The tenure of ED Director Rahul Navin, a 1993-batch IRS (IT) officer, ends in August 2026. Who will succeed him? Insiders do not rule out the possibility of a further extension, though about half a dozen IPS and IRS officers are the claimants, making this one of the most closely watched appointments of 2026. This time an IPS officer is likely to make it.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan recently urged states to nominate more IPS officers for Central deputation to agencies like CBI, NIA, and CAPFs such as CRPF and BSF, citing persistent vacancies—36 out of 188 reserved DIG/IG posts as of late 2025. Despite 40% of senior IPS posts earmarked as Central Deputation Reserve, states often withhold mid-to-senior officers (SP to IG levels) or withdraw nominations post-selection, hampering cadre management. This move contradicts the Supreme Court's May 23, 2025, order to progressively reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs within two years, upheld after dismissing the Centre's review petition on October 28, 2025. Currently, 20% of DIG and 50% of IG posts in CAPFs are IPS-reserved, stalling promotions for ~13,000 CAPF officers. The tension underscores Centre-state frictions, judicial oversight on service matters, and the push for CAPF autonomy versus operational needs in internal security.

Pankaj Khanna, JCIT(VU)-1(2), Gurugram at Panipat, has resigned from the Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax cadre.

As many as 14 officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of various batches are retiring in Tamil Nadu cadre.

As many as 16 Members including ten Accountant Members and six Judicial Members who were appointed to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in the month of October last year have not been given postings so far.

Mrs Rekha Lohani has been appointed as Additional Director General, SSB. She is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

Anand Pratap Singh has been appointed as Additional Director General, BSF, on an in-situ basis. He is 1997 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Sumit Sharan has been appointed as Additional Director General, BSF on in-situ basis. He is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Ashish Batra has been appointed as Additional Director General, NIA on in-situ basis. He is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Sanjay Kumar Gunjyal has been appointed as Additional Director General, ITBP on in-situ basis. He is a 1997 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.

By appointing Praveen Kumar as DG,  BSF the Centre has played a very tactical game. CM Mamata Banerjee is already alleging BSF for infiltration from the border, but now the West Bengal cadre IPS is at the helm of the force. Now, the time will tell whether Ms Banerjee keeps attacking BSF for infiltration.

The post of Neeraj Kumar Singh as Private Secretary to Jitin Prasada, MoS, has been upgraded to Director level. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on January 1, 2026, but follow-up discussions on his role in ongoing reforms were highlighted in reports from January 12-14, 2026. This includes overseeing force generation models and promotions to O-4 ranks, with selection rates around 84% in 2025-2026.

 MoS for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, noted that 22 out of 37 passport offices have over 80% staff using Hindi, with an award scheme for top-performing offices since 2019. Efforts continue to promote Hindi globally under PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar.

 Discussions highlight MHA’s push for reforms in policing, including reduced training times and entry criteria adjustments, potentially integrating more personnel quickly but raising safety concerns. Predictions suggest this trend could lead to broader cadre changes in BSF/CRPF by mid-2026.

India is set to launch the Drone Shakti Mission in early 2026 to boost domestic drone component manufacturing and R&D for high-end drones. This supports all three forces.

Sources said that  in UP about one dozen PCS and IPS officers are under scan   They are reportedly facing serious corruption charges. Probe has been ordered against them.

 CBIC HQ seems to be very busy. They accepted the technical resignation of   Manish Kumar Meena, Assistant Commissioner of Indirect Taxes & Customs [IRS (C&IT:2021) on December 5, 2025 but his Office Order was issued after more than one month i e on January 9, 2026.

Gopal Krishna Thakre, formerly Chief Workshop Manager, MIB (WS), Nagpur, South East Central Railway (SECR), has been granted post-facto extension in deputation tenure with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) as General Manager (Operations) in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) up to the fifth year, which is up to January 19, 2028. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

 

Aditya Singh Pal, who is presently posted as Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Jaipur, North Western Railway (NWR), has been appointed on deputation as Deputy Director (Ministerial) in the Delhi Development Authority for a tenure of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Smruti Ranjan Sethy, who is presently posted in East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been appointed on deputation as Director (Joint Secretary level) (Inspection & Quality Control), Export Inspection Council of India, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Commerce, for a tenure up to the date of his superannuation on June 30, 2029. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has invited applications from IRAS officers for two Senior Deputy General Manager (Finance) posts for Rishikesh and Nagpur on deputation basis. Details can be availed from www.rvnl.org.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has invited applications from IRSE/ Civil Engineering Department officers for the posts of Joint General Manager-Civil for Bhopal on deputation basis. Details can be availed from www.rvnl.org.

As many as 38 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews to the post of Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical)(DCIO/Tech) in Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs. Interview dates will be announced shortly.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is seeking two Senior Associate Consultants-Technical for B&CS Senior Associate Consultant Grade-I (Technical) Division of TRAI HQ, Number of 02 (Two) New Delhi on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by January 30, 2026.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited applications for the engagement of Consultant (Legal) in Disaster Management Division. Details can be availed from https://www.mha.gov.in/.

Harish Singh Papolahas been appointed on deputation as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region in the Ministry of Communications, at the level of Deputy Secretary, for a period up to August 10, 2028, or on co-terminus basis with the Minister. He is an Indian Railway Protection Force Service (IRPFS) officer.

Navin Kumar, formerly Establishment Officer, Railway Board, has been granted post-facto sanction for deputation to Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) as Director (Rolling Stock & Systems) for the period from November 24, 2023 to September 22, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Praveen Pandey, who is presently posted in South East Central Railway (SECR), has been transferred to Northern Railway and posted as Principal Chief Commercial Manager (Passenger and Customer-Oriented Directorate) (PCCM-CHOD), against an existing vacancy. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

As many as 63 Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officers have been appointed to officiate in junior administrative grade (JAG) with effect from January 1, 2026.

Brijesh Kumar Patel has been relieved to join as Additional Private Secretary to the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs. He is a 2017 batch IES officer.

Ms Prachi Singhal, Deputy Director, DEA, has been appointed as Research Officer (Second Secretary) in the Economic Wing Embassy of India, Washington DC, USA. She is a 2016 batch IES officer.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, with support from the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, proudly inaugurated its 19th Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Lab at Entrepreneurship Promotion and Incubation Council, Technology Business Incubator (TBI) - NIDHI TBI, Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research (Under Shri Ram Swarup Memorial Trust, and affiliated to KUK). This marks the first CPS Lab in Haryana, setting a milestone in strengthening research, innovation, and skill development in CPS technologies across the region. The event began with the inauguration of the new CPS Lab. The ceremony was graced by Sanjeev Chawla; Additional Development Commissioner MSME DFO, Chief Guest alongside Nalini Kant; Chairman, MDI and ACE, GP. CPT. CS Sharma (Retd.); Registrar, ACE, Dr. Meenu Saini; HOD ECE Department, ACE, Dr. Radhika Trikha; Chief Executive Officer, AWaDH, Dr. Mukesh Kestwal; Chief Innovation Officer, AWaDH. Following the inauguration, Sh. Rama Kant delivered an address providing an overview of EPIC and the CPS framework, emphasizing their role in fostering innovation and problem-solving capabilities. This was followed by an address from Dr. Ashawant Gupta representing the ACE Team, who highlighted ACE’s student learning and development initiatives and their alignment with CPS-driven innovation. Dr. Radhika Trikha, Chief Executive Officer of IIT Ropar Technology and Innovation Foundation, who in her address spoke about making CPS technologies accessible to all and encouraging innovation-led growth. Dr. Mukesh Kestwal, Chief Innovation Officer, AWaDH, emphasized the importance of translating CPS research into scalable technologies, promoting startup-driven innovation, and building strong industry–academia linkages to create real-world impact. The ceremony concluded with the formal inauguration of the AWaDH CPS Lab, followed by a tour of the facility, offering 50+ attendees a glimpse of its state-of-the-art resources and infrastructure and a guided tour of the facility by Pulkit Kumar along with the technical team. The lab aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for education, research, prototyping, testing, and collaboration.   The AWaDH CPS Lab serves as a platform for education, research, and skill development in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). With cutting-edge resources and innovative tools, the lab is equipped to deliver hands-on training and foster technical excellence. The facility includes: IoT Kits developed by IIT Ropar, offering 24/7 plug-and-play modules for experimentation; BLE Development Tools for wireless communication and IoT applications; Advanced environmental sensors for real-time monitoring and analysis; 3D Printer for rapid prototyping and design innovation. The ceremony culminated in the formal inauguration of the CPS Lab, followed by a guided tour and live demonstration showcasing its advanced capabilities. Designed as a center for high-impact training, research, and innovation, the lab will benefit students, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals alike. The technical team from IIT Ropar conducted the first training and orientation session, introducing 30 students and 10 faculty members to the lab’s CPS-based toolkits and applied learning opportunities.

Five officers of the Indian Postal Service (IPoS) have been given new postings following promotion to the SAG of the Service. Padmagandha Mishra has been appointed as PMG, Varanasi Region, while Alok Ojha is now PMG (Mails & BD), New Delhi and Kaiya Arora joins as PMG, Mumbai Region. Similarly, Pawan Kumar Dalmia was posted as PMG, Rajkot Region and Dr S Shivaram takes over as PMG, Vijayawada Region.

Ms Meenaxi Rawat, CVO, BPCL, Mumbai, has been assigned an additional charge of CVO, MRPL till the appointment of a regular CVO. She is a 1993 batch IES officer.

Ms Shruti Agnihotriy, CVO, EIL, has been assigned an additional charge of CVO, IOCL for a period of six months. She is a 1998 batch IRAS officer.

Praveen Vashista has been sworn-in as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission. He is an Indian Police Service officer of the Bihar cadre of 1991 batch.

Balkrishna K Reddy has been appointed as Managing Director of Jyotirgamya Enterprises Limited.

Monil Navinchandra Vora has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Pro Clb Global Limited.

Het Kalpeshkumar Shah has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Director of Pro Clb Global Limited.

Ms. Khushi Rajendra Bhatt has been appointed as an Additional Independent Director of Pro Clb Global Limited.

Hemant Shantilal Mehta has been appointed as an Additional Independent Director of Pro Clb Global Limited.

Kunal Chatterjee has been appointed as an Additional Director of Vasudhagama Enterprises Limited.

Bani Ghosh has been appointed as an Additional Director of Vasudhagama Enterprises Limited.

Sanjiv Swarup has been appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of Comfort Fincap Limited.

Mrs. Nirmala Kanjar has been redesignated from Non-Executive Non-Independent Director to Executive Non-Independent Director of Comfort Fincap Limited.

Tarun Jain has been appointed as an Additional Non-Independent Director of Ashiana Ispat Limited.

Joydeep Dasgupta, who is presently serving as Director (Production), NMDC Limited, has been assigned the additional charge of Director (Personnel), NMDC Limited, with effect from February 1, 2026.

Anoop Kumar Mittal has resigned from the position of Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Nimbus Projects Limited.

Rahul and West Bengal

He remembers the drubbing he got in Bengal in the past. Reluctant to go there. Kerala has a pattern of voting independent of Rahul Gandhi's influence. DMK is playing it tough in Tamil Nadu. May go with Vijay's TVK. No point in campaigning there without taking a decision.

Radhakrishnan

‘Life's Quiet Laws'

Life does not shout its lessons. It whispers them daily, patiently, until time turns those whispers into consequences. Many people realize this only after opportunities have passed, health has faded or trust has been broken.  Many life secrets most people learn too late. Every essential part of living speaks a simple, unchanging language.

Money speaks only one language viz., responsibility. If you save and respect it today, it will protect you tomorrow. Treat it carelessly, and it will disappear when you need it most. Money does not reward desire, rather it rewards discipline.  Similarly, time speaks only one truth, which is, irreversibility.  If you waste it now, it will fail you later. Time cannot be borrowed, paused or refunded. It either compounds your efforts or magnifies your regrets.  To mention about health, it gives only one warning, that is, attention. Ignore it today and it will abandon you tomorrow. The body keeps a quiet score of every neglect and every care. By the time pain speaks, prevention has already gone silent.

To mention a few more, trust speaks only one rule and that is fragility. Break it once, and it may never fully return. Trust takes years to build, seconds to destroy and sometimes a lifetime to repair, if at all possible.  To speak about discipline, it tells only one result and that is freedom.  If you follow me today, I will reward you tomorrow.  What feels like restriction now becomes strength later. Discipline is the bridge between intention and achievement.

Education speaks only one promise and which is elevation. Invest in it today, and it will lift you for a lifetime. Education does not just change what you know, it changes what you see, what you question and what you believe is possible.  Similarly, Respect speaks only one path - reciprocity. Give it sincerely, and it returns to you.  Demand it without offering it, and it disappears. Respect is earned through consistency, not claimed through words.  To mention about Character, it speaks only one truth, that is, protection. Build it daily, and it will defend you when no one else does. Reputation may open doors, but character determines whether you deserve to walk through them.  Love speaks only one action - expression. Show it now, and it grows with you. Neglect it, and it withers silently. Love survives not on intention, but on presence, patience and care.

Last but not the least, Knowledge.  It speaks only one promise, that is, service. Chase it now, and it will serve you forever. Knowledge is the only possession that multiplies when shared and strengthens with use.

Life does not punish or reward randomly. It responds. Every choice made today is a message sent to tomorrow. Those who learn early live lighter. Those who learn late live wiser, but often with scars.  The secrets were never hidden. They were simply ignored.

Yours truly,

Subbiah Sridhar

Assessment reports of the medical colleges to be uploaded on the official website of NMC

Appellant sought for the attested photocopy of the completed standard assessment (form A & B) for recognition of MBBS seats for the AY 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24, submitted by the Principal of the Kanti Devi Medical College Hospital and Research Center Mathura, UP. The appellant stated that the inspectors or assessors of the National Medical Commission physically visit the college campus to prepare the report, after checking whether the medical college has sufficient number of beds, faculty, nurses and infrastructure of hostels, library, lecture halls, playground and hospital. So, the report has all the relevant information crucial for the prospective MBBS students to decide their admission in a particular college. The assessors give their observations to the replies submitted by college authorities and upon preparation of the report, the assessors send one copy to the NMC and one to the College. Based on the observations and recommendations, the NMC decides whether or not to sanction the running of a medical college and grant permission for admissions for the academic year in which assessment is conducted. Hence, the assessment reports are crucial source of information, particularly for aspiring medical students who can verify the infrastructure and faculty of the medical colleges, whether a particular college is fulfilling the prescribed medical education norms or not to and make admission decisions. The Respondent stated that since Under Graduate Medical Board (UGMEB) is not the custodian of the information, the same was sought from concerned Board i.e. Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) and it was intimated that during the said period MARB will not be able to furnish the Assessment Report under NMC Act, 2019. The CIC held that the information sought by the Appellant ought to be disclosed and placed in public domain. In the past that, the CIC has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to upload infrastructure, faculty and other related information in the form of the assessment reports of the medical colleges on its official website, nmc.org.in, considering the crucial nature of the information.

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Availability of information about the infrastructure and faculty of the colleges helps an aspiring student to compare them to make admission decisions. Information regarding whether a particular college is fulfilling the prescribed education norms or not must be made public as it is essential for every student.

Citation: Shri. R B Gautam v. National Medical Commission, Second Appeal No. CIC/NMCOM/A/2023/669929; Date of Decision: 09.04.2024, 28.08.2025

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