Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha K. Koome Tags Whispers in the Corridors on X (formerly Twitter)
Hon. Justice Martha K. Koome , Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya tagged Whispers in the Corridors on X (formerly Twitter) while sharing insights from her meeting with Justices of the Supreme Court of India.
Yogi’s birth chart is sought after
Astrologers these days are in search of the birth chart of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to know about his future in Indian politics. They say that the correct birth chart of Yogi is not available.
BUREAUCRACY
I&B Secretary, Sanjay Jaju in race for Chief Secretary, Telangana?
About half-a-dozen names of senior officers are in discussion for the post of Chief Secretary in Telangana, but sources also claim that a dark horse may win the race, finally. Bureaucratic circle is abuzz that Union Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju (IAS: 1992: TG) may return to Telangana as Chief Secretary (CS). The incumbent CS A Shanthi Kumari (IAS: 1989: TG) is retiring in April, 2025. Jaju is on central deputation since 2014 except for a brief tenure. At that time in 2022, he worked as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Telangana Bhawan.
Why is the list of ED stuck up?
If sources are to be believed the appointment list of Special Directors in ED has reportedly been held up. It is said that some officers in the list did not fulfill the required criteria and because the related ministry is not interested in forwarding the list to ACC. It is said that these names were reportedly included under political pressure.
Empanelment of senior IAS officer complicates selection of CS in Uttarakhand?
Senior IAS officer of 1992 cadre, Anand Bardhan has been empanelled for Secretary level posts in the Union Government and this has complicated the selection of the next Chief Secretary. Earlier when Radha Raturi was on leave, Anand Bardhan had officiated as the CS. Bardhan is being seen as the natural successor to her, but he has been empanelled as Secretary in the Union Government and hence the speculation. At present, he is the only IAS officer who holds eligibility in terms of having put in a minimum numbers of years in service to be promoted as CS. RK Sudhanshu, who is currently posted as Principal Secretary is another claimant. He is a 1997 batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand Cadre. However, currently he does not hold eligibility of having put in 30 years of service as IAS officer to be promoted as Chief Secretary.
Only three women on ‘Maharatna’ PSUs Boards
Only three women are enjoying the posts of Directors on the Board of ‘Maharatna’ Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Government of India. They are: Ms Bani Verma, Director (Industrial Systems & Products), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL); Ms Rashmi Govil, Director (HR), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Ms SushmaRawat, Director (Exploration), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC).
Only 27 women are on PSU Boards out of total 700 functional posts
It sounds strange but it is true that only 27 women Functional Directors, CMDs & MD out of total 700 functional posts are working on various Boards of Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs).
IRS officer to join the AP govt
Ms. Sowmya Nuthalapati, will join the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, as Additional Commissioner in State Taxes (GST) Department on deputation basis for a period of three years. She is a 2011 batch IRS (C&IT) officer.
Arunangshu Sarkar a Board level contender for Chairman, ONGC
Arunangshu Sarkar, Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs), ONGC appears to be a Board level contender for the post of Chairman, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).
Vacancy of CMD, RCF arising; no successor to incumbent so far
A vacancy of Chairman & Managing Director, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) is arising in December 2025 with the expiring term of incumbent Shriniwas Chandrashekhar Mudgerikar. The Government of India is yet to find his successor.
No Board level contender for CMD, RCF
No Board level candidate appears to be eligible for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF).
Four ITS officers transferred
The DoT has transferred four HAG level ITS officers. Accordingly, Anil Kumar Ranjan will join the Punjab LSA; Radheyshyam Parmar, UP West LSA; Charan Singh, HP LSA and Deepesh Chadra Tikdar has been transferred to NE LSA.
Praveen Nandwana posted as Joint CGA, CGA
Praveen Nandwana has been posted as Joint Controller General of Accounts, Office of Controller General of Accounts, New Delhi. He is a 1995 batch ICAS officer.
Sanjeet Singh gets proforma promotion to CCIT grade
Sanjeet Singh has been accorded proforma promotion to the grade of Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCIT).
Ms Abha Rani Singh gets proforma promotion to PrCIT grade
Ms Abha Rani Singh has been accorded proforma promotion to the grade of Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PrCIT).
Peeyush Jain appointed as CCIT, CBDT
Peeyush Jain has been appointed as CCIT (OSD), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). He is an IRS-IT officer.
Harilal Kaippancheri Madhavan appointed as Director, Sports
Harilal Kaippancheri Madhavan has been appointed as Director in the Department of Sports. He is a 2008 batch officer of Indian Trade Service.
Post of Vijay Singh upgraded as Director, DA &FA
The post of Vijay Singh has been upgraded as Director, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FA). He is a 2011 batch IFoS officer of MP cadre.
Five IPOS officers get new postings after promotion
Five 1997 batch officers of Indian Postal Service (IPoS) have been promoted to HAG and given new postings. Following promotion, Mozaffar Uddin Abdali has been posted as CPMG, Bihar Circle, while Nirmaljit Singh takes over as CPMG, Odisha Circle and Adnan Ahmed was shifted as CGM, Parcel Directorate, New Delhi. Similarly, Shailendra Kumar Dwivedi is posted as CPMG, Himachal Pradesh Circle and Ashok Kumar has been transferred as CPMG, W Bengal Circle.
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