What is a common trait of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar?

Both - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar have one common trait: their reliance on trusted bureaucrats. From the elevation of former Foreign Service officer S Jaishankar, former bureaucrats Ashwini Vaishnaw and RK Singh to KJ Alphons and former diplomat Hardeep Puri, Modi has consistently offered civil servants key political roles. Nitish, too, is known for backing his trusted officials. He continues to work with 1984-batch IAS officer Deepak Kumar as Principal Secretary, even post-retirement.

Former ED official joins Reliance?

Informed sources said that a former senior ED official has joined the Reliance Industries. Is it a fact?.

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N K Singh is strong contender for CMD CIL

Nilendu Kumar Singh, Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, Central Coalfields is considered to be strong contender for the post of Chairman Coal India Ltd.

Will Haryana DGP continue?

Will Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur continue after August 15 ?.His two years tenure ends on that day though because of his age he can continue for another 16 months. In corridors of power this is the hot topic of discussion.

Will a bureaucrat go as VP to NDB in China after Anil Kishora completes his term this month?

Sometime back AIIB in Beijing appointed former finance secretary Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey as its Vice President but a banker or economist may be the govt choice for NDB. Now bureaucrat is unlikely as VP NDB.

Crime Control, Drug Abuse Biggest Challenges For New CP

With a 23% rise in dacoity and 25.2% increase in burglaries in the capital, CP SBK Singh is likely to intensify patrolling and target gang networks, leveraging his Economic Offences Wing experience. Singh may prioritise anti-drug operations to align with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s 2027 drug-free goal, using intelligence-led policing and agency coordination.

No empanelment at DG level from Kerala

No officer of Indian Police Service (IPS) belonging to 1994 batch of Kerala cadre has been empanelled for holding Director General or Director General equivalent posts in the Government of India.

Ms Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari appointed as Director, Financial Services

Ms Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari has been appointed as Director in the Department of Financial Services. She is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Additional charge of CVO, HSL to Abhishek Ranjan extended

Additional charge of CVO, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL), Visakhapatnam to Abhishek Ranjan, CVO, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, has been extended for a period of six months. He is a 2008 batch IOFS officer.

Tenure of Rahul Singh as Chairperson, CBSE extended

The tenure of Rahul Singh as Chairperson, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been extended for a period of two years from November 11, 2025 to November 11, 2027. He is a 1996 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Ms Neha Gupta appointed as Director, Justice

Ms Neha Gupta has been appointed as Director in the Department of Justice. She is a 2010 batch IRPS officer.

No suitable candidate found for Director (Comm), SAIL

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has failed to find a suitable candidate for the post of Director (Commercial), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at a selection meeting held on August 6, 2025. As many as nine persons were interviewed for the same.

Allahabad HC gets 5 Judges
Five judicial officers have been appointed as Judges of the Allahabad High Court. They are: Pramod Kumar Srivastava, Abdul Shahid, Santosh Rai, Tej Pratap Tiwari, and Zafeer Ahmad.

Ms Aisha Khan appointed as Deputy Secretary, Financial Services

Ms Aisha Khan has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Financial Services. She is a 2014 batch IOFS officer.

Ms Isha Khosla appointed as Director, Expenditure

Ms Isha Khosla has been appointed as Director in the Department of Expenditure. She is a 2011 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Rahul Bhanudas Mali appointed as Deputy Secretary, Women & Child Development

Rahul Bhanudas Mali has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Women & Child Development. He is a 2016 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Ajay Dixit appointed as Technical Member (C), State Benches, GSTAT

Ajay Dixit has been appointed as Technical Member (Centre) in the State Benches of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). He is an IRS-C&IT officer.

Alok Chopra appointed as Technical Member (C), State Benches, GSTAT

Alok Chopra has been appointed as Technical Member (Centre) in the State Benches of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). He is an IRS-C&IT officer.

Rajesh Kumar appointed GGM/CPM (Civil), NCRTC
Rajesh Kumar, who is presently serving as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Infra), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to the post of General Manager (GM)/Chief Project Manager (CPM) (Civil) in National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Pankaj Kumar appointed GGM/CPM (Civil), NCRTC
Pankaj Kumar has been selected for deputation to the post of General Manager (GM)/Chief Project Manager (CPM) (Civil) in National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for a period up to May 31, 2027. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Abhay Kumar appointed GM/Station Projects, RLDA
Abhay Kumar, who is presently serving as Group General Manager (GGM)/RP, Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited on deputation basis, has been selected for deputation to Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) as General Manager, Station Projects, Delhi. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Atul appointed GGM/CPM (Civil), NCRTC
Atul, who is presently serving as Senior Divisional Engineer (Coordination), Ambala Cantt Junction, Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to the post of General Manager (GM)/Chief Project Manager (CPM) (Civil) in National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

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