The number two in the Central Vigilance Commission, P K Vashistha, is likely to succeed P K Srivastava as CVC in August. He is a former IPS officer of 1991 batch from Bihar cadre.

Sources said that an IAS officer is unlikely to be posted as Chairman of the RERA and the Electricity Regulatory Authority in Madhya Pradesh. Presently both posts are vacant.

Though the search committee has shortlisted three names for the post of CMD, NTPC, indication is that no one has been finally cleared.

Shailesh Vagerwal has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Dynamics Limited.

The Supreme Court has sharply questioned the validity of a 1993 Ministry of Home Affairs policy that effectively bars postpartum Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers from undergoing active training. Hearing a plea by a new mother seeking to join Phase II training, a bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Shree Chandrashekhar pointedly asked, "If she is fit, then why stop her?"

The apex court strongly criticized the blanket nature of the 1993 Office Memorandum, emphasizing that physical recovery varies significantly among individuals. It noted that welfare provisions designed to protect women must not be twisted to deny them crucial career opportunities, advocating for objective medical assessments over rigid, decades-old bureaucratic rules.

While government counsel warned against opening "floodgates" by granting relaxations, the court demanded a rigorous "application of mind" from the Centre.

Several IAS officers of AGMUT cadre have been transferred and sent to different segments. Accordingly, Vivek Pandey (2003 batch) and Garima Gupta (2004) have been shifted to Delhi, while Sanjay Goel (2004) was shifted to Arunachal Pradesh.

Similarly, Pawan Kumar Sain (2005) and Amjad Tak (2005) were shifted to Delhi; Saugat Biswas (2006) to J&K; Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (2009) to Arunachal Pradesh; Ajay Kumar Gupta (2010) to Delhi; Arava Gopi Krishna (2012) to Ladakh; L Kumar (2012) to Puducherry; Kesavan R (2013) to Lakshadweep;  Awanish Kumar (2014) to Delhi; Bhupesh Chaudhary (2014) and Shashanka Ala (2014) to DNHⅅ Rishita Gupta to Arunachal Pradesh; Shweta Nagarkoti (2020) to Delhi; R Giri Sankar (2020) to Puducherry; Mamta Yadav (2021) to J&K; W Punshiba Singh (2022) to Lakshadweep; Ishita Rathi (2022) to J&K and Swati Sheemar (2023) will join at Delhi.

IPS officers of AGMUT cadre have been transferred and sent to different segments. Accordingly, Vivek Kishore (1999 batch) and Sindhu Pillai A (2001) have been shifted to Delhi, while Nabam Gungte (2003) was transferred to Arunachal Pradesh.

Similarly, Chinmoy Biswal (2008), Ajay Krishan Sharma (2008), A Koan (2009) and Varsha Sharma (2010) were shifted to Delhi; Pratiksha Godara (2011) to Andaman & Nicobar; Jitendra Kumar Meena (2012) and Anil Kumar Lal (2013) to Delhi; Rajesh Kumar Sharma (2014) to Chandigarh and Manjeet (2015), Geetanjali Khandelwal (2015), Satyawan Gautam (2016), Tanushree (2017), Pukhraj Kamal (2018) and Lokeshwaran R (2018) have been shifted to Delhi.

Further, Deepika (2018) will be posted to Puducherry; Vinit Kumar (2018) to Chandigarh; Gaurav Sikarwar (2019) to Goa; Vishnu Kumar (2019) and Arshi Aadil (2019) to J&K; Gaurav Tyagi (2019) and Angad Mehta (2020) to Delhi; Tikam Singh Verma (2020) to J&K; Rishi Kumar (2021) to Arunachal Pradesh.

KM Priyanka (2021) to J&K; Utkarsha (2021) to Delhi; Pawan Kumar to Ladakh; R Subash to Delhi; Sikandar Singh to Puducherry; Rajeev Kumar Ambasta and Deepak Yadav to J&K; Dhirendra Pratap Singh  and Nishant Gupta to Mizoram; Anand Kumar Mishra to J&K; Patel Aalap Manshukh to Lakshadweep; Satish Kumar to J&K; Shweta Singh Chauhan to Goa and Amit Kaushik has been shifted to Mizoram.

The RBI has approved the appointment of Mahesh Murlidhar Pai as South Indian Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

This is called life.Former Secretary, Revenue in GoI, M R Shivraman, who is presently residing in Chennai is seen driving a tractor levelling a farm. A 1962 batch former IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre Shivraman is 86 years-old.

Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, visited HQ Chinar Corps and its formations to review the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness along the Line of Control and in the hinterland. The COAS was briefed on the operational deployments, counter-terrorism operations, inter-agency synergy, evolving operational dynamics and security arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra. He also reviewed the initiatives towards tech absorption, capability enhancement and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of operations.

Five IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Chhattisgarh. Santosh Kumar Devangan has been posted as Special Secretary, School Education Department, while Vijay Dayaram K was made Collector, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi and Hemant Ramesh Nandanwar will join as Director, Technical Education, Employment & Training with additional charge of CEO, State Skill Development Authority. Further, Sumit Agrawal was given responsibility of CEO, State Urban Development Authority (SUDA) and Ms Anupama Anand was posted as CEO, District Panchayat, Mahasamund.

Ravi Mittal, presently serving as Deputy Director (Land & Amenities), Railway Board, has been posted as Joint Director (Land & Amenities), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Vivek Rawat, formerly serving as Chief Commercial Manager (Claims, Catering & Freight Marketing) [CCM (Claims, Catg. & FM)], North Western Railway (NWR), has been deputed to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) as Group General Manager (GGM) at its North Zone office in New Delhi for a period of three years with effect from June 18, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Rakesh Choudhary, formerly serving as Executive Director/Safety Directorate-I [ED/SD-I], Railway Board, has been selected for deputation to National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at New Delhi for a period of three years with effect from June 17, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Dr. VV Ajith Kumar, presently serving as Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS), Palakkad (PGT), Southern Railway (SR), has been posted as Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS), Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), Southern Railway. He is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

Dr. MN Saradamma, presently serving in South Western Railway (SWR), has been posted as Chief Dental Surgeon (CDS), Eastern Railway (ER). She is an Indian Railway Health Service (Dental) officer.

Dr. Adikeshvan N, presently serving in Southern Railway (SR), has been posted as Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS), Palakkad (PGT), Southern Railway. He is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

Dr. Uma RS, presently serving in Western Railway (WR), has been posted as Chief Health Director (CHD), Central Railway (CR). She is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

Dr. Rina Mukherjee, presently serving in Eastern Railway (ER), has been posted as Principal Chief Medical Officer (PCMO), Metro Railway, Kolkata. She is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

Dr. Meenakshi Agarwal, presently serving in Northern Railway (NR), has been posted as Medical Director (MD), Northern Railway Central Hospital (NRCH). She is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

KV Rama Meher, presently serving in South Coast Railway (ECoR), has been posted as Chief Track Engineer (CTE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

KSSVP Murthy Raju, presently serving in South Coast Railway (ECoR), has been posted as Chief Bridge Engineer (CBE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Pramav Kumar, presently serving in North Central Railway (NCR), has been posted as Chief Track Engineer (CTE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Ajit Singh Yadav, presently serving as Chief Track Engineer (CTE), North Central Railway (NCR), has been posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) [CAO(C)] on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

The Uttar Pradesh government late on Thursday transferred 20 IAS officers of the rank of Secretaries and Special Secretaries. Those officers transferred include-

Shudha Verma (IAS UP: 2010), Secretary, Revenue department has been transferred as posted as the new Labour Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh.

Dr Sarika Mohan (IAS UP: 2006), Director General of Medical Education and Secretary, Medical Education Department has been entrusted with the additional charge of Director General, Registration, Uttar Pradesh.

Neha Sharma (IAS UP: 2010), Director General, Registration, Uttar Pradesh, to Director General of Medical Education. She has also been entrusted with the responsibility of Secretary, Medical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh government.

Arun Kumar (IAS UP: 2012), Additional Director in the Geology and Mining Department to Mission Director, UP State Rural Livelihood Mission.

J Reebha (IAS UP; 2015), Special Secretary, Geology and Mining Department has been entrusted with the additional charge of Additional Director, Geology and Mining.

Deepa Ranjan (IAS UP: 2013), Mission Director, UP State Rural Livelihood Mission to Special Secretary, Culture department.

Sanjay Kumar Singh-I (IAS UP: 2012) has been relieved of his charge as Special Secretary, Culture Department. He will now continue as the Director, Charitable Affairs along with additional responsibility of Director, Culture, Uttar Pradesh.

Vishal Singh (IAS UP: 2015) Special Secretary Culture and Director Information  has been relieved of the charge of Spl Secretary Culture.

Riya Kejriwal (IAS UP: 2017), Managing Director, Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Lucknow to Special Secretary in the Child Development and Nutrition department.

Sandeep Bhagia (IAS UP: 2018), Additional Commissioner, State Tax in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad-II to Managing Director of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited.

Parikshit Khatana (IAS UP: 2020), Chief Development Officer, Azamgarh to Additional Commissioner, State Tax, Gautam Buddh Nagar.

Rakesh Kumar Patel (IAS UP: 2010 Additional Commissioner, Lucknow division to Chief Development Officer of Azamgarh.

Mrs. Renu Tiwari (IAS UP:2012) Special Secretary, Women and Child Development and Nutrition has been relieved of the charge of Spl Secretary Nutrition.

Jag Pravesh (IAS UP: 2018) Municipal Commissioner of Mathura-Vrindavan to Special Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change.

Ojaswi Raj (IAS UP:2020), Chief Development Officer, Ballia, to Municipal Commissioner of Mathura-Vrindavan.

Alok Kumar ADM Gonda who was recently promoted to the IAS has been posted as the new Chief Development Officer of Ballia.

Ajay Kumar Gautam, Chief Development Officer of Etawah to Additional Commissioner, State Tax, Ghaziabad-I.

Sanjay Kumar Singh, ADM (Administration) to Chief Development Officer of Etawah.

Manikandan A. (IAS UP: 2017) who was waiting for his posting has been posted as Additional Commissioner, Revenue Council.

Dr. Vandana Verma (IAS UP: 2013), Special Secretary Sugar Industries & Cane Development has been entrusted with the additional charge of Joint Managing Director, UP Sugar Mills Federation Ltd.

New Delhi/Agartala: REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Tripura to support power and renewable energy projects worth ₹15,000 crore.

The MoUs were signed during the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026. Under the first MoU, REC has partnered with the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), through the Department of Power, Government of Tripura, to provide financial assistance for renewable energy projects worth up to Rs 5,000 crore. The agreement was signed by Subhendu Roy, Chief Program Manager, REC Regional Office, Guwahati, and D. S. Das, Director General (In-charge), TREDA.

As the nodal agency for renewable energy development in Tripura, TREDA will facilitate the implementation of renewable power projects across the state, while REC Limited will provide financial support to enable investments in the green energy sector. The partnership is expected to accelerate clean energy adoption, unlock Tripura's renewable energy potential, and contribute significantly to the region's sustainable development.

Further strengthening its partnership with the state, REC also signed an MoU with the Department of Power, Government of Tripura, through the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), to support power sector projects worth ₹10,000 crore.

The signing ceremony was graced by Ratan Lal Nath, Minister of Power, Tripura. The Rs 10,000 crore partnership aims to facilitate financing for key power sector initiatives in the state, contributing to the expansion and modernization of Tripura's power infrastructure while ensuring reliable and sustainable electricity access for its citizens.pr

Justice Sudhir Singh, Judge of the Patna High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Ms Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai on July 11, 2026.  

PESB recommended the name of Sunil Prasad, Deputy General Manager, DGM (Production), National Fertilizers Limited, for the post of Director (Technical), Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL).

Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has achieved a landmark distinction by securing the highest number of 5-Star Rated mines among all coal companies in the Ministry of Coal's Star Rating Assessment for the financial year 2024-25. A total of seven WCL mines have been conferred the prestigious 5-Star Rating, reaffirming the company's unwavering commitment to safe, scientific and sustainable mining practices.

The seven WCL mines that have received the coveted rating are Patansaongi Underground Mine of Nagpur Area, Nandgaon Incline Underground Mine of Chandrapur Area, Saoner Mine No. 1 UG and Saoner Mine No. 2 UG of Nagpur Area, Makardhokda-I Opencast Mine and Dinesh/MKD-III OC Mine of Umred Area and Mungoli Opencast Mine of Wani Area.

Further reinforcing WCL's strong performance, 25 mines have been awarded the 4-Star Rating, while 15 mines have secured the 3-Star Rating under the same assessment.

Congratulating the teams behind this remarkable accomplishment, Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, CMD, WCL, said:  This recognition is the result of the collective dedication, hard work and professionalism of our employees, officers and all stakeholders. At WCL, safe and responsible mining is our foremost priority, and these ratings validate our consistent efforts towards maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Going forward, we will continue to leverage modern technologies, innovative practices and sustainable mining approaches to further enhance our performance and contribute responsibly to the nation's energy security."

The seven 5-Star Rated mines have demonstrated exceptional performance across these parameters, particularly in ensuring safe mining operations, environmental stewardship, efficient resource management, technological adoption and employee welfare. The achievement reflects WCL's sustained efforts towards fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility.

Sasimohan V has been appointed as DIG, CISF on deputation basis. He is a 2011 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Ms. Aliva Dey, Whole-time Director, Sueryaa Knitwear Limited, has been designated as Chairperson of the company.

Shailesh Miyanbazaz has been re-designated from Additional Director (Executive) to Additional Director (Non-Executive) of Sueryaa Knitwear Limited.

TR Raghunandan has been appointed as Independent Director of Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited. He will continue as Chairman of the company.

Ms. Pankajam Sridevi has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Independent Director of Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited.

Ms. Ranjini Roy has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Jupiter Wagons Limited.

Ms. Siddhi Singhania (nee Dhandharia) has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Jupiter Wagons Limited.

Ajay Das has been appointed as Additional Director of Brandbucket Media & Technology Limited.

Hong Jin Lim has been appointed as Additional Executive Director of E-Land Apparel Limited.

Shir Sagar Pandey has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive & Professional) of Mipco Seamless Rings Gujarat Limited.

Abhijit Deshpande has been appointed as Independent Director of Modern Engineering And Projects Limited.

Rajeev Gupta has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Vipul Limited.

Krishnappa Ramanathan has resigned as Director of Amalgamated Electricity Company Limited.

Sunit Shah has resigned as Independent Director of Naapbooks Limited.

Ms. Puja Kasera has resigned as Independent Director of Naapbooks Limited.

Applause (US, managed software testing/AI evaluation) named Aatish Salvi, prior CTO, as CEO, succeeding Chris Malone. Simultaneously promoted Tacita Morway, former VP Engineering, to CTO.

Comfort Systems USA (US, HVAC/electrical contracting, NYSE: FIX) has promoted Craig Sasser (former Regional VP – Atlantic) to COO. Also transitioned Briston Blair to Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer.

Raymond Limited (India) appointed Bhanu Prakash Srivastava (former CMD of Bharat Electronics Ltd/BEL) as CEO of its defence business, effective immediately.

BJP-SAD-BSP alliance must in Punjab

BJP-SAD-BSP alliance is a must to win the 2027 Punjab assembly election. BJP must contest in 51 seats, SAD must contest in 51 seats while the BSP must contest in 15 seats.

M G Snu

No AAP or Congress cadre in UP seat

Neither AAP nor Congress has any cadre on any seat out of the 403 in UP.

Bipin

Get ready for Yogi 3.0

Get ready for Yogi 3.0. If Akhilesh or Congress decides to part ways, BJP will sweep the UP 2027 polls by a margin even greater than in 2017. SP will find it difficult to cross even 50, while Congress and the rest will be the big zeros.

Azam

Information was not accessible from the web-links shared by the PIO

The certified copies of RBI Master Direction Money Changing Activities RBI/FED/2015-16/17 FED and Master Direction No. 3/2015-16 dated 01.01.2016 (Updated as on Dec. 8, 2017) purpose) were sought by the appellant. The PIO provided URLs and asked the appellant to refer to two different web-links. The Complainant submitted that the information sought in the RTI application was not accessible from the web-links shared by the PIO. The CIC observed that adequate and accurate information has been shared with the complainant. During the course of hearing, the averred information was accessed at the hyperlink directly from RBI’s official website.

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In many cases, the website of the public authority is non-functional or specific pages do not open. It would be a good practice to review and upgrade the web-site from time to time.

Citation: Binu Peter v. Reserve Bank of India, Complaint No. CIC/RBIND/C/2024/125721; Date of Decision: 08.12.2025

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