IPS Tushar Dudi a 2018 batch officer of Andhra Pradesh Cadre and currently posted as Superintendent of Police, Chittoor district has launched a community focused initiative 'Dhairya Sparsha' an effort that shifts focus from reacting to crime to addressing the spaces where it tends to originate.

The programme begins with a simple but powerful idea that crime often festers in neglected spaces. “We are focusing on small neglected spots, dark corners, abandoned buildings, underpasses, where people hesitate to go.” he explained. These areas, due to poor lighting and lack of CCTV coverage, often attract antisocial activities and slowly create fear among residents.

Under this initiative, such spots are being identified through crime data and citizen feedback. Once mapped, the transformation begins- improved lighting, installation of CCTV cameras, drone and traditional beat patrolling, repainting, repairs and visible police presence. The aim is to make these spots usable again, not merely monitored. “When a place remains dark and empty, it naturally becomes vulnerable. Our effort is to make it active and visible” 

What makes the model different is its community link. After initial development, local committees are being involved so that maintenance and ownership do not remain solely with the police. Additionally depending on the nature of the location, facilities such as open gyms or basketball courts are being introduced to encourage footfall and positive public engagement. “Police cannot permanently monitor or manage these places. So we are developing these spots and gradually handing them over to local communities” he said.

Seeing the strong positive response and encouragement from people, the project which was originally planned for 15 locations has now expanded to a target of 45-50 spots. “A few spots have already been completed while more are in progress” he quoted 

Dhairya Sparsha represents a shift from reactive policing to restorative policing improving the environment, turning neglected zones into vibrant public spaces and strengthening police-public trust.

In these testing times marked by escalating climate crises, geopolitical tensions from Ukraine to the Middle East, and AI-driven disruptions, the next UN Secretary-General must be a unifying force. Among the four nominees, who emerges as the frontrunner?

Chile's Michelle Bachelet, former High Commissioner for Human Rights, brings proven crisis diplomacy and gender equity expertise, ideal for addressing global inequalities. Argentina's Rafael Grossi, IAEA chief, excels in nuclear non-proliferation and technical leadership amid rising energy conflicts. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, seasoned UNDP and FAO veteran, champions sustainable development and Latin American perspectives on poverty.

Senegal's Macky Sall, ex-president with African Union experience, offers bold leadership on security and migration, vital for the Global South's voice.

The 2027 race tests regional rotation (favoring Eastern Europe or underrepresented areas) and P5 consensus. Expect intense lobbying Bachelet or Grossi may lead, but surprises loom in our fractured world.

The Finance Ministry has sounded the alarm over emerging cybersecurity threats linked to cutting-edge artificial intelligence, convening a high-level meeting with top banking executives on April 23. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led discussions focused on assessing risks associated with Anthropic’s reportedly powerful “Cloud Mythos” model.

According to officials familiar with the meeting, the AI system is being described as one of the most advanced in the cybersecurity domain, raising concerns about its potential misuse. Its capabilities are believed to be so sophisticated that unrestricted public access could significantly lower the barrier for executing complex cyberattacks.

Banking leaders were asked to evaluate vulnerabilities across digital infrastructure, with particular emphasis on safeguarding financial networks from AI-driven threats. The meeting also explored the need for stronger regulatory frameworks and real-time threat monitoring systems.

The development signals a growing recognition within the government that next-generation AI tools, while transformative, may also introduce systemic risks to financial stability if left unchecked. Policymakers are now weighing the balance between innovation and security as AI capabilities rapidly evolve.

Economist Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been named the next vice-chairman of Niti Aayog.  Lahiri, currently a BJP MLA in West Bengal, is a former chief economic advisor to the government of India and a member of the 15th Finance Commission.

The Indian Army has officially designated 2026 as the “Year of Networking and Data Centricity” to evolve into a “Future Ready Force.” Key Focus Areas Discussed include - Modernisation and technology infusion in combat operations, Doctrinal and training requirements, Enhanced use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS, drawing lessons from “Operation Sindoor.” Networking and data-centric operations for operational readiness. Acceleration of indigenous production and self-reliance amid global supply-chain issues. Emphasis on “Hard Power,” inter-ministerial coordination, civil-military synergy, and a “whole-of-nation” approach to security challenges.

Ms Neetu Samra has been appointed as Interim CEO of the Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), which will oversee the flight operations of the Noida International Airport. According to sources now the Airport is likely to get security clearance.

The newly constructed Noida International Airport at Jewar is not able to take off, Reason the UP Government is not able to resolve a tangle  which is mandatory to start the operation. The said airport is developed by a Swiss company- Zurich  Airport International AG with Christopher Schnellmann as its CEO, The Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd(YIAPL) will operate the airport, which is a subsidiary  of the Swiss firm. Schnellmann is a foreigner and the MHA has reportedly refused to give security clearance to a foreign national, holding the post of CEO. Sources said the MHA has also rejected the UP govt plea to tweak rules and allow a foreigner to hold the post. As per rule, the CEO of  a greenfield should be an Indian national. Sources said the UP officials were aware of this but they did not try to resolve the issue for the last three years. PM Modi inaugurated this airport on March 28 this year. The airport security is pending  with the BCAS and without a regulatory approval the airport can not operate flights. It is said that the state bureaucracy is banking on the CM to talk to the HM.

The CBIC has accepted the VRS applications of three IRS(C&IT) officers. They are-  Smt. Prakriti Nigam, Additional Commissioner,  Dinesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, and Shrishail M. Torgal, Assistant Commissioner.

Raghvendra Singh, Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO), has been shifted to Office of CGA, New Delhi.

Department of Heritage Commissioner Smt. Vani Prasad, IAS, led a World Heritage Day heritage walk and clean-up drive at the State Museum, Public Gardens, as part of the ‘Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika’ initiative in Telangana.

The CGDA has transferred 14 IDAS officers of different batches. Accordingly, Dr Upinderbir Singh,2010 batch, will join the CDA(Army), Delhi Cantt, Smt Sonal Mehlawat, 2011 batch, PCDA(BR) Delhi Cantt, Ms Amrita Panda,2012 batch, PCDA, Kolkata, Ms Nidhi Sharma, 2012 batch, JCDA(R&D) Dehradun, K. Purushothaman, 2012 batch, IFA< SNC, Kpchi, Smt Swati Surve, 2016 batch, JCDA(R&D), Pune, Akashdeep P Rai, 2017 batch, PCDA(R&D) New Delhi, Hrishikesh Deshmukh, 2020 batch, PCDASC, Pune, Abhishek BN, 2021 batch, PCDA, New Delhi, Sanjeev Kumar,2023 batch, AAO Pay, Pathankot, Mrs Vaishali D'Souza,2023 batch, PCDA(O) Pune, Ajay Kumar, 2023 batch, AO(P), Shivalik, Rishikesh, A. Anjani Kumar, 2023 batch, AO, (R&D) NSTL, Vizag and Satish Kumar, 2024 batch has been transferred to CDA(Army) Delhi Cantt.

 ISRO–TIFR signed a MoU at ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru. The MoU establishes a formal, multi-year framework for scientific collaboration in space science, technology, and exploration between ISRO (Department of Space) and TIFR (Department of Atomic Energy). It aims to co-develop indigenous hardware, create joint testing facilities, support exoplanetary studies, and reduce foreign dependency. The signing was presided over by Dr. V. Narayanan (Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DOS); signed by Shri M. Ganesh Pillai (Scientific Secretary, ISRO) and Prof. Jayaram Chengalur (Director, TIFR).

Om Prakash Singh  has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is from Mormugao Port Trust.

Jagadip Narayan Singh and Meeran C Borwankar have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from MSTC Limited.

Rashmi Verma  has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1982 batch IAS officer and retired as Secretary, M/o Tourism, New Delhi.

Dr Ravindra Kumar Srivastava has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1984 batch IAS officer and retired as Member, Board of Revenue.

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has invited applications from IRSEE and IRSME officers for the posts of Additional General Manager and Joint General Managers (Rolling Stock) for Sabarmati, Ahmedabad & New Delhi on deputation basis. Details can be availed from Railway Ministry’s website.

Last date to apply for Joint Chief Executive Officer at Inspector General of Forests (IGF) level in National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority has been revised. The revised date is May 10, 2026. 

Rail Land Development Authority is seeking to fill the posts of Chief Project Manager/ General Manager - Integrated Station Facility Management, Delhi on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by May 20, 2026.

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has invited applications from retired senior government officials for the post of Consultant on contract basis. Details can be availed from https://www.jalshakti-dowr.gov.in/.

World Bank is seeking to fill the post of Senior Programme Assistant for Singapore. Applications must reach latest by May 8, 2026.

Randhir Sahay will continue to hold the additional charge of Director (Finance) [Dir. (Fin.)], Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) until further orders. He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Vinod Kumar, who is presently serving as Executive Director Mechanical Engineering (Production Units & Workshops) [EDME (PU&W)], Railway Board, has been selected for deputation as Joint Secretary (JS) in Department of Defence (DoD) for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Amlan Tirkey, who is presently serving in Integral Coach Factory (ICF), has been posted as Chief Administrative Officer (CHOD) [CAO (CHOD)] on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Rajnish Bansal, who is presently serving in North Central Railway (NCR), has been posted as Chief Workshop Engineer (CWE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Sumit Narula, who is presently serving in South Eastern Railway (SER), has been transferred to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and posted as Principal Chief Safety Officer (PCSO). He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Seven IPS officers have been given new assignments in Telangana. Shikha Goel has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Home Department and will continue additional charge of Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau and Forensic Science Laboratory, while Devendra Singh Chauhan is posted as DG, Vigilance & Enforcement and ex-officio PS, GAD and Shahnawaz Qasim was shifted as IGP, Multi Zone-II with full additional charge (FAC) of IGP, Personnel. Similarly, Dr Tarun Joshi was moved as Commissioner of Police, Future City; Avinash Mohanty as DG, Drugs Control Administration and Director, Prohibition & Excise, with additional charge of Director, ACB; Ms B Sumathi posted as Commissioner of Police, Malkajgiri and Kartikeya IG, Intelligence has been assigned full additional charge of IGP, SIB Intelligence.

Eight IAS officers of 2025 batch have been posted as Assistant Collector in various districts in Madhya Pradesh following the completion of the first phase of training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. Accordingly, Ms Ayushi Bansal, Ms Ashi Sharma and Madhav Agrawal have been posted as Assistant Collector of Jhabua, Dhar and Barwani respectively, while Ms Saumya Mishra, Shlok Waikar and Shipa Chauhan will join as  Assistant Collector at Singrauli, Katni and Khandwa respectively. Besides, Khot Pushpraj Nanasaheb and Shailendra Chaudhary have been appointed Assistant Collector of Betul and Mandla respectively.

Dr Uddipan Mukherjee presently posted at the Gun & Shell Factory, Kashipur, Kolkata, has been promoted to Senior Administrative Grade (SAG). He is a 2007 batch officer of Indian Ordnance Factories Service.

Ashok Kumar has been appointed as Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog with effect from the date of assumption of charge.

Five full-time Members have been appointed to NITI Aayog. The Members are: Rajiv Gauba, Prof. K V Raju, Prof. Gobardhan Das, Prof. Abhay Karandikar and Dr M Srinivas.

Five DIG level officers excluding a Senior Commandant have been transferred and posted to different places in CISF. Accordingly, Rekha Nambiar has been shifted to PHQ New Delhi (DIG, Prov & Proc), while Daya Shankar was posted to FHQ, New Delhi DIG, Admn and Piyali Sharma is shifted to CZ HQ Bhilai. Besides, Dr M G Raghavendra Kumar (IPS) has been shifted to AP/SZ/HQ, Chennai; Dr Santosh Kumar Singh (IPS) to SZ-II HQ Hyderabad and Rajesh Senior Commandant was transferred to NEW-III HQ Mundali against the post of DIG.

Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), today graced the inauguration of Project “SAKSHAM” at Gorakhpur, in the presence of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Deen Dayal Upadhyay University.

The event was attended by senior leadership from HURL, including VP (HR & CSR), BUH–Gorakhpur, AVPs, members of the CSR team, and officials from the National Skill Development Corporation along with its training partners.

Rooted in the belief that true nation-building begins at the grassroots, HURL continues to drive impactful CSR and CER initiatives aimed at empowering communities and creating sustainable opportunities.

Project “SAKSHAM”, launched in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), seeks to bridge the gap between education and employability by equipping youth with industry-relevant skills.

Under this initiative, a total of 2,265 underprivileged and unemployed youth across Gorakhpur, Barauni, and Sindri will be trained. This includes 400 youth from Gorakhpur under a dedicated program, supported by a project outlay of ₹1.49 crore.

More than a training initiative, Project SAKSHAM reflects HURL’s commitment to enabling meaningful employment opportunities, self-employment pathways, and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that skills translate into dignity, independence, and long-term growth.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohanty emphasized that initiatives like SAKSHAM are vital in shaping a self-reliant and empowered youth population, aligned with the nation’s development goals.

Project SAKSHAM stands as a testament to HURL’s vision of inclusive growth.

It is not just an initiative, it is a promise.

A promise to empower youth, strengthen communities, and contribute to building a more self-reliant India.

Sushil Sarwan, MD, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, will also hold charge of CEO, Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority, Sonipat, in addition to his present duties. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

Ravi Kumar Sihag has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, in J&K, and will also hold the charge of Registrar, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri. He is a 2022 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Parag Sharma has been re-appointed as Managing Director & CEO of Shriram Finance Limited with effect from December 13, 2026.

Rajendran Chinna Veerappan has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Finkurve Financial Services Limited.
 

Ms Malvika Jagani has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Vrundavan Plantation Limited.

Sanjay Gupta has been appointed as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of Atishay Limited.

Atishay Jain has been appointed as Additional Executive Whole-time Director of Atishay Limited.

Ms. Zuby Kochhar has resigned from the position of Chairperson of Creative Eye Limited. However, she will continue to act as Whole Time Director of the company.

Berjis Desai has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited.

Ms Surabhi Yadav has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Virtual Global Education Limited.

Delhi incident
Another rape and murder has occurred in Delhi. The Delhi police has caught the perpetrator quickly. The law enforcement agencies have done an excellent job. There is one issue here, though. Why is it that heinous crimes are rising in the country? The reason is that nobody is afraid of the law. Why is this so? Society and the judiciary are too liberal. Crimes like theft are considered to be commonplace and let off very lightly by the criminal justice system. The criminal gets emboldened and commits more crimes. Some graduate to politics and become role models for others in society who feel that crime pays. Harsh punishment is not given. Bail is the norm. The accused have too many human rights. The possibility of reform is oft quoted as a ground for diluting punishment. All this liberalism is leading society nowhere. It is all misplaced. Due to all this, criminals get emboldened more and more and more and more people turn criminals. Persons accused of rape and murder are often let off citing juvenility. Loopholes are taken advantage of by the criminals. Death punishment is given in only the so-called "rarest of rare" cases. Sentences are diluted citing procedural delays or the possibility of reform of the criminals. Criminals serving life sentences are released citing good behaviour or some obscure provisions in the law after a few years. In this whole process, the victim is lost sight of. Will all the liberalism of society bring the dead girl back? An innocent life nipped in the bud by a criminal. What about her parents and family? The trauma they have will last their lifetimes. Misplaced sympathy for criminals is leading society nowhere, except leading to more and more horrendous crime. Perpetrators of heinous crime should be given a jury trial since judges have become inured to crime. For judges, crime is so commonplace that it has lost its horror. Bail should not be the norm. Enlarging heinous criminals upon bail should be done carefully. Harsh sentences should be the norm. A high security prison in the Lakshdweep islands should be constructed for perpetrators of heinous crimes like rape and murder and criminals sent there for life, never to return to society. All this liberalism and prison reform like open jails and what not are actually harmful for society and leading to severe increase in crime. What we need is zero tolerance for crime. Otherwise, society should be prepared for more and more crime and more and more pain. Does society want that only criminals should have rights and decent citizens continue suffering at the hands of criminals forever?


Vijay Kumar
[12:30 pm, 25/4/2026] Harsha Bhatnagar: Pay parity
Pay parity for similar jobs is a common issue - whether private sector or public sector. In fact, within the government too, there would be different remuneration for similar job. It remains to be seen how the issue is resolved as it continues to crop up every now and then. Teaching is a noble profession, which should be given a special preference. There should be a minimum which should be paid for doing the job, irrespective of the classes a teacher teaches, or the gender or the sector in which the person is working. Teachers should be given a place of pride, not merely on the teacher's day.
 
VishambharPandit

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.

Comments

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

Dr. Suresh Mehrotra

Editor-in-Chief
mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com
suresh.mehrotra@yahoo.com

Sapna Mehrotra (Magazine)

Chief Executive Officer 
mehrotra.sapna@gmail.com

Yogesh Joshi

Editor (Magazine)
a.editor.whispers@gmail.com

(Cell) : +91-9718708267

Sunil Salve

Editor (Digital)
sswhispers18@gmail.com
(Cell) : +91-9893512559

Rajendra Sharma

Consulting Editor
rajendrasharma.witc@gmail.com

Prakash Shrivastava

News Editor (Digital)
prakashshrivastava1000@gmail.com

Harsha Bhatnagar

Associate Editor
harshabhatnagar@gmail.com

Rajendra Gupta

Business Head
rajendragupta.witc@gmail.com

(Cell) +919893033311

Barkha soni
General Manager (Marketing)
adsalewhispers@gmail.com
(Cell) +91-9171566711

Pradeep Gayakwad

Marketing Manager
sales.whispersinthecorridors@gmail.com

(Cell) +91-9075012299

whispersinthecorridors.com

A Unit of Arushi News Network
Corporate Office: E-19, 45 Bungalows T.T Nagar, 
Bhopal (M.P) India.
Phone & Tele Fax: +91-755-4221719

Dear surfers looking to an increased demand for latest news on your favourite website i.e. (https://www.whispersinthecorridors.com) we are nowadays updating it as and when the developments take place. Keep reading & wish you a happy browsing.

Share your information with suresh.mehrotra@yahoo.com & mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com.

Breaking news of bureaucrats in India at Whispers in the Corridors

Stay updated with the latest Indian government news and exclusive insights into the world of bureaucracy at Whispers in the Corridors. Get real-time IAS news updates and IPS news updates, covering key transfers, promotions, and policy decisions that shape the nation. Our platform delivers credible and timely information on government affairs, administrative changes, and political developments, ensuring you never miss an important update. Whether you are a civil services aspirant, government official, or policy enthusiast, Whispers in the Corridors is your go-to source for accurate and up-to-date government news.

Shipping and Delivery  |   Privacy Policy   |  Cancellation and Refund