IPS Shree Raam Ragvan is a 2019 Batch Officer of AGMUT cadre and is currently posted as SSP Kargil, Ladakh. Operating in one of India’s most challenging environments, maintaining law and order demands both strategy and resilience. His mission for the district focuses on strengthening core policing by enhancing crime detection, tackling drug trafficking and ensuring speedy justice.
 
One of his most significant achievements has been improving the crime disposal rate from 60% to an impressive 82% ensuring timely justice. “Our aim has been to clear backlogs and ensure that NDPS cases are resolved quickly by going straight to the source” he shared.
 
Focusing on detection and recognising the growing drug menace arising from cross-border heroin inflows and local trafficking routes, Shree Raam has adopted a community-driven approach. He has been collaborating closely with religious organisations and local communities to strengthen preventive and enforcement efforts. “This collaboration has been working well, recently, we even identified a gangster who was supplying drugs to Kargil, targeting the main dealers there” he shared.
 
Another major area of concern has been theft cases, particularly those affecting monasteries and local communities where such incidents can quickly escalate into sensitive law and order issues. Acknowledging the result, he said “This year, we’ve solved almost all of them,”
 
Equally significant is his focus on POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases. In a conservative society where victims and families are often hesitant to come forward, he has initiated awareness drives to encourage anonymous reporting and community sensitisation.
 
SSP Shree Raam Ragvan is redefining policing in Kargil by using law enforcement not only as a tool that protects but also by empowering people it serves.

The growing appetite for international affairs and strategic discourse among Indian audiences is reshaping both diplomacy and media. With nearly every leading broadcaster launching dedicated “World” networks, the media landscape has become a lucrative platform for expertise-driven commentary. As this trend gathers pace, a new generation of Indian Foreign Service officers—especially those in their 30s—are beginning to explore alternative careers in the media industry. Traditionally, many retired diplomats transitioned into think tanks or commentary roles post-retirement. But today’s younger officers, equipped with diplomatic experience and global exposure, see television and digital platforms as outlets for impactful engagement that bypass bureaucratic hierarchies and constraints.

This shift reflects a deeper transformation in India’s diplomatic ecosystem. As media narratives increasingly shape global perceptions of India’s strategic posture, diplomacy is no longer confined to embassies or official communiqués. The lines between statecraft and storytelling are blurring, and the voices guiding India’s foreign policy narrative may soon emerge not just from South Block—but from the studios of New Delhi and beyond.

Telangana cadre 1999 batch IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi  has sought voluntary retirement from October 31.

Navy appointments will be officially announced imminently, reflecting strategic choices by the Indian Navy that will influence its operational effectiveness in critical maritime regions. The leadership change comes at a time of increasing Indo-Pacific maritime importance, underscoring the significance of these two commands in India’s defence posture.

This leadership transition is not just a routine succession but a key moment highlighting the evolving strategic priorities and leadership emphasis within the Indian Navy. The focus on proven, experienced officers like Vice Admirals Saxena, Vatsayan, Kochhar, and Swaminathan illustrates the Navy’s commitment to maintaining robust command structures amid complex security challenges.

Karan Yadav will be new CDA in Indian Embassy Kabul. He is a 2014 batch IFS officer.

Tarun Kumar Pithode, an Officer of the 2009 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Madhya Pradesh Cadre, has taken charge as the new full-time Member Secretary of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM).

Dinesh Singh, Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone, Kandla, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre in order to avail the benefit of promotion in the cadre. He is a 1989 batch IOFS officer.

Whispers over Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) inequities, with IPS promotions outpacing IAS/IFoS amid ED expansions. Whispers predict a DoPT review by November 15, 2025, potentially fast-tracking 20-30 mid-level promotions across services to address shortages (e.g., Odisha’s 50+ vacancies). In Delhi NCR, speculation ties this to Yamuna restoration projects, with 5-10 IAS/IFoS ad-hoc roles eyed post-Diwali.

The Karur rally stampede (October 19, death toll 31) signals heightened scrutiny on public event policing. Speculations are rife that it could trigger temporary IPS reassignments in Tamil Nadu for election security ahead of 2026 polls, with whispers of 10-15 officers from CRPF/BSF (central deputation) involved.

Analysts predict a surge in Army-Australia defence ties, potentially leading to co-development of drone tech by mid-2026, amid whispers of intelligence-sharing on Indo-Pacific threats.

Milan Kumar Singh will join as Deputy Director in Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) under Ministry of Environment, Forest Climate Change on deputation basis for a period of 05 years. He is 2009 batch IRS)C&IT officer.

The Cadre Allocation Policy for IAS/IPS/IFoS (updated for 2025 UPSC, emphasising 5-zone system for “national integration,” continues to influence northern postings, limiting home-state preferences (e.g., only one choice from Zone-I for candidates.

Vijoy Kumar Singh, Director (International Marketing & Operations), CONCOR, appears to be a board level contender for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR).

Increased advisory roles for retired IAS in southern urban projects (e.g., Kerala’s Smart City Kochi expansion), reducing active cadre burden amid 19% national AIS shortage. IAS Reforms South trending on social media, focusing on mandatory 2-year tenures to curb political interference.

The Indian Army has taken a pioneering step in India’s green mobility journey by becoming the first major adopter of electric vehicle technology within the defence sector. In a landmark development, the Army has inked a ₹130.58 crore contract with JBM Auto Ltd for the procurement of 113 electric buses and 43 fast chargers under the “Buy (Indian–IDDM)” category, which ensures that the products are indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured.

This initiative is aligned with the Government of India’s PM E-DRIVE programme, launched under the Ministry of Heavy Industries to promote eco-friendly transport solutions and reduce vehicular emissions across public and strategic institutions. Each electric bus is designed to seat 40 passengers and has an operational range of about 250 kilometres, making it suitable for deployment in plains and semi-hilly terrains.

By shifting towards electric mobility, the Army aims to significantly reduce its dependency on fossil fuels and contribute to India’s broader mission of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The move also reinforces the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat by promoting indigenous manufacturing and technological innovation in the Indian defense supply chain.

The deployment of these electric buses across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force symbolizes a new era in sustainable defense operations — where environmental responsibility complements operational readiness. This step not only modernizes military transport but also sets a precedent for other government institutions to embrace clean, self-reliant mobility solutions.

Trending : Field officers demanding bribes during verifications; whispers of CBI probes rising 20% in Q4 2025. Prediction: Digital verification push to curb this by FY 2026.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved the creation of a specialised unit in the Uttar Pradesh Fire Service to tackle chemical, biological, and industrial accidents, as well as emergencies in super-high-rise buildings. The plan includes forming 98 gazetted and 922 non-gazetted posts to staff the upgraded department. The government aims to strengthen and modernize the fire service with state-of-the-art equipment while ensuring preparedness for any situation. Each district will have an accounts cadre, and new posts will be created in the training institute to enhance professional capacity. Small fire stations are also planned every 100 kilometers along expressways to ensure quick response times. Emphasizing modernization and efficiency, CM Yogi stated that the expansion of the fire service is essential in accordance with industrial growth and urban development, marking a significant step toward building a more resilient and responsive emergency management system in the state.

Raj Kumar Singh, presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guatemala, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador, with residence in Guatemala City. He is a 1996 batch IFS officer.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has advertised the post of General Manager (Law) for Corporate Office on deputation basis. Details can be availed from http://dfccil.gov.in.

Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has advertised the post of Director (Domestic Division), New Delhi on absorption basis. Details can be availed from www.indianrailways.com.

Director, National Seeds Research and Training Centre (NSR&TC), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh post has been advertised. Details can be availed from the website of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

One post of Drugs Controller (India), Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Directorate General of Health Services has been advertised. Details can be availed from the website of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

IPS Merin Joseph, AIG, Kerala has been nominated for the post of Community Policing Adviser (P-4) in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). She is a 2013 batch Kerala cadre officer.

World Bank is seeking Senior HR Assistant (Senior Recruitment Coordinator) for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). applications must reach latest by November 5, 2025.

Girraj Prasad Garg, who is presently posted in Western Railway (WR), has been transferred and posted as Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Mumbai. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Happy Walia, who is presently working as Executive Director (ED), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Freight, in Railway Board, has been transferred to Northern Railway (NR) and posted as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Projects and M&P. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Sanjay Kumar Bansal, who is presently working as Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ahmedabad, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman, RRB, Bhopal. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Syed Abdul Rahman, who is presently posted as Executive Director, Traffic Transportation (Steel), Railway Board, has assigned additional duties of the post of Executive Director, Military Railway (MilRail), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Sujeet Kumar, who is presently posted in North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Joint Director, Gati Shakti (Civil)-V, Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

BM Tripathi, who is presently posted as Executive Director, Safety (Signal & Telecommunication) (S&T), Railway Board, has been posted as Executive Director (Signal), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Balbir Singh Yadava, who is presently posted in North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Executive Director, Safety (Signal & Telecommunication) (S&T), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Rakesh Rajpurohit, who is presently working as Principal Chief Materials Manager (PCMM), Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Rae Bareli, has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Principal Executive Director, Railway Stores (S), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Chitrarth Chandra, who is presently posted in North Eastern Railway (NER), has been transferred to Research Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO) and posted as Joint Director/Tele-I, RDSO, Lucknow. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

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 Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri on October 22, 2025.

The officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), waiting for promotion for a long time, have been promoted from Assistant Section Officers to Section Officers on an ad-hoc basis.

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has failed to find a suitable candidate for the post of Member (Operations), Airports Authority of India (AAI) at the selection meeting. The Board has recommended the concerned Ministry to select the candidate through Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC).

Nitin Khamesra, CGM, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), The Shipping Corporation of India Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same.

Four officers of Indian Economic Service (IES) belonging to 2007 batch have been promoted to the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG). The officers are: Ms Chandrani Gupta, Ms Bhumika Verma, Ms Swayamprava Pani and Prasanth.

As many as 14 IPS officers have been given new postings in Delhi. Robin Hibu has been appointed as Special CP, Human Resource Division, while Rajesh Khurana takes over as Special CP, Provision & Finance Division and Neeraj Thakur was made Special CP, Traffic Division. Similarly, Devesh Chandra Srivastava will be posted as Special CP, Crime with additional charge of Perception Management & Media Cell; David Lalrinsanga as Special CP, Operations (PCR & Communication) with additional charge of SPUNER; Anil Shukla as Special CP, Special Cell with additional charge of Tech & PI Division; Manish Kumar Agarwal as Special CP, Intelligence Division with additional charge of Public Transport Safety Division; Ajay Chaudhry as Special CP, Vigilance Division with additional charge of SPUWAC; Atul Katiyar as Special CP, Welfare Division with additional charge of Licensing & Legal Division; K Jegadesan as Special CP, Protective Security Division with additional charge of MD, DPHCL; Vijay Kumar as Joint CP, CP Secretariat-cum-OSD to CP Delhi; Rajiv Ranjan Singh as Additional CP, Eastern Range; Rohit Rajbir Singh as DCP, CP Secretariat (Crime) and Vikram K Porwal was posted as DCP, CP Secretariat (Admn).

Manish Gupta, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Ghana, has been appointed as the next Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland. He is a 1998 batch IFS officer.

Seven IPS officers have been reshuffled in Chhattisgarh. Mohit Garg has been shifted as Assistant Inspector General of Police, Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur, while Chandramohan Singh will take over as Director, Training Operations, Fire and Emergency Services, Homeguard and Civil Defence Headquarters, Raipur and Ms Ankita Sharma is now Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajnandgaon. Similarly, Yaduvali Akshay Kumar has been appointed as Assistant Inspector General of Police, Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur; Mrs Ratna Singh as SP, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur; Prafull Thakur as SP, Sakti and Pankaj Chandra joins as SP, Kondagaon.

Recent developments highlight leadership transitions in startups transitioning to scale-ups, IPO advancements, and new company formations amid a $12.8B funding influx year-to-date. MNCs continue to expand via Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with 35% of mid-market setups in the last two years, focusing on R&D and digital transformation.

Pharma, chemicals, software drive wealth (e.g., Cyrus Poonawalla at ₹1.99L Cr). Sectors: Banking/IT/pharma promising (Nifty to 25K-27.5K by Dec 2025). Predictions: Sensex to 105K by Dec 2025 (Morgan Stanley); modest 9% rise (Reuters poll). New trends: AI hubs (Google-Airtel $15B Visakhapatnam data centre.

TCS-Google Cloud Gemini integration for enterprises; L&T secures ₹2,500-5,000 Cr Middle East T&D contracts. AMCA stealth jet project adds MTAR Technologies.

Oil & Gas PSUs (ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, etc.) backed 32 startups focusing on deep-tech, clean energy, and EVs. ONGC’s WellRx (launched under Startup India) expanded to 120+ countries; IOCL’s IndS_UP supported 42 startups, generating 86 IPs and 635 jobs.

 Dronetech startup filed DRHP for IPO via SEBI’s confidential route, backed by PSU-linked funds; board approved INR 200 Cr fresh issue.

Ms. Meeta Malhotra has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Sasken Technologies Limited.

Sanchit Jain has been appointed as an Additional Director (Executive) of Jain Resource Recycling Limited.

Krishnan Ganesan has been re-designated from Nominee Director to Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Epack Prefab Technologies Limited.

Nuthakki Ravi Prasad has resigned from the post of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Limited.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar Jain has ceased to be an Independent Director of Gujarat State Petronet Limited on completion of his tenure.

Bhadresh Mehta has ceased to be an Independent Director of Gujarat State Petronet Limited on completion of his tenure.

Naba Kumar Das has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Bangalore Fort Farms Limited.

Sundeep Kumar Tayal has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Bangalore Fort Farms Limited.

Are RERA & Consumer Courts toothless bodies?

I agree that these institutions are toothless. They should be empowered to impose fines and sent individuals to prison.

S Gopal

Date with RTI

Not following the time limit is a rampant problem under the RTI Act. It could have been controlled if the Information Commission.

Mustafa Amin

Time limit for replying to the RTI application not followed

Vide RTI application dated 29.04.2024, the appellant sought information about the Provident Fund Statement, PF trust being declared unexempted, his PF amount transferred to EPFO department etc. but did not receive any response. During hearing, upon the CIC’s query on not replying to the appellant within stipulated time limit, the respondent submitted that the earlier CPIO retired, and he has recently joined the respondent’s office and was not aware of the online RTI application. To this, the CIC questioned how an online RTI application can go unnoticed. In terms of the information to be furnished, the CIC observed that the respondent gave an appropriate reply to the appellant vide written submission dated 07.10.2025. Therefore, no further intervention of the Commission is required. Further, the CIC took a serious view of the fact that the respondent did not reply to the appellant within stipulated time limit as per the RTI Act and issued a show cause notice to the CPIO as to why action should not be initiated against him/her for not replying to the appellant’s RTI request within prescribed time limit.

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One of the basic tenets of the RTI Act is that an applicant should receive a reply within the prescribed time limit. With the digital tracking of the RTI Application, it is incumbent upon the PIO to reply as per the prescribed time period or face consequences.

Citation: Biju Soman v. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited, Second Appeal No. CIC/HINAL/A/2024/134731; Date of Decision:15.10.2025

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