The Govt may reshuffle about a half a dozen secretaries within a few days. It is said that IAS officers from 1992 to 1994 batch may get a chance in the proposed reshuffle.

As many as 12 IAS officers of various cadres and batches are retiring in October, 2025. They are: Jayanta Kumar Ray of AGMUT; Hari Pramod Kumar Tiwari of Assam-Meghalaya; Topeshwar Verma of Chhattisgarh; Pankaj Joshi of Gujarat; Sujan Singh of Haryana; Lalchand Dadel of Jharkhand; Niyaz Ahmed Khan of MP; Kenilo Apon of Nagaland; Dr Niten Chandra of Odisha; Mahendra Soni of Punjab; Himanshu Kumar of Uttar Pradesh and Sital Chandra Mondal of West Bengal cadre.

Rehiring of retired AIS officers under 65 for up to 2 years to fill 25,000 vacancies.

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), under the Ministry of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has been granted Category-I Miniratna status and turnover is revised from Rs 750 crores to Rs 1000 crores.

The Ministry of Finance has reportedly turned down the proposal of the Steel Ministry to merge the sick PSU Kudremukh Iron Ore Ltd with MNTC. The said unit is situated in Karnataka.

Pawan Kumar Rai, GM (Civil), Northern Coalfields Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Project Planning), Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on October 25, 2025. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same.

According to the CBI more than 130 wanted criminals have been brought back to India in recent years through coordination via Interpol channels.

Mukesh Kumar has been appointed as Economic Adviser, Ministry of Cooperation. He is a 2007 batch IES officer.

The Railway Ministry is piloting a Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)-like framework to attract private investment for infrastructure, similar to NHAI’s highway model. This aims to reduce execution delays by sharing revenue risks, targeting 5,000+ km of new lines annually. Initial focus will be on doubling/tripling in high-density corridors like Delhi-Mumbai.

PSBs mandated to implement online transfer platforms for transparency, reducing grievances; includes ‘transfer protection’ guidelines for union leaders.

The CBIC has attached Chintan Raghwanshi with Nagpur GST & CS Zone. He is a 2013 batch IRS(C&IT) officer.

Bihar government promoted 19 Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officers to IAS cadre, effective immediately. This includes upgrades for officers like those from 1998-2005 batches to Joint Secretary-level posts, addressing 15% cadre gaps in state administration.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital procurement proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore to enhance tri-service capabilities. This includes Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the Indian Army’s Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground Based Mobile Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) with Material Handling Cranes; Indian Navy’s Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSGs), Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWTs), Electro-Optical Infra-Red Search and Track (EOIR) systems, and smart ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mounts; and Indian Air Force’s Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS). This marks a significant boost to indigenisation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, with 70-80% domestic content mandated.

Pradeep Shenoy  is taking over as Executive Director (Corporate Communication) at Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) next month. He brings over three decades of experience in the life insur-ance sector.

Applications for post of Member (Finance), Inland waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Noida (lWAl) on deputation have been invited by Ministry of Ports, Shipping, Waterways. Details can be availed from website of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

As many as 19 officers of State Civil Service of Bihar have been promoted as IAS and allocated Bihar cadre. The promoted officers are: Arvind Kumar, Pramod Kumar, Vinay Kumar, Abhay Kumar Singh,  Rajiv Kumar Singh, Amit Kumar, Kumari Seema, Dr Mahendra Pal, Rashid Kalim Ansari, Md Mumtaz Alam, Vijay Kumar, Sushant Kumar, Manoj Kumar Rajak, Ram Kumar Poddar, Rajesh Parimal, Raj Mohan Jha, Rajeev Ranjan Prabhakar, Dhananjay Kumar and Rakesh Kumar.

The Ministry of Railways has issued a notification for the change in the name of 'Aurangabad' Railway station of Nanded division as 'Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar' Railway station with Railway code for station as CPSN.

Two officers: Neelima Sahu and Niharika Chhabi of Non-State Civil Service (Non-SCS) of Bihar have been promoted as IAS against Select List of 2024 and allocated Bihar cadre.

Ms Sofia Dahiya is posted as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). She is a HAG level ICAS officer of 1994 batch.

Four IAS officers have been given new assignments in Assam. Dr John Berchmans has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Industries & Commerce, while Mukesh Chandra Sahu, ACS, Women and Child Development and Bodoland Welfare Departments, gets additional charge as ACS, Transport Department and Konwar Narayan Kumar, Secretary, Higher Education and School Education will also hold charge of posts of Registrar, Cooperative Societies, MD, RUSA; Director, Official Language Welfare and MD, Samagra Shiksha Mission. Besides, Gyanendra Dev Tripathi gets charge of PS, Border Security and Development, Implementation of the Assam Accord, and Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Departments and will also hold additional charge of Labour Welfare Department.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 36th Raising Day at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power, New & Renewable Energy graced the occasion along with Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Dr R K Tyagi, CMD, along with Shri G. Ravisankar, Director (Finance), Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel), Shri Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations), and Shri Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, Director (Projects), POWERGRID, led the celebrations held across POWERGRID. Employees and their families from over 300 locations spread across the nation, joined the festivities. Addressing the gathering, Hon'ble Union Minister lauded POWERGRID's exemplary journey since its inception in 1989. He appreciated the organization's transformation into a global leader in power transmission, and commended POWERGRID's leadership in enabling energy transition, grid modernisation, technological innovation and renewable integration. As on 15th October 2025, POWERGRID has commissioned and is operating 287 substations, and more than 1,80,864 circuit kilometres of transmission lines, and 5,81,831 MVA of transformation capacity. With the adoption of latest technological tools and techniques, enhanced use of automation and digital solutions, POWERGRID has been able to maintain average transmission system availability of 99.83%.

Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed at Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) from  October 27 to November 2, 2025 on the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” Managing Director Shri Sudhansu Mohan Samal, IAS administered the integrity pledge to employees at its Head office in Bhubaneswar today. The ceremony was also attended by Shri Sabyasachi Mohanty, Director (Operations), Shri Alok Kumar Pal, Director (HR), Shri Bana Bihari Pani, Director (Finance) along with Chief Vigilance Officer Shri D.K. Nanda, OAS (SAG) and senior officials. Employees across OMC, including those from the regional offices and mines located in various mining districts, also participated simultaneously and took the integrity pledge, reaffirming their commitment to uphold the values of honesty, transparency, and accountability in their professional conduct. To mark the occasion, a Walkathon on Vigilance Awareness was organized by the Regional Office in Barbil earlier in the day. The initiative aimed to promote ethical practices, transparency, and integrity among employees as well as within the community. OMC’s observance of Vigilance Awareness Week aligns with the Central Vigilance Commission’s nationwide campaign to foster public awareness against corruption and encourage collective responsibility in building a fair and transparent system of governance.

Salve Sandeep, GM, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Human Resources), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on October 27, 2025. As many as nine persons were interviewed for the same.

Brajesh Kumar Pandey, Joint Secretary at Director level, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 2006 batch IDAS officer.

Amod Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 1995 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

Amrit Agrahari has been appointed as Director in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). He is a 2011 batch IRS-IT officer.

This reflects a maturing market amid selective funding, with 6 new unicorns added in 2025 so far (down from 7 in 2024 but up from initial projections). Cumulative funding since 2014 tops $150 billion, with 2025 inflows at $12.8 billion across 1,510 rounds (down 20% YoY, emphasising profitability).  

Projections: India to hit 280 unicorns by 2030, adding $1 trillion to GDP and 50 million jobs, fueled by 900+ million internet users and Startup India initiatives. 

Zepto (Quick-Commerce Startup/MNC Aspirant): Retained #1 spot in LinkedIn’s Top Startups 2025 (announced October 16, 2025). Elevated 20 mid-level managers to director roles, amid 50-city expansion. Launched New startup-like venture named Zepto Cafe (10-min coffee delivery), testing in Mumbai. 

Skyroot Aerospace (Aerospace Startup, MNC Partnered): Promoted CTO Vikas Jubilee to Chief Innovation Officer. Appointed 50 engineers from ISRO affiliates. Secured ₹200 Cr for cryogenic engine upgrades, partnering with Boeing (MNC) for launches.

Sachin Shivaji Wagh has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Univa Foods Limited.

Kinjal Bhavin Gandhi has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Univa Foods Limited.

Bhaskar Rao Madala has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Covance Softsol Limited.

Sandeep Nanduri has ceased to be a Non-Executive Director of Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited following the withdrawal of his nomination by TIDCO.

Ms. Nidhi Sethi has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Hardwyn India Limited.

Arjun Ananth has resigned from the position of Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer of PVP Ventures Limited.

“A tall order”

The Lokpal ordering seven luxury BMW cars costing Rs 5 crores by a constitutional body for its members and Chairperson , out of taxpayers fund,is blatantly unjust and unfair. This goes against the spirit of its anti-corruption mandate. It should have observed austerity in expenditure in the face of several priority projects awaiting clearances and the present high rate of inflation in the country. Self-restraint should have been exercised. 

Has the Lokpal assessed the repercussions of procuring such high-end use cars,on other organizations like the Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, Election 

Commission,UPSC,C&AG,ministers,CIC,union Secretaries, states’chief secretaries etc.The Lokpal’s action is bound to open a pandora’s box as the Government will find it difficult to resist demands from other quarters. Urgent action is needed to stop the purchase before demands from others are received

A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

Quota under which a student was selected at IIM for PGP

The appellant requested pertaining to the selection of a student in the PGP 24-26 program. He requested to confirm whether Saransh Upadhyaya has been selected on a seat earmarked for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota at IIM Ahmedabad. Alternatively, he requested to confirm the quota on which the selection has been done. The PIO replied that the information contains personal information of student. Hence, information cannot be provided under Section 8(1)(e) of RTI Act, 2005. The CIC noted that the appellant has sought for the personal information of third party, disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or interest. Hence, the sought information is exempted under Section 8(1) (e) & (j) of the RTI Act, 2005. 

Comments

Professional records, including qualification, performance, evaluation reports, ACRs, disciplinary proceedings, etc. are all personal information. The appellant has to establish larger public interest to seek any personal information relating to a third party. 

Citation: Satish Chhiber v. Indian Institute of Management: Ahmedabad, Second Appeal No. CIC/IIMAH/A/2024/629101; Date of Decision: 10.10.202

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