The third round of the PM Internship scheme is expected to be launched soon.

Chief Secretary Telengana K Ramakrishna Rao who is retiring on March 31  will in all probability be Advisor of the Chief Minister. He is 1991 batch IAS officer.

Transfer policies in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) such as Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank (PNB), and UCO Bank came under scrutiny due to employee grievances involving conciliation proceedings, policy objections, repeated transfers, and humanitarian concerns. This highlights ongoing disputes in HR practices across PSBs, which are key Miniratna and Navratna entities.

The government is pleased with the strong performance of public sector banks, whose earnings have outpaced those of private lenders. Building on this momentum, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has scheduled a meeting with PSBs on February 13–14 to discuss next-generation banking reforms. The DFS Secretary will review the financial performance of banks and seek their inputs on key reform measures. Discussions are likely to cover credit growth, deposit mobilisation, and the expansion of digital infrastructure. Progress under key government flagship schemes will also be assessed. The meeting underscores the government’s confidence in PSBs’ sustained turnaround and its focus on strengthening the sector’s role in driving inclusive economic growth.

The DoPT announced the 17th Round of Phase V Mid-Career Training Programme for IAS officers, which could lead to upgradations and new assignments post-training, potentially affecting MHA-related postings.

After the restructuring the ED is expected to expand units across the country including in NOIDA,Pune,Bangalore ,Hyderabad and couple of others.

Rohan Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Director of Enforcement in the Directorate of Enforcement on deputation basis. He is an IRS-IT officer.

Manipur's bureaucracy remains under significant stress as factional politics intensifies, even after the formation of a new BJP-led government. Deep ethnic divisions between Meitei, Kuki, and Naga communities, coupled with ongoing violence and militia activities, have paralyzed administrative functions, with officials caught between warring factions. Despite the government's efforts to restore normalcy, reports indicate escalating inter-community clashes and demands for separate administration, forcing high circles in Imphal and New Delhi to reconsider the decision to withdraw President's Rule prematurely. The move to empower the state government was intended to stabilize politics, but persistent unrest has led to second thoughts, with some arguing it exacerbated power vacuums and loyalty conflicts within the bureaucracy. Calls for governor-led intervention are growing to shield civil servants from political pressures.

No Joint Secretary level empanelment belonging to 2010 batch IAS officers has been made from Haryana cadre.

The Ministry of Steel will be filling the vacancy of Chairman & Managing Director, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) through Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC).

Hemant Sharad Pande, Director (Personnel), Western Coalfields Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).

Dibendu Das, Director (Finance), Engineering Projects (India) Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).

Kundan Kumar Mishra, Additional GM, NTPC Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited.

Sajid Farid Shapoo, CVO, BEML, has been assigned an additional charge of CVO, GIL/TCL/AWEIL/IOL. He is a 1998 batch IPS officer of MP cadre.

Rajesh Kumar, GM, NCL, has taken over the charge as Director (Finance), Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).

Ankit Anand, Secretary, Housing and Environment, has been assigned an additional charge of Chief Executive Officer, Chhattisgarh Capital Region Development Authority.  He is a 2006 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

The ACC has appointed Dr Sanjay Tiwari, with over 35 years of teaching experience as the chairperson of the National Dental Commission.

Former 1974 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre Ajit Lal has  been appointed by the MHA as North-East Advisor.

Trending news indicates a shift toward green energy in PSUs, with predictions of more listings and initiatives in renewable sectors amid economic challenges. Speculations point to governance recalibration, impacting PSU efficiency and new projects.

Pre-events ongoing; summit February 16-20, 2026. Includes UDAAN Global AI Pitch Fest, YuvaAI, AI by HER. Eight foundational model projects launched for multilingual AI in healthcare, agriculture, etc.

Reports emerged of the government considering revisions to the “No Cost, No Commitment” policy for defence equipment trials, where vendors bear costs without order guarantees, to ease industry burdens and boost manufacturing.

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute organised an industry meet to strengthen research-industry partnerships in crop and horticultural sectors for innovation and commercialisation. This is the second in a series, with calls for flexible MoUs.

Dr Sanjay Kumar Panda and Vinay Ranjan Mishra have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Bureau of India Standards (BIS).

Pradeep Kumar and Bharat Kumar Jog have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Cabinet Secretariat (SR).

As many as 18 candidates have been shortlisted for four vacancies of Ayurvedic Physician in New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). Details can be availed from UPSC website.

Ashok Kumar Tripathy has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He is a 1981 batch IAS officer and retired as Member, Board of Revenue and Chief Administrator, Govt of Odisha.

Ashok Kumar Garg has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He is a 1976 batch ITS officer and retired as CMD, MTNL

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHRCL) is seeking IRSEE officers for Chief Project Manager (Electrical) for Vadodara and Surat on deputation basis. Details can be availed from www.indianrailways.gov website.

Post of Joint Director (Purchase & Stores) in the Directorate of Purchase & Stores (DPS), Mumbai on deputation basis has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by March 6, 2026.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has advertised the post of  Director General, National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), Hyderabad. Applications must reach latest by March 23, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Infrastructure Engineering Analyst for Chennai. Applications must reach latest by February 23, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Senior Agriculture Economist for Abidjan, Cote dlvoire. Applications must reach latest by February 23, 2026.

 The Railway Board clarified that promotion from Sr. Goods Train Manager to Sr. Passenger Train Manager is treated as a functional promotion, entitling officers to one increment under Rule 13 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, subject to conditions. This follows ACS No. 295 issued on January 19, 2026 (RBE No. 05/2026) for Goods Train Manager recruitment and promotion channels.

Western Railway appointed senior IRPS officer Saharsh Bajpai as the new Principal Chief Personnel Officer, focusing on HR administration and railway updates.

Rudra Narain Palai, Member DCC, under the Department of Telecom, is scheduled to retire in June this year. He is an ITS officer.

Anant Kumar, who is presently posted in Western Railway (WR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Director, Gati Shakti (Civil)-III, Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

J Vijaya Krishna, who is presently posted in South Central Railway (SCR), has been transferred to South Coast Railway (SCoR) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Pradeep Singh has been empanelled for holding the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. He is a 2005 batch IFoS officer of Gujarat cadre.

India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY 2025–26, reporting a robust performance, driven by improved operational efficiencies and higher traction across key business verticals.

During the quarter, ITDC achieved a recorded turnover, which is 54% increase over previous quarter and 28% increase of Q3 in last year, reflecting quarter-on-quarter improvement and sustained financial discipline. The results underscore steady momentum across the Corporation’s fully integrated travel, tourism and hospitality ecosystem, which is an end-to-end 360-degree model spanning hospitality, air travel, premium car/coach rentals, event management, duty free operations, tourism infrastructure engineering and capacity building in hospitality sector.

Q3 FY 2025–26 witnessed positive traction across core focus areas, particularly event management, travel & tours, MICE, weddings and institutional catering, reinforcing ITDC’s evolving role as a comprehensive tourism services provider. The Corporation also strengthened technology integration and data-led decision-making, with focused efforts towards digital systems, analytics and customer-centric service delivery.

Commenting on the results, Ms. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Managing Director, ITDC, said, “As ITDC advances into the next phase of its growth journey, coinciding with the Corporation’s 60th year of operations and 70 years of The Ashok, it continues to prioritise strategic transformation, digital enablement, asset optimisation and  sustainability -led practices. These initiatives are expected to support improved efficiencies, enhance stakeholders value and long-term sustainable growth, aligned with the Government’s vision for tourism development. As we move ahead,towards Amrit Kaal, we remain committed to balancing ITDC’s legacy with innovation and collaborative models that support tourism ecosystem.”

ITDC’s  quarter-on-quarter improvement is driven by strengthened operational planning, sharper business alignment and an increased emphasis on personalised and integrated service delivery, while focussing on optimising asset performance and driving demand-led growth.

In Nagaland,New SP Noklak office was inaugurated at Noklak, where the conference hall of the SP office was named after SP Phek, Dr.Pritpal Kaur IPS, in honour of her works done and as she was the first SP of the district. She also got Skoch Gold award for Noklak Police in the Police and safety category, which is hung along with her other works framed, there in the conference hall.

Chandra Sekhar Sakhamuri, Executive Director, REC, has returned to parent cadre. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Transfer order of three Senior Accounts Officers has been amended. According to revised order, Rajesh Kr Gupta has been posted to SRTH Guwahati, while Bibekanand Das was moved to MHA, Shillong and S K Pandey will join at DONER Shillong.

Prabhat Kumar Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department with additional charge of ACS, Department of Planning & Statistics, will also hold the charge of ACS, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department in addition to his normal duties. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of W Bengal cadre.

Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi has been appointed as MD, MILKFED, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Two IAS officers have been assigned new responsibilities in Himachal Pradesh. Abhishek Jain, Advisor (Regulatory Reforms) and Secretary, Finance, Planning, Economics & Statistics as well as 20-Point Programme & JSV, has been assigned additional charge as Secretary, Technical Education, while Sandeep Kumar has been appointed as Divisional Commissioner, Kangra Division.

New Delhi is closely monitoring the outcomes of the recently concluded Bangladesh elections, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) keeping a sharp eye on developments in Dhaka. Kartavya Bhavan 3, which handles South Asia affairs, is expected to function around the clock as the polls could determine the future course of India-Bangladesh relations. Officials are hopeful that the next dispensation in Dhaka will prioritize continuity and reboot the strategic partnership that had slowed in recent months. Key focus areas include advancing connectivity projects, improving border management, and strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, and security. Senior MEA officials describe the moment as critical for defining the next phase of bilateral and regional engagement.

Startup funding to reach $11.5-$13.8 Bn in 2026, per December 30, 2025 forecast. 34 Nifty expected to rise 10-20% in 2026, driven by earnings (January 2026 polls). 39 IMF predicts 6.2% GDP growth for 2026, down due to potential US tariffs (October 16, 2025, updated January 2026).

 Manufacturing as a key theme, with “Make in India, Make for World” focus. Tax-free cloud revenues till 2047 to attract AI investments.

Vrushank Patel has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Adline Chem Lab Limited.

Ms Navneet Kaur has been re-designated as Whole Time Director and appointed Chairperson of Associated Coaters Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.

Harbhajan Singh Thethi has been re-designated from Whole Time Director to Non-Executive Director of Associated Coaters Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.

Priyansh Kapoor has been redesignated as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Arvind SmartSpaces Limited.

Asit Gopal, Special Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Heavy Industries, has been appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of HMT Limited.

Kamal Singal has ceased to be Managing Director & CEO of Arvind SmartSpaces Limited and has been redesignated as Whole-time Director – Strategy and Investments.

Ramesh Kumar Pareek has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Ladderup Finance Limited.

Mrs Mangala Radhakrishna Prabhu has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Ladderup Finance Limited.

Dr Rajender Kumar, IAS, has been appointed as Director of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited.

Devandh Gopal Barot has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Contil India Limited.

Ajay Kumar Thakur has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Adhbhut Infrastructure Limited.

BJP alliance

BJP is already in alliance with NCP(Ajit Pawar) faction in Maharashtra. So it ain’t question of ifs and buts , it has already happened. 

Pratik

Defence organization of Australia

The Australians have a different higher-defence organization than India. They have a four-star Chief of Defence Force (who plays a greater operational role), with the service chiefs being three-star officers. They focus mostly on centrally-based joint-planning, with a lot of power centralized under the CDF and his Joint Staff. We however, are trying to follow the U.S.-model, by integrating tri-service components under one commander per region. Even though Chauhan is committed to it, I estimate it'll take some mor years for the concept to mature and then gain operational exposure. So yes, it will take time. 

Kishore Anandan

Marks scored in examination when result is withheld

The appellant sought information about the marks scored by him in the examination conducted for the Sub-inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs and Assistant Sub-inspector in CISF Examination. The information was denied and on query by the CIC, the respondent submitted that it was not declared by the Appellant in his RTI Application that his result was withheld, which is why such a reply was provided to him. The appellant argued that since information related to one of the candidates has been provided, he is also entitled to access the information related to him now since the OA stands disposed of. The appellant submitted that the averred OA infructuous and the interim order that the PIO is relying upon to withhold the information of the candidates in a sealed cover was no longer stipulated to be in operation whilst passing the final order. The averred final order stipulates that all pending MA(s) are also disposed of with another connected OA being described as infructuous and this order significantly predates the date of filing of the RTI Application. Additionally, the PIO has not complied with the averred FAA’s order which was leaning in favor of the Appellant. The CIC directed the PIO to submit a written explanation to show cause as to why action should not be initiated in the matter under Section 20(1) of the RTI Act for failing to provide a proper reply to the RTI Application at the original instance as the queries of different nature i.e distinct from the mere marks and result of the Appellant were left unattended by providing an unwarranted cumulative reply. Further, the PIO was also directed to explain the prima-facie non-compliance of the FAA’s order within 15 days. The PIO was directed to provide a revised reply to the RTI Application incorporating the available information regarding the Appellant’s result and OMR sheet as sought for. 

Comments

In many instances, it has been pointed out that the marks scored by an individual should be provided to him/her unless any of the exemption sections of the RTI Act, 2005 can be invoked to deny the information. 

Citation: Rajesh Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission, Second Appeal No. CIC/SSCOM/A/2024/633982; Date of Decision: 10.09.2025

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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