Subhas Chandra Lal Das Secretary MSME is retiring  by this  month end. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) is scheduled to retire on May 31.

The new Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the 1961 Act from 1 April 2026, accompanied by simplified Rules and Forms notified earlier (final rules on transfer pricing, safe harbour, APA process, etc., effective April 1). This simplifies the direct tax framework, makes the new tax regime default, rationalizes TCS on scrap/minerals/LRS, treats share buybacks as capital gains, and introduces changes to virtual digital assets. GST compliance is also impacted indirectly via the broader tax overhaul.

Whispers continue about a potential new round of PSB mergers in 2026, aiming to reduce the current ~12 PSBs to 4–6 larger “world-class” banks (e.g., anchored by SBI, PNB clusters) to support Viksit Bharat goals. This builds on earlier 2019–2020 mergers and government signals for scale.

Amid escalating West Asia tensions and Iran’s partial blockade disrupting global oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint handling 20% of world supplies—India demonstrated nimble diplomacy. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented New Delhi virtually at a UK-hosted summit involving nearly 30-60 nations, convened to explore political and diplomatic routes to restore safe shipping. Misri underscored freedom of navigation, unimpeded transit, and de-escalation through dialogue, highlighting India’s unique vulnerability: it is the only country to have lost mariners in recent Gulf attacks. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s stance for “free and open commercial shipping” under international law, noting six Indian-flagged vessels had safely transited recently thanks to direct engagement with Tehran.

Analysts see this as a hallmark of India’s evolving “multi-alignment” strategy—balancing energy dependence on West Asia with pragmatic outreach, even as global prices surge and Trump-era burden-sharing rhetoric pressures Asian consumers. The move counters perceptions of passivity, reinforcing India’s role as a responsible stakeholder. Speculation in diplomatic circles points to quiet backchannel successes with Iran yielding results, while broader trends show MEA prioritising economic security over rhetorical posturing. As one commentator observed, “In a fracturing world order, India isn’t choosing sides—it’s safeguarding lifelines.” This engagement underscores New Delhi’s maturing capacity to shape outcomes in distant crises vital to its growth story.

Recent RBI circulars (e.g., on dividend/prudential norms, capital adequacy for counterparty risk, Unique Transaction Identifiers for derivatives) effective or discussed in March 2026 continue shaping PSB operations, though not new bank-specific projects.

Under the leadership of Airport Director Flt Lt Akash Deep, Goa International Airport, Dabolim has secured the Global Silver recognition at the ACI-ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Awards by Airports Council International, a proud milestone for the state’s aviation sector.

Pramod Sawant Chief minister of Goa also congratulated the entire airport team on this achievement and for setting new benchmarks of excellence, stating that it reflects Goa’s growing stature on the global aviation map and commitment to excellence in passenger experience. Adding to it the CM quoted“Such achievements further reinforce our vision of making Goa a world-class destination”

As a key gateway to the state, the Goa airport plays a vital role in strengthening tourism, connectivity and economic growth.

First formal meetings held on April 2 between Secretary Generals of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha over notice on CEC removal reportedly  failed to reach any conclusion. the Opposition has given the impeachment notice against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Exercise Vayushakti 2026 (IAF high-intensity air combat demonstration) officially commenced with a low-level supersonic pass by a multirole combat aircraft, showcasing joint operations and operational readiness.

The RFI for 4–6 long-range business jets, aimed to replace the 20+ year-old Embraer Legacy 600 fleet for ministers and service chiefs, was issued earlier. Continued media references appeared but do not represent a new development.

Interdisciplinary & societal integration in premier institutes, IIT Madras’s new spirituality-science centre signals growing openness to non-traditional research themes blending science, ethics, and consciousness.

International collaboration momentum in space and research, ISRO-NASA/European interest in satellite launches; ongoing Indo-Swiss/Indo-French calls) continues as a steady trend, with no new “whispers” of policy shifts in the narrow window.

Several Assistant Directors (Systems) to Deputy Director (Systems) have been appointed on a regular basis. Office Orders dated 29 January 2026, covered transfer/postings of officials under the Staffing Scheme for modules of the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems), including CPC 2019.

Shyam Nandan Prasad and Madhu Sharma have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).

Hem Kumar Pande and Anita Pattanayak have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Instrumentation Limited.

Prakash Chandra has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1985 batch IRS officer and retired as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune.

Pramod Kumar Garg has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1980 batch CEMES officer and retired as Spl DG, CPWD.

Ministry of External Affairs is seeking Consultant for D&ISA Division on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by April 24, 2026.

The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in New Delhi has announced two Government Scholarships for Indian students for academic year 2026-27. The scholarships are available for Bachelor's and Master's level programmes in higher educational institutions in the Slovak Republic. Applications must reach latest by May 25, 2026.

Ministry of Jal Shakti is seeking to fill the post of Chairman in Central Ground Water Board under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. Details can be availed from the Ministry’s website.

World Bank is seeking Solutions Architect for Sofia, Bulgaria. Applications must reach latest by April 17, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Software Engineer for Sofia, Bulgaria. Applications must reach latest by April 17, 2026.

More than two dozen IAS officers have been given new assignments in Maharashtra. Accordingly, G Sreekanth has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Jal Jeevan Mission, Navi Mumbai, while Deelip Swami was made Managing Director, Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation, Akola and Mrs Varsha Thakur-Ghuge is Joint Chief Executive Officer, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Mumbai. Similarly, Deepak Singla has been posted as Commissioner, MGNREGS, Maharashtra., Nagpur; Mrs K Manjulekshmi as Additional Municipal Commissioner, PMRDA, Pune; Dr Rajendra Bharud as Municipal Commissioner, Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, Kolhapur; Dr Pravinkumar Deore as Collector, Buldhana; Dr Bharat Bastewad as Collector, Latur; Mrs Varsha Ladda as Municipal Commissioner, Amravati Municipal Corporation, Amravati; Amol Yedge as Municipal Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar; Dr Vijay Rathod as Collector, Kolhapur; Vinay Gowda G C as Collector, Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar; Dr Kiran Patil as Commissioner, Animal Husbandry, Pune; Dr Mangesh Gondawale as Collector, Gondia; Kumar Ashirwad as Collector, Nagpur; Mrs Vasumana Pant as Collector, Chandrapur; Prajit Nair as Additional Municipal Commissioner, Pune Municipal Corporation, Pune; Ankit (as Additional Municipal Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur; 19. Shri Karthikeyan S as Collector, Solapur; Mrs Sanjita Mohapatra as Municipal Commissioner, Sangli Miraj Kupwad City Municipal Corporation, Sangli; Mrs Minnu P M as Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar; Satyam Gandhi as Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Amravati; Mrs  Jasmine as Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur; Mrs Anjali Sharma as Municipal Commissioner, Jalna Municipal Corporation, Jalna and Krishnakant Kanwaria has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Jalna.

Yogendra Singh Rawat has been appointed as IG, Kumbh Mela, while Aayush Agrawal was made SSP, Kumbh Mela and Mrs Shweta Choubey is now SSP, Tehri. Besides, Mrs Vishakha Ashok Bhadane has been appointed as Commandant, IRB Second in Uttarakhand.

Eleven IAS officers of 2025 batch have been posted as Assistant Collector in different districts in Bihar on completion of the first phase of their training. Raj Krishna Jha, Ankur Tripathi and Saurabh Sinha have been appointed as Assistant Collectors of East Champaran Motihari, Vaishali Hajipur and Muzaffarpur respectively. Similarly, Ms Farkhanda Qureshi, Ms Kumud Mishra and Ketan Shukla will be posted at Buxar, Purnia, Saharsa respectively. Mrs Kalpana Rawat, Nilesh Goyal and Prince Raj are Assistant Collector of Darbhanga, Gaya and Nawada and Amit Meena and Deepak Kumar of Bhojpur and Patna respectively.

I Senthil Kumar, who is presently working in Southern Railway (SR), has been posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Chennai Central (MAS), Southern Railway. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Gaurav Sekhri has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Fratelli Vineyards Limited.

Vijal Yogendra Patel has been re-designated from Whole-time Director to Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Agri Fert & Realty Limited with effect from April 3, 2026.

Sutapa Banerjee has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Polycab India Limited with effect from May 13, 2026.

Bhaskar Sharma has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Polycab India Limited with effect from May 12, 2026.

Bhimsen Vishwanath Pawar has been appointed as Whole-time Director of SecUR Credentials Limited.

Sanjay Vij has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Max Financial Services Limited with effect from April 6, 2026.

Ms Geeta Jonwal has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Typhoon Holdings Limited.

Aayush Kamleshbhai Shah has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Raghuvir Synthetics Limited.

Mrs Ankita Vivekkumar Shah has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Raghuvir Synthetics Limited.

Darshil Hemendrakumar Shah has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Shangar Decor Limited.

Konark Patel has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Shangar Decor Limited.

Dharmendra Agrawal has resigned from the position of Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director of Ad-Manum Finance Limited.

Ms Shvetalben Sagarbhai Dataniya has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Typhoon Holdings Limited.

S Gurunatha Reddy will cease to hold office as Managing Director of Astra Microwave Products Limited on September 30, 2026.

Govt news

Good news for the central government employees. If government will fixing the fitment factor in between 3.00 to 3.25 is good for their life. Because of cost of living at main cities have been increasing day by day

Nagarathinamk

Refuse to accept any increase in DA and DR in support of Government

Dear Friends, the entire world is passing through a worst phase and our is too. All Government servants and pensioners should voluntarily refuse to accept any increase in DA and DR in support of the Government.

Kripal Singh

Personal hearing before the first appellate authority

Information in respect of election in Sri Ram CGHS Itd. was sought. The CIC noted that the Complainant has not served a copy of the instant Complaint upon the Respondent. The CIC observed that serving a copy of documents (including Complaint, Second Appeal and Written submissions) to the opposite party is fundamental requirement for due process in legal proceedings and crucial for fairness, transparency, and also in the interest of expeditious response from the concerned Public Authority. The CIC issued an advisory u/s 25 (5) of the RTI Act to the Respondent Public Authority to provide a due opportunity of being heard to the parties while adjudicating the First Appeal in view of principle of natural justice.

Comments

There is no specific provision in the RTI Act, 2005 which provides for a compulsory personal hearing before the first appellate authority. However, it would be incumbent upon the FAA to grant a personal hearing to the appellant if it has been sought. The principles of natural justice should be followed.

Citation: S K T Sherman v. O/o the Registrar Cooperative Societies, File No: CIC/REGCS/C/2024/624441; Date of Decision: 18.08.2025

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