whispers in the corridors
Bankipur bypoll: A high-stakes prestige for new BJP chief Nitin Nabin ?
.jpg)
In a dramatic twist ahead of Bihar’s Bankipur Assembly by-election, the BJP swiftly replaced its candidate within hours after nominee Abhishek Kumar withdrew his nomination, officially citing "family reasons." However, behind-the-scenes accounts point to a tactical intervention by the party’s new chief. Bankipur is widely regarded as his personal stronghold, having represented the seat for multiple terms.
The political stakes escalated significantly with Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor entering the fray. Confronted by this high-profile challenge, the new chief stepped in to safeguard the traditional bastion.
Stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament: Media Buzz and Political Showdown Looms!
As the political parties gear up for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, mainstream media beat reporters are working around the clock to capture the escalating tension between the ruling NDA and the opposition parties. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) enters the session with a renewed, formidable majority, bolstered by multiple strategic factions stepping into the fold. This consolidated strength positions the government to aggressively push its legislative agenda.
However, a united opposition is preparing for a fierce showdown, armed with a volley of high-ticket issues to corner the ruling treasury benches. Key battlegrounds expected to dominate parliamentary debates include:
E20 Ethanol Mandate: Scrutiny over implementation timelines and agricultural impacts, Corruption in Ram Mandir Trust donations, India-US Ties, Exam paper Leaks and others.
Punjab Congress history to repeat in Rajasthan?
.png)
Political observers believe that present Congress affairs in Punjab will be repeated once the name of the new Rajasthan PCC chief is announced. One can wait and watch.
- MIZORAM: Youngest Collector of the State
- Will Govind Mohan get another extension as Home Secretary?
- Women Collectors: Rewriting history, changing the face of district administration in Hindi heartland
- 2 IRS officers to join ED as Dy Directors
- India’s Theaterisation Push: CDS Gen Subramani to present joint command blueprint to Def Min
- A Major South Asian Reset? All eyes on BIMSTEC NSA Summit in Delhi
- PESB recommends Chopra for Dir (Fin) WAPCOS
- Mohammed Ali Shihab is CVO, MRPL
- Rashmi Doddamane to join as Director, DARPG
- Sonal Mehlawat appointed as Director, Lokpal, Delhi
- Mansi Verma is now Director, National Recruitment Agency
- NHAI repatriates Anshu Manish Khalkho to his parent cadre IDAS
- ACC nod to upgrade Dy Dir’s post held by M Tamilvanan in SVNPA
- Atul Kumar Thakur is Joint Director, CBI
- Pankaj Kumar Singh is Joint Director, CBI
- Govt extends deputation tenure of DIG CBI Akhilesh Kumar Singh
- Govt extends deputation tenure of SP CBI Nipun Gupta
- Rahul Kumar is OSD to Minister of State Paswan
- Govt extends deputation tenure of Krishna Kumar Tiwari in EC
- Secretary Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Saurabha Garg gets extension
- Sanap Bajirao Ramnath gets two-years extension in deputation term as Dir, MOD
- CONCOR advertises senior posts for Bhubaneswar
- NEIAН, Meghalaya advertises teaching & non- teaching posts
- Consultants sought for Rajbhasha Division, MSDE
- MeitY seeks Dy Director (OL)
- SCL, Mohali advertises post of Director
- DIO to hire professionals for Project Management team
- DIO seeks professionals for Legal team
- WB seeks ET Consultant-Legal Analyst for Turkiye
- Manish Jain is AGM, SER
- Vinod Kumar Gupta is PCE, Metro Railway
- Om Prakash is also PCMM, COFMOW
- TN transfers 2 IPS officers; ADGP Anti-Corruption Arun is now ADGP, TNPA
- Rohan Kumar Jha gets addl charge of PD, JICA Assisted Guwahati Water Supplies Project in Assam
- Assam govt relieves IAS Pallav Jha of addl charges of PD, JICA Assisted Guwahati Water Supplies Project
- Four Senior Accounts Officers shifted (UPDATED)
- Anil Raghavan is MD & CEO, Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd
- Deepak Chauhan appointed Addl. Director, Supertech EV Ltd
- Amalgamated Electricity Company Ltd names Somesh Yag Ratanchand Kapai to board
- Jacob Christian Dahl gets to HCL Technologies Ltd board
- Jay Nareshbhai Tillani gets to Amalgamated Electricity Company Ltd board
- Michael Gibbs bows out as Ind. Director, Infosys Ltd
- Shruti Gupta quits as Ind. Director, Centuple Global Ltd
- Ambalal Chitabhai Patel quits as Ind. Director, Shah Alloys Ltd
- Rajamannar Thennati to bow out as Director, Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd
.png) |
.jpg) |
| Mohammad Aaquib | Navneet Mann |
IAS Mohammad Aaquib Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate of the Champhai district and IAS Navneet Mann,Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei district are currently the youngest collector in Mizoram. Born in 1995, Aaquib is a 2021 Batch officer of the AGMUT Cadre and Mann is 2020 Batch Officer of AGMUT cadre .
There are no whispers about the appointment of a new Union Home Secretary in the corridors of power. Informed sources said that in view of the trusted continuity model Home Secretary Govind Mohan may be given extension for another year. Although no name is in circulation, there is also a talk in MHA that there will be a surprising name for the post.
An analysis of the current postings of women District Collectors, District Magistrates (DMs), and Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across the eight major Hindi-speaking states presents an interesting picture. Out of 273 districts, 55 are currently headed by women IAS officers, which means that one in every five districts in the Hindi belt is now under the leadership of a woman administrator.
Madhya Pradesh emerges as the leading state in the Hindi belt in terms of women heading district administrations. Of its 55 districts, 17 are headed by women Collectors, accounting for 30.9 per cent of the state's total districts. This is the highest proportion among the Hindi-speaking states covered in this analysis and reflects the state's significant representation of women in district-level leadership.
Haryana ranks second, with 7 women Deputy Commissioners in 23 districts, translating into 30.43 per cent. The state's position deserves special attention. Historically, Haryana has often been associated with challenges such as a low child sex ratio and female foeticide. Against that backdrop, having nearly one-third of its districts led by women IAS officers is a noteworthy administrative development. Chhattisgarh follows closely in third place, where 10 of the state's 33 districts (30.3 per cent) are headed by women Collectors. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand follow in that order.
Two 2019 batch IRS(C&IT) officers have been posted in ED as Dy Directors on deputation basis for a period of three years. They are Kumar Ashish and Venkatesh M.
India’s newly appointed third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General N S Raja Subramani, is poised to fast-track the country's monumental military restructuring. By the end of this month, General Subramani will deliver a crucial presentation to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, outlining the strategic roadmap for creating unified theatre commands.
The primary objective of the presentation is to secure the Defence Minister's formal clearance, which is required before the theaterisation proposal moves forward to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for final approval.
The integration process aims to pool the resources of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under unified operational commands to enhance joint war-fighting capabilities and optimize resource utilization.
All eyes are firmly on New Delhi as India prepares to host the crucial 5th BIMSTEC National Security Advisers’ (NSA) Meeting on July 16. The high-profile summit marks a critical juncture for regional diplomacy, particularly after Bangladesh the current BIMSTEC chair confirmed its participation despite recent bilateral frictions.
Dhaka has officially nominated the Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser, Brig. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam, to lead its delegation. This decision follows a sharp diplomatic row over the airport treatment of another top Bangladeshi official in Delhi, an incident Dhaka labeled "unwanted and regrettable" while rejecting India's subsequent explanation as "unsatisfactory."
PESB recommended the name of Tarun Kumar Chopra, Deputy General Manager (Finance), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), for the post of Director (Finance), WAPCOS Limited (Schedule B).
Mohammed Ali Shihab A has been appointed as CVO, Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL), Mangaluru, under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, for an initial period of 3 years. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.
Ms Rashmi Ramesh Doddamane has been appointed as Director, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years. She is a 2012 batch IP&TA&FS officer.
Ms Sonal Mehlawat has been appointed as Director in the Lokpal, Delhi under the Department of Personnel & Training under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years. She is a 2011 batch IDAS officer.
Ms Mansi Verma has been appointed as Director in the National Recruitment Agency, Delhi, under the Department of Personnel & Training for a period of five years. She is a 2012 batch IRPS officer.
Anshu Manish Khalkho, Director (A&F), National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL), under Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. He is a 1994 batch officer of Indian Defence Accounts Service.
The ACC has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for temporary upgradation of the post of Deputy Director in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, held by M Tamilvanan, to the level of Joint Director. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.
Atul Kumar Thakur, presently working as DIG in CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, CBI, for an overall tenure of seven years up to November 24, 2028. He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Pankaj Kumar Singh, presently working as DIG in CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, CBI, for an overall tenure of seven years up to December 5, 2028. Hs is a 2008 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Deputation tenure of Akhilesh Kumar Singh, DIG, CBI, has been extended for a period of two year beyond July 23, 2026 up to July 22, 2028 (7 years in total). He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Deputation tenure of Nipun Gupta, SP, CBI, has been extended for a period of one year beyond June 30, 2026 up to June 30, 2027 (5 years in total. He is a 2011 batch officer of Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS).
Rahul Kumar has been appointed as OSD to Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan in the Department of Rural Development for a period up to February 6, 2030 (i.e. overall tenure of 7 years) or on a co-terminus basis with the Minister. He is a 2016 batch officer of Indian Revenue Service (C&IT).
The Central Deputation tenure of Krishna Kumar Tiwari, Director, Election Commission of India (ECI), has been extended for a period of two years up to September 30, 2028. He is a 2011 batch officer of Indian Statistical Service (ISS).
The tenure of Saurabh Garg as Secretary, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, on contract basis, has been extended for a further period of one year up to July 31, 2027. He is a 1991 batch retired IAS officer of Odisha cadre.
The Central Deputation tenure of Sanap Bajirao Ramnath, Director, Ministry of Defence, has been extended for a period of two years up to September 22, 2028. He is a 2011 batch officer of Indian P&T Accounts & Financial Service (IP&TAFS).
Container Corporation of India Limited has invited applications for the posts of General Manager/C&O and Senior General Manager/C&O for Bhubaneswar on deputation basis. Applications can be sent on esttarea4@concorindia com latest by August 10, 2026.
Ayush Ministry has advertised various posts for North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, Shillong, Meghalaya. Details can be availed from www.neiah.nic.in and applications sent latest by August 17, 2026.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is seeking to engage retired Government officials as Consultants for Rajbhasha Division, MSDE on contract basis. Details can be availed from https://www.msde.gov.in/.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has advertised the post of Deputy Director (Official Language) on deputation basis. Details can be availed from https://www.meity.gov.in/ and applications can be sent latest by September 3, 2026.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has advertised the post of Director General, Semi-Conductor Laboratory, Mohali. Details can be availed from www.meity.gov.in; www.stpi.in; www.persmin.gov.in; and www.ncs.gov.in and applications can be sent latest by August 25, 2026.
Defence Innovation Organisation is hiring Professionals for Project Management team on contract basis. Details can be availed from website www.idex.gov.in and interested candidates can apply latest by August 10, 2026.
Defence Innovation Organisation is hiring Professionals for the Legal team on contract basis. Details can be availed from website www.idex.gov.in and interested candidates can apply latest by August 10, 2026.
The World Bank is seeking ET Consultant-Legal Analyst for Istanbul, Turkiye. Applications must reach latest by July 26, 2026.
Manish Jain, presently serving as Principal Chief Safety Officer (PCSO), Metro Railway, has been transferred to South Eastern Railway (SER) and posted as Additional General Manager (AGM). He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.
Vinod Kumar Gupta, presently serving as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)/Road Safety Projects [CAO(C)/RSP], Eastern Railway (ER), has been transferred to Metro Railway and posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Om Prakash, presently serving as Officer on Special Duty/Information Technology (OSD/IT), Northern Railway (NR), has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Principal Chief Materials Manager (PCMM), Central Organisation for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW). He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
The Tamil Nadu govt on Monday transferred two senior IPS officers. Those transferred include A. Arun (IPS TN: 1998), Additional Director General of Police, Director Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chennai who has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Tamil Nadu Police Academy, Chennai.
Mrs C. Mageshwari (IPS TN: 2004), Inspector general of Police, Special Investigation Cell-I, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chennai has been entrusted with the full additional charge of ADGP, Director Vigilance and Anti-Corruption.
Rohan Kumar Jha, (IAS-2015), Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Barak Valley Development Department and Project Director, Assam Resilient Rural Bridge Program (addl.) is also posted as Project Director, JICA Assisted Guwahati Water Supplies Project, MD, Guwahati Jal Board and Project Director, Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Program as additional charges.
The Assam govt relieved Pallav Gopal Jha, (IAS 2012), Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Science, Technology & Climate Change Department and Social Justice & Empowerment Department and Implementation of Assam Accord Department (addl.) and Project Director, Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Program (addl.) and Project Director, JICA Assisted Guwahati Water Supplies Project(addl.) and MD, Guwahati Jal Board (addl.) from the additional charges of Project Director, JICA Assisted Guwahati Water Supplies Project, MD, Guwahati Jal Board and Project Director, Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Program.
Four Senior Accounts Officers have been shifted. Ravi Shankar Jha was shifted from CBIC, Vapi to CBIC, Jamnagar, while Shalabh Kumar Jain has been transferred to H&UA, Chandigarh. Further, Dhiraj Negi, who was earlier shifted to H&UA, Chandigarh, has been retained at PFMS, Dehradu and Ritu Adhikari will be posted at CBDT, Dehradun.
Anil Raghavan has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited with effect from August 11, 2026.
Deepak Chauhan has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent Non-Executive Director) of Supertech EV Limited.
Somesh Yag Ratanchand Kapai has been appointed as Additional Director of Amalgamated Electricity Company Limited.
Jacob Christian Dahl has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Independent Director of HCL Technologies Limited.
Jay Nareshbhai Tillani has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Amalgamated Electricity Company Limited.
Michael Gibbs has retired as Independent Director of Infosys Limited.
Ms Shruti Gupta has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Centuple Global Limited.
Ambalal Chitabhai Patel has resigned as Independent Director of Shah Alloys Limited.
Rajamannar Thennati will retire from the Board of Directors of Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited upon completion of his term on August 10, 2026.
Public authorities’ websites are designed poorly
Most of the websites of the public authorities are poorly designed with no search option and the data is simply scattered. It is more a way to deny access and make it difficult to obtain information. In the era of AI, providing easy access is not difficult, if there is an intention to provide it. In many cases, the link is not functional and the data is very old which has not been updated for many years.
Swati Pashricha
Praful Patel brought visible changes
Praful Patel has brought remarkable, visible changes to DDD and will be remembered as the architect of the state’s development. Under his leadership, Daman’s seafront has been transformed into an area resembling European promenades. Significant projects completed include a medical college, a fashion institute, law colleges, extensive road networks, flyovers, and Ayurvedic wellness centres that meet international standards. Since 2016, industries in the region have been operating smoothly thanks to his efforts to stabilize and strengthen social and administrative structures. Our territory is now getting Airport with his efforts and inaugurated by honourable PM Narendra Modi and first flight will be scheduled from Daman Airport on July 16.
R K Nair
Maharashtra’s powerful sugar lobby muting Congress’s attack
It's quite obvious to protest and run misleading propaganda against Congress which took the cudgel on behalf of consumers in the era of 'Godi media', which is exposing the sugar lobby on a daily basis.
Chandra Shekhar
Root for a club
No, I support a club being opened. It is an important venue for sports like tennis, swimming, squash, horse racing, golf, snooker, party venue, vintage car show, dramatics for non-political people who are being given a raw deal by closing it.
Anjali Raman
FAA’s order directing disclosure set aside by CIC
The appellant sought for the rank, name and marks secured by candidates for Labour Enforcement Officer separately in RT and interview and the total aggregate rank wise. On appeal, the FAA directed to furnish appropriate reply on this point. On second appeal, after the perusal of the FAA’s order, the CIC observed that the directions for disclosure of information were passed without application of mind, although the appellant had sought personal details including educational qualification of other candidates. The FAA’s order was set aside by the CIC regarding providing the educational details of candidates. It was held that personal details/ information of other candidates is held by the UPSC in a fiduciary relationship and is exempted under section 8 (1) (j) of the RTI Act, 2025.
Comments
Information about the educational qualification or the marks scored by the other candidates is often an issue raised in an application filed under the RTI Act. Understanding privacy and respecting the personal information is a responsibility entrusted to the PIO.
Citation: Rahul Kumar Pathak v. Union Public Service Commission, Second Appeal No. CIC/UPSCM/A/2024/650667; Date of Decision: 25.08.2025
Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com
Dr. Suresh Mehrotra
Editor-in-Chief
mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com
suresh.mehrotra@yahoo.com
Sapna Mehrotra (Magazine)
Chief Executive Officer
mehrotra.sapna@gmail.com
Prakash Pillai
Digital Editor
prakashpillai@gmail.com
(Cell) : +91-9826424892
Yogesh Joshi
Editor (Magazine)
a.editor.whispers@gmail.com
(Cell) : +91-9718708267
Rajendra Sharma
Consulting Editor
rajendrasharma.witc@gmail.com
Prakash Shrivastava
News Editor (Digital)
prakashshrivastava1000@gmail.com
Harsha Bhatnagar
Associate Editor
harshabhatnagar@gmail.com
Rajendra Gupta
Business Head
rajendragupta.witc@gmail.com
(Cell) +919893033311
Pradeep Gayakwad
Marketing Manager
sales.whispersinthecorridors@gmail.com
(Cell) +91-9075012299
whispersinthecorridors.com
A Unit of Arushi News Network
Corporate Office: E-19, 45 Bungalows T.T Nagar,
Bhopal (M.P) India.
Phone & Tele Fax: +91-755-4221719
Dear surfers looking to an increased demand for latest news on your favourite website i.e. (https://www.whispersinthecorridors.com) we are nowadays updating it as and when the developments take place. Keep reading & wish you a happy browsing.
Share your information with suresh.mehrotra@yahoo.com & mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com.
Breaking news of bureaucrats in India at Whispers in the Corridors
Stay updated with the latest Indian government news and exclusive insights into the world of bureaucracy at Whispers in the Corridors. Get real-time IAS news updates and IPS news updates, covering key transfers, promotions, and policy decisions that shape the nation. Our platform delivers credible and timely information on government affairs, administrative changes, and political developments, ensuring you never miss an important update. Whether you are a civil services aspirant, government official, or policy enthusiast, Whispers in the Corridors is your go-to source for accurate and up-to-date government news.
|
Shipping and Delivery | Privacy Policy | Cancellation and Refund
