kumar Suman as General Manager,  (Operations-II) RB & Ops, Corporate Centre Mumbai; Vivek Chandra Jaiswal as General Manager  (Agri Banking) ABU & GSS Corporate Centre Mumbai; Balaji R as General Manager (Financial Inclusion) Corporate Centre Mumbai; Susanta Kumar Sahu as General Manager, Global IT Centre, Navi Mumbai; Ranjeet Kumar as General Manager, Global IT Centre, Navi Mumbai; Manoj Kumar Sinha as General Manager (Operations & Control), Global Markets Corporate Centre Mumbai; Ashutosh Kumar Sharma as General Manager (CPPD) Corporate Centre Mumbai; Yugul Kishore Singh as General Manager, Credit Review Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai; Rahul Jee Gautam as General Manager, SAM Regional Office, Mumbai; H K Prince Karimi as General Manager-I, CGM-I (Sector), SARG Corporate Centre Mumbai; Dilip Kumar Pradhan as General Manager & Data Protection Officer, Compliance Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai; Pankaj Thapliyal as General Manager (Regulatory Coordination)  Compliance Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai;  Ginjupalli Krishna Mohan as General Manager (Credit Risk), Risk Management Department, Corporate Centre Mumbai; Jora Singh as General Manager (Enterprise Risk), Risk Management Department, Corporate Centre Mumbai; Jamneshwar Pamidimukkala as General Manager (IA-I), Internal Audit Department, Hyderabad; Neeraj Khandelwal as General Manager (CC Audit) Internal Audit Department, Hyderabad; Sidhant Shekhar as General Manager (Management Audit), Internal Audit Department, Hyderabad; Ajitav Parashar as General Manager, Circle Audit Office, Pune; Jogendra Pal Singh as General Manager, Circle Audit Office, Chandigarh; Chandra Sekhar V as General Manager, Circle Audit Office, Vijayawada; Siba Prasad Behera  as General Manager, Circle Audit Office, Bhubaneswar; Ramesh Kumar Singh as General Manager (Recruitment Policy & Pensioners Management), Corporate Centre, Mumbai; Pankaj Kumar as General Manager (Accounts), Financial Control Corporate Centre, Mumbai; Rohit Pandey as General Manager &  Branch Head, CAG Branch, Chennai and Ravindra Kumar Srivastava is shifted to General Manager (A & S), Associates & Subsidiaries Department Corporate Centre Mumbai.

Y. Sreenivasa Rao, ITS officer and presently working as DDG (R) in West Bengal LSA has been selected as Controller in Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota under the Department of Space on deputation basis initially for a period of three  years.

The DoT is set to amend the Telecommunications Engineering Service (Group ‘B’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2019 in respect of the posts of Junior Telecom Officer and Sub-Divisional Engineer. The related draft has been released and  stakeholders can send their comments to the department

Harish Chander Upadhayay has joined the DGFT (HQ) as Joint DGFT. He is a CSS officer.

Akash Jain has been appointed as Joint Director in the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the D/o Higher Education on 'lateral shift' basis for a tenure upto December 4, 2029 (i.e. balance period of four years deputation tenure under Central Staffing Scheme at Deputy Secretary level). He is a 2013 batch IRS (IT) officer.

Aditya Rajendra Bhojgadhiya has been appointed as Joint Director in the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the D/o Higher Education on 'lateral shift' basis for a tenure upto May 16, 2028 (i.e. a total tenure of 06 years away from cadre at DS level). He is a 2013 batch IA&AS officer.

Tenure of Ms Deepika Lohia Aran, CVO in National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi has been extended for a period of 2 years beyond September 21, 2026 i.e. upto September 21, 2028. She is a 2002 batch IOFS officer.

The reshuffles signal the TVK administration's priority on key sectors like health, finance, welfare, industry and intelligence. Whispers highlight moves to sideline or reposition officials associated with the prior DMK regime (e.g., Udhayachandran's shift). Seen as an early test of bureaucratic alignment.

 CDS Gen Anil Chauhan submitted integrated theatre command recommendations to the Defence Minister. Expectation is for Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval before end-May to facilitate a smooth handover. This remains a high-priority test for the new CDS.

This is seen as the opening gambit for leadership optimisation in Delhi Police amid shifting priorities on law & order, narcotics, and internal security alignment with national directives. Further movements of returning senior officers are anticipated soon.

Gunveer Singh, currently posted at DPSS, CO, Mumbai, has been empanelled for promotion to the post of Executive Director (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for the Panel Year 2026.

Mrs Monisha Chakraborty, currently posted as DoS, CO, Mumbai, has been empanelled for promotion to the post of Executive Director (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for the Panel Year 2026.

Suman Ray, currently posted at Mumbai RO, has been empanelled for promotion to the post of Executive Director (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for the Panel Year 2026.

Sudhakar Malli, currently posted at DoS, CO, Mumbai, has been empanelled for promotion to the post of Executive Director (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for the Panel Year 2026.

Ravi Shankar, currently posted at DSIM, CO, Mumbai, has been empanelled for promotion to the post of Executive Director (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for the Panel Year 2026.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited has advertised the post of JGM (IT) at Corporate Office on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by June 7, 2026.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited applications from IRSSE & S&T department officers for the post of General Manager (S&T), Kolkata. Applications must reach latest by June 10, 2026.  

North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research is seeking to fill seven Associate Professor (Ayurveda) posts on Deputation/Direct Recruitment basis. Details can be availed from the websites of https://ayush.gov.in/ and www.neiafmr.org.

Last date to apply for the post of Financial Adviser at Dr Ambedkar International Centre on deputation basis has been extended. The revised date is May 29, 2026. 

Ministry of Tourism has invited applications from retired government officers for the post of Consultant on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by May 28, 2026. 

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has invited applications for the post of Member, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, Delhi. Details can be availed from https://mopng.gov.in & https://pngrb.gov.in.

Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is seeking to hire two Consultants and Technical Assistant in National Bee Board. Applications must reach latest by May 28, 2026.

World Bank is seeking E T Consultant for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by May 27, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Regional Industry Director (RID), Manufacturing & Services for Johannesburg, South Africa. Applications must reach latest by May 29, 2026

IAS officers have been reshuffled in Bihar. K Senthil Kumar has been appointed as ACS, Department of Labour Resources and Migrant Workers' Welfare and will also continue to hold the additional charge of ACS, Backward Classes and Backward Classes Welfare. Similarly, Pankaj Kumar Pal has been appointed as Secretary, Road Construction Department; Abhay Kumar Singh will assume the responsibility of Secretary, Department of Information Technology; Mayank Varwade has been posted as Commissioner, Patna Division; Dinesh Kumar as Commissioner, Kosi Division (Saharsa) with additional charge of Commissioner, Purnia Division (Saharsa); Anshul Kumar, currently serving as a District Magistrate, has been relieved of the additional charge of Commissioner of the Purnia Division (Saharsa); Prem Singh Meena asCommissioner, Munger Division with additional charge of Commissioner, Bhagalpur Division; Dharmendra Singh as Secretary, Sugarcane Industry Department; Deepak Anand as Secretary, Food and Consumer Protection Department; Vinod Singh Gunjiyal has been assigned additional charge as Secretary, Education Department and Secretary, Sports Department; Avneesh Kumar Singh as Secretary and Commissioner, Mines and Geology Department with additional charge of Managing Director, Bihar State Mineral Development Corporation Limited; Himanshu Sharma as Secretary-in-Charge of Science, Technology, and Technical Education Department; Shrikant Kundalik Khandekar as Joint Secretary in the Chief Minister's Secretariat; Gunjan Singh as Joint Secretary in the Chief Minister's Secretariat; Shubham Kumar as Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, District Council, Patna and Kaushal Kishori has been given the additional charge of Managing Director, Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (BELTRON).

Seven IPS officers have been given new postings in Maharashtra. Sharda Raut has been posted as Special Inspector General of Police, Anti-Drug Squad, while Vineeta Sahu will join as Additional Police Commissioner, Armed Police, Mumbai. Similarly, Sheela Sayil was appointed as Superintendent of Police, Anti Terrorist Squad, Mumbai; Prakash Jadhav as Assistant Inspector General of Police, Office of the Director General of Police; Vivek Patil as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pimpri-Chinchwad; Dattatraya Kamble as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Brihanmumbai and Ashok Bankar was made Principal, Police Training Centre, Jalna.

Ms Anuja Bapat has been appointed as Joint Secretary, National Testing Agency (NTA), under the Department of Higher Education, for a tenure of five years, by temporarily upgrading a vacant post of DS/ Director to the level of Joint Secretary in NTA. She is a 1998 batch ISS officer.

Ms Ruchita Vij has been appointed as Joint Secretary, National Testing Agency (NTA), under the Department of Higher Education, for a tenure of five years by temporarily upgrading a vacant post of DS/ Director to the level of Joint Secretary in NTA. She is a 2004 batch IRS (C&IT) officer. 

REC Limited has committed financial assistance of ₹1.40 Crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for implementation of the ‘Green Innovator Immersive Learning Lab’ project in 10 Government Schools of Karnal District, Haryana. The project will be executed by I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in this regard was signed on 14 May 2026 at REC Corporate Office, Gurugram, between Shri Arun Kumar Tyagi, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited and Shri Ashutosh Dutt Sharma, CEO, IHFC (IIT Delhi).

The initiative aims to enhance experiential learning among school students through immersive technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), 3D learning tools, and STEM-based education modules. The project will also focus on developing future-ready skills including coding, robotics, innovation, and digital literacy among students studying in Government Schools.

This collaboration reaffirms REC Limited’s commitment towards strengthening the education ecosystem and empowering young minds with advanced technological exposure to prepare them for the evolving digital future.

Strengthening communities through healthcare and skill development, HURL Barauni inaugurated a newly established Multiskilling Centre at Chakballi and a state-of-the-art Health ATM at UPHC Sokhara, Barauni on 16th May 2026 under its CSR initiatives.

The programmes were inaugurated by Plant Head, Barauni in the presence of healthcare officials, local representatives, community members, and project stakeholders.

The Multiskilling Centre has been established with the objective of empowering local youth through industry-relevant vocational training programmes, benefiting around 875 beneficiaries and enhancing their employability for a self-reliant future.

Further strengthening healthcare accessibility, the newly installed Health ATM at UPHC Sokhara has been equipped with advanced digital diagnostic facilities capable of conducting multiple essential health check-ups within minutes, promoting preventive healthcare and early detection of health issues for the surrounding communities.

Addressing the gatherings, Plant Head, Barauni emphasized the importance of skill development and accessible technology-driven healthcare in today’s evolving landscape and reiterated HURL’s commitment towards inclusive growth, community welfare, and nation-building.

Both initiatives received enthusiastic participation and appreciation from local residents and dignitaries, reflecting HURL’s continued efforts towards creating sustainable social impact and improving the quality of life in the region.

IPS officers in Maharashtra have been posted as DCP of different zones in Mumbai. Manish Kalwaniya has been posted as DCP, Zone 1, Mumbai, while Ragasudha R has been shifted as DCP, Zone 2. Similarly, Nimit Goyal is posted as DCP, Zone 8; Mohit Kumar Garg will now serve as DCP, Zone 1; Sandeep Ghuge will be the DCP, Zone 11; Jayant Meena as DCP, Mumbai Zone-3 and Gajanan Rajmane has been given the responsibility of DCP, Mumbai Zone 12.

In a major reshuffle, 17 IPS officers have been reshuffled in Haryana. Charu Bali has been posted as ADGP, Bhondsi Police Complex, Gurugram, while Dr Mamta Ravi Kiran is shifted as ADGP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV & ACB). Similarly, K K Rao will take charge as ADGP, Recruit Training Centre (RTC), Bhondsi, Gurugram; Vikas Arora as ADGP, Administration, Police Headquarters; Sibash Kabiraj as Commissioner of Police, Gurugram; Rakesh Kumar Aryaas Inspector General of Police (IGP), Crime Branch; Ashok Kumar as IGP, Karnal Range; Om Prakash as IGP, South Range; Naazneen Bhasin as IGP, Haryana Armed Police (HAP), Madhuban, Karnal, and also IGP, RTC, Bhondsi, Gurugram; Kuldeep Singh as IGP, Hisar Range; Hamid Akhtar as DIG, HAP, Madhuban.Surinder Pal Singh as DIG CID; Rajender Kumar Meena will also hold charge of DIG, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB), Sonepat in addition to his present duties; Manbir Singh will take charge as DIG, HSNCB; Sunil Kumar as DIG, State Crime Branch (SCB) and DIG, HSNCB; Surinder Singh Bhoria as SP, STF, Panchkula, and SP, Commando, Newal, Karnal and Aditi Singh will take over as SP, SV & ACB, Gurugram. 

 Grin Media (Grin®) appointed Lakshmi Kaul as Chief Executive Officer. Kaul brings experience from roles at CII UK, CWEIC, and Mott MacDonald (Senior VP). 

 Indian startups have seen accelerated C-suite changes in 2026, with 14 new CEOs (including ~7 internal elevations), 13 CFOs, 8 CBOs, and 5 COOs appointed so far. About 26 senior executives exited CXO roles. This reflects a maturing ecosystem focusing on profitability, scaling, efficiency, and IPO readiness amid funding normalisation.

Eastern Coalfields Limited (CIL subsidiary) launched a new website domain effective from May 9, 2026.

Mahanagar Gas celebrated foundation day milestones with 32 lakh PNG customers and over 500 CNG stations.

Suramya Nevatia has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Hind Rectifiers Limited with effect from August 17, 2026.

Kabir Ahmed Shakir has been appointed as an Additional Director under the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of Delhivery Limited.

Ms Jyoti Bairwa has been appointed as an Independent Director of Geetanjali Credit and Capital Limited.

Imran Saiyad has been appointed as an Independent Director of Geetanjali Credit and Capital Limited.

Kawal Singh has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Bazel International Limited.

Mrs. Deeksha Keswani has ceased to be an Independent Director of Metal Coatings (India) Limited, upon completion of her first term.

Ms. Neha Soni has resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director of Tierra Agrotech Limited with effect from May 16, 2026.

Romesh Sobti has resigned as an Independent Director of Delhivery Limited with effect from June 30, 2026.

Mitesh V Jariwala has resigned from the post of Independent Director of S.A.L. Steel Limited.

NEET paper leak

Why is NEET paper getting leaked year after year? The simple solution is to post officers in NTA ,who will not allow pape rleak even if the Minister desires. There are plenty of retired officers who will do the job for NTA without taking even a single penny as salary/ honorarium.

R K Upadhyay

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

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