Justice Sunita Agarwal, Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, is among the prominent women judges whose name is being discussed for possible elevation to the Supreme Court of India. She is due to retire on April 29, 2028.

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has nominated Supreme Court judge, Justice Bangalore Venkataramiah Nagarathna  as chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.

Tenure  of K. Rajaraman, a retired IAS officer of 1989 batch currently serving as Chairman of IFSCA  ends this month-end. His 3-year tenure is expiring on July, 2026.Will he get an extension beyond 31st July or a new dark horse from the bureaucracy will emerge for the position or whether Govt has already identified a person from open market outside bureaucracy? Only top bosses can answer, and let’s wait and watch.

International Financial Services Centres Authority is a statutory body set up under IFSCA Act, 2019 by government of India to regulate financial services activities in IFSC in India. The International Financial Services Centre in GIFT city is the first such centre set up by Central government. Chairman of IFSCA is a secretary-level post and only retired officers have been appointed till date.

The name of former Uttar Pradesh, Director Generalk of Police Prashant Kumar has also cropped up in contention for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Sri Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya. The corridors of power already are discussing three names in contention  for the post namely IAS offiocers - Avnish Awasthi, Yogeshwar Ram Mishra, and Dr. Anil Pathak, former DM Ayodhya, Prasant Kumar is considered a strongman in UP. 
The government has decided to have a bureaucrat head the trust after reports of mishandling of funds and donations by the trust officials.  

Amit Nayak Sagri, a 2015 batch) IRS (C&IT) has been posted as Deputy Director in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on deputation basis for a period of four years.

Amit Kumar, Special DG, CRPF, has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty in Special Protection Group (SPG). He will take over as Director, Special Protection Group on July 31, 2027 when the incumbent director Alok Sharma on completes his tenure. Amit Kumar is 1994 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Manoj Tiwari, presently working as Director, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has been appointed as IG in Border Security Force (BSF), upto 24.08.2030 (combined normal tenure of 5 years). He is a  2003 batch IPS officer of Sikkim cadre.

Mrs. Mamta Rahul, DIG, CISF, has been promoted as Inspector General in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) upto her remaining deputation tenure i.e. 26.01.2Q28 (total 7 years).  She is a 2007 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.  

Lokhande Prashant Sitaram, Chairperson, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education, has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Home, Ministry of Home Affairs. He will continue to hold the additional charge of the post of Chairperson, CBSE. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

The CBIC has accepted the VRS of two IRS (C&IT) officers: Shairaj M., Deputy Commissioner and  R. Manjunatha, Assistant Commissioner.

The government has granted a one-year extension to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, underscoring New Delhi’s preference for continuity at a time of heightened global volatility and complex diplomatic engagements. The official order ensures Misri will remain in office beyond his scheduled tenure, providing strategic stability as India navigates a crowded geopolitical landscape.

Misri’s extension comes amid ongoing challenges, including managing ties with major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia, while also deepening engagement in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific. With several high-stakes developments unfolding from regional conflicts to evolving trade negotiations  & the decision reflects the government’s emphasis on experienced leadership within the Ministry of External Affairs.

A seasoned diplomat with prior postings in key capitals, Misri has played a central role in shaping India’s diplomatic messaging and crisis response in recent months. His continued presence is expected to lend policy consistency, particularly as India balances strategic autonomy with expanding global partnerships.

The move aligns with a broader pattern of retaining top bureaucratic leadership in sensitive roles, signaling institutional steadiness amid uncertain global conditions.

Purnendu Kishore Banerjee, Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. He is a 1993 batch officer of Indian Statistical Service (ISS).

Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been assigned additional charge of the post of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, from July 3, 2026 to July 19, 2026 during the period of absence on leave of IAS Bhuvnesh Kurna. Aggarwal is an 1994 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Pramod Kumar Choudhary, CVO, Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL), Delhi, has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of CVO, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Delhi for a period of six months. He is a 1998 batch IRSS officer.

Ajit Kumar Panda’s appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) underscores the government’s continued preference for leadership elevation from within public sector enterprises, particularly in strategic infrastructure entities. Approved by the Ministry of Railways, Panda will assume charge on August 1, 2026, at a time when CONCOR is navigating evolving logistics demands and policy shifts.

A career CONCOR professional, Panda brings extensive institutional knowledge and operational experience, having served in multiple senior roles within the company. His elevation reflects a broader administrative approach aimed at leveraging internal expertise to ensure continuity, efficiency, and alignment with long-term policy objectives.

The move comes as CONCOR remains central to India’s multimodal logistics ambitions, including containerized cargo expansion and integration with dedicated freight corridors. With increasing focus on reducing logistics costs and improving supply chain resilience, leadership continuity is seen as critical.

Panda’s appointment is also being viewed within policy circles as a signal that the government is prioritizing domain familiarity over external lateral hires in key transport and infrastructure PSUs.

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has advertised the post of DIrector (Technical) in Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The applications must reach by July 23, 2026.

Venkata Subrahamanayam Vallurie assumed charge as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID). The appointment was approved by the Board on June 10, 2026.

Saleem Ahmad (CMD, RVNL) assumed additional charge as CMD of IRCON for one year, effective July 1, 2026.  

SK Sinha assumed charge as Director (Finance) of Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL).  

Rear Admiral Chandrasekharan Raghuram, has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam.

Ravi Shankar  has been appointed as the new Executive Director  of the RBI with effect from July 1, 2026.

The Haryana govt on Thursday entrusted two officers of the state civil services with additional charge and posted them against the newly created posts of nodal officers. Those officers transferred are -

Darshan Kumar, (HCS, 2019), Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Ambala to Nodal Officer for aggregating the land for Proposed IMT at Ambala, in addition to his present duties.

Similarly, Ms. Shivjeet Bharti, (HCS 2020), Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Naraingarh and CEO-cum-Executive

Director, Narainga has been entrusted with the additional charge of Nodal Officer for aggregating the land for proposed IMT at Naraingarh, in addition to her present duties.

Ongoing 2026 IAS/IRS retirement wave and new cadre policy drive predictions of mid-year promotions and digital-focused reshuffles in revenue services.

Punjab & Sind Bank and other PSBs continue targeted recruitments, including defence banking advisors, to strengthen specialised functions.

Continuation of outreach and training on the new Income Tax Act, 2025 (effective April 1, 2026), including digital tools like Kar Setu and AI chatbots. No specific new projects announced in these three days.

29 UP Police Service Officers have been awarded IPS. The UPSC has also approved the select list of the year 2025 in its meeting. They are- Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Kamal Kishore, Suresh Chandra Rawat, Shoeb Iqbal,Rahul Mithas,Alok Kumar Sharma, Raj Kumar, Mahesh Kumar Attri, Vineet Bhatnagar,Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, Shashi Shekhar Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Gyanendra Nath Prasad, Harendra Pratap Yadav, Bansh Raj Singh Yadav, Dr Krishna Gopal, Madhuvan Kumar Singh, Kapil Deo Singh, Balawant Kumar Chaudhary, Rahul Srivastava, Rajesh Kumar Pandey, Preeti Bala Gupta, Vikash Chandra Tripathi, Purnendu Singh, Harendra Kumar, Martand Prakash Singh, Abhay Nath Tripathi, Pavitra Mohan Tripathi and Dinesh Kumar Sharma.

The Karnataka govt on Thursday transferred Harsh Gupta (IAS KN: 1997), Chairman, Karnataka Appellate Tribunal, Bengaluru and posted him as Principal Secretary of the newly created Prajaseva department.

Karnataka government headed by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has created a new department called Prajaseva (Public Service) to redress public grievances. The department will be headed by the Chief Minister Shivakumar while a minister will be assigned as in-charge, said the CM while talking to reporters in Bengaluru before the cabinet meeting. The department will have a team of officers who will forward complaints and grievances to the concerned ministers, minister in-charge of the district and concerned departments and officers. The CM said a mechanism is being worked out to ensure that the applications/complaints are processed.

Chief Minister Shivakumar also announced that the govt will undertake a Prajaseva Abhiyana (Public Service Campaign) across the state where all ministers in-charge of respective districts will have to visit two assembly constituencies on the first and third Saturdays every month. The aim is to reach out to the common man rather than letting them come to Bengaluru with their complaints, he said.

The Karnataka govt on Thursday transferred three IAS officers. Those transferred are-

Ragapriya R. (IAS KN-2011) who was waiting for posting has been posted as Commissioner for Labour.

Gopal Krishna (IAS KN: 2012) Commissioner for Labour has been transferred and posted as Commissioner for Collegiate Education, Bengaluru.

Harish Kumar K. (IAS KN: 2012) who was also waiting for his posting has been posted as Director, Department of Technical Education, Bengaluru.

The DoT has promoted 32 ITS officers to JAG as Director on regular basis. After the promotions all these officers have been posted to different units.

M. Ravi Shankar has been posted as Advisor, TRAI, RO, Bengaluru on deputation basis for a period of three years. He is presently posted as PGM, Planning, BSNL, Bengaluru. He is an ITS officer.

Harinder Kumar, presently working as CGMT, Maharashtra BSNL, has been appointed as Secretary, TRAI, New Delhi initially for a period of two years on deputation basis. He is an ITS officer.

The DoT has promoted four IP&TA&FS officers to the Senior Time Scale(STS) on regular basis. They are- GSS Nikhil Bharadwaj, Ravija, Ashutosh Sati and Ashutosh Gupta.

In IDES only officers of 1990 and 1991 are working. Shobha Gupta, DG DE belongs to 1990 bath officer and will superannuate in April 2027 while Anuj Sharma is the only 1991 batch officer and posted as Addl Secretary, MHA. He will retire next year in July.

Vacancy for the post of Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by July 17, 2026. 

Vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have been advertised. Applications must reach latest by July 17, 2026. 

Advertisement for filling up four posts of Senior Consultants in National Technical Textiles Mission under Ministry of Textiles. The posts are for Innovation and Start-ups, Data Analytics, Scientific Research, and Skilling and Training. Applications must reach latest by July 24, 2026. 

Last date to make online applications for National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS) in order to pursue higher studies abroad for the selection year 2026-27 has been extended. Applications must reach latest by July 15, 2026.

Nine vacancies for the posts of Chemist, Assistant Mining Geologist and Mineral Officer (Intelligence) and Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) in Directorate General of Mines Safety, Ministry of Mines have been advertised. Details can be availed from UPSC website. 

Ministry of Civil Aviation is seeking to fill the post of Deputy Director General in Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. Applications must reach latest by August 8, 2026. 

Ministry of Ayush has invited applications for two posts of Part-time Member of National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), for Homeopathy, one post for Member, the Homeopathy Education Board, one post for Member  (Homoeopathy), the Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy, and one post for Secretary. Applications must reach latest by July 28, 2026.

Multiple personnel retired from 99 Bn RAF/CRPF with farewell ceremonies. Like INSP/GD Sayed Mahaboob Subhani, INSP/GD B. Limba Naik, INSP/GD Anna Rao Anagulkar, INSP/GD Altaf Hussian, HC/DG Murali B.S., among others. Similar events are noted in other units like CEDCO BSF Bengaluru e.g., DC and AC.

Satish Kumar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board, has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Director General (Railway Health Service) [DG (RHS)], Railway Board.

Dharmendra Kumar Mallick, presently serving as Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Bhubaneswar (BBS), has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Bilaspur. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Rajkumar Singh, presently serving as Executive Director/Electrical Engineering (Development-I) [ED/EE (Dev-I)], Railway Board, has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Executive Director/Electrical Engineering (Maintenance) [ED/EE (M)], Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Naresh Kumar, presently serving as Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer (PCME), North Eastern Railway (NER), has been transferred to Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology (CAMTECH), Gwalior and posted as Principal Executive Director (PED), CAMTECH. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Rahul Gosain, presently serving as Executive Director/Establishment (RRB)-II, Railway Board, has been re-designated as Executive Director/Establishment (RRB), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Dr Alok Kumar Bhargava, presently serving as Chief Engineer/General (CE/G), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as General Manager (CEP) at New Delhi for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Shailesh Gupta, presently serving as Additional Member (Tele) [AM(Tele)], Railway Board, has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Director General, Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET), for a period of three months. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Gurugram: Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening education infrastructure through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), REC Limited has sanctioned Rs 4.22 crore for the project, "Establishing 100 Smart Classrooms in 100 Government Schools in the Lakhimpur and Kaziranga regions of Assam." The initiative aims to enhance the quality of education by integrating digital learning solutions into government schools and creating an engaging, technology-enabled learning environment for students.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the project was signed on July 2, at REC Limited's Corporate Office in Gurugram between L. B. Nautiyal, HoD (CSR), REC Limited, and B. Vinod Kumar, Director, Indo German Institute of Advanced Technology (IGIAT). The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Shri Arun Kumar Tyagi, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and other officials from REC Limited and IGIAT.

Through its CSR initiatives, REC Limited continues to make meaningful investments in education, healthcare, skill development, environmental sustainability, and community development, contributing to inclusive and sustainable socio-economic growth across the country.

Prof Yogesh Singh has been re-appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University (DU) for a second term of five years w e f October 10, 2026. 

Chandru Kalro has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) and designated as Vice Chairperson of Stove Kraft Limited.

Mithun Wales has been appointed as Additional Executive Director designated as Managing Director of TTI Enterprise Limited.

Nikhil Gehlot has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Independent Director of TTI Enterprise Limited.

Atul Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Engineers India Limited, has been entrusted with additional charge of the post of Director (Commercial), of the company.

Mahesh Kumar Nayan Kumar has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Ikoma Technologies Limited.

Gopal Lohia has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Ikoma Technologies Limited.

Mrs. Nita Agarwal has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Decillion Finance Limited.

Jitendra Pradipbhai Parmar has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Dipna Pharmachem Limited, effective May 11, 2026.

Manish Shrichand Bachani has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Dipna Pharmachem Limited, effective May 11, 2026.

Meharbaba Prasad Kalidasu has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Cupid Breweries And Distilleries Limited.

Soundara Pandian has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Cupid Breweries And Distilleries Limited.

Sabu Thomas has resigned as Managing Director of TTI Enterprise Limited.

Shashank Suhalka has resigned as Independent Director of TTI Enterprise Limited.

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Promotional correspondence and clarifications regarding the Rules and Procedures followed

The appellant sought Promotional correspondence records and concerned certified copies claiming that issue stands clarified by DoPT under OM No 36012/12/2013-Estt (Res) dated 24th July 2020. The CIC noted that the Appellant sought inspection of all records and correspondence relating to his promotion and certain clarifications regarding the Rules and Procedures followed by the Respondent organization, including details concerning DoPT OMs. The PIO informed the Appellant that inspection of all relevant files had already been offered to him in the past and, pursuant to the directions of the CIC in an earlier matter, he had in fact inspected the files on 18.10.2023, whereafter certified copies were also provided to him. With respect to the remaining queries, the PIO clarified that the information sought was vague and appeared to require interpretation or clarification of rules, which does not fall within the definition of “information” under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act. The CIC observed that several of the queries raised in the RTI application seek interpretation of Rules and reasons for administrative decisions, which is beyond the mandate of the RTI Act. The CIC further noted that the Appellant has remained absent during the hearing and has continued to file repetitive RTI applications relating to his service grievance, which cannot be adjudicated under the provisions of the RTI Act. The CIC also noted that the promotional issue underlying these RTI applications now stands resolved as the Appellant has already been promoted and has assumed charge.

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The RTI Act defines “information” under Section 2(f) and the seeking clarification is not covered under the provisions of the Act. However, with ingenuity, the RTI Act can be used to nudge the public authority to perform certain actions.

Citation:C M Nimje v. Central Water and Power Research Station; File No: CIC/CWPRS/A/2024/625204; Date of Decision: 11.12.2025

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