After the departure of BVR Subramaniam, lobbying has started for the new CEO of NITI Aayog. But the million dollar question is- who will grab this post. Sources said that names of about half a dozen retired IAS officers including D S Mishra, Sunil Barthval, Girdhar Armane have started doing the rounds. The government is likely to make a decision after the Holi festival.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, Judge of the Kerala High Court, as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, consequent upon the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on March 5, 2026.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Lisa Gill, Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, to the Andhra Pradesh High Court and her appointment as Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court with effect from the date the vacancy arises.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of nine Advocates for appointment as Judges of the Patna High Court. They are: Md. Nadim Seraj, Ranjan Kumar Jha, Kumar Manish, Sanjeev Kumar, Girijish Kumar, Alok Kumar, Raj Kumar, Rana Vikram Singh, and Vikash Kumar.

Nearly 300 IAS officers nationwide are due to retire in 2026, upon attaining age 60, triggering widespread reshuffles at Centre and states. Specific projections for queried states show Tamil Nadu 13 IAS, Odisha 12 IAS. Other southern states face notable gaps but lower numbers. This will create cascading vacancies in senior positions (Chief Secretaries, Secretaries, DGPs, etc.), with predictions of accelerated promotions and lateral movements starting mid-2026.

Vivek A Perampurna, CIT, Mumbai, has resigned from the Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax.

Jeetesh Sharma, Director (A&F) in the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 1998 batch ITS officer.

Rajiv Shankar, Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. He is a 2008 batch IRS-C&IT officer.

Garud Rahul Deelip, Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Education, New Delhi, has been relieved to take up his new assignment as Financial Controller in Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML), Ministry of Culture, on deputation basis for a period of three years w e f February 27. He is a 2016 batch ICAS officer.

In ITBP Anil Kumar Akarnia has been transferred to HQ Eastern Frontier, Lucknow and Deepak Kumar Pandey has been moved to Directorate  General, Headquarters.

Consequent upon relieving from TRAI.  Sheo Bhadra Singh has reported back to the DoT Hq. He is a HAG level officer and waiting for his posting.

Two Indian Trade Service (ITrS) officers- Chandra Kant Mishra and Dr. Rendla Sampath Kumar- has been promoted to SAG against the vacancy year 2026, on regular basis. Both are 2007 batch officers. 

 Preparations advanced for cross-campus UG student exchange plus seamless credit transfer, up to 5% of undergraduates across 23 IITs. Students can take courses/semester at another IIT from 2026-27 session; curricula mapping underway led by efforts at IIT Madras. First formal inter-IIT exchange.

Strong shift from single-campus rigidity toward networked “one rank, many campuses” model with credit transfer and semester exchanges. Trending heavily (multiple national reports 20-24 Feb); seen as enhancing specialisation, internships, and resource sharing. Predicted to roll out fully in 2026-27 with senate approvals.

 The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has advertised for the post of Consultants in various Passport Offices. Applications have been sought by March 20 from retired Gazetted Officers from the Central Government. 

Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) signed remotely with France for 22 single-seat plus 4 twin-seat Rafale-Marine jets (first international operator of the naval variant). Signed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Minister for Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. Exchange of documents at Nausena Bhawan in presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Navy Vice-Chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, and French Ambassador. This includes training, simulators, weapons (with Transfer of Technology for indigenous integration, e.g., Astra BVR missile), 5-year Performance-Based Logistics, fuselage production, and MRO facilities in India (expected to create MSME jobs). High commonality with IAF Rafale fleet for joint ops on INS Vikrant/Vikramaditya. The delivery is expected from mid-2028 to 2030.

Ganesh Shankar Mishra has been appointed as Vice-Chairman, State Niti Aayog in Chhattisgarh. He is a retired IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Rajdeep Singh Brar has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner, General, Malerkotla, while Sunil was made Sub Divisional Magistrate, Balachaur in Punjab.

As many as 45 IAS officials have been shifted in Telangana in a major reshuffle. Accordingly, Sanjay Kumar has been posted as Special Chief Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, while N Sridhar joins as Principal Secretary, ITE&C Department and Industries & Commerce Department and will continue to hold the Full Additional Charge (FAC) of PS, Mines & Geology. Similarly, E Sridhar was appointed as Secretary, Irrigation and CAD Department; Rahul Bojja as Principal Secretary (Political), General Administration Department and also placed in FAC of PS, BC Welfare Department; Musharraf Ali Faruqui as Chairman & Managing Director, Third DISCOM (New); Jitesh V Patil as Chairman & Managing Director, TGSPDCL; Sabyasachi Ghosh as Special Chief Secretary, Implementation of Flagship Welfare & Developmental Schemes Unit and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); M Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretary, LET&F Department is placed in FAC of Special Chief Secretary, Disaster Management, Revenue Department; Gaurav Uppal as Secretary, Finance & Planning Department & EO DG, TGRAC and is also placed in FAC on the post of Managing Director, Telangana Medical Services & Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC); Ms B Vijiendra as Secretary, Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) and Commissioner, Scheduled Castes Development; Ms D Divya, CEO, SERP is placed in FAC of the post of State Nodal Officer, Prajavani; Adwait Kumar Singh as Special Secretary, Coordination (GoI Projects & CSS), Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi; M Hanumantha Rao as Director, Endowments and is also placed in FAC of Special Officer, Godavari Pushkaralu; Ms Sikta Patnaik as Special Secretary, Finance; Sandeep Kumar Jha, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC as Collector & District Magistrate, Jangaon; Ms Pamela Satpathy as Special Commissioner, Labour; Anuraag Jayanti as Collector & District Magistrate, Yadadri Bhongir; Rahul Raj P S as Special Commissioner for Cooperation & Registrar of Cooperative Societies; Bhavesh Mishra as Special Secretary, ITE&C Department; Rizwanbasha Shaik as Collector & DM, Jogulamba Gadwal; B M Santhosh as Director, Tribal Welfare; Prateek Jain, Collector & District Magistrate, Narayanpet; Ms Sneha Shabarish as Collector & District Magistrate, Mahabubabad; Ms P Katyayani Devi as Joint Managing Director, State Finance Corporation; G Phaneendra Reddy as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Narayanpet; Ms Chitra Mishra as Collector & District Magistrate, Karimnagar; Garima Agrawal as Collector & District Magistrate, Rajanna Sircilla; Deepak Tewari as Collector, Vikarabad; Pratima Singh as Collector & District Magistrate, Medak; Ankit as Collector, Bhadradri Kothagudem. Chahat Bajpai as Collector, Hanamkonda and also given FAC of GWMC Municipal Commissioner; Ms Khushboo as Collector and DM, Mahabubnagar; Manda Makarandu as Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Rajendranagar and also placed in FAC of Project Director (CMRO) Project, CCLA; Faizan Ahmed as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Medchal Malkajgiri. Shivendra Pratap as Joint Director, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited; Parmar Pinkeshkumar Lalitkumar as Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Quthbullapur; Uma Shankar Prasad as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Vikarabad; G V Shyam Prasad Lal as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Nagarkurnool; P Chandraiah as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Mancherial; Y V Ganesh as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Warangal; Abdul Hameed as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Siddipet; B Venkateshwarlu as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Nirmal; N Kheemya Naik as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Wanaparthy; K Vidyasagar as Additional CEO, Industry & Investment Cell & SPEED and M Surender joins as Additional Nodal Officer, Prajavani.

Umendra and Manoj Pant have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Pramod Kumar Garg has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), M/o Civil Aviation. 

Gopal Krishna has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1983 batch IAS officer and retired as Secretary, M/o Shipping. 

Harishwar Dayal has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1981 batch IDSE officer and retired as DG (Pers) (Retd), M/o Defence. 

Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) has advertised the post of Senior Manager (S&T) for Haldia. Applications must reach latest by March 25, 2026. 

Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) has advertised the post of Senior Manager & Manager (Finance) for Mumbai. Applications must reach latest by March 25, 2026. 

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has advertised the post of Joint General Manager (Signal) on deputation basis.  Applications must reach latest by March 9, 2026. 

National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has advertised the posts of Executive/Manager (Partnerships - BFSI). Applications must reach latest by March 12, 2026. 

Ministry of External Affairs has advertised the post of Consultant (UN Issues) for United Nations Economic & Social (UNES) Division. Applications must reach latest by March 17, 2026. 

Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is seeking Young Professionals in the Department of  Fertilizers on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by March 20, 2026. 

World Bank has advertised the post of Senior Economist for Nouakchott, Mauritania. Applications must reach latest by March 15, 2026.

World Bank has advertised the post of Senior Digital Tourism Specialist for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by March 11, 2026.

Rahul Agarwal, who is presently posted as Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM), South East Central Railway (SECR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Principal Executive Director/Traffic Transportation (M), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Kishana Ram Chaudhary, who is presently posted in Northern Railway (NR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Executive Director, Civil Engineering (P), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Jasmeet Singh Bindra, who is presently posted as Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM) (CHOD), South East Central Railway (SECR), has been posted as Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM) (CHOD), on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Pradeep Navratan Gupta has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers Limited, starting March 1, 2026.

Arvind Joshi has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Shivagrico Implements Limited.

Mrs Kavita Jain has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Shivagrico Implements Limited.

 

Gaurav Garg has been appointed as Additional Director in the category of Whole-time Director of Rana Sugars Limited.

Mayur Jitendra Thakar has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director of Rajasthan Tube Manufacturing Company Limited.

Pankaj Joshi has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Executive Non-Independent Director of Rajasthan Tube Manufacturing Company Limited.

Mohit Sunil Nagdev has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Pearl Green Clubs and Resorts Limited.

Vinod Kumar, Executive Director, Mechanical Engineering (Production Units & Workshops), Railway Board, has been appointed as Part-time Government Nominee Director on the Board of RITES Limited.

 

Navin Kumar Parsuramka, Principal Executive Director (Coaching), Railway Board,  has been appointed as Part-time Government Director on the Board of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited.

Abhiram Seth has been re-appointed as Independent Director of LT Foods Limited.

Ms Ambika Sharma has been re-appointed as Independent Director of LT Foods Limited.

Ashok Kumar Arora has been appointed as Whole-time Director of LT Foods Limited.

Ms Rima Gupta has been appointed as Independent Director of LT Foods Limited.

Dr Om Prakash Manchanda has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Sundrop Brands Limited.

Bipradas Bhattacharjee has ceased to be Independent Director of Western Carriers (India) Limited on completion of tenure.

Jagdish Moolchandani has resigned from the position of Executive Director of Archies Limited.

Himmatsingh Dasharathsingh Shekhawat has resigned from the position of Whole-time Director of Indus Fila Limited and continues as Non-Executive Director.

Nikshit Hemendra Shah has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Bodhtree Consulting Limited.

Vivek S Joshi has resigned from the position of Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sundaram-Clayton Limited with effect from March 31, 2026.

Mrs Priyanka Shah has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Shivagrico Implements Limited.

NCERT controversy

The text of the Class VIII Civics book on corruption in judiciary makes no sense other than nonsense. It should not have been allowed to be published in the first place, but if it did get published injudiciously, the action taken after displeasure of the Hon’ SC could and ought to have been taken before the matter drew attention of the court. But a thorough vetting of every textbook is needed BECAUSE preparing textbooks is no child’s play. It is possible to do so provided the chief supervising the contents and language pays total attention to it. Leave it to others, and the product can prove toxic. There are appropriate fora to raise the contentious issue, parliament being one. Judicial reforms are overdue. Apply IA in a big way and pendency will come down drastically, example: the litigant need not be told after years and hundreds of hearings that the case is not maintainable or some such other excuse. This is not the time to issue testimonials, but textbook is certainly not the forum.

M L Gupta

Appellant has not approached CIC with clean hands

Information about allotment of lease and release from seizure of land comprising a particular GLR Survey No. was sought. The Directorate General Defence Estates replied that the Appellant mentioned incorrect date of application for allotment of lease in his RTI Application because of which the relevant information could not be provided to him and therefore, the Appellant was advised to file a fresh RTI Application in their office with correct date of application. The respondent added that First Appeal has been adjudicated on 31.05.2024 and the same has been taken on record. The Commission noted that the Appellant has willfully suppressed the replies provided by the CPIO and FAA while filing the instant Second Appeal. The CIC commented that the appellant has not approached the CIC with clean hands and his conduct is not appreciated.

Comments

The probability of obtaining the information sought increases if the conduct of the RTI applicant is transparent.

Citation: Chandra Kant Sonkar v. Directorate General Defence Estates, File No: CIC/DIGDE/A/2024/118526; Date of Decision: 12.12.2025

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