MHA invokes MLAT with Singapore to investigate singer Zubeen Garg’s death

The Ministry of Home Affairs has formally invoked Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore seeking cooperation in the investigation of singer Zubeen Garg’s death. MLAT, a bilateral pact facilitating exchange of evidence and legal support across borders, enables India to request crucial information, documents, and testimonies from Singaporean authorities. This move underscores the seriousness of the probe as investigators pursue international leads. Officials confirmed that necessary requests have been dispatched to expedite cooperation. Zubeen Garg’s sudden demise has sparked widespread concern, with authorities now expanding the probe beyond domestic jurisdiction.

High-level meeting for Indo-US FTA scheduled-includes India’s Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agrawal

A high-level meeting including Rajesh Agrawal, India’s chief negotiator for the Indo-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA), is scheduled, aiming to overcome the current stalemate in trade talks. These negotiations have faced significant hurdles, particularly concerning the US tariffs on Indian goods linked to India’s purchase of Russian crude oil. The US imposed a 50% tariff, split into a 25% reciprocal tariff and an additional 25% penalty, creating a deadlock in talks.

However, recent discussions between Agrawal and US officials, including Assistant USTR Brendan Lynch, have been positive and constructive. Both sides are actively pursuing measures to fast-track the negotiations with a goal to reach an early, mutually beneficial agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s involvement at the ministerial level signals strong political will from India to resolve outstanding differences soon.

Optimism is growing, with Indian officials expecting solutions to the tariff impasse within the next 8-10 weeks. The talks focus on not just tariffs but also broader trade issues with the ambition to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Did Indian diplomats share memo with Israeli counterparts before signing deal with Trump admin?

Indian diplomats engaged with their Israeli counterparts amid the announcement of a peace deal on Gaza signed by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Narendra Modi responded positively, welcoming the peace plan and endorsing the roadmap for lasting peace it proposes.

The peace deal, announced following talks at the White House between Trump and Netanyahu, is a comprehensive 20-point proposal aimed at ending the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza. Key elements include an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours, a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, disarmament of Hamas, and the establishment of an international governance mechanism for Gaza excluding Hamas. The plan also envisions a transitional government under international supervision and seeks regional cooperation for stability.

PM Modi welcomes Trump’s comprehensive peace plan; calls it boon for Palestine & Israel 

 Indian diplomatic interactions with Israeli counterparts occurred in the backdrop of this development, emphasising India’s support for efforts that aim to resolve the Gaza conflict and establish a durable peace framework endorsed by key global leaders including PM Modi.

In summary, the Indian government, through PM Modi's statement and diplomatic channels, has endorsed the peace deal brokered by Trump and Netanyahu as a significant step toward peace in the region.

Former Kerala DGP to participate in RSS rally on Oct 1

The former Director General of Kerala Police, Jacob Thomas will join the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a full-time pracharak and participate in RSS Rally on October1. He is 1985 batch former IPS officer.

PM Modi lauds RSS 'Dil Se" (UPDATED)

The RSS has completed 100 years on this Vijayadashami. PM Modi released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and Rs 100 coin highlighting the RSS’s contributions to the nation. On the occasion, the Prime Minister Modi praised RSS with open heart. He said, even after Independence, efforts were made to crush the RSS. There were infinite conspiracies to prevent RSS from coming into the mainstream. But, RSS never had any place for bitterness against anyone because we know, we are not different from society, but a part of it. RSS swayamsewaks have an unwavering faith in the constitutional institutions of the country. 'The aim and essence of RSS and  all the sub-organisations within the RSS is the same- Nation First," he said.

Avinash Kumar has been appointed as new Chief Secretary, Jharkhand. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

(We  said this on September 28, 2025)

The name of R Chander has been recommended for the position of Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

Rajeev Verma, Chief Secretary of UT Chandigarh, has been relieved paving the way for joining as Chief Secretary of Delhi. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Mandip Singh Brar has been assigned an additional charge of Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh. He is a 2005 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

As many as 944 IRS officers have been promoted to the grade of Assistant Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes.

Cadre of Mrs Shailja Pandey has been transferred from Bihar to Rajasthan on grounds of marriage to IFoS officer Gaurav Garg. She is a 2021 batch IAS officer.

M Arvind has been appointed as Director in the Department of Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT). He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Prashant Kumar has been appointed as Director in the Technical Support Unit (Unit) under the Department of Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade. He is a 2011 batch IRSME officer.

Changing trend in Southern states like Karnataka facing 15-20% officer vacancies due to central pulls, prompting calls for cadre retention quotas by December 2025.

Rajeev Verma’s first major challenge will be cleaning and rejuvenating the Yamuna River, a task under close watch by the centre. As the winter season is approaching fast, enforcing pollution control measures is another challenge. He also needs to focus on traffic congestion, waste management, water supply, and public transport.

Dr Manisha Verma has been appointed Press Secretary to the President. She is 1995 batch Indian Information Service Officer.

Senior IAS officer Dr. Ekroop Caur (2001 batch), Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, IT-BT, and Finance, has been deputed to the Union Government as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. She was felicitated by Minister N.S. Boseraju on September 26 before departure. Manjula N (2002 batch) appointed as the new IT-BT Secretary. This marks the fifth high-profile central deputation from Karnataka in recent months (following C. Shikha, Anil Kumar T, Srikar MS, and Ajay Nagabhushan).

Media reports indicate a mid-October 2025 IPS reshuffle is brewing, building on the September 14 major overhaul where A.R. Damodar was posted as SP, Vizianagaram. Sources whisper of 10-15 district-level postings to bolster coastal security ahead of cyclone season.

The state extended its “Blue Economy Conclave 2025” outcomes, with IAS officers leading EU-India collaborations on sustainable fisheries. A new deputation panel will be formed for 3 IFS officers to central environment roles by October end.

The WAPCOS Limited has submitted its preliminary vigilance inquiry report on the award of works during the tenure of an officer. The whispersinthecorridors.com had carried a news item regarding a vigilance team investigation on September 25, 2025.

The Delhi government issued special Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Durga Pooja, Navratri, and Dussehra in 2025, emphasising crowd management, sound controls, and overall festival safety. This directive allowed the use of loudspeakers and public address systems for organizers until midnight, as opposed to the previous 10 PM timing; however, strict limits on sound levels and compliance with local regulations were mandated to balance tradition with public health concerns.

District Magistrate (South Delhi), Lakshay Singhal, IAS, notably demonstrated steadfast commitment to implementing these SOPs at CR Park, a hub of festive activity. Thanks to his leadership, collaboration with officers, and focused enforcement, the CR Park Durga Pooja exemplified ideal crowd management—orderly entry and exit points, extensive volunteer deployment, and real-time monitoring. Attendees have praised this model, noting that CR Park’s approach has set a benchmark for both efficient management and beautiful, meticulously curated aesthetics, inspiring other pandals across Delhi NCR to replicate its best practices in festival organisation.

Shift toward green deputations, with Kerala IAS/IFS officers increasingly eyed for national climate projects.

Sixty five advocates have been empanelled to represent ED before the High Courts as Fresh Retainer Counsel (RCs). They are: Alok Kumar, P K Singh, Prakritia Sharma, Rajesh Ranjan (HC of Patna); Vandana Singh (HC of Jharkhand); R L Thungon (HC of Gauhati); Ajoy Singhania (HC of Calcutta); Niranjan Moharana, Sidarth Mishra, Sangram Das, P S Nayak, (HC of Orissa); J S Sarao,Nitin Kaushal (HC of Punjab & Haryana); Jasmeet Singh, Piyush Garg (HC of Uttarakhand); B S Meena, Prashant Chaturvedi  (HC of Rajasthan); Raviteja Padin (HC of AP); Preetha Mahadevan, A A Deshpande, J J Neeralgi, P Karunakar, Shivakumar, Rajaram Soorambail, M B Kanavi, S C Patil, Anupama Bordoloi, Madhu Rao, Showri H R, M S Hallikeri, Hema L K (HC of Karnataka); N Ramesh, Rajnish Pathiyil, P Sidharthan (HC of Madras); K R Laxman, S G L Rishwanath (HC of Madras); Santosh M J, S Biju (HC of Kerala); A K Munde, A D Yadav, A N Mahta, A S Chavan, C K Pendse, D A Dube, J B Mishra, M S Jagtap, Neha Bhide, N V B Pawaskar, P S Patil, Prashant Mishra, S R Pawar, Y R Mishra, Y S Bhate (HC at Mumbai), D V P Lawande, R P Desai, N A Vaze (HC at Goa); R K Kanani, Amit Chaudhari (HC of Gujarat); B Gopa Kumar, Shashank Thakur (HC of Chhattisgarh) and Vivek Choudhary and Abhinav Srivastava (HC of Madhya Pradesh).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is currently owned by United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of British multinational Diageo Plc. Prathamesh Mishra serves as the Chairman of RCB and Chief Commercial Officer at Diageo India, overseeing the franchise's operations with a strong corporate backing. The IPL franchise, which won its maiden title in 2025, is now reportedly up for sale as Diageo intends to remove RCB from its balance sheet and seek potential buyers, according to former IPL chief Lalit Modi. 

The celebrations following RCB's historic IPL victory were marred by tragedy when a stampede occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the trophy parade, resulting in 11 deaths and over 30 injuries. This tragic incident has added a somber dimension to the franchise's landmark year and has been blamed on mismanagement by the organizers, including RCB and local authorities. The franchise's future ownership change comes amid this backdrop of both triumph and tragedy.

In Rajasthan, the government recently issued promotion orders for five officers promoted from the Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) to the Indian Police Service (IPS). All the officers belonged to the 2016 batch. The Personnel department’s order contained an embarrassing error — female officer was addressed as “Mr” instead of “Mrs” or “Ms”. The female officer assigned new role is Kamal Shekhawat, who has been appointed as the Superintendent of Police (Vigilance), Jaipur. This is a mistake that also appeared on the official civil list on the Personnel department’s website. Incidentally, her husband has also been elevated to IPS rank.

There are whispers of an IPS promotion panel by November 2025, focusing on coastal districts of Odisha

Rahul Prashant, Executive Director and refinery head, Gujarat refinery, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, is in the race for the post of Director (Pipelines), Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Manoj Kumar Moharana, Chief General Manager Projects at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Project- Pipelines, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), is in the race for the post of Director (Pipelines), Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Kalyan Kumar ED of the Punjab National Bank has been appointed MD &CEO of the Central Bank of India for a period of three years. 

(We said this on July 07 & August 19, 2025)

ED of the Bank of Maharashtra Asheesh Pandey has been appointed MD&CEO of the Union Bank of India for a period of three years. 

(We said this on May 31, 2025)

Applications for the post of Member National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) have been invited. Online application can be submitted on https://jagograhakjago.gov.in/NCDRC latest by October 24, 2025.

Ms Kanika Aggarwal has been appointed as Addl.CIT (OSD) in the office of Pr.CCIT, Delhi region, Delhi, on return from foreign deputation.

A K Chaturvedi, who is presently serving as Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM), East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been detailed to look after the duties of the post of SDGM, South Central Railway (SCR), in addition to his own till further orders. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Sanjay Priyadarshnam, formerly posted as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (Dy.CME)-II, Central Organisation for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW), has been granted an extension in his deputation tenure with Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) as General Manager (GGM, Rail Neer) up to January 16, 2027. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

As many as 25 IAS officers, including 12 district collectors, have been shifted in MP in a major reshuffle. Accordingly, Sanskriti Jain is posted as Bhopal Municipal Corporation Commissioner and given addl charge of Addl MD, MP Metro Rail Corporation, while Neeraj Kumar Vashisht is now Pandhurna Collector and Suresh Kumar is appointed OSD cum Commissioner, Chambal Division, Morena. Similarly, Sheelendra Singh takes over as Additional Secretary, Urban Development and Housing; Mrs Neha Marvya Singh as Director, Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes Department; Sanjeev Srivastava as Additional Secretary, Public Works Department; Usha Parmar as Collector, Panna; Shivraj Singh Verma as Additional Commissioner (Revenue), Bhopal Division; Rajesh Batham as Additional Secretary, Forest; Mrs Rajnini Singh as Collector, Narsinghpiur; Mrs Sheela Patle as Collector, Seoni; Ankit Asthana as Deputy Secretary, Industrial Policy and Industrial Promotion; Lokesh Kumar Jangid as Collector, Morena; Chandrashekhar Shukla as Deputy Secretary, Revenue; Dr Abhay Bedekar as Additional MD, MP Tourism Development Board; Ajay Dev Sharma as Deputy Secretary, Revenue; Mrs Neetu Mathur as Collector, Alirajpur; Mrs Anju Bhadoria as Collector, Dindori; Mrs Jamuna Bhide as Collector, Niwari; Mrs Bidisha Mukherjee as Deputy Secretary, PHED; Kirodi Lal Meena as Collector, Bhind; Gaurav Bainal as Collector, Singrauli; Harendra Narayan as Collector, Chhindwara and Mrs Misha Singh will take charge as Collector, Ratlam. Besides, Mrs Tanvi Hudda, Additional Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Indore, will also hold charge of Labour Commissioner, Indore.

14 IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Chhattisgarh. Renu Pillai has been appointed Chairperson of Vyapam and Secondary Education Board, while Subrat Sahu takes over as Chairperson of the Revenue Board, Bilaspur.and Sonamani Bora was made Principal Secretary, Science & Technology Department. Similarly, Rohit Yadav has been posted as Secretary, Energy Department, Tourism & Culture Department, and Chairman, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL); Mukesh Kumar Bansal has been given additional charge of Aviation Department; Ankit Anand was appointed Secretary, Electronics & IT Department, Commercial Tax Department and Chairman, Chhattisgarh Environment Board; Bhuvnesh Yadav was given the additional charge of Secretary, 20 Point Program Department; Ravi Mittal gets additional charge of Director, Aviation; Faria Alam will be appointed as Joint Secretary, School Education Department; Jitendra Yadav was made Collector Rajnandgaon; Lokesh Kumar was given the additional charge of Deputy Secretary, Labor Department and Pathare Abhijeet is now CEO, District Panchayat Raigarh.

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, the Maharatna CPSU under the aegis of Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, handed over a project specific SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of ISTS Transmission Project under TBCB route viz, Rajgarh Neemuch Power Transmission Limited to M/s G R Infraprojects Limited on September 29, 2025. M/s G R Infraprojects Limited emerged as the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process conducted by RECPDCL, the Bid Process Coordinator, for development of the transmission project on Build, Own, Operate & Transfer (BOOT) basis. The SPV was handed over by TSC Bosh, CEO, RECPDCL to Saurabh Kaushik, Business Head – Power T&D, G R Infraprojects Limited in the presence of Senior Officials of RECPDCL, G R Infraprojects Limited and Central Transmission Utility of India Limited. The implementation period of the project is 24 months. The scheme covers establishment of 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV S/s at Handiya, 400 kV Double Circuit Lines, (650 Kms approx), Augmentation at Pachora PS & Neemuch PS along with installation of line bays and bus reactors.

NBCC (India) Limited, in partnership with University of Delhi is set to begin work on the ambitious new Hostel cum Residential Block at the Dhaka Complex. This landmark project, with a sanctioned cost of more than Rs.370 crore under the Institution of Eminence initiative, promises to transform campus living by combining advanced amenities, environment-friendly design and inclusive facilities for a thriving academic community. The ceremonial Bhoomi Poojan, marking the initiation of this project, took place on September 29, 2025. The event saw the presence of several luminaries including Prof. Yogesh Singh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, Dr. Vikas Gupta, Registrar, University of Delhi, Prof Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges, Prof. Rajni Abbi, Director, South Campus, University of Delhi, Shri K.P. Mahadevaswamy, CMD, NBCC, Shri Saleem Ahmad, Director (Projects), NBCC, Shri Rajeev Kumar, Chief General Manager along with other sr. officers and distinguished guests from both organizations. With a residential capacity for over 1,400 students across two dedicated blocks for boys and girls, the complex will offer a range of accommodation including single, triple, married en-suite and master apartments, catering to diverse residential needs. The building with a built-up area of approximately 70,000 square meters is set within a 7.28-acre site, featuring 20% greenscape and providing parking space for more than 400 vehicles. Aligned with the highest standards of sustainability, the complex achieves a 3-Star GRIHA green building rating, introducing rainwater harvesting, rooftop solar installation of 55 kWp, 10 EV charging stations and integrated solid and liquid waste management systems. Designed for holistic student development, the facility incorporates spacious dining halls, indoor recreation areas, libraries and computer rooms, laundry and utility services and separate amenities for faculty and married students. The Hostel cum Residential Block at Dhaka Complex represents a landmark achievement in campus accommodation, establishing a new standard for student living in India while highlighting the shared commitment of the University of Delhi and NBCC to innovation, sustainability, and the future of higher education.

NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), and its subsidiary Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited (HSCL), a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), today presented dividend cheque (s) to the Govt. of India towards Final Dividend for FY 2024-25 and Interim Dividend for FY 2025-26. NBCC contributed ₹23.34 crore as Final Dividend for FY 2024-25 and ₹35.01 crore as Interim Dividend FY 2025-26, while HSCL contributed ₹11.25 crore and ₹2.19 crore, respectively, towards Final Dividend for FY 2024-25 and Interim Dividend for FY 2025-26. In total, the two CPSEs have given cheques of ₹71.79 crore to the Govt. of India. The dividend cheque(s) were formally presented to Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Minister of Power, by Shri K.P. Mahadevaswamy, Chairman & Managing Director, NBCC and Chairman, HSCL. The occasion was attended by NBCC’s Functional Directors – Shri Saleem Ahmad, Director (Projects), and Shri Anjeev Kumar Jain, Director (Finance), along with senior officials of NBCC and HSCL.

Sanjay Gupta has been posted as Chairman, HP State Pollution Control Board, Shimla, relieving Kamlesh Kumar Pant of this additional charge. Gupta will continue to hold the additional charge of CMD, Ropeways and Rapid Transport System Development Corporation HP Ltd. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.

Neeraj Surendran has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. He is a 2015 batch IDAS officer.

Ms Ambica Anand has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Steel. She is a 2009 batch ISS officer.

The Union Cabinet’s approval of a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees has once again stirred conversations around the much-anticipated 8th Pay Commission. While the government has so far remained non-committal, the timing of these murmurs is telling. The pay commissions traditionally appear on a ten-year cycle, and with the 7th Pay Commission having been implemented in 2016, the 8th looms closer, expected around 2026. For employees, this DA hike is a reminder of existing inflationary pressures that the commission is meant to address more comprehensively. Political observers note that though no official announcement is likely before the general elections, groundwork and consultations within ministries could quietly set the stage in the coming year. In that sense, it may still be some distance away, but the inevitability of the 8th Pay Commission’s arrival is hard to ignore—its shadow already influencing expectations across government ranks.

REC Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), have achieved significant recognition by winning top accolades at the prestigious Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) 17th PSU & Government Summit 2025 award ceremony. REC Limited was honored with the Best Financial Services Company award in the Central PSU category. This recognition affirms REC’s robust performance, financial stability, and dedicated support for key infrastructure and energy projects across the nation. RECPDCL, Subsidiary of REC, secured the Best Power Transmission Company award in the Central PSU category. This award highlights RECPDCL’s expertise and instrumental contribution as a Bid Process Coordinator (BPC) and consultant in accelerating power transmission infrastructure projects. TSC Bosh, CEO of RECPDCL and Executive Director of REC Ltd., proudly received both the awards at the summit.

Technical resignation tendered by Abhi Jain, 2021 batch Indian Postal Service (IPoS) officer, has been accepted on his selection in IAS.

Technical resignation tendered by Abhinav Sharma, 2024 batch probationar officer of Indian Postal Service (IPoS), has been accepted on his selection in IPS.

Technical resignation tendered by Ms Lakshmi Menon, 2024 batch probationer officer of Indian Postal Service (IPoS), has been accepted on her selection in Indian Revenue Service (IT). 

Sanjay Gupta has been assigned an additional charge of Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.

Anand Mohan has been appointed as Joint Managing Director (Cooperation and IT), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) at Deputy Secretary level. He is a 2012 batch IRTS officer.

The central deputation tenure of Kapil Verma working as Director in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been extended upto January 3, 2028. He is a 2004 batch IDSE officer.

Arun G has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Agricultural & Farmers' Welfare. He is a 2012 batch IES officer.

The central deputation tenure of Rahul Pachori working as Director in the Department of School Education and Literacy has been extended upto January 14, 2028. He is a 2010 batch IRSEE officer.

Additional charge of Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, EPFO to Ms Tiakala Lynda Yaden, Financial Commissioner, ESIC has been extended for a period of six months. She is a 1994 batch IP&TA&FS officer.

The central deputation tenure of Sameer Pandey working as Joint Secretary at Director, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has been extended for a period of two years upto November 5, 2027. He is a 2010 batch IRS-C&CE officer.

MNCs to cut 2025 salary hikes to 7-8% (from 9% in 2024) amid global uncertainties; GCCs (Global Capability Centres) lead with 10% increments.

There is  Shift to Tier-2/3 cities for GCCs (e.g., UP/Gujarat policies); agritech funding up 25% YoY.

India’s startup scene saw 12 new incorporations on September 24 alone, per MCA data, with focus on agritech and fintech. Total startups crossed 500,000 by September 25.

Paritosh Agarwal has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Limited.

Brijkishor Soni has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Eco Recycling Limited, effective September 1, 2025.

Dr Sandip Chatterjee has been appointed as Independent Director of Eco Recycling Limited, effective July 19, 2025.

Dr Yeshwant Sontakke has been appointed as Independent Director of Eco Recycling Limited, effective August 26, 2025.

Umesh Chander Garg has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Ruchira Papers Limited, effective September 1, 2025.

Subhash Chander Garg has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Ruchira Papers Limited, effective September 1, 2025.

Jatinder Singh has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Ruchira Papers Limited, effective September 1, 2025.

Sandeep Gokaraju has been appointed as Managing Director of Tyche Industries Limited.

Satya Srinivas Uppalapati has been appointed as Executive Director of Tyche Industries Limited.

G Ganesh Kumar, who was serving as Chairman and Managing Director of Tyche Industries Limited, has been re-designated as Executive Director of the company.

Srinivas Gelli has been re-designated from Non-Executive Director to Non-Executive Independent Director of Tyche Industries Limited.

Mrs. Penumatsa Vijaya Lakshmi has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Tyche Industries Limited.

Sanjay Sethi has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Beryl Drugs Limited.

Vijay R. Jaju has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Niwas Spinning Mills Limited.

Rahul Anand Fulfagar has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Likhami Consulting Limited, effective October 1, 2025.

Vikas Seth has been re-appointed as Managing Director of My Money Securities Limited.

Mrs. Rajni Seth has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of My Money Securities Limited.

Naresh Kumar Gattani has been re-appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Atvo Enterprises Limited, effective March 29, 2026.

Siddharth Gattani has been appointed as Additional Executive Director of Atvo Enterprises Limited.

Shorya Gattani has been appointed as Additional Executive Director of Atvo Enterprises Limited.

Ms. Nidhi Dwakanath has been re-appointed as Independent Director and Non-Executive Chairman of Innovative Tech Pack Limited.

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IOCL asked to explore the possibility of making information available online

The Appellant filed sought the list of petrol pump functioning in the urban area of district Bareilly. Further, he asked about the land requirements with layout of one Pump, the details of pumps which not fulfilled the land requirements and related information. The PIO denied the information holding that the appellant has not disclosed the public interest warranting disclosure of such an information. The CIC observed that reply furnished by the Respondent is not meticulous and directed the concerned PIO to revisit the instant RTI Application and provide a revised point-wise reply as available in their records. The CIC strongly recommended the IOCL to explore the viability of maintaining such information on their official website pertaining to list of petrol pumps functioning all over India and related issues regarding land requirement/measurement for allotment of petrol pump.

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Making the information available in the public domain proactively is in keeping with the letter and spirit of suo-motu disclosures prescribed under Section 4 of the RTI Act, so that the public have minimum resort to the use of the RTI Act to obtain the information.

Citation: Shri Anand Singh Chauhan v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), CIC/IOCLD/A/2023/626935; Date of Decision: 07.05.2025

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