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Dilemma of 75 : Shall PM Modi Step Down?
Every era in politics raises a question larger than any leader: when is the right time to step aside for a political leader? Prime Minister Narendra Modi,who has spent over two decades in top leadership and more than a decade as India’s Prime Minister, is now nearing the age of 75.This moment carries added weight as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of the BJP has long held an informal rule that leaders should retire from active politics at this age,a principle that has seen senior figures step aside in the past.
Now the question that lingers in the minds of every Indian, be it political enthusiasts or not is whether this milestone will mark the end of Modi's active role or will he continue to serve the nation further.
What the People Say
A survey conducted by Whispers in the Corridors asked people a simple yet powerful question to capture public opinion: “Shall PM Modi step down after 75?”.In first part of the survey respondents were asked a yes or no, and in second part to further explain their reasoning.
To find out more, read full story in the September issue of Whispers in the Corridors about Indian’s opinion and the larger debate about age, leadership, and the future of Indian politics.
If CP Radhakrishnan is elected as VP, he would be 2nd Governor of Maharashtra to hold the post
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan is NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate and If he is elected, he would be the second Maharashtra Governor to occupy the second highest constitutional post of the country. The first Maharashtra Governor was Shankar Dayal Sharma, who later also became the President of India. The voting for the Vice President post will be held on September 8. The opposition INDI alliance has named former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate.
September will have big changes for Karnataka’s Government ?
The political fight between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar had reached a thaw after prospective intervention by congress high command. Reports suggest that DK is taking all possible measures, including the deputation of trusted bureaucrats, so that the power transfer is effectively smooth. It is to be seen if this will result in possible change of reign in Karnataka, or Siddaramaiah will prevail, like before.
Will the French President resign?
French politics is so gridlocked that an idea once unthinkable — the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron — is now being debated openly. Yet many doubt that his departure would resolve the deeper structural problems facing the Fifth Republic.
Macron is already preparing to appoint his fifth prime minister in less than two years, as François Bayrou is expected to be forced out on Monday amid backlash over his unpopular deficit-cutting measures. But even with a new premier, it remains uncertain whether Macron’s government could push through the drastic spending cuts needed to stave off a looming debt crisis.
The alternative — calling a snap election — raises a different question: would it actually deliver a stable governing majority, or simply further entrench the stalemate?
Indian Diplomats lead by Vikram Misri have effectively denied any Indian efforts for De-dollarisation
India has clarified that de-dollarisation—reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in global trade—is not part of its BRICS agenda. Instead of pursuing a sweeping shift away from the dollar, New Delhi favors targeted use of local currencies in trade settlements, such as the rupee in transactions with partners like the UAE.
This approach helps India safeguard its dollar reserves and preserve vital economic links, while allowing BRICS to prioritise broader avenues of cooperation.
Pakistani Diplomats with Shahbaz Sharif had inquired about the difference in accommodation between Pakistan and India
Reports suggest that Pakistani Diplomats with Shahbaz Sharif had inquired about the difference in accommodation between Pakistan and India.
The Chinese counterparts responsible had denied handing over any such information, but this was a matter of concern for Islamabad as PM Modi was offered a much better accommodation than Pakistan’s PM.
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IAS Amit Prakash Yadav is a 2013 Batch Officer of the Gujarat cadre and is currently posted as Collector & DM in Kheda, Gujarat.Known for community-empowering initiatives,his dream for Kheda revolves around making animal husbandry the backbone of rural prosperity.
“My mind and heart are in animal husbandry. In Kheda,the roots of this sector are already strong, and the infrastructure is also good. If we continue to build on this strength, we can achieve even greater progress”he said.
Recognizing that a substantial number of people in the district depend on farming and drawing from the district’s historic significance in dairy sector, he noted “Amul originated here, and animal husbandry has been a significant activity in Kheda not now but since the time of Sardar Patel”.Additionally His efforts also align closely with the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers income.
Building on this legacy,he is further strengthening the sector by setting up specialized animal husbandry clinics and organizing seminars for veterinary doctors. “We have converged grants from different sources, and I have personally supervised the initiatives.It is a long process, but we have laid a strong foundation for substantial change”he explained.
Yadav envisions animal husbandry not just as an economic activity, but as a means of social stability.With large chunk of families engaged in livestock rearing in Kheda,he sees the sector as having the potential to reduce migration, empower women, create a stronger support system for livestock keepers, and secure additional income for rural households.
“When men go to work in cities like Ahmedabad and Vadodara,women stay back and take care of the livestock.The aim is to reduce the costs of fodder, medicines, artificial insemination, and vaccinations, so that families can save at least ₹2,000-₹3,000 a month”he explained. “It might sound like a small amount, but it can make a real difference.”
IAS Amit Prakash Yadav is not just nurturing Kheda’s historical strength but also paving the way for a sustainable and inclusive rural economy.
All the Secretary and Secretary equivalent posts have been filled up in the Government of India.
Buzz in banking circles says Kalyan Kumar who was recommended by FSIB for central bank may now go to Union Bank of India.
Informed sources said that an officer from Gujarat may be appointed new Chief Information Commissioner. One source however said that the new CIC may also be from the RSS background.
Sources suggest a large state-run enterprise is being lined up for disinvestment before the close of the financial year, with the pipeline led by marquee names such as IDBI Bank and select public sector banks flagged for stake dilution via market routes, according to recent government and market briefings.
Bhupender Gupta, currently Director (Technical), THDC India Ltd., has been appointed Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC Ltd. for a period of five years. The ACC has approved the proposal.
If sources are to be believed MHA is likely to have a new building within 2-3 years. It is said that presently MHA is housed in Kartavya Bhawan. But due to various reasons the Ministry feels a separate building for itself. But there is no official word about this.
India to Receive more S-400 Units
Russia is set to accelerate the delivery of the remaining S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India, with one unit expected in 2026 and another in 2027. These are the last two units from the five-system order placed in 2018. The delay, raised by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Moscow last year and at recent India-Russia talks, comes after the S-400’s successful debut against Pakistan reinforced its reputation as a formidable shield.
Inter cadre transfer of Mrs Anushtha Kalia from AGMUT cadre to Rajasthan has been approved on the grounds of her marriage with IPS Vishal Jangid. She is a 2022 batch IPS officer.
Rohit Rathish, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Seychelles. He is a 2006 batch IFS officer.
Rokhum Lalremruata has been posted as Joint Controller General of Accounts, Office of CGA, New Delhi and assigned additional charge of Director, INGAF, Aizawl. He is a 1996 batch ICAS officer.
The tenure of Vivek Wahi as Executive Director, Central Bank of India is coming to an end in September, 2025.
The interviews for the post of the Director, Satyajit Ray Film &Television Institute (SRFTI) were held in the first week of June this year, but result is still awaited. Any reason for delay?
Amid fiscal pressures from guarantee schemes, there are whispers of potential tax hikes and new revenue measures, including congestion charges and tourist taxes in urban areas like Bengaluru, which could influence future IAS postings in finance and urban development.
The state is advancing monsoon-related infrastructure developments amid weather forecasts, with new projects in flood-prone areas like Mumbai. Trending news includes skill development programs tied to national schemes, potentially requiring new IAS deputations for oversight.
Amid active monsoon conditions influenced by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, the state is focusing on disaster management projects, with whispers of new IAS postings in weather-resilient infrastructure. Predictions include enhanced e-governance initiatives to boost transparency, mirroring national trends in digital administration.
Indian Railways is shifting toward sustainability, with trends in solar energy adoption (solar-powered stations), electric locomotive operations, and AI-driven safety systems. This is creating new job roles in renewable energy, IoT, and data analytics. The focus on green technology is a long-term shift, aligning with India’s 2030 net-zero goals.
Whispers mentioned the development of the Rudram III air-to-ground standoff missile, with a 600 km range and Mach 5+ speed, potentially for induction by December 2026. These claims lack official confirmation from DRDO or the Ministry of Defence.
IRSDC is managing the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with 1,318 stations identified for redevelopment.
The Indian Air Force launched a rescue operation in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, deploying a Mi-17V5 helicopter. This highlights ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) initiatives, showcasing the IAF’s rapid response capabilities in flood-affected or remote areas.
Reports suggest that Haryana government has taken a heavy handed approach against the Bureaucracy due to bad management of river water in Gurugram.High level meetings are being held and change in the top ranks of the bureaucracy is expected.
Commodore Venkateshwaran Krishna Kumar assumed command of Air Force Station Bani Camp, Najafgarh, as Air Officer Commanding. He took over from Air Commodore Amit Agrawal, focusing on maintenance and operational readiness at this key base repair depot.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of fourteen Judicial Officers for appointment as Judges of the Allahabad High Court. They are: Dr. Ajay Kumar, Chawan Prakash, Divesh Chandra Samant, Prashant Mishra, Tarun Saxena, Rajeev Bharti, Padam Narain Mishra, Lakshmi Kant Shukla, Jai Prakash Tiwari, Devendra Singh, Sanjiv Kumar, Ms. Vani Ranjan Agrawal, Achal Sachdev, and Ms. Babita Rani.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of twelve Advocates for appointment as Judges of the Allahabad High Court. They are: Vivek Saran, Adnan Ahmad, Vivek Kumar Singh, Ms. Garima Prashad, Sudhanshu Chauhan, Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary, Ms. Swarupama Chaturvedi, Jai Krishna Upadhyay, Siddharth Nandan, Kunal Ravi Singh, Indrajeet Shukla, and Satya Veer Singh.
World Bank is seeking to fill the post of Investment Analyst – Public Private Partnership Transaction Advisory, Cairo, Egypt. Applications must reach latest by September 16, 2025.
Last date to apply for the post of Technical Examiner - Civil, Assistant Technical Examiner and Assistant Technical Examiner - Horticulture in Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on deputation basis has been extended. The revised date is September 20, 2025.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has invited applications from IRAS, Group B, Finance & Accounts officers for the posts of Additional General Manager/ Joint General Manager and Senior Deputy General Manager. The vacancies are for Corporate Office, Chandigarh, Patna and Secunderabad. Details can be availed from www.rvnl.org.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is seeking to hire a young Professional (Legal) on contractual basis. Applications must reach latest by September 26, 2025.
Serious Fraud Investigation Officer (SFIO) is seeking to hire senior officials on various posts on deputation basis. These vacancies include 11 Deputy Director (Corporate Law); five Deputy Director (Investigation); one each Senior Assistant Director (Banking, investigation and taxation); and two each posts of Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit and Capital Market).
Digital India Corporation has advertised the post of Senior Consultant -Onboarding for Poshan Tracker. The details can be downloaded from the official website of DIC viz. www.dic.gov.in. Online applications can be made through https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry has invited applications for the post of Vice Chancellor of Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi. Details can be availed from www.iift.edu.
Atul Kumar Mishra, who is presently serving in Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been transferred to North Central Railway (NCR) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.
Om Kumar, who is presently serving in Northern Railway (NR), has been transferred to Rail Coach Factory (RCF) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
KB Thirupataiah, who is presently serving in South Central Railway (SCR), has been transferred to South Coast Railway (SCoR) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
Manumanish Gupta, who is on return from deputation to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, has been posted on Northern Railway in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.
Shaik Ashraff Hussain, who is returning from deputation to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has been posted on South Western Railway (SWR) in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
Ms Parul Gaur has been appointed as JCIT(OSD) in the office of Pr.CCIT, NER region, Guwahati, on return from deputation.
Piyush Kumar Yadav has been appointed as Addl CIT(OSD) in the office of Pr.CCIT, Mumbai region, Mumbai, on return from deputation .
Rajni Kant Agrawal has been divested of the charge of CMD, WAPCOS limited with immediate effect.
Pankaj Kapoor, Director (Finance), WAPCOS will be looking after an additional charge of CMD, WAPCOS.
Raja Gopal Naidu Bollineni, former ACS, MP Govt and Chairman, IIT, Raichur, has been appointed as Chairman of the Committee constituted for review of Cadre & Recruitment Rules (CRR), NAAC. He is a 1986 batch retired IAS officer of MP cadre.
Arvind Kumar Rawat has been appointed as Director in the Directorate of Sugarcane and Vegetable Oil. He is a 2008 batch IRSS officer.
Manoj Kumar Jain, Executive Director (Engg/IT), Food Corporation of India, has been repatriated to his parent cadre on administrative grounds. He is a 2000 batch IRAS officer.
The tenure of Amit Kumar Agrawal as Deputy CEO, GeM has been curtailed. He is a 2002 batch IOFS officer.
The central deputation tenure of Ajitesh Kumar working as Director in the Ministry of Coal has been extended for a period of six months. He is a 2006 batch CPES officer.
C Murugan has been appointed as Deputy Chairperson, Tea Board, Kolkata at Joint Secretary level. He is a 2007 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.
Ms Limatula Yaden has been appointed as Minister (Customs), in the Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva. She is a 1996 batch IRS-IT officer.
Officers of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) have been shifted and assigned new responsibilities. Pankaj Sharma has been appointed as Director, INGAF, New Delhi, while Satish Kerba Jadhav takes over as Joint CGA, Office of CGA, New Delhi and Samsher Ali will take charge as Senior Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Industry, New Delhi. Similarly, Ms Deepti Jindal is posted as Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, New Delhi; Narinder Pal Singh as Controller of Accounts, MHA, New Delhi; Poorva Meena as Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, New Delhi; Ms Stuti Ghidiyal as Controller of Accounts, Central Pension Accounting Office, Delhi; Narender Singh as Director Finance, CPWD, New Delhi; Anurag Rawat as Assistant Controller General of Accounts. O/o CGA, New Delhi; Himanshu Srivastava as Deputy Director (FRBM), Budget Division, Department of Economic Affairs, New Delhi; Vikas Singh as Deputy Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Electronics & IT, New Delhi; Ms Samya Bhushan as Assistant Controller General of Accounts, O/o CGA, New Delhi; Vivesh as Deputy Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi.
V Srinivas, Secretary, Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances and Department of Pensions & Pensioners Welfare, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, DoPT till September 14, 2025. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
Engineers India Limited (EIL) has successfully executed the development of India’s largest underground rock cavern for LPG storage, for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in Mangalore, Karnataka. The cavern is located within the premises of an existing LPG plant and has a storage capacity of 80,000 MT of LPG, making it the single largest LPG cavern in India. What makes this project even more remarkable is its first-of-its-kind design, with the cavern excavated beneath pre-existing surface facilities. This innovative approach allows for dual usage of land, significantly optimizing space utilization and setting a benchmark for future infrastructure projects. EIL served as the EPCM Consultant undertaking Project Management and coordination of all activities, Basic and Detailed Engineering of the cavern and associated facilities, Construction Supervision to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and timelines and Commissioning Assistance, leading to successful “gas-in” of the facility. “This project is a shining example of engineering excellence and collaborative execution of a complex mega project. The successful completion of this cavern will significantly strengthen India’s LPG storage infrastructure and ensure energy security for the nation”, CMD EIL Ms. Vartika Shukla remarked while speaking on this achievement.
Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew, Judge of the Meghalaya High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from September 6, 2025, consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji, on September 5, 2025.
Siddharth Gala, presently serving as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anupam Finserv Limited, has been designated as Managing Director and CEO of the company.
Abhinandan Sethi has been appointed as Managing Director of SPML Infra Limited.
Subhash Chand Sethi has been redesignated from Chairman and Whole-time Director to Non-Executive Chairman and Director of SPML Infra Limited.
Rajeev Kumar Jain has been appointed as Additional Independent Director (Non-Executive) of SPML Infra Limited.
Kamlesh Keshavlal Lodhiya has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Koura Fine Diamond Jewelry Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
Ms Charmi Kamlesh Lodhiya has been re-appointed as Whole-time Director of Koura Fine Diamond Jewelry Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.
Shrey Gupta has been appointed as Additional Executive Director, designated as Managing Director, of Rotographics (India) Limited.
Ms. Pooja Das has been appointed as Additional Independent Director (Non-Executive) of Rotographics (India) Limited.
Pravinkumar Mafatlal Patel has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Mangalam Seeds Limited.
Vijay Laltaprsad Yadav has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Balgopal Commercial Limited.
Alkesh Rameshchandra Patel has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Loyal Equipments Limited.
Vikas Sharma has been appointed as Additional Independent Director (Non-Executive) of Loyal Equipments Limited.
Pradeep Kumar Agarwal has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Loyal Equipments Limited.
Sharad Vyas has been appointed as Additional Independent Director (Non-Executive) of Loyal Equipments Limited.
Mrs Hema Maheshkumar Patel has been appointed as Whole-time Director of Loyal Equipments Limited with effect from September 30, 2025.
Arjun Raghavendra Murlidharan, Independent Non-Executive Director of Asian Hotels (North) Limited, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board with effect from September 13, 2025.
Jayanti Gaudani has been redesignated from Whole-time Director to Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel of Classic Filaments Limited.
Jay Prakash Motghare has been re-appointed as Whole-time Director of Nirmitee Robotics India Limited.
What will happen in Bihar elections?
Nothing transformative is expected. The reason is that Bihar society is deeply divided on caste and religion. The so called minorities will vote strategically to try to defeat the BJP. There will be efforts to widen the caste divide between the so called backward castes and the so called forward castes. That the politicians who benefit by this divide and rule politics are corrupt to the core and have built empires out of the black money looted does not move the electorate which is willing to forgive all crimes committed by their caste. The educated are seen as weak in Bihari society. Criminals are looked up to and feared. Law and order has been conspicuous by its absence for more than thirty five years. Fears of jungle raj coming back keep the vulnerable awake at night.
V R Kumar
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Denial of information by a one liner reply The appellant had worked on deputation for three years with CONCOR and sought information about the Foreign Service Contribution (FSC) due to which payment of his gratuity had been stopped. The PIO replied that the applicant may seek the information from the concerned Railway Administration and the detailed response can be obtained by the applicant from the concerned East Central Railway. The CIC observed that the denial of information by the PIO on both the points of RTI Application in one liner without substantiating the same under any relevant exemption clause of Section 8 (1) of the RTI Act depicts that this case has been handled badly which is contrary to the spirit of the RTI Act. Observing that the PIO is expected to have applied her mind and should have facilitated relevant information as sought by the appellant by invoking Section 5(4) or Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, the CIC commented that “This reply is as bad as possible”. The CIC held that inaction on the part of then CPIO and the present CPIO is prima facie established. As the then PIO had superannuated, the CIC issued a show cause notice to the present PIO for imposing penalty. Further, the Respondent was directed to re-examine the contents of RTI Application and provide a point-wise revised updated reply against all the points. Comments It is observed that some PIO’s try to wash their hands off by giving vague or terse reply. Such casual conduct of the PIO causes unwarranted obstruction to the free flow of information and is a violation of the provisions of the RTI Act which may lead to punitive action against them. Citation:Vijay Kumar Verma v. Container Corporation of India Ltd, File No: CIC/CCOFI/A/2024/105017; Date of Decision: 11.07.2025 Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com |
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