CISF DG Praveer Ranjan is also to be included in the panel for the post of CBI Director. A 1993 batch IPS officer of UT cadre Ranjan has served the CBI for long.

Tenure of Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao  has been extended by three months till June 30. He is 1991 batch IAS officer.

Vikram K. Doraiswami (IFS:1992), presently High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China.

Vikram K. Doraiswami (IFS:1992), India's seasoned High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has been elevated to Ambassador to China, opening a key diplomatic slot in London amid strengthening India-UK ties post the 2025 strategic partnership renewal.

Successor Profile

The UK High Commissionership demands a diplomat of stature, invariably from the 1990-92 IFS batches irrespective of internal lobbying or profiles to match Doraiswami's seniority and empanelment level. MEA norms prioritize officers with Western Europe exposure, multilateral chops, or Delhi's policy core, ensuring seamless continuity in trade, defense, and FTA negotiations.

Top Contenders

- Sujit Ghosh (1993): Deputy High Commissioner in London; ideal internal promotion with on-ground UK mastery.

- 1990-92 Batch Standouts: MEA Additional Secretaries like those from recent US/EU missions (e.g., ex-envoys to France/Germany); their Grade JS equivalence fits the prestige posting perfectly.

- Dark Horses: Senior women officers from 1991 batch, echoing Ruchi Ghanashyam's prior tenure.

This appointment will signal Delhi's focus on battle-tested operators for post-Brexit London, underscoring batch rigidity in top IFS musical chairs.

As the HDFC Bank crisis unfolds following Part-Time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt resignation on March 18, 2026, citing practices misaligned with his values, RBI sources indicate full confidence in CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan to lead the bank forward. The central bank swiftly approved Keki Mistry as interim chairman for three months, signaling stability. RBI's official statement emphasizes no material governance concerns, praising HDFC Bank's strong financials, professional board, and competent management—including Jagdishan, whose tenure extends to October 2026. Shares dropped 5% amid ADR declines, but analysts view it as a buying opportunity, with no operational red flags raised. This reassurance from RBI sources counters speculation, affirming faith in Jagdishan's stewardship during merger integration challenges.

The government is expected to notify the implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of April, according to official sources. The much-anticipated trade pact, which has been under negotiations for over two years, is in its final procedural stages, with officials ironing out remaining issues related to certain taxation concerns and duty structures.The FTA aims to expand market access for goods and services, facilitate investments, and boost bilateral trade, which currently stands at over USD 20 billion annually. Both sides have already completed the legal vetting process of the agreement, and the domestic consultation phase is nearing completion. The final approval is expected to pave the way for tariff concessions across multiple sectors including textiles, automotive components, and alcoholic beverages. The notification’s timing will align with the government’s broader trade liberalization agenda ahead of the new fiscal year.

Apparao Veeralli, CEO, Development & Welfare Board for Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. He is a 1993 batch IRSS officer.

Central deputation tenure of Ms Esha Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been extended for a period of one month beyond March 19, 2026. She is a 2004 batch IFS officer.

Alok Verma, Director in-charge, RSP, SAIL, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

Tajinder Gupta, Director (Power), BHEL, has been assigned an additional charge of Director (Human Resources), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) after incumbent Krishna Kumar Thakur relinquished his charge.

No IPS officer of 1998 batch from Nagaland cadre has been empanelled for holding Additional Director General (ADG) and Additional Director General (ADG) equivalent posts in the Government of India.

Ms A B S Shalini, Director in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, has been given premature repatriation to her parent cadre on personal grounds. She is a 2010 batch IRS-IT officer.

India's drone sector is shifting to war footing, with production slated to surge as top defence analysts in the bureaucracy highlight lessons from Ukraine's low-cost drone swarms and West Asia's Hormuz crisis drone strikes. "Trends demand mass-scale, affordable UAVs for ISR, loitering munitions, and swarm ops," sources note, eyeing massive Army orders under Atmanirbhar push.

Top Companies

Leading firms include:

- ideaForge Technology: Market leader in surveillance UAVs like Netra; supplies Army, dominates 50% share.

- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL): Govt giant ramping drone R&D; partners Garuda for high-altitude models.

- Paras Defence & Space: Indigenous UAV developer; strong in defence ecosystem.

- Zen Technologies: Anti-drone systems, simulators; expanding UAV manufacturing.

- Garuda Aerospace: Versatile drones for surveillance; HAL collaborator.

These players, backed by Rs 10,000+ cr indigenisation pipeline, are scaling capacities amid global drone proliferation and Ukraine's $400 units vs $10M tanks exemplify the shift. Bureaucratic nods signal 5x output rise by 2027.

The Supreme Court has reportedly  designated seven former High Court Judges as Senior Advocates.They are Mssrs Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, former Judge of High Court of Punjab and Haryana; Justice Harsha Nathalal Devani, former Judge of Gujarat High Court; Justice MS Ramesh, former Judge of Madras High Court; Justice Mauna M Bhatt, former Judge of Gujarat High Court; Justice R N Manjula, former Judge of Madras High Court; Justice Umesh Chandra Dhyani, former Judge of Uttarakhand High Court and Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, former Judge of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

As many as 46 officers of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have been transferred and posted to different locations in the country. The list of shifted officers at the following link: https://www.whispersinthecorridors.com/pdf/cifs.pdf

As many as 15 officers of Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) have been promoted to the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG). The officers include: Suresh Chandra Srivastava, Deepak Kumar Gupta, Navin Agarwal, Anand Madhukar, Surya Prakash, Siddharath Kati, LVS Satyanarayana Patrudu, Lily Pandeya, Anurag Tripathi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Kumar, Mahendra Kumar Gupta, Manoj Kumar, Anil Kumar Chhapolia and Jagdish Alagar.

CIL’s transfer policy represents a clear shifting trend toward mandatory mobility, digital governance, and anti-stagnation measures in Maharatna PSUs. Observers view it as a model for other CPSEs to enhance accountability and fresh perspectives. No public whispers of similar policies elsewhere yet, but it ties into wider 2026 succession-planning directives for Navratna/Maharatna companies.

Russia retains strong historical defence ties. Japan and Australia continue quiet QUAD coordination ahead of India’s likely 2026 hosting; no bilateral announcements, but the overall trajectory points to deeper technology and supply-chain collaboration. France maintains nuclear and defence momentum. All four prioritise India as a counter-balance in the Indo-Pacific.

It is proposed to fill up the post of Chairperson (JS Level), Cochin Port Authority, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on deputation basis. Nominations will be accepted till April 15.

Nominations have been invited up to April 15 for appointment on deputation for the post of Commissioner (Joint Secretary level), Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO), Ranchi, under the Ministry of Coal.

The post of Chairperson (JS Level), Paradip Port Authority, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is proposed to be filled on deputation basis and applications will be accepted till April 15.

60 senior IAS and IPS officers transferred by the Election Commission of India (ECI) since poll schedule announcement in West Bengal. This is now described as “unprecedented.” Transferred officers remain barred from election duties until polls conclude. Compliance reports for the latest round were due by 3 pm on 19 March.

ECI transferred 19 IPS officers (including 6 Commissioners of Police and 13 District SPs). Key postings: Dr Rajesh Kumar Singh (1997-batch) as ADG & IGP, South Bengal Region; K Jayaraman (1997) as ADG & IGP, North Bengal; Pranav Kumar (2003) as CP, Asansol-Durgapur; Akhilesh Kumar Chaturvedi (2005) as CP, Howrah; Amit Kumar Singh (2009) as CP, Barrackpore; Sunil Kumar Yadav (2009) as CP, Chandannagar. Some senior IPS sent as observers to Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

13 IAS officers transferred/posted as DM-cum-DEOs. Also 20 IPS officers. 10 existing DMs shifted (districts: Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Uttar Dinajpur, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, and others); 1 Municipal Commissioner also moved. Five IPS posted as DIGs (Raiganj Range, Murshidabad, Bardhaman/Burdwan, Presidency Range, Jalpaiguri). Specific IAS examples: Jitin Yadav as DM-cum-DEO, Cooch Behar; Sandeep Ghosh as DM-cum-DEO, Jalpaiguri; Vivek Kumar as DM-cum-DEO, Uttar Dinajpur; R Arjun as DM-cum-DEO, Murshidabad; Smita Pandey as Municipal Commissioner, Kolkata + DEO Kolkata North; Randhir Kumar as DEO Kolkata South. Some reshuffled officers (including 5 IAS and 17 total from the exercise) deployed as election observers to other states (e.g., Tamil Nadu).

ECI transferred five IAS officers as District Election Officers (DEOs), replacing Assam Civil Service (ACS) officers: Dr P Uday Praveen (2016-batch) to Kokrajhar; Srishti Singh (2021) to Majuli; Kimnei Changsan to Baksa; Madhusudan Nath to Chirang; Jay Vikash to Udalguri. Simultaneously, five IPS officers posted as Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs): Somalin Subhadarsini (2019-batch) to Majuli; Renukuntla Sheetal Kumar (2020) to South Salmara; Mohan Lal Meena (2016) to Chirang; others to Dhemaji and Sadiya. Outgoing APS officers moved to forensic, academy, and battalion roles.

Ministry of Ayush has invited applications for various posts. Vacancies include two posts of Part-time Member of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), three posts each for Member (ISM) of Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Indian System of Medicine and Member (ISM) of Board of Ethics and Registration for Indian System of Medicine. Applications must reach latest by March 30, 2026.

R D Kamboj has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is from HLL Lifecare Ltd and its subsidiaries.

Keshav Kumar and Gali Yadaiah have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from HMT Limited.

Mukesh Vij has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1978 batch CEMES officer and retired as Spl DG, CPWD.

Mukesh Mittal has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1978 batch IRS officer and retired as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax.

World Bank is seeking to fill the post of Associate Infrastructure Engineer for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by April 4, 2026.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has advertised the post of Advisor (Financial & Economic Analysis). Applications must reach latest by April 4, 2026.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is seeking to fill the post of General Manager (Co-ord), Surat on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by April 17, 2026.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has initiated recruitment process of Deputy Director (Administration), All India Institute of Medical Sciences posts for Kalyani (West Bengal) and Bibinagar (Telangana). Details can be availed from Ministry’s website.

The Ministry of Commerce is working on a three-tranche relief package to cushion Indian exporters from disruptions triggered by the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis. The first tranche is expected to focus on immediate liquidity support through faster GST refunds, interest subvention on export credit, and temporary relaxation of export obligations under key schemes. The second tranche may target cost support, including partial freight subsidies, enhanced insurance cover for shipments through high-risk sea lanes, and support for diversification of routes and ports. A third, medium-term tranche is likely to address structural resilience, with incentives for market diversification away from the most exposed geographies, support for rupee trade mechanisms, and possible tweaks in export promotion schemes. Together, the three stages are intended to prevent order cancellations, protect jobs in export-driven sectors, and maintain India’s reliability as a supplier despite elevated geopolitical and shipping risks in the Gulf region.

The US Intelligence Community's Annual Threat Assessment, presented to the Senate, paints a dire picture of India-Pakistan relations teetering on the brink of nuclear war. It explicitly warns that the two nuclear-armed rivals remain at high risk of catastrophic conflict, spotlighting the October 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, as a stark trigger point.

The 34-page report underscores how such cross-border terrorism blamed by India on Pakistan-based groups could rapidly escalate into full-scale war, given both nations' nuclear doctrines and hair-trigger postures. "The Pahalgam outrage demonstrated the dangers of terrorist attacks sparking conflict," it states, evoking memories of the 2019 Pulwama crisis that nearly led to airstrikes.

This assessment signals an imminent war risk, amplified by unresolved Kashmir tensions, military buildups, and proxy warfare. With no de-escalation mechanisms in place, a single incident could ignite Armageddon, urging urgent diplomatic intervention amid global powers' strategic pivots.

Ravi Mittal, Commissioner, Public Relations in Chhattisgarh, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for a tenure of four years. He is a 2016 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking to fill two posts of Police Planning Adviser. P-4, and Police Reform Adviser. P-4, for Addis Ababa in United Nations Office in the African Union. Applications must reach latest by May 8, 2026.

Sudeep Prasad, who is presently posted as Director (E&R), Railway Board, has been selected for deputation to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) as Additional General Manager (CC) at Noida for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Gajbhiye Prashantkumar P, who is presently posted as Senior Divisional Operations Manager (Sr. DOM), Bhusawal, Central Railway (CR), has been selected for deputation to Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) as General Manager (C&O) at Delhi for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Anand Kumar, who is presently posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Jabalpur (JBP), West Central Railway (WCR), has been selected for deputation to Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) as Group General Manager (C&O) at Delhi for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Dr Rakesh Kumar, who is presently posted as Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer (Dy. CVO), T, Headquarters (HQ), North Western Railway (NWR), has been selected for deputation to Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) as Senior General Manager (C&O) at Ludhiana for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

 As many as 23 IAS officers have been given new assignments in a major reshuffle in Haryana. Dr. Raja Sekhar Vundru has been relieved from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies given charge of ACS, Department of Printing and Stationery while retaining charge of the Transport Department. G Anupama was relieved from the Department of Citizen Resources Information and appointed as ACS, Department of Civil Aviation while retaining charge of SEWA Department; Apoorva Kumar Singh has been appointed as ACS, Department of Higher Education and the Department of Public Works (B&R) and Architecture; Anurag Agarwal as ACS, Town and Country Planning and Urban Estates; Vijendra Kumar was relieved from the Department of Cooperation and posted as ASC, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare with his other charges remaining unchanged; Pankaj Agarwal as Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources while retaining charge of Department of Mines and Geology; Vijay Singh Dahiya as PS, School Education while retaining charge of Departments of Animal Husbandry and Sports; Ashima Brar as Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Energy; Phool Chand Meena was assigned additional charge of CEO, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority; Saket Kumar retains the post of Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, in addition to serving as the Commissioner of the Department of Cooperation: A Mona Sreenivas as Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi; J Ganesan is relieved from the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority and appointed as Commissioner and Secretary, Departments of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, and Citizen Resources Information; Ashok Kumar Meena will be appointed as Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Urban Local Bodies; Mani Ram Sharma as Registrar of Cooperative Societies; Mukul Kumar as Director, Urban Local Bodies Department; Dr Aditya Dahiya as MD, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam; Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti as MD, HAFED and MD, Haryana International Horticulture Marketing Corporation; Sushil Sarwan as MD, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation and the Haryana Financial Corporation; Neha Singh as Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat; Varsha Khangwal as State Project Director, Haryana School Education Project Council; Manita Malik as Director,  Elementary Education Department and Vandana Disodia WAS  Appointed as Director, Skill Development and Industrial Training Department.

Three IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Karnataka. Mrs Gunjan Kruishna, Commissioner, Industrial Development & Director of Industries and Commerce, is placed in the concurrent charge of CEO, Invest Karnataka Forum, while Mrs Vasireddi Vijaya Jyothsna is shifted as Mission Director, National Livelihood Mission with additional charge of Secretary, 5th State Finance Commission, Bengaluru. Similarly, Digvijay Bodke will take over as Controller of Examinations, Karnataka Public Service Commission.

As many as 11 IAS officers have been reshuffled in W Bengal. Sumit Gupta has been appointed as Secretary, Disaster Management & Civil Defence, while Mrs Ayesha Rani will join as Secretary, UD & MA Dept and Arvind Kumar Mina is now Secretary, MA & ME. Similarly, Surendra Kumar Meena is shifted as Senior Special Secretary, Agriculture; Nikhil Nirmal as Sr Special Secretary, School Education; Anshul Gupta as Sr Special Secretary, UD & MA; Dr Preeti Goyal as Sr Special Secretary, Health & Family Welfare; Siyad N as Special Secretary, P & RD; Shevale Abhijit Tukaram as Special Secretary, Animal Resources; Raju Mishra as Special Secretary, Transport and Ravi Prakash Meena joins as Special Secretary, Mass Education Extension and Library Services.

As many as 25 IA officers have been given new assignments in Rajasthan in a major reshuffle. Akhil Arora has been appointed as ACS, CM, while Mrs Aparna Arora joins as ACS, Mining & Petroleum and Mrs Shreya Guha was made DG, Harishchandra Mathur Institute of Public Administration. Similarly, Pravin Gupta was posted as ACS, PWD; Ajitabh Sharma as ACS, PWD; Alok Gupta as ACS, Urban Development Department; Dinesh Kumar as ACS, Administrative Reforms; Rajesh Yadav as Secretary, School Education Department; Hemant Gera as Secretary, PHE; T Ravikant as PS, Revenue; Bhavani Singh Detha as PS, Transport; Vikas Sitaramji Bhale as PS, Animal Husbandry; Devashish Pushti as Chairman, State Pollution Control Board; Krishna Kunal as Secretary, Rural Development; Dr Neeraj Kumar Pawan as DG, Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Institute; Dr Samit Sharma as Secretary and Registrar, Cooperatives; Dr Arushi Malik as Secretary, Science & Technology; Poorna Chandra Kishan as Secretary, Factories and Boiler Inspection; P Ramesh as MD, State Mining and Minerals Corporation; Ms Arti Dogra as Secretary, Energy; Sarvan Kumar as Divisional Commissioner, Jaipur; Mrs Anandi as Commissioner, Commercial Tax and Mrs Shuchi Tyagi is now Secretary, Tourism.

As many as 11 officers of Indian Revenue Service of Customs & Indirect Taxes have been promoted to the grade of Joint Commissioner. The officers are: Chandandeep Kaur Grewal, Sububhaga Ann Varghese, Sorabh Badaya, Shariya Gupta, Bhosale Sandip Dinkar, Alekh Duhan, Richa Saxena, Shibi Singh Gaharwar, Ankit, Abhishek Kumar Bansal and Ankit Agarwal.

In a powerful showcase of India’s energy transition, the REC Limited Pavilion was officially inaugurated at the Bharat Electricity Summit by Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs; Prahlad Joshi, Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; and Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy.

The inauguration took place in the distinguished presence of Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), Government of India; Jitendra Srivastava, CMD of REC Limited; and other senior officials from the Ministry of Power and REC.

Envisioned as a contemporary, technology-driven space, the pavilion brings to life the theme “Financing India’s Energy Abundance.” It is anchored by the core philosophy of the “Green Multiplier”—a central thought reflecting REC’s role in amplifying the impact of sustainable initiatives. By multiplying access, opportunity, and clean energy adoption, REC is enabling a truly green life for all Indians.

The pavilion’s design and vibrant colors symbolize renewable energy, growth, and stability, creating an environment that mirrors India’s rapid shift toward a low-carbon economy.

The Heart of the Pavilion: Solar Empowerment

A striking sun and solar panel installation serves as the centerpiece, inspired by the vision of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. This installation reinforces REC’s pivotal role in decentralized power and democratizing energy.

Driving the Net Zero 2070 Vision

The narrative extends to REC’s diverse financing portfolio, which acts as the financial backbone for India’s Net Zero 2070 goals. Beyond traditional power, the pavilion highlights REC’s support for electric mobility and inclusive transition.

A High-Tech Experiential Journey

Strongly technology-oriented, the pavilion offers an immersive experience through anamorphic LED Walls & Kinetic Displays, RFID-based storytelling and innovation hubs.

Through this experiential pavilion, REC Limited reaffirms its legacy and leadership as a true Green Multiplier, powering the infrastructure and innovations necessary for India’s sustainable tomorrow.

Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) observed the 55th National Safety Month with great enthusiasm across its Head Office, New Delhi, and units at Gorakhpur, Barauni, and Sindri, under the leadership of its Managing Director, Dr S P Mohanty, reaffirming its commitment to building a safe, responsible, and resilient workplace.

The observance brought together employees at all levels through a blend of practical demonstrations, awareness activities, leadership engagements, and training programmes, reinforcing the message that safety is not merely a priority but a shared responsibility.

Key highlights included SCBA and CPR competitions, where participants demonstrated critical life-saving skills with speed and precision, alongside hands-on SCBA wearing exercises that strengthened emergency preparedness. A mock drill further showcased coordinated response mechanisms and adherence to established safety protocols.

Interactive activities such as extempore competitions, quiz and drawing contests encouraged both employees and young participants to express safety awareness creatively, promoting deeper understanding of themes like industrial safety, road safety, and use of PPE.

Leadership engagement remained central throughout the month, with Safety/HSE Walks and Safety Committee interactions enabling on-ground assessment, meaningful dialogue, and reinforcement of accountability. A dedicated Leadership and Safety Excellence training programme further enhanced perspectives on safety management, leadership responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Extending the safety message beyond the workplace, family engagement initiatives witnessed enthusiastic participation, highlighting that safety is a shared value both at work and at home. Strengthening this commitment, a Pocket Safety Manual was also introduced, ensuring quick and easy access to critical safety information for employees.

Through these diverse initiatives, HURL successfully fostered awareness, preparedness, and a culture of continuous improvement, embedding safety deeply into its organizational ethos.

The observance stands as a strong testament to HURL’s belief that “Safety is not just a priority, it is a way of life.”

Ms Neha Giri has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. She is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Arindam Chaudhary has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Steel. He is a 2014 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.

As many as 18 IPS officers have been given new responsibilities in Haryana. Mrs Kala Ramachandran has been given additional charge as Director, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Madhuban, while Sanjay Kumar was appointed ADGP, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) and Sibash Kaviraj, upon promotion, will join as Police Commissioner, Panchkula. Similarly, Dr Rajshree Singh was posted as Police Commissioner, Jhajjar; Abhishek Jorwal, upon promotion, as DIG (Law & Order), Panchkula; Rajendra Kumar Meena as Joint Commissioner of Police, Sonipat; Manbir Singh as DIG, Police Training College, Sunaria, Rohtak; Virendra Vij as DIG, State Crime Branch, Panchkula; Dheeraj Kumar as AIG Training, Panchkula; Anshu Singla as SP/RTC, Bhondsi; Narendra Bijarniya gets additional charge of SP/Commando, Newal (Karnal); Mrs Himadree Kaushik is transferred as DCP Crime, Faridabad with additional charge of DCP/Hqrs. Faridabad; Mayank Gupta as SP Cyber, Panchkula; Ms Uttam as Additional SP, Hisar; Faisal Khan as Additional SP, Narnaul, Mahendragarh; Ayush Yadav as Additional SP, Rohtak; Y V R Sashi Shekhar as Additional SP, Nuh and Ms Kanchi Singhal was made Additional SP, Karnal.

The deputation tenure of Abhishek Pathak working as Inspector General, Border Security Force (BSF) has been extended for a period of one year beyond March 10, 2026. He is a 2004 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

The deputation tenure of Saket Kumar Singh working as Inspector General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been extended for a period of two years beyond March 11, 2026. He is a 2002 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

The deputation tenure of Rajesh Kumar working as Additional Director General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been extended for a period of one year beyond March 18, 2026. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

The central deputation tenure of Bhaskar Verma working as Member Secretary, National Monuments Authority (NMA), Ministry of Culture has been extended for a period of one year beyond May 31, 2026. He is a 1995 batch ICAS officer.

Dr Pramod Kumar Meherda, Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has been assigned an additional charge of CEO, National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) for a period of six months. He is a 1997 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Ms Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development, has been assigned an additional charge of Chairperson, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) for a period of six months. She is a 1991 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

The central deputation tenure of Rasaal Dwivedi working as Private Secretary to Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, has been extended for a period of six months upto September 15, 2026. He is a 2011 batch IRS-C&CE officer.

The central deputation tenure of Ram Dayal Meena working as Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs has been extended upto August 30, 2028. He is a 2004 batch IOFS officer.

The central deputation tenure of Ram Dayal Meena working as Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs has been extended upto August 30, 2028. He is a 2004 batch IOFS officer.

Ms Anu Kukreja, Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been given premature repatriation to her parent cadre on personal grounds. She is a2009 batch ICoAS officer.

Abhas Katra Singh,  OSD to Ashwini Viashnaw, Union Minister, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 2012 batch IPoS officer.

The central deputation tenure of Vikram Kesharee Pradhan working as Director in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, has been curtailed. He is a 2010 batch IFoS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Krishna Bajpai has been appointed as Director in the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment. He is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Ms Farah Zachariah has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). She is a 2015 batch IRS-C&IT officer.

PR Ramesh, Lead Independent Director, Cipla Limited has been designated as Vice-Chairman of the company with effect from April 1, 2026.

Bahram N Vakil, Independent Director, Tata Investment Corporation Limited, has been designated as Vice-Chairman of the company.

Pankajkumar Jagawat has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Shanti Gold International Limited.

Manojkumar Jain has been re-appointed as Whole-time Director of Shanti Gold International Limited.

Prem Singh Meena has been appointed as Director (Projects) of RITES Limited with effect from June 30, 2028.

Ms Mayuri Bipinbhai Rupareliya has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Shreeji Shipping Global Limited.

Jagdeep Hira has been appointed as Whole-time Director of Kuantum Papers Limited with effect from February 7, 2026.

 Munishwar Kumar has been re-designated from Non-Executive Director to Independent Director of Kuantum Papers Limited with effect from February 7, 2026.

Ms Rafrq Ahmed Sulaiha Banu has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited.

TN Natarajan has been appointed as Director (Commercial) of Steel Authority of India Limited.
 

Robert Stewart will cease to be Independent Director of Cipla Limited upon completion of his term on May 13, 2026.

Run out of ideas

The Congress seems to have run out of ideas. Trying to co-opt Kanshi Ramji now. It will have to try harder.

Vijay Kumar

CPAF

In recent times, people have started prioritising work-life balance and a peaceful life, something the paramilitary forces struggle to provide due to the nature of their duties. At the lower levels especially, the work environment is often harsh. There are instances of seniors exploiting subordinates, workplace harassment, and frequent transfers that disrupt family life. As one CRPF personnel aptly said, “force ki naukri kamar tod deti hai.”

Vishal Chauhan

CPAF

No promotions and also reserving the top positions for ias ips capf cadre really deserves its own officers to be at top and the deputations should stop altogether or should be exchange criteria the capf cadre goes to state police and the ips goes to capf.

Haardik Verma

Screenshot of the comparative fares at the time of booking of the tickets

The Appellant sought the date wise LTC Concession (Economy Class) air fare displayed on https://www.irctc.co.in/Portal between Mumbai and Varanasi for the Period 01st to 30th November 2021. The PIO replied that the Historical Airfare data of Airlines is not stored by IRCTC. The Airline fares are governed by Airlines and are very dynamic which may vary as per the seat availability at the time and date of booking. It is the duty of the person booking the ticket to take the screenshot of the comparative fares flashed on the screen at the time of booking the ticket, because it keeps on changing and it is not possible to recapitulate later on the same at the relevant time. The CIC observed that as far as RTI application is concerned, appropriate reply has been furnished by the Respondents and upheld the same. The Appellant made a prayer during the hearing to provide a certified copy of downloaded fares. In this regard, the CIC held that it is an extended relief claimed which has never been sought in the original RTI application and rejected the same.

Comments

It is seen that some government servants miss taking a screenshot of the comparative fares at the time of booking of the tickets. Such bills are struck up and there is little that the RTI Act can do to provide the historical data which is not stored.

Citation: Anjani Kumar Mishra v. IRCTC Ltd., File No: CIC/IRCTC/A/2024/109292; Date of Decision: 28.08.2025

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