Rahul Rasgotra is the new National Security Advisor Mauritius. Former ITBP DG Rasgotra is  a 1989 batch IPS officer of Manipur cadre.

The Prime Minister’s Office has reportedly issued a clear directive to prioritise measures that revive and unlock demand across the Indian economy. This push signals the government’s willingness to consider even radical reforms to stimulate consumption and investment. The recent RBI rate cut aligns with this broader objective, as lower interest rates are expected to ease borrowing costs for households and businesses, thereby encouraging spending and credit growth. Together, these fiscal and monetary policy moves reflect a coordinated effort to accelerate economic momentum, revive private sector confidence, and counter persistent concerns about sluggish demand and uneven post-pandemic recovery.

Akshat Jain and Sumit Bhatia will join as Joint Director in Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU- IND), Department of Revenue on deputation basis for a period of four years. Both officers belong to 2015 batch IRS(C&IT) officers.

Ms. Ashima Batra, a 2009 batch IRS (C&IT) officer has been posted as Additional Director in Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU- IND), Department of Revenue on deputation basis for a period of five years.

Punjab government has not issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) to at least three IAS officers, refusing them to proceed on central deputation. The officers include Alakhnanda Dayal, Vijay N Zade and Sonali Giri. The state government has this week, although issued NOCs to some officers but these officers have been unofficially asked to stay put.

At least four IAS officers have been waiting for new postings after being transferred from their previous assignments, some even for months. They include Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Puneet Goyal, AK Sinha and Kanwalpreet Brar. Singh, a 2001-batch IAS officer was removed from his post as the Punjab Home Secretary on March 24, Goyal, a 2010-batch IAS officer, was removed from his position as Director of Food on February 25. Similarly, AK Sinha, a 1996-batch IAS officer was removed as Secretary (Power) on November 1. Also, Kanwalpreet Brar was transferred from Punjab Warehousing Corporation in February. All these officials continue to be without posting.

The Indian government is poised to introduce key relaxations in aviation policy, enabling regional airlines to operate on high-demand metro and busy routes currently dominated by national and international carriers like IndiGo and Air India. This move aims to foster competition, alleviate capacity strains on congested hubs such as Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Bengaluru, and bolster smaller operators under the expanded UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme.

Currently, regional carriers face strict route dispersal guidelines (RDGs) that bar them from metro-metro flights, confining operations to Tier-2/3 cities and underserved airports. The proposed easing—potentially including relaxed fleet norms and direct incentives without bidding—would allow single-aircraft or small-fleet operators to bid for prime slots, backed by viability gap funding and lower ATF levies at regional airstrips. This builds on UDAN’s extension beyond 2027, targeting 120 new destinations amid recent disruptions like IndiGo’s 2,000+ cancellations.

Ms Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari has been nominated on Board of Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) with immediate effect. Currently, she is serving as Director, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. She is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Ms Shalini Pandit has been nominated as part-time member of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Currently, she is serving as Joint Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services with immediate effect . She is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Aravind Kumar Agrawal, Director in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. He is a 1997 batch CWES officer

 Supreme Court released this, outlining AI for case management without replacing human judgment. December updates emphasize training 5,000 judges by 2026. Pilot in Delhi HC for AI-summarized judgments.

Speculation in bureaucratic networks points to potential inter-zone transfers under the 2017 policy (e.g., from Zone IV to Zone I) by March 2026, driven by “national integration” needs. Predictions include 20-30 IAS/IPS postings to Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram to address infrastructure gaps, fueled by PM-DevINE expansions. No whispers on specific retirements, but aging AGMUT officers (e.g., 1990s batch) could see phased exits.

 Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) urged Chief Secretaries, including J&K’s, for promotions to IAS for select lists (2015-2018 batches) in the AGMUT cadre. This affects J&K and Ladakh officers, with ~15-36 promotions pending across years, aiming to fill vacancies and boost cadre strength.

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHRCL) is seeking to fill the post of Joint General Manager and Deputy General Manager (Finance) on deputation basis. Details can be availed from NHRCL website.

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has advertised the post of Director in the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). Details can be availed from FSSAI website.

Last date to apply for Director-Project and Planning, Kerala Rail Development Corporation (KRDC) has been extended. The revised date is January 4, 2026.

Last date for submission of applications for engagement as Consultants (Assistant Section Officer Level) on contractual basis in the office of Staff Selection Commission (SR), Chennai has been extended up to December 15.

 

Last date for receiving nominations for the post of Chairperson (JS Level), Chennai Port Authority, Chennai, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has been extended up to December 29.

Ministry of Heavy Industries is seeking to engage Consultant (Technical), New Delhi on deputation basis. Details can be availed from the ministry’s website.

Population Research Centre is seeking to fill the posts of Research Investigator on regular basis in Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Lucknow. Applications must reach latest by December 30, 2025.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has advertised the posts of Consultant for Artificial Intelligence,  Data Privacy & Cyber Security on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by December 24, 2025.

Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited applications for the engagement of Young Professionals for Pharmaceutical Policy, International Cooperation, Coordination and Parliament, Medical Device and Integrated Finance Divisions. Applications must reach latest by December 22, 2025.

The Delhi High Court has issued Notification No. 123/2025, ordering the transfer and posting of five judicial officers in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) and Delhi Judicial Service (DJS). This includes: Amit Kumar, Civil Judge (Senior Division), transferred from the main seat to Rouse Avenue District Courts as Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM).Ms. Priya Sharma, Civil Judge (Senior Division), posted from Saket to Dwarka Courts.Rajesh Kumar, Judicial Magistrate First Class, transferred to Shahdara District Courts.

Pratik Kumar, who is presently serving in Southern Railway (SR), has been transferred to the Railway Board and posted as Joint Director, RS (I&S), Railway Board, at Kolkata. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Alok Kumar Jha, who is presently serving as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Samastipur, East Central Railway (ECR), has been selected for deputation to the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) as Chief Project Manager at Patna for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Two officers of State Civil Service (SCS) of Sikkim: Sarika Pradhan and Norzing Tsering Shenga have been promoted to IAS for the Select List of 2024 and allocated Sikkim cadre.

Two IAS officers of 2001 batch in Bihar: Mayank Warwade and Rajesh Kumar have been promoted to Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) w e f January 1, 2026.

Senior Accounts Officer Chander Prakash has been posted in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi, after returning from Deputation.

As many as 13 IAS officers have been given field posting as Collector and District Magistrate of various districts. Shrikant Shastri has been appointed as Collector and District Magistrate (DM), Begusarai, while Taranjot Singh will join as Collector and DM, West Champaran, Bettiah and Vivek Ranjan Maitreya is now Collector and DM, Siwan. Similarly, Mrs Abhilasha Sharma is posted as Collector and DM, Aurangabad; Ashutosh Dwivedi as Collector and DM, Katihar; Mrs Pratima Rani as Collector and DM, Shivhar; Vaibhav Srivastava as Collector and DM, Saran (Chhapra); Vinod Duhan as Collector and DM, Araria; Abhishek Ranjan as Collector and DM, Madhepura; Shekhar Anand as Collector and DM, Sheikhpura; Anusha Bais as  Collector and DM, Arwal; Mrs Sahila as Collector and DM, Buxar and Nitin Kumar Singh has been shifted as Collector and DM of Kaimur (Bhabua).

IAS officers have been assigned new responsibilities in Bihar. K Senthil Kumar, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development Department, with additional charge of Secretary, Bihar State Planning Board and Project Director, Bihar Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Society, will also hold charge of PS, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department and will continue as CEO, Mahadalit Vikas Mission and MD, Bihar State SC Cooperative Development Corporation. Similarly, Pankaj Kumar Pal, Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department, has been given additional responsibility of Secretary, Road Construction Department; Abhay Kumar Singh has been transferred as Secretary, Food and Consumer Protection and will continue to serve as Secretary, IT Department and MD, BELTRON; Divesh Sehra will join as Secretary, Rural Works Department and will continue to hold additional charges in the GAD and Mineral Development Corporation; Saravanan M will join General Administration Department and Sandeep Kumar Pudakalakatti was shifted as Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department and will continue to hold charge of MD, Patna Metro Rail Corporation.

Four IPS officers have been given new postings in Haryana. Ajay Singhal has been appointed as DGP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, while Alok Mittal takes charge as Managing Director, Haryana Police Housing Corporation, while retaining his additional charge of Resident Commissioner, Haryana. Similarly, Navdeep Singh Virk takes charge as ADGP, Haryana State Enforcement Bureau and Director, Vigilance & Security, HPUs, Panchkula and Kala Ramachandran is now ADGP, Human Rights & Litigation.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar inaugurated ACM COMPUTE Conference 2025, bringing together over 150 delegates including educators, researchers, and industry professionals. The three-day conference, running from December 7-9, 2025, is India's premier platform for advancing computing education. The conference was inaugurated by Prof Rajeev Ahuja, director, IIT Ropar. Organized by iSIGCSE (India Chapter of Special Interest Group on CS Education) in cooperation with ACM and SIGCSE, COMPUTE 2025 serves as the flagship education conference of ACM India. The conference features six keynote addresses by renowned speakers including Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty (ACM OCCE Award Winner), Prof. Maria Mercedes (Didith) T. Rodrigo, Shoaib Dar, Prof. Clif Kussmaul, Dr. Tanuja Ganu, and Dr. Radhika Trikha. Topics range from NLP education in the LLM era to AI's impact on education. Two panel discussions address critical issues: industry-academic collaboration and the role of AI in teaching. Research paper presentations run in parallel tracks covering computing education research, curricula design, and India-specific challenges. A special Best Practices Ideas Session honors the legacy of Prof. Rajaraman, pioneer in Indian computing education, under the theme "Architecting the Future of CS Education." The conference features an extensive program including multiple interactive workshops on topics such as Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL), AI-assisted teaching tools, high-performance computing for education, and innovative AI/ML pedagogies. Research paper presentations run in parallel tracks covering computing education research, curricula design, and India-specific challenges. Major sponsors include Annam.ai, Neysa, NPTEL, IIT Madras BS Degree Programme, Github, Google, Flame University. Along with ACM India institutional partners, Persistent Systems, TCS Research, Google, Ola electric, and IBM. The conference emphasizes reaching educators from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges across India to expand quality computing education nationwide.  Since its inception, ACM COMPUTE has established itself as India's premier platform for computing education discourse. Previous editions featured renowned speakers including Sumit Gulwani (Microsoft Research), Pankaj Jalote (IIIT Delhi), Sridhar Iyer (IIT Bombay), and Alison Clear (EIT, New Zealand). Past conferences have hosted sessions on ACM Computing Curricular 2020 (CC2020), India's National Education Policy 2020, and the SWAYAM initiative of AICTE, consistently addressing the most pressing issues in computing education. As COMPUTE 2025 concludes on December 9, 2025, it leaves participants with new insights, connections, and inspiration to transform computing education across India. The conference continues to serve as a vital platform for educators to stay current with global trends while addressing local challenges, ensuring that India's computing education evolves to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world.

As many as 127 IRS (C&IT) officers working in Junior Administrative Grade in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs have been granted Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) in the rank of Additional Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes. Click the link below for the complete list: https://whispersinthecorridors.com/uploads/pdf/127IRS.pdf

THDC India Limited, a pioneering power generation entity, has reached another major milestone with the successful commencement of the COD process of the 03rd Unit (250 MW) of the 1000 MW Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand. This major accomplishment marks a significant advancement in India’s clean energy landscape, establishing the Tehri PSP as the country’s first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant and the largest PSP of its kind being implemented by any Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). With the first and second units already achieving COD in June and July 2025, the commencement of the third unit’s COD process further enhances THDCIL’s leadership in delivering technologically advanced and grid-responsive hydropower solutions. The momentous occasion was graced by Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, who officially commenced the operation of the 3rd Unit via virtual mode. The event was also attended by Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, and A K Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of Urban Development and Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh, who were warmly welcomed by Sipan Kumar Garg, CMD, THDCIL. Eminent dignitaries from the power sector, including Pankaj Agarwal (IAS), Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India; Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA;  Narendra Bhooshan (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Additional Sources of Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Piyush Singh (IAS), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India; Gurdeep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC and Mohammad Afzal, Joint Secretary (Hydro), Ministry of Power, Government of India, were also present on the occasion. Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, while addressing the gathering, congratulated the THDCIL team on the successful commencement of COD of the third unit of Tehri PSP. Hon’ble Minister highlighted that with power consumption rising steadily, storage assets like PSPs are indispensable for ensuring round-the-clock reliability. The 1000 MW Tehri PSP, now progressively becoming fully operational with all three units commissioned, exemplifies India’s commitment to a resilient and reliable power infrastructure and contributing to realize the Prime Minister’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, noted that THDCIL is emerging as a leading public-sector organisation in the development of Pumped Storage solutions. With two units of the Tehri PSP already in commercial operation and the third unit commissioned today, the corporation is firmly on course to fully operationalise the 1000 MW project. He also highlighted that several additional PSP ventures are in the pipeline, positioning THDCIL as a key driver of storage infrastructure for the country’s future grid. A K Sharma, Minister of Urban Development and Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh, commends THDCIL for this notable achievement and underscored the technological significance of this project, noting that advanced pumped-storage systems are indispensable for integrating large-scale renewable energy into the grid. In the context of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, the Tehri PSP stands out as a critical asset that provides the balancing capability required for a high RE future. Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, commended Team THDCIL for a remarkable year, highlighted by the commissioning of both units of the 1320 MW Khurja project and the successful commercial operation of the three unit of the Tehri PSP. He extended his congratulations to the entire THDCIL team for delivering these critical national assets and underscored the importance of sustaining this momentum in the projects ahead. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA congratulated the CMD and the entire THDCIL team, noting that the successful integration of this pumped storage project into the national grid is a proud milestone for the power sector. As one of the earliest variable-speed PSPs executed by a PSU, it stands as a landmark achievement accomplished despite substantial technical and implementation challenges. He underlined the need to document and share the learnings from this experience so that the wider sector can draw on these insights. Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC, while congratulating the THDCIL team, highlighted that this achievement marks a significant moment for the power sector. At a time when the nation is grappling with the growing need for reliable energy-storage solutions, this development strengthens our ability to supply assured power during peak demand. It represents a decisive step toward a more flexible, resilient and future-ready grid. Sipan Kumar Garg, CMD, THDCIL, expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, for his guidance and encouragement. He also thanked the Hon’ble Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, and the Hon’ble Minister of Urban Development and Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh, A K Sharma, for their continued support. He further acknowledged the support of Ministry of Power, CEA and NTPC  for their continuous guidance and appreciation.

As many as six IAS officers of 2012 batch have been promoted to Selection Grade in Karnataka. The officers are: Basavarajendra H, Dr Gopala Krishna, Dr Shiva Shankara N, Karee Gowda, Mrs Kavitha S Mannikeri, Shivananda Kapashi.

Dr Vishal has been appointed as Secretary, Infrastructure Development Department while Dr Vishal R was given additional charge of Secretary, Fiscal Reforms and Mrs Jyothi K is Secretary, Karnataka PSC, Bengaluru in Karnataka.

Yatra Online has amalgamated six subsidiaries (NCLT effective December 1). These bolster India MNC footprints in mining, logistics, hospitality, and AI—key for USA/UK exports.

 Tilaknagar Industries has completed ₹3,442 crore + €28M acquisition of Imperial Blue business.

Uno Minda acquired 49.90% in UMBM for ₹10.64 lakh; investing up to ₹40 crore in UMEVS (EV focus for Europe/USA markets).

Chandan Sinha has been re-appointed as Part-time Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director of RBL Bank Limited.

 

Bipinkumar Babubhai Savalia has been appointed as Additional Director of Sarda Proteins Limited, effective December 8, 2025.

Gunvantray Jayantilal Zaladi has been appointed as Additional Director of Sarda Proteins Limited.

 

Shivam Gunvantray Zaladi has been appointed as Additional Director of Sarda Proteins Limited.

 

Amit Soni has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Piramal Pharma Limited.

 

Mahesh Girdhar has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Rallis India Limited.

 

Parag Rao has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited.

 

Sandeep Shah has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Global Longlife Hospital and Research Limited.

Amit Kumar Goyal has resigned from the position of Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of RDB Infrastructure and Power Limited.

 

Nitesh Gupta has resigned from the position of Whole-Time Director of Viji Finance Limited.

CBIC and Finance Minister

Finance Minister announced that Customs is her next target for "Simplification"

Officers have suggested that it must start with divesting powers of Revenue Secretary in Personnel matters of CBIC.

3 posts of Members are lying vacant

A Chief Commissioner is holding charge of DGDRI a post meant for Pr CC!! Reason? No DPC!

Posts of Chief Commissioners are lying vacant because Revenue Secretary was stopped at UPSC gate for 'verification' FM ought have moved to shift  both CBIC/CBDT from the Revenue Department.

I wonder when did Ms Nirmala Settharaman last review personnel management of CBIC/CBDT. 

I retired years back. 

But the Stranglehold on postings by the Revenue Secretary obviously speaks of a "Nexus".

Absolute Power Corrupts!!

Ajay Agnihotri

Is it mandatory to have SEBI registered license for teaching about stock market?

The Appellant filed an application seeking information whether it is mandatory to have SEBI Registered License with person or company who teaching about stock market and whether SEBI takes Complaint against stock market educator person or company who is Non Registered with SEBI. The PIO replied that it cannot be construed as "information", as defined u/s 2(f) of the RTI Act as it is in the nature of seeking clarification. The CIC observed that outstretching the interpretation of Section 2(f) of the RTI Act to include deductions and inferences to be drawn by the CPIO is unwarranted and upheld that reply provided by the PIO.

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Citation: Akshay Vasani v. Securities And Exchange Board of India, Second Appeal No. CIC/SEBIH/A/2024/644498; Date of Decision: 31.10.2025

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