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Cabinet reshuffle in May?
Grapevine has it that a major reshuffle of the Modi Cabinet is expected in May. About three to four Cabinet Ministers and equal number of Ministers of State are likely to go. There will induction of some new faces.
MEA under Vikram Misri Accelerates Long-Term Energy Diversification Strategy
The Ministry of External Affairs, under Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, is working intensively to reduce India’s reliance on energy supply routes passing through West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz. According to sources, senior officials in the MEA’s economic diplomacy and energy security divisions have been engaged in near-continuous consultations aimed at reshaping India’s import architecture in response to persistent geopolitical volatility in the region.
This effort marks a shift from short-term risk management to a structurally new energy security doctrine. The focus is on building diversified supply lines across Africa, Russia, Central Asia, and Latin America, complemented by stronger partnerships in renewables and critical minerals. The Ministry is also coordinating with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry and key Indian missions abroad to develop alternate shipping and logistics frameworks that bypass chokepoints vulnerable to conflict or sanctions.
Officials emphasize that this is not a temporary response to regional tensions but a long-term strategic recalibration aligning with India’s goal of energy independence by the next decade. The MEA’s renewed push could significantly redefine India’s external engagements and economic resilience in an increasingly fragmented global energy landscape.
Bihar liquor ban to be relaxed?
Under the new CM Samrat Choudhary’s regime, there are chances of a partial relaxation of the liquor ban in Bihar.
- With BJP taking the steering wheel, Technocrat-Heavy Bureaucratic Reshuffle Likely in Bihar?
- Modi Government’s Big Push for Indic Knowledge in Bureaucracy
- Justice Bindal to retire on April 15
- IPS Kundan Krishnan to be the most important police cop of Bihar?
- Will PS to new Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary come from Delhi?
- IAS Sanjay Singh likely to go CM Secretariat, Bihar
- Bihar unlikely to see major bureaucratic reshuffle
- Nitish Kumar’s Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar Set to Join Centre Amid NITI Aayog Buzz
- National Conference on Judicial Process Re-engineering and Digital Transformation
- Advance transfer policy for High Court Chief Justices
With the political transition in Bihar following the appointment of a new BJP chief minister, a significant bureaucratic reshuffle appears imminent. Early signals from the party’s central leadership suggest a preference for administrative efficiency and technocratic governance over legacy political appointments. This aligns with the BJP’s broader governance model witnessed in states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, where domain experts and reform-oriented officers have been strategically placed in key positions. In Bihar, several senior IAS and IPS officers may be transferred or reassigned, particularly in finance, home, and infrastructure departments. The reshuffle is expected to prioritize performance metrics and policy alignment with the Centre’s initiatives, signaling a shift toward results-driven administration.
In a significant move to embed Indic civilizational values into administrative training, the Modi government has concluded Sadhana Saptah, a week-long orientation programme aimed at instilling citizen-centric governance rooted in Kautilya’s Arthashastra and the ideals of Ram Rajya. Designed for senior bureaucrats, the initiative marks a major push to align modern policymaking with ancient Indian principles of ethics, welfare, and accountability. Through lectures, discussions and immersive modules, the programme sought to revive the philosophical underpinnings of statecraft that prioritize public good and moral conduct. Officials involved in the event view Sadhana Saptah as the beginning of a broader effort to integrate Indic knowledge systems into governance frameworks, reinforcing the administration’s emphasis on cultural grounding, leadership transformation, and values-based policy execution.
Supreme Court judge Justice Rajesh Bindal is retiring on April 15. He had assumed office on 13.02.2023.
IPS Kundan Krishnan to gain more prominence under the new CM, Samrat Choudhary. He is a 1994 batch Bihar cadre IPS officer, currently serving as DG Special Task Force (STF) and Special Branch. With the retirement of the present Bihar DGP in December, Krishnan is also likely to take over as the new DGP of the state.
The rumour mill suggests that IAS C. Sridhar, a 2001 batch Bihar cadre officer who is currently on deputation in the PMO as Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, may be appointed as Principal Secretary to CM Samrat Choudhary.
Under the new CM of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, it is likely that IAS Sanjay Kumar Singh, a 2007 batch Bihar cadre officer will soon be moved to the CM Secretariat.
With IAS Anupam Kumar, earlier Secretary to the CM having recently gone on central deputation, there is a strong possibility that Singh will be appointed as the new Secretary to the CM.
As per sources after the elevation of the first BJP CM, Bihar is unlikely to see a major bureaucratic reshuffle. Amrit Pratyay is likely to continue as CS.
Senior bureaucrat Deepak Kumar, Principal Secretary to former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is expected to accompany the JD(U) leader to Delhi as Nitish takes on a larger advisory role in national politics. Sources indicate that Kumar, a 1984-batch IAS officer known for his administrative acumen and policy coordination, may soon be inducted into the NITI Aayog in a senior advisory capacity. He is likely to serve as a bridge between the former Chief Minister’s team and key central policymakers. Deepak Kumar’s long association with Nitish spanning multiple administrative tenures has made him a trusted aide in governance and planning matters. His potential move to Delhi underscores the growing influence of Nitish Kumar’s network within the central government’s policy infrastructure, marking a significant shift in Bihar’s bureaucratic landscape.
Organised by the eCommittee, Supreme Court of India, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, Government of India. Held at the Supreme Court premises (Multipurpose Hall, New Delhi). The conference was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief, eCommittee Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant. The two-day event featured five working sessions on reviewing the past, re-engineering processes, and redefining the future through technology. Key focus: eCourts Phase III project, paperless and inclusive justice system, and technological integration. A dedicated showcase of High Court technology initiatives was included.
This remains the most discussed recent reform. Judges recommended as future CJs are now transferred ~2 months early to familiarise themselves with the new High Court’s administration. First application: Justice Lisa Gill (Punjab & Haryana HC) transferred to Andhra Pradesh HC to assume CJ charge upon vacancy (late April 2026); Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari recommended as CJ, Madras HC. Legal observers view this as a positive step toward institutional efficiency and continuity. It continues to generate commentary in April 2026 as a “new normal.”
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DF in Keralam
DF in Keralam? A big no! It will be similar to 2011 neck to neck 72 68! Also Puducherry I doubt! Puducherry won't be a cake walk! DMK will retain the power, Assam too it's BJP but NDA majority! West Bengal after SIR and all I feel that Didi has to take INC support as Muslims may vote INC in Malda-Murshidabad stretch!
Mandar Andurlekar
Disabled highlight and copy feature in your website
I don't understand why you have disabled highlight and copy feature in your website. Sometimes we need to update the location of some known officers in our personal data tracker, as they may be from my cadre or from other services that I know. no harm if we can highlight, right click and copy, instead of labourously typing the names out again.
Srinivasan
Pay parity with Government school teachers
The appellant sought information from the Directorate of Education about the pay scale PGT teachers working with Universal Public School such as whether there is Pay parity with Government school teachers, percentage of Basic Pay paid as DA etc. During the hearing before the CIC, the Appellant restricted his arguments to the fact that the documents provided to him are not attested or certified by the PIO. The CIC directed the Directorate of Education to provide certified copies of relevant documents free of charge to the Appellant.
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A citizen can seek information about a private organization from the public authority which holds the information. The certified copy of the document can be used as evidence in a court of law.
Citation: Khagesh Chandra Joshi v. Directorate of Education in File No: CIC/DIRED/A/2024/108070; 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
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