Gujarat DGP Vikas Sahay is superannuating by this month end. He is a  1989 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre.

December 4 Rajya Sabha data: 4.8 crore cases in lower courts, 90,694 in Supreme Court. Trending prediction: CJI’s policy could prioritise 1 crore arrears clearance via fast-track courts.

Rakesh Gupta has been appointed as DGIT Vigilance/ Chief Vigilance Officer in Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). He is an IRS-IT officer.

Rajesh Dhingra has been appointed as Addl CIT (OSD) in the office of Pr.CCIT Delhi region, Delhi on repatriation from deputation.

The DGFT Has granted NFU to seven JAG level ITrS officers of 2013 batch. They are- Dr Rahul Singh, Anupam Kumar, Devender Singh, Ramesh Kumar Verma, Dr Banavath Punnam Kumar, Rohit Soni and Ms Suganya K.

Smt Reena Tandon has been transferred from Delhi to Dehradun and posted as PCDA(Air Force). She is a 1996 batch IDAS officer.

Ms Alka Nangia Arora has been promoted as Addl CGDA in HAG+. She is a 1991 batch IDAS officer. She will join the CGDA HQ.

Ashok Kumar, Chief Accounts Officer(CAO), Custom( Preventive Zone), Patna has taken VR from the service.

 Dr. Damodar Devarakonda has joined as Scientist in the Department of Knowledge and Information Management (KIM). This entry-level posting strengthens the institute’s information handling capabilities.

15 officers of 2017 batch have been promoted to the post of Deputy Secretary. They are namely, Abhilash Mishra, Ankita Dhakre, Bharsat Yogesh Tukaram, Devendra Kumar Nagendra, Divyank Singh, Guru Prasad, Kumar Satyam, Rahul Namdeo Dhote, Rohit Sissoniya, Sher Singh Meena, Sonawane Saurabh Sanjay, Vivek Kumar, Zade Parikshit Sanjayrao, Manoj Kumar Sariyam and Deepak Tiwari.

Seven officers of 2022 batch have been promoted to the post of Additional Collector/Higher Pay Scale. They are, Aishwarya Verma, Arpit Gupta, Ashish, Ravi Kumar Sihag, Kartikeya Jaiswal, Vishal Dhakad and Priya Patel.

Three officers were excluded from the DPC due to integrity and vigilance issues, marking a firm stance on accountability. They are Santosh Verma (2012 batch), Tarun Bhatnagar (2012 batch) and Rishi Garg (2013 batch).

Five Officers from 1997-98 Batches of SPS have been promoted to IPS cadre. The names Vikrant Murao, Rajesh Raghuwanshi, Surendra Kumar Jain, Ashish Khare, and Nimisha Pandey.  Names of two officers are under review. They are Sitaram Sasatya and Amrit Meena.

Raj Varghese, IREL Limited, is in the race for the post of Director (Personnel), NMDC.

C Munikrishna, CGM, KIOCL, Ltd, is in the race for the post of Director (Personnel), NMDC.

Paresh R Ranpara, Director HR, Grid-India, is in the race for the post of Director (Personnel), NMDC.

Four IPS officers of AGMUT cadre belonging to the 2008 batch, currently posted in the cadre, are promoted to the IGP grade with effect from January 1, 2026. Promoted officers are: Chinmoy Biswal, Tejinder Singh, Sanjay Kumar Tyagi and Ajay Krishan Sharma. Besides, six 2008 batch IPS officers of AGMUT cadre, currently posted on Central Deputation, are granted Proforma Promotion to the IGP grade w e f January 1, 2026. The promoted officers are: Atul Kumar Thakur, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Anto Alphones, Devender Arya, Abdul Jabbar and Udayabhaskar Billa.

As many as 23 IPS officers of AGMUT cadre belonging to 2013 batch were promoted to Selection Grade. The promoted officers are: Altaf Ahmed Shah, Bakar Hussain Samoon, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat and Mohd Yaseen Kichloo, Ashish Kumar Mishra, Nagpure Amod Ashok, Darade Sharad Bhaskar, V Hareshwar Swami, Vichitra Veer, Jimmy Chiram, Ankit Chauhan, Prashant Priya Gautam, Gurinderpal Singh, Apoorva Gupta, Ankit Kumar Singh, Vikas Kumar, Mohd Irshad Haider, Kumar Gyanesh, Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, Anil Kumar Lal, Rajendra Prasad Meena and Ranjit Singh Samyal. Besides, Chandan Kohli and Surendra Choudhary, IPS officers of the 2013 batch currently on central deputation, have been granted proforma promotion to the Selection Grade.

As many as 20 IPS officers belonging to 2012 cadre of AGMUT cadre have been promoted to DIG rank. Promoted officers are: Manoj Kumar Meena, Sargun Shukla, Rohit Meena, Nidhin Valsan, Abhishek Dhania, Ravi Kumar Singh, Devesh Kumar Mahla, Jitendra Kumar Meena, Rajesh Deo, Rakesh Paweriya, Bhisham Singh, Rajeev Ranjan, Mohammed Ali, Dingluaia, Sandeep Wazir, Anita Sharma, Jatinder Singh Johar, Swarn Singh Kotwal, Zahid Nasim Manhas, and Dr Koshal Kumar Sharma. Besides, four IPS officers of AGMUT cadre, currently posted on Central Deputation, are granted Proforma Promotion to the DIGP grade. They are: M Harsha Vardhan, Dr Navdeep Singh Brar, Sandeep Choudhary and Guriqbal Singh.

Two IPS officers of AGMUT cadre belonging to 2001 batch: Ms A Sindhu Pillai and B Shanker Jaiswal have been promoted to ADGP rank.

Amit Mohan Mittal has been appointed as CVO, Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai. He is a 2008 batch IRS-IT officer.

Ms Pinky Sawariya has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Central Information Commission (CIC). She is a 2012 batch ISS officer.

Ms Garima Yadav has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances. She is a 2014 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

Govt to set up a dedicated Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) to enhance the security of vessels and port facilities across the country. The proposed Bureau of Port Security will be established as a statutory body under Section 13 of the newly promulgated Merchant Shipping Act, 2025. It will function under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and will be regulatory oversight and coordination related to the security of ships and port infrastructure.The BoPS will be headed by a Director General of the rank of an IPS officer. During the initial transition period of one year, the Director General of Shipping will function as the Director General of the Bureau of Port Security.

Ram Chandra Jakhar has been appointed as Deputy Director (A/cs), Department of Fertilizers, New Delhi. He is a 2020 batch ICAS officer.

The Supreme Court has  appointed Nashik divisional commissioner as administrator of Shani Shingnapur temple.

As many as 13 officers of the Indian Postal Service (IPoS) have been granted Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) of the Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) of the Service with effect from January 1, 2026. The promoted officer are: Kale Ajinkya Ajey, Praveen Kumar Sarswat, Preeti Agrawal,  Dr Anand Kumar Singh, Suchismita Swain, Dr Moona Yasmin, Alexin George, Surekh R Nathen, Puneet Bijaraniya, Bipasha Singla, Sandesh M and Dr Hammad Zafar.  

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all its employees to mandatorily file their Annual Property Returns (APR) for the year 2025 through the online Property Return System (PRS) Portal within the stipulated timeline, failing which strict action will be initiated. According to Circular issued by the General Administration Department (Vigilance), every public servant is legally bound under Section 9 of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Servants Declaration of Assets and Other Provisions Act, 1983, to submit details of assets held by themselves and their family members in the month of January every year, along with reasons and sources of any increase in assets. All Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) have been instructed to ensure that employees who are not yet registered on the PRS Portal are registered without delay and that 100 percent compliance is achieved within the prescribed time. The circular cautions that non-submission of property returns without valid reasons will attract penalties.

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), under Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar IAS, announced a collaboration with Swissnex on December 15 to pilot innovative Swiss wastewater treatment technologies at Bengaluru’s Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability in urban water management, with potential scaling to other southern cities; it aligns with emerging trends in green infrastructure, projecting a 20-30% reduction in energy use at STPs.

Bureaucratic whispers indicate a rising focus on international partnerships for climate-resilient projects, with predictions of more IAS deputations to global forums like COP31. Trending news emphasises upgradation of digital HR systems under Mission Karmayogi, reducing posting delays by 15-20% in the state.

Government agencies- BSNL and NIC are providing internet services to the maximum government departments, but almost all departments are facing frequent net outages. Post Offices, PSU banks are the most affected organisations. Even in Delhi, post offices and banks are facing intermittent outages. In the rural and remote areas, the situation is worse. Despite many complaints, the DoT is not providing a satisfactory remedy to its customers.

In a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, directives were issued for data-driven governance in the Revenue Department, mandating resolution of all public grievances and full e-filing of documents by January 15, 2026. Collectors were instructed to use blockchain for digital verification, addressing delays in file processing that have impacted promotions and service benefits. This overhaul targets systemic loopholes, with a focus on same-day file disposal; it’s hailed as a model for southern states to curb “file-pushing” culture.

The state Gazette notified the restructuring of 26 districts into 6 zones under 2 multi-zones for fair local recruitment in government jobs, effective immediately. Local status is based on 7 years of study, applying to direct recruitments; this development promotes region-balanced employment and could influence future IAS/IPS postings by prioritising zonal quotas.

At the Andhra Pradesh Reimagining Public Finance Summit hosted by the Finance Department, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) proposed a “subordinated debt” (mezzanine) financing framework to help states bypass Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) constraints for infrastructure projects. This includes sector-specific reserve funds for interest subvention instead of upfront Viability Gap Funding (VGF), potentially unlocking Rs. 10,000+ crore for southern state developments like roads and irrigation.

Post of Analyst in Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by January 15, 2026.

Ministry of Mines, has invited applications for the post of Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur. Details can be availed from www.mines.nic.in and www.jnarddc.gov.in. Applications must reach latest by February 2, 2026.

Last date to apply for one post of Director for Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs on deputation basis has been extended. Details can be availed from https://socialjustice.gov.in/.

Joint Director (Investigation) post for Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SIFO) for Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai on deputation basis has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by February 4, 2026.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has advertised the post of Additional General Manager (Corporate Coordination) for Corporate office, Noida on deputation basis. Details can be availed from http://dfccil.gov.in. Applications must reach latest by February 4, 2026.

Twenty candidates have been finalised for the post of Assistant Director in the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Details can be availed from the SAI website.

Post of Senior Administrative Officer in PostGraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by January 6, 2026.

World Bank is seeking Social Development Specialist for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Applications must reach latest by January 7, 2026.

Jai Bhagwan Singh, who is presently serving as Deputy Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (Pension), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and posted as Joint General Manager (Finance) at Chandigarh for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Satyanarayan Yadav, who is presently serving in North Western Railway (NWR), has been posted as Chief Vigilance Officer (Engineering) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Sanjay Kumar Jha, who is presently serving in Central Railway (CR), has been posted as Chief Track Engineer (CTE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Nine officers of Senior Time Scale of Indian Information Service (IIS) have been promoted to the Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) (Joint Director level) of IIS on a regular basis for the panel year 2025. The promoted officers are: Ms Patel Arohiben Mukeshbhai, Sanjay Kumar, Rohit Tripathi, M Jaya Singh, Manish Shiva Zole, Parmar Utsav Dhanjibhai, Ms Vandana Jatav, Ms Kanchan Patiyal and Ms Ankita Dhanda.

Three IPS officers have been given new postings in Arunachal Pradesh. R P Meena has been posted as Officer on Special Duty to the DGP, while S Prabhu Desai takes over as SP, Crime and Tumme Amo was appointed as Commandant, 2nd Arunachal Pradesh Armed Battalion (AAPBN), Aalo, West Siang.

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy held an interactive meeting with Ambassadors and representatives of key partner countries, inviting them to actively participate in Bharat Steel 2026, the flagship international conference-cum-exhibition of the Ministry of Steel, scheduled to be held in April 2026. The interactive session, witnessed good participation from Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of countries that play an important role in the global steel value chain. The meeting formed part of the Ministry’s outreach efforts to deepen international cooperation and strengthen India’s engagement with global steel-producing and steel-consuming nations. Addressing the gathering, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy warmly welcomed the Ambassadors and thanked them for their presence, noting that their participation reflected the importance India places on trusted international partnerships. He underlined that India’s steel sector today mirrors the country’s broader economic transformation and has emerged as a pillar of growth, resilience and global integration. The Minister highlighted that India is currently the world’s second-largest steel producer, a position achieved through sustained reforms, steady investments and a clear long-term vision focused on modernization, self-reliance and sustainability. He noted that the steel sector contributes around 2.5 percent to India’s GDP and supports nearly 2.8 million livelihoods, with demand being driven by infrastructure expansion, manufacturing growth and strategic sectors such as defence and mobility. Referring to the National Steel Policy 2017 and the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy said India is progressing steadily towards a steel capacity of 300 million tonnes by 2030, with an even more ambitious target of 500 million tonnes by 2047. These milestones, he said, would further integrate India with global steel value chains and open new avenues for international collaboration. Against this backdrop, the Union Minister announced that the Ministry of Steel has decided to institutionalize an annual flagship International Conference-cum-Exhibition titled “Bharat Steel.” He informed the gathering that the first edition, Bharat Steel 2026, will be in April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Kumaraswamy explained that Bharat Steel 2026 is envisioned as a global platform bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers and buyers from across the world. A key feature of the event will be a dedicated Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet aimed at facilitating structured B2B engagements and fostering long-term partnerships.

NUPPL Commences Mining Operations at Pachwara South Coal Block in Jharkhand Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL), a joint venture company between NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), has successfully commenced initial mining operations at the Pachwara South Open Cast Project (PSOCP) in Dumka district of Jharkhand on December 19, 2025), marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s energy security. The commencement of operations was held at Village Kundapahri, in the presence of all stakeholders, symbolizing the harmonious climate for the project.

 Pfizer announced cuts of over 200 positions in Switzerland through 2025, aiming for $7 billion in savings by 2027. While global, this could ripple to Indian operations via consolidated roles, amid declining post-pandemic demand.

$2B in Synopsys (December); part of $50+ startup investments in 2025, focusing AI/semiconductors. (Source: Analytics India Magazine, December 12, 2025).

Broader trends: AI regulation surge in US/Europe states (Wolters Kluwer predicts governance focus);

Manufacturing outlook: AI data centers/semiconductors to add US jobs, with India as key supplier via trade deals (UK/Vietnam). 

Speculation: ESG rollback under Trump pushes pro-ESG states; skills-based hiring rises amid AI upskillin

Ajay Shah has been appointed as Additional Director and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mkventures Capital Limited.

 

Thiru Visvanathan Srinivasan, General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement System, Reserve Bank of India, Chennai,  has been appointed as Additional Director of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited.

Neeraj Bharadwaj has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Indegene Limited.

Apurva Chandra has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Centum Electronics Limited.

Suresh Katyal has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited.

Ms Anshu Agarwal has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Shardul Securities Limited.

Ms Sakshi Vijay Chopra has been appointed as Independent Director of Go Fashion (India) Limited.

Paiyur Kuppuraman Vaidyanathan has been appointed as Whole-Time Director of Repco Home Finance Limited.

 

Gautam Hemant Bambawale has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) of Force Motors Limited.

 

Nitin Nandkishor Kareer has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) of Force Motors Limited.

 

Sri R Shanmugavelayutham has been appointed as Independent Director of Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Limited.

Ramanathan Subramanian Arun Kumar has been appointed as Non-Executive (Nominee) Director on the Board of UGRO Capital Limited.

Priyanka - stands a chance

Priyanka  shouldn’t be taken lightly! Only she actually stands a chance of turning Congress around.

Arindan

If She actually works in that direction.. She may be the Next Indira..

S Rao

Modi is Lucky to have *Pappu * as LOP 
Priyanka would definitely be a Tougher Opponent

 A  Visitor

Stop glazing her bro... She won from Wayanad literally. Let her win from a northern seat then we will talk how credible she is.

Vaibhav Gupta

Information about PPF account of wife

A husband sought for the current balance of PPF account and last amount deposit of his wife enclosing the copy of marriage certificate as the evidence of marriage. The PIO denied the information under section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act. Before the CIC, the PIO explained that as per the procedure under Section 11 of the RTI Act, the consent from the concerned third-party and wife of the appellant was sought. However, she had declined consent for disclosure of information relating to her PPF account. The CIC noted that there is no public interest and rejected the appeal.

Comments

Many couples feel that they have a right to seek information about their spouse from a government agency. Legally, husband and wife are distinct individuals and the information relating to each of them has to be considered personal to each one of them.

Citation: Vipin Mittal v. Department of Post, Second Appeal No. CIC/POSTS/A/2024/645016; Date of Decision: 14.10.2025

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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