Kartavya Bhawan 3 is now operational and MHA has already started functioning. It will have two more bhavans- 1 and 2. These Bhavans will be ready within 2-3 months. About one dozen ministries/ departments will be shifted, when all three Bhavans are Completed.

Vikas, CGM, ONGC, has been selected for the post of Managing Director, Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on August 14, 2025. As many as eight persons were interviewed for the same.

Thirteen officers in the grade of Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes have been shifted. K M Ravichandran has been posted to Triruchirapalli GST & CX, while Prem Verma goes to PC (RA) Delhi and Manish Chandra was moved to AIR Cargo Import (Mumbai Cus-III). Similarly, Suraksha Katiyar was transferred to Agra GST & CX; Dipak Kumar Gupta to Delhi Cus (Prev.); N J Kumaresh to Hyderabad GST & CX; Smita Dolas to DG Valuation, Mumbai; Rahul Ramesh Nangare to Commissioner of Customs (Adjudication), Delhi; Pankaj Haribhau Bodkhe to DGHRD (HRM-II), Delhi; Samriti Goel Saran to DGPM (Hqrs), Delhi; Bharat Prakash to Tiruchirappalli Cus (Prev.); Sahil Inamdar to DG Systems, Bengaluru and Amit Gupta has been posted to DG Vigilance, Ahmedabad.

As many as 47 officers in the grade of Additional Commissioner/Joint Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes have been shifted and given new postings. Marut Tripathi has been posted to DG System Delhi; Sanjay Kumar to DG Nacin Bhopal; N B Rambhau to Pune GST & CX Zone; Swati Bhanwala to DG Anti-profiteering, Delhi; A V Pandurang to Mumbai GST & CX Zone; Pradeep K P to Mumbai GST & CX Zone; A V Babu to Thiruvanthapuram GST & CX Zone; Manu Pawar to DGHRD (HRM-I), Delhi; Money Jain to DG Systems, Bengaluru; Shreyas K M to DGGI Bengaluru; A K Kookna to DGHRD (HRM-II) Delhi; A K Majumdar to Bhubaneswar GST & CX Zone; Ajay Arya to DG Systems Mumbai; D S Maan to Chandigarh GST & CX Zone; D N Pant to DGPM, Mumbai; Rajesh Dahiya to CC (AR), CESTAT, Bengaluru; Prakash S V to DGTS, Mumbai; K V Kumar to Hyderabad GST & CX Zone; Pradip Kumar to Delhi GST & CX Zone; Khurshid Rehan to Kolkata GST & CX Zone; Parul Srivastava to Hyderabad GST & CX Zone; Reshma Kurup to DG Vigilance Delhi; Indu Bhardwaj to DGPM, Delhi; Nivedita Bhattacharjee to Meerut GST & CX Zone; Pradeep Kumar to DG GST, Delhi; Rajivkumar Yengkhom to DGRI, Guwahati; Ghanisht Yasu to DGPM, Delhi; Kanchi Gupta to DGTS, Chennai; Vikram Singh to DGTS, Delhi; Ashif A to Hyderabad GST & CX Zone; Dal Chand to Delhi GST & CX Zone; S P V Varma to Visakhapatnam GST & CX Zone; Abhinav Ujjainia to Bhopal GST & CX Zone; Safdar Ali to DGHRD (I&W), Delhi; Shahsi Kiran S to Nacin Palasamudram; V R Chawan to Nacin Palasamudram; Mahesh Kumar to Nacin Palasamudram; Valsalakumari R to Nacin Bengaluru; Vasudeva Murthy C R to Nacin Palasamudram; P Rajith Kumar to Thiruvanthapuram GST & CX Zone; Manish Raj to CC (AR) CESTAT, Allahabad and Shankaracharya Pandit, G R M Naidu, Giridhar Bandhiwad, KT Anil Kumar and D Bhaskar have been transferred to Nacin Palasamudram.

Whispers in Haryana’s corridors indicate that the June transfers were politically motivated to place loyalists ahead of assembly elections. Speculations predict further IPS upgradations in late 2025 for border security roles.  Predictions include new AIS initiatives for infrastructure, aligning with national programs like Viksit Bharat.

Aditya Kumar Mamgain has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Health & Family Welfare. He is a 2015 batch IRS-C&IT officer.

Ms Akanksha Ranjan has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Health & Family Welfare. She is a 2013 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

The CGDA has transferred four IDAS officers. Accordingly, Amit Kumar, 2014 batch, will join the CGDA HQ, while Vijay Taneja, 2016 batch, who was on deputation with the UN Mission, has been posted to the PCDA office in Delhi after repatriation. Ms Sonal, 2018 batch, has been posted in the PIFA(AF), New Delhi, and  Jagdeep Ahuja, 2023 batch, will join the office of the PCDA(R&D), New Delhi.

M Mathew Jolly has been appointed as Technical Member (Centre) in the State Benches of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). He is an IRS-C&IT officer.

Nirmal Kumar Soren has been appointed as Technical Member (Centre) in the State Benches of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). He is an IRS-C&IT officer.

Raju Agasimani has been posted as Member Secretary, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board. He is a 2006 batch Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer. 

2010 Agniveers, including 309 women Agniveers of the Indian Navy, and 276 Naviks of Indian Coast Guard were inducted after a passing out parade at INS Chilka, Odisha.

Ms Pooja Awana has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Investment & Public Asset Management. She is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Three advocates have been appointed as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court. They are: Ajit Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar, and Ms Aarti Arun Sathe.

Gurav Abhijit Dilip has been awarded the Gallantry Medal on the occasion of the Independence Day- 2025. He is an IPS officer of Assam cadre.

Babu Ram has been awarded the Gallantry Medal on the occasion of the Independence Day- 2025. He is an IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Sunil Sharma has been awarded the Gallantry Medal on the occasion of the Independence Day- 2025. He is an IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

President Droupadi Murmu, has approved Gallantry awards to Indian Navy personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2025. Sarvottam Yuddh Seva Medal has been awarded to V Adm Sanjay Jasjit Singh, PVSM, AVSM, NM (Retd); Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal to V Adm Tarun Sobti, AVSM, VSM; Shaurya Chakra to Lt Cdr Suraj Prashar and Ram Goyal, Sea I; Yudh Seva Medal to V Adm AN Pramod, AVSM and R Adm Rahul Vilas Gokhale, NM. Similarly, Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and Mention-In-Despatches Medals have also been awarded.

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 127 Gallantry awards and 40 Distinguished Service awards to the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of Independence Day. These are: 04 Kirti Chakras; 15 Vir Chakras; 16 Shaurya Chakras; 02 Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry); 58 Sena Medals (Gallantry); 06 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry); 26 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry); 07 Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals; 09 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 24 Yudh Seva Medals. The President has also approved 290 Mention-in-Despatches – 115 personnel of the Indian Army, 05 of the Indian Navy, 167 of the Indian Air Force and 03 of the Border Roads Development Board (BRDB).

President Droupadi Murmu has approved Tatrakshak Medals to 5 Indian Coast Guard personnel on the eve of Independence Day. The medals are in recognition of their acts of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty, and meritorious service. Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry) has been awarded to Comdt Srinivas Gadam, Comdt (JG) Ankit Sharma and Comdt (JG) Rajkamal Attri. Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service) goes to Inspector General Anupam Rai and Deputy Inspector General Bibhuti Ranjan.

The total of 1090 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2025.
233 personnel have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 personnel awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 758 personnel awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). Medal for Gallantry (GM) are awarded on the ground of Rare Conspicuous Act of Gallantry and Conspicuous Act of Gallantry respectively in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risk incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned.
Among the majority of the 233 Gallantry Awards, 54 personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas, 152 personnel from Jammu & Kashmir region, 03 personnel from North-East and 24 personnel from other regions are being awarded for their gallant action.
Medal for Gallantry (GM):-  Out of 233 Medal for Gallantry (GM), 226 Police Personnel, 06 Fire Service personnel and 01 HG & CD personnel have been awarded GM, respectively.
The President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) is awarded for special distinguished record in Service and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) is awarded for valuable service characterized by resource and devotion to duty.
Out of 99 President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), 89 have been awarded to Police Service, 05 to Fire Service, 03 to Civil Defence & Home Guard Service and 02 to Correctional Service. Out of 758 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM), 635 have been awarded to Police Service, 51 to Fire Service, 41 to Civil Defence & Home Guard Service and 31 to Correctional Service.

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great patriotic fervour. The main celebration was held at the Vasant Vihar Sports Ground, SECL Bilaspur, where the Chief Guest, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Mr. Harish Duhan, unfurled the National Flag and took the salute of the parade. On this occasion, the CMD also inspected the main parade. In his address, Duhan stated that SECL is fully committed to ensuring the nation’s energy security while contributing to the building of a self-reliant and developed India. Today, SECL’s name is well established not only in India but also internationally. Our Gevra mine is Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest mine, standing as a testament to our technological advancement, operational efficiency, organizational capability, and team spirit. We are not only leaders in production but are also advancing towards Sustainable Mining. As the first coal PSU in India, SECL has signed an agreement to adopt Paste Fill Mining Technology. In line with the Ministry of Coal and Coal India’s UG Vision, SECL is prioritizing underground coal production and promoting Mass Production Technology in its mines. With an eye on the future of coal transportation, SECL is playing a leading role in developing rail logistics through its rail corridor projects. Sustainable Development is the core of our operations. Since its inception, SECL has planted over 30 million saplings, playing a vital role in greening the coalfields. The company has also launched special plantation projects based on the Japanese Miyawaki method, rapidly creating dense forests in Gevra and Raigarh areas. SECL is also making serious and concrete efforts in the field of green energy. To date, we have installed over 40 MW of solar power capacity and set a target of producing 700 MW of solar power by 2030, aiming to become a net-positive energy company. In FY 2024-25, SECL provided employment to 807 individuals — the highest in the last decade. In the current financial year 2025-26, as of July 2025, 222 people have already been employed, and this process is continuing. Our CSR scheme ‘SECL Ki Dhadkan’ is nothing short of a boon for children in coalfield regions suffering from congenital heart diseases. Under this initiative, more than 139 children from remote areas of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have undergone successful surgeries. Under ‘SECL ke Sushrut’, talented children from economically weaker sections in coalfield areas are given free residential coaching for NEET. This year too, the students’ hard work paid off, with 31 out of 40 students clearing NEET and moving towards realizing their dream of becoming doctors. SECL is fully committed to providing equal opportunities to women and empowering them. Our women engineers are working in underground mines and playing courageous roles in the rescue team. Recently, we inaugurated Coal India’s first fully women-operated dispensary and Condition-Based Monitoring Lab. Earlier in the day, at the SECL Administrative Building premises, Director (HR) Mr. Biranchi Das, in the presence of departmental heads, trade union representatives, officers, and employees, paid floral tributes at the Shaheed Smarak, the statue of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, and the Miner’s statue. He then hoisted the National Flag and took the salute of the parade presented by the security guards. The main function at Vasant Vihar Sports Ground was attended by Director (Technical – Operations & Project Planning) N Franklin Jaykumar, Director (HR) Mr. Biranchi Das, Director (Finance) Mr. D. Sunil Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain, President of Shraddha Mahila Mandal Mrs. Shashi Duhan, Vice Presidents Mrs. Anita Franklin, Mrs. Ipsita Das, Mrs. Hasina Kumar, Mrs. Vinita Jain, various departmental heads, trade union representatives, officers, employees, and school children. At the ceremony, the guests jointly released pigeons and balloons into the sky, sending a message of peace. Students from DAV Public School, Loyola School, Holy Nursery School, Dreamland, and Krishna Public School presented captivating patriotic songs and dances. On this occasion, the Chief Guest presented awards to the Best Drill Squad, Best Turnout Squad, and Best Uniform in the parade. SECL employees and their children who had excelled in various fields were also felicitated. The event was anchored by Sheikh Zakir Hussain, Chief Manager (Environment), and Security Inspector MP Jangde.

NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, commemorated the nation's 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm, reflecting the theme 'Naya Bharat' at its Head Office in Hyderabad and other mining units across India. This year's celebrations paid tribute to Operation Sindoor, showcasing India’s growing self reliance. Amitava Mukherjee CMD, NMDC unfurled the national flag at the NMDC Corporate Office in Hyderabad in the presence of functional directors. The event was graced  by Vinay Kumar Director (Technical), Joydeep Dasgupta, Director (Production), Mrs Priyadarshini Gaddam Director (HR) & Director Finance (Addl. Charge) along with employees and their family members.  In his address to the gathering at the Hyderabad headquarters, Mukherjee said, “This Independence Day is steeped in valour for this year our freedom was not just commemorated, it was fiercely protected. NMDC is a vehicle for the vision of India. Every tonne of ore we mine, every coil of steel we produce, and every decision we take as an organisation carries the weight of national trust.  We are firmly targeting 55 million tonnes in FY26 by reaching this  milestone, we can stay on course for our 100 million tonnes goal by 2030. For NSL, August 2025 has been a landmark month of milestones - 11,205 tonnes of hot metal produced in a single day, Rs. 25.7 crore profit after tax reported in Q1 FY26, and the successful rollout of 1.2 mm thick hot rolled coil.  NSL has inherited this deep sense of responsibility to the people and the planet from NMDC.” As part of the Independence Day celebrations, NMDC had organized various competitions at its corporate office and projects in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, which were held in the previous week. The winners were felicitated during the ceremony, promoting a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among participants. The Independence Day celebrations across NMDC's mining units reflected the company's firm commitment to the nation's growth and its dedication to building a strong and sustainable future for all, aligning with the vision of a Naya Bharat.

Patriotism was in the air and the Tiranga in every heart as Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) celebrated the 79th Independence Day at its Head Office with great zeal and enthusiasm. The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by Dr. S.P. Mohanty, Managing Director, HURL, in the presence of employees and their families. As the tricolour unfurled, the gathering joined in singing the National Anthem, filling the atmosphere with pride and unity. Addressing the audience, Dr. Mohanty said, “The tricolour reminds us of our duty to serve the nation with integrity, dedication, and innovation.” He also lauded the commitment of the HURL team in contributing to the nation’s agricultural growth and self-reliance. The highlight of the morning was a heart-warming cultural programme by children, featuring soulful recitations and spirited dance performances. The young participants captivated everyone with their enthusiasm, infusing the event with innocence, joy, and patriotic pride. The celebration concluded with a renewed pledge by all to uphold the values of freedom, work towards nation-building, and contribute meaningfully to India’s progress.

NBCC (India) Limited has organised a one-day training programme for its officials as part of the Government of India’s Rashtriya Karmayogi – Serving the Karmayogi Way initiative, launched by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC). The Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme is a large-scale behavioural training initiative designed to instil Seva Bhaav (spirit of public service). It aims to transform work culture across the government by embedding values of empathy, integrity and service excellence. The programme in NBCC was attended officials from diverse functional domains such as Engineering, Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Law and Project Management. Through an interactive and immersive approach, participants were sensitised on the ethos of public service, leadership in governance, and citizen-centric delivery. NBCC’s active participation in this programme underscores its commitment to not just physical infrastructure development but also building a strong foundation of skilled, motivated, and service-oriented professionals.

Ms. Myadam Shirisha Raghuveer has been re-appointed as Chairperson & Managing Director of Bambino Agro Industries Limited effective from January 16, 2026.

Sanjay N Mehta has been appointed as Managing Director of Aplab Limited effective from September 1, 2025.

Mrs. Amrita P. Deodhar has been re-designated as Chairperson & Whole-Time Director of Aplab Limited effective from September 1, 2025.

Rickkin R. Bbarot has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Atlantaa Limited.

Mrs. Bhumika Anuj Pandey has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Atlantaa Limited.

Hiitesh Topiiwaalla has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Paramount Cosmetics India Limited effective from April 1, 2026.

Dr. Aravind Kumar Madala has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Managing Director of Softsol India Limited effective from September 1, 2025.

Jaswant Munoth has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Munoth Financial Services Limited effective from June 20, 2025.

Bharat Munoth has been appointed as Whole-Time Director of Munoth Financial Services Limited effective from August 14, 2025.

CR Sasi has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Munoth Financial Services Limited effective from August 14, 2025.

Kavya Arora has been appointed as Managing Director of Hampton Sky Realty Limited.

Ms. Ketki Gupta has been appointed as Additional Director in the capacity of Joint Managing Director of Hampton Sky Realty Limited.

Vinod K. Goenka has been re-appointed as Executive Chairman & Managing Director of Valor Estate Limited effective from September 1, 2025.

Special Independence Day 2025 

Greetings to everyone on this Special Independence Day 2025 ! The real India has emerged, symbolised by the Iron Pillar at the Kutub Minar complex, a living wonder of ancient India’s metallurgical technology. The aggressors ruined the Dharma Kshetra but failed to destroy the pillar and were themselves buried deep, the New India has destroyed the infamous Lutyens Gang. They have treated citizens with horrible contempt (hikarat ki nazar se), ruining a fragile democracy in the twentieth century. Today India stands as the new superpower actively contributing in all areas including politics, economics, foreign policy, defence, manufacture, finance, public service and transparent government. Even Donald Trump, whose Deep state, has been charging their batteries daily, can learn a lot. A small step not to open the farm/dairy/fisheries sector has destroyed their conspiracies in the name of the “farmers/kisan”. Kisan/farmers’ land acquired for public purpose was misused and distributed amongst themselves for Farm Houses (one/two/hundreds/thousands?). This Independence Day we are proud of India as a Great Nation. Jai Bharat !

M L Gupta

Data about colleagues for defending own service matter

The appellant sought information about implementation of the Hon'ble Central Administrative Tribunal (PB), New Delhi asking for the pay fixed, Date of enhancement of the rate of pay and other related information about fellow officers. The PIO denied information under Sec 8 (1) (j) of the RTI Act informing that the information sought is a classified information which also include personal information of third party and disclosure of such information has no relationship to any public activity ог interest. The appellant submitted before the CIC that the Hon’ble CAT, vide order dated 31.05.2023 has passed an order in his favour in which the Respondent were directed to extend the similar benefits as granted to the Applicants in O.A. No. 1981/1996, in term of the directions contained in order dated 03.06.2002, if they are similarly situated and otherwise eligible and that is why he needs this information to compare his case with similarly placed employees. The Appellant highlighted that there is a big difference in the amount that has been paid to him as compared to others. The PIO informed that several correspondence were made to IHQ of MoD (Army) in the similarly placed case as well as in the instant case regarding non-feasibility towards convening review DPC for re-fixing the seniority in the lower grades at this belated stage without any requisite documentss. The CIC ruled that exemption under Section 8 (1) (j) of the RTI Act is not available and directed the PIO to revisit the contents of the RTI Application and provide a revised reply along with requested information.

Comments

To differentiate between personal information and public activity, the CIC relied upon the judgement passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in case titled A.S. Mallikarjunaswamy vs. SIC & Ors., W.P. No. 23695 of 2022 dated 22.08.2023.

Citation: Rama Nand Prabhakar v. AOC Records, PIN - 900453, C/o 56 APO; CIC/ARMHQ/A/2024/605929; Date of Decision: 23.05.2025

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