NITI Aayog is without a regular CEO for the last two months. According to sources, the names of two 1989 and 1990 batch IAS officers are doing the rounds for the post.

The National Testing Agency(NTA) is without a Chairman since 2024. The then Chairman had resigned after the alleged paper leak controversy. Since then the post is lying vacant and the DG , NTA is also holding the charge of the Chairman.

Currently serving as DGP of Manipur, Rajiv Singh has been appointed as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He is a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Tripura cadre.

 In the power circles name of ADG Cyber Ashok Kumar Prasad is also doing the round for the post of Intelligence Chief in West Bengal. He is 1998 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre.

 A big list of SDOP, Additional SP some SPs is being prepared for changes. The big list of police officers  will come out only after the Falta election is over.

Sources indicate that the Delhi-Noida national television news circuit may be on the cusp of a significant churn, with several high-profile anchors, editors, and commentators either in a move to go independent or already transitioning across networks. Insiders suggest that a mix of editorial differences, contract cycles, and evolving audience consumption patterns is driving this wave of movement.

Equally notable is the parallel trend of prominent faces exploring independent platforms, including digital-first ventures, subscription-led analysis, and long-format commentary outside traditional newsroom structures. This signals a possible shift in how influence and credibility are being recalibrated within the media ecosystem.

Network leaderships, meanwhile, are said to be reassessing prime-time strategies, experimenting with new formats, and scouting fresh talent to plug anticipated gaps. Some organisations could also see structural realignments at the editorial level.

While the full scale of the reshuffle is yet to play out, the coming months may redefine the balance of power within India’s television news industry, particularly in its most competitive hub.

Sources indicate that Tata Sons will convene a crucial board meeting next week, with a wide-ranging agenda spanning governance, long-term strategy, and the future structure of the holding company. The possibility of a Tata Sons listing is expected to be discussed, although clarity on regulatory approval remains pending, with the Reserve Bank of India’s position still awaited.

The Shapoorji Pallonji Group is understood to be supportive of a potential listing, viewing it as a pathway for value unlocking. However, Noel Tata is likely to reiterate his preference for an exemption from RBI norms that would otherwise necessitate listing.

Operational performance will also come under scrutiny. Noel Tata may raise concerns over Air India’s continued losses and the performance trajectory of Tata Digital. Chairman N Chandrasekaran is expected to present a forward-looking strategy, addressing growth priorities across major group businesses.

Key areas under review are likely to include Air India’s turnaround roadmap, Tata Digital’s restructuring, and progress on the group’s semiconductor ambitions, reflecting a broader push to align legacy and emerging businesses.

Continued push for private sector involvement in advanced manufacturing (e.g., ballistic missiles via tech transfer), hypersonic tech, BrahMos-related exports, air defence expansions, and indigenous platforms (Tejas variants, AMCA).

France is holding Bharat Innovates at Nice from June 14 -17. According to information, more than 100 startups will participate in the three day mega event. The Education Ministry delegation is also scheduled to go to Nice. Their number is yet to be decided. Now the question is- how many will go to attend it.

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Chairman & Managing Director in Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. The applications must reach by June 04, 2026.

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of Chairman & Managing Director in National Research Development Corporation (NRDC). The applications must reach by June 11, 2026.

Amid intensifying political and public backlash over the NEET examination leak controversy, government and party sources indicate that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan could be facing a narrowing window in office. The issue, which has triggered protests, litigation, and sharp criticism from opposition parties, is increasingly being viewed within the establishment as a credibility crisis for the education system and the ministry’s oversight mechanisms. Sources suggest that the leadership is weighing the political costs of inaction against the need to signal accountability ahead of crucial state elections and a sensitive policy calendar. While no formal decision has been announced, multiple insiders point to discussions around a possible reshuffle that could reassign the education portfolio. The perception that corrective measures have been reactive rather than preventive has further amplified internal unease. At the same time, officials maintain that investigative agencies are moving to fix responsibility and plug systemic gaps. Whether this translates into a change of guard may depend on how quickly the government can restore confidence among students and parents in coming weeks.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders from the precious metals sector to assess emerging challenges and chart a way forward, particularly in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to curb gold consumption.

The meeting focused on the impact of prevailing global headwinds, including volatile prices, geopolitical uncertainties, and tightening financial conditions, which have begun to weigh on the sector’s operational stability.

Industry representatives flagged concerns over demand fluctuations, import dynamics, and supply chain disruptions, while also seeking policy clarity to navigate the evolving landscape. The discussions reflected a growing need to balance macroeconomic priorities with sectoral health, especially as gold continues to play a significant role in India’s trade profile.

Goyal emphasized that the government remains committed to working closely with industry stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues. He underlined the importance of building resilience within the sector through coordinated policy support and adaptive strategies.

The outreach signals the ministry’s intent to proactively address industry concerns following the Prime Minister’s broader economic messaging on reducing gold imports.

Nalin Bilochan will join the Ministry of Mines as Director on Central Staffing Scheme on deputation basis for a period of five years. He is a 2011 batch IRS(C&IT) officer.

The CBIC has posted 74 IRS(C&IT) officers as Asstt Commissioners at various units. These officers belong to 2023 and 2024 batches and have completed their Probation period.

 Ajay Kumar Nema, presently working as DDG (TC) in TEC New Delhi, has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Justice , for the period upto the date of superannuation on 31.07.2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier, under the Ministry of Law and Justice. He is an ITS officer.

 Recent recognition of IIT Patna faculty in the ‘World’s Best Scientists Ranking 2026’ by Research.com. Director T.N. Singh ranked #1 in India for earth sciences and high nationally in engineering/technology. Other faculty also featured prominently.

Bimal Gopalachari has been appointed on the post of Managing Director, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited. Prior to this appointment, he was serving the post of Additional General Manager, Head- Business Development (NTPC Green Energy Ltd), NTPC Limited.

Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited is seeking to fill the post of Joint General Manager-Rolling Stock. Applications must reach latest by June 4, 2026. 

Rail Land Development Authority is seeking to fill the post of Joint General Manager/ Deputy General Manager (Facility Management)  for Delhi. Applications must reach latest by June 11, 2026.

Last date to apply for the post of Member (Environment & Rehabilitation) of Narmada Control Authority, Indore, Madhya Pradesh has been extended. Details can be availed from Ministry of Jal Shakti website.

Four vacancies for four posts of Assistant Engineers and two posts of Assistant Research Officer in Indian Bureau of Mines have been advertised. Details can be availed from UPSC website and the Ministry of Mines.  

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education has invited applications for the post of Director General on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by June 1, 2026.

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is looking to fill two posts of 'Deputy Programme Adviser in MY Bharat-National Service Scheme, a Subordinate Organisation under Department of Youth Affairs. Details can be availed from https://yas.nic.in/.

World Bank is seeking to fill the post of ET Consultant (Infrastructure Engineering Analyst-NOC Technician) for Chennai, India. Applications must reach latest by June 4, 2026.

World Bank is seeking to fill the post of Senior Solutions Architect-IT Officer, Business Solutions for Sofia, Bulgaria. Applications must reach latest by June 3, 2026.

Prashant Kumar, Additional Chief Election Officer, Election Department, Bihar, will also hold charge of Additional Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Bihar, Patna. He is a 2015 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Virender Singh has been appointed as District Municipal Commissioner, Ambala and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ambala. He is a 2018 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

Gyaniram Kumawat, who is presently serving as Chief Project Manager (CPM), Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), has been transferred from RLDA to Railway Board on repatriation from deputation and posted as Executive Director (Station Development-I), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Joyanta Chakraborty, who is presently serving in Metro Railway, has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Executive Director (Infrastructure)-II, Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Milan Kumar Singh, who is presently serving as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Lumding Division, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been selected for deputation to IRCON International Limited (IRCON) as Chief General Manager (Civil) for the Sivok–Rangpo Rail Project, Siliguri (West Bengal), for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Two IPS officers have been shifted in Tamil Nadu. Dr A Amalraj has been appointed as ADGP/Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, while Abhin Dinesh Modak will join as ADGP, Crime Branch, CID, Chennai.

Members of the State Police Service in Haryana have been promoted as IAS against the Select Lists of the years 20209 to 2025. Officers promoted against the SL of 2020 are: Rajeev Deswal, Sumer Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Suresh Kumar and Virender Singh. Similarly, officers promoted against the SL of 2021 include: Krishan Kumar, Dharambir Singh, Baljinder Singh and Jaibir Singh. Additionally, Dhyan Singh Poonia, Raj Kumar Walia, Tahir Hussain and Rajesh Kumar were promoted against SL of 2022. Ravinder Kumar has been promoted as IAS against SL of 2023. Officers promoted against SL of 2024 are: Narinder Singh, Vijay Singh and Siddharth Dhanda. Besides, Mamta Kharb, Tanya Singh, Karan Goel and Sandeep Kumar have been promoted against Select List of 2025.

Nine senior IPS officers have been given new assignments in UP. Jai Narayan Singh has been appointed as DGP, EOW, while Dhruv Kant Thakur will join as DGP/Commandant General, Home Guard, with additional charge of DGP, Civil Security. Similarly, Binod Kumar Singh has been posted as DGP, CID and given additional charge of DGP, Cyber Crime and DGP, Dial-112; Alok Singh as DGP, PAC Headquarters with additional charge of DGP, Special Protection Force; Mrs Anupam Kulshrestha as ADGP, Kanpur Zone; A Satish Ganesh as ADGP, Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety with additional charge of ADGP, Crime; Dr R K Swarnkar as ADGP, UP Power Corporation, Lucknow; S K Bhagat as ADGP, Agra Zone and Mrs Gita Singh will take charge as IGP, Directorate of Training.

As many as 17 IAS officers have been reshuffled in W Bengal. Sujay Sarkar has been appointed as Commissioner of Textiles and Sericulture with additional charge of Managing Director, Tantuja, while Nitin Singhania will join as Senior Special Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, and Member Secretary, Centre of Excellence in Public Management  and Course Director, Satyendranath Tagore Civil Services Study Centre. Similarly, Dr Rajat Nanda will be posted as Senior Special Secretary, P & AR Department with additional charge of Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat and Director, Information, I & CA; Hindole Datta as Commissioner, Asansol Municipal Corporation; Sheikh Ansar Ahamad as ADM, Paschim Medinipur; Prashant Raj Shukla as ADM, Bankura; Suman Sourav Mohanty as ADM, Paschim Bardhaman; Rajesh as ADM, Jalpaiguri; Lakshmana Perumal as the ADM, Jhargram; Manjeet Kumar Yadav as ADM, South 24 Parganas; Dhiman Barai as Special Secretary, TET & SD DEpartment; Ravi Agarwal as Commissioner, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation; Mrs Priyadarshini S as Special Secretary, Consumer Affairs; Mrs Shinjan Shekhar as ADM, Howrah; Mrs Archana Wankhede as ADM, Purba Medinipur; Mrs Ekam J Singh as ADM, Bankura; Saurav Pandey as ADM, Paschim Medinipur and Manjeet Kumar Yadav joins as ADM of South 24 Parganas.

In case Supreme Court Collegium meets today then name of Kolkata High Court Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and AP High Court Chief Justice Justice Lisa Gill  may be  considered for elevation. One can wait and watch.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a comprehensive four-and-a-half-hour meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on May 21, 2026, at Seva Teerth, New Delhi. The session served as a mid-term performance review, with nine ministries — including Agriculture, Power, Commerce, External Affairs, and Road Transport — presenting detailed reports.

Discussions centred on energy security amid West Asia tensions and rising crude prices, supply chain resilience, inflation management, and accelerating reforms for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. PM Modi urged ministers to “forget the past, focus on the future,” prioritise citizen-centric governance, ease of living, and direct communication of achievements. The meeting, the first major full review of the year, has sparked speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle ahead of the government completing 12 years in June.

In all probability Ladakh DGP Mukesh Singh will be new DGP of Manipur. 1996 batch AGMUT Cadre IPS officer Mukesh Singh has been transferred to Manipur to become DGP.

Dr. Pooja Joshi, GM, TRIFED, Bengaluru, under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has been prematurely repatriated to her parent cadre i.e. UT on personal grounds. She is a 2011 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.

Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, will hold additional charge of Secretary, Statistics & Programme Implementation, till May 31 during the period of absence of leave of Saurabh Garg. Sudhansh is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

IAS officers have been reshuffled in Tamil Nadu. Sandeep Nanduri has been appointed as Special Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, while Mrs Sandhya Venugopal Sharma joins as ACS, Planning and Development Department. Similarly, J Kumaragurubaran is posted as Secretary, Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments; Mrs V Shobana as Commissioner, Textiles; G Prakash as PS/Addl Commissioner, Revenue Administration; Mrs Shilpa Prabhakar Satish as Commissioner, Labour; Kiran Gurrala as Commissioner, Town & Country Planning; Dr K Vijayakarthikeyan as Director, Fisheries; Mrs Mageswari Ravikumar as Director, Social Welfare; Dr K Senthil Raj as Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare; D Bhaskara Pandian as Director, Transport & Road Safety; G Ravikumar as Collector, Tirupathur; Mrs T Charushree as Director, Treasuries & Accounts; Mrs Asha Ajith as Director, Environment & Climate Change; T Christuraj as Director, Survey & Settlement; D Karthikeyan as PS/CMD, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation; T G Vinay as MD, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation; Dr S Aneesh Shekhar as MD, NHM; Mrs R V Shajeevana as COO, Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project and S A Raman is shifted as MD, State Industries Promotion Corporation.

Six IPS officers have been given new assignments in Tamil Nadu. Dr P K Senthil Kumari has been posted as IGP, Traffic & Road Safety, while Dongare Umesh is now SP, Thiruchirapalli; V Shyamala Devi as SP-II, Crime Against Women and Children, Chennai; Akshay Anil Wakhare promoted to rank of SP and posted as SP, Thirupathur and Dr V Lalith Kumr is promoted to rank of SP and posted as SP, Perambalur. 

Cadre of Mane Swapnil Tukaram has been transferred from West Bengal cadre to Karnataka on the grounds of his marriage with IPS Ms Shaloo. He is a 2022 batch IPS officer.

Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain. He is a 2004 batch IFS officer.

Dr Ajay Kumar, presently posted at Embassy of India in Washington, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Uganda. He is a 2002 batch IFS officer.

 Strong activity in 2026, with Zepto receiving SEBI nod (updated DRHP expected); many others (PhonePe, OYO, etc.) in planning or filing stages. 2026 is shaping up as a big year for startup listings.

Rahul Kanodia has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director designated as Vice-Chairman & CEO of Datamatics Global Services Limited with effect from February 22, 2027.

Kamal Khushlani has been re-appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Credo Brands Marketing Limited with effect from March 8, 2027.

Vinod Kumar Aggarwal has been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of Eicher Motors Limited.

Arun Kumar Saraf has been re-appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Juniper Hotels Limited with effect from March 1, 2027.

Satish G Thakur has been re-appointed as Chairman and Whole-Time Director of Link Pharma Chem Limited with effect from June 24, 2026.

Rishikesh Thakur has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Link Pharma Chem Limited with effect from September 24, 2026.

Deepak Agarwal has been re-appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International Limited with effect from February 1, 2027.

Mrs Shweta Agarwal has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Bikaji Foods International Limited with effect from February 1, 2027.

Nikhil Kishorchandra Vora has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Bikaji Foods International Limited with effect from December 8, 2026.

Pulkit Anilkumar Bachhawat has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Bikaji Foods International Limited with effect from December 8, 2026.

Mrs. Richa Manoj Goyal has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Bikaji Foods International Limited with effect from December 8, 2026.

Siraj Azmat Chaudhry has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Bikaji Foods International Limited with effect from August 24, 2026.

Mohit Khubilal Rathod has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Flair Writing Industries Limited with effect from April 1, 2027.

Sumit Rathod has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Flair Writing Industries Limited with effect from April 1, 2027.

Satish Kumar Garg has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Gamco Limited.

Shashi Kiran Shetty has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Allcargo Terminals Limited.

Reverse happen

I have heard of IB officers being seconded to R&AW, like A. S. Dulat. Can the reverse happen i.e., an R&AW officer being seconded to IB?

Kishore Anandan

Arrest Banerjee

We want Abhijit Banerjee arrested. We know how much money he made thru Leaps and Bounds

Sujit

100% confident

100% confident. He will surely be able to steer India out of present crisis and steer it valiantly and honourably. Jai Bharat...

Chawla

Vigilance Inquiry Procedure for willful misrepresentation of facts

The appellant sought information about proximity of proposed retail outlet of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) with respect to other buildings. Referring to the SDM's investigation report mentioning the existence of residential buildings within the proximity of the proposed petrol pump, he claimed that the map submitted by IOCL to various government bodies indicates the presence of 100 meters of open land around the site. This contradiction raises concerns about the accuracy and integrity of the information provided by IOCL. The respondent submitted that the RTI application is in the nature of a grievance and the appellant has not disclosed any public interest for seeking the information. The respondent submitted that the appellant has raised complaints with them and they have duly replied to his complaints. The CIC observed that the respondent did not give an appropriate reply to the appellant and directed to provide a revised point-wise reply. Further, the CIC directed to provide information such as the Vigilance Inquiry Procedure for willful misrepresentation of facts or willful concealment of material facts in the drawing and documents.

Comments

The PIO should be careful while replying to an application and must ensure that the information provided is strictly as per records. Contradictory information indicates malafide intent and defeats the objective of transparency.

Citation: Anirudha Dhanik v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, File No: CIC/IOCLD/C/2024/641662/A; Date of Decision: 23-01-2026

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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