Brinda Boopathy joins DGTR as Deputy Secretary
Ms. Brinda Boopathy, a 2015 batch officer of the IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes), has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Department of Commerce. Her expertise is expected to enhance policy…
Centre extends deputation tenures of key officers
The Government of India has approved the extension of central deputation tenures for three senior officers. Ashish Kumar Gupta, Mustaq Ahmad, and Kusagra Mittal will continue serving in their respective roles beyond their current terms, ensuring…
Anurag Rastogi gets one-year extension as Haryana Chief Secretary
In a recent development, the tenure of Anurag Rastogi, Chief Secretary of Haryana, has been extended by one year, now continuing up to June 30, 2026. A 1990-batch IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, Rastogi’s term extension reflects the state’s confidence…
REC bags ‘Rajbhasha Deepti Award’ for Hindi Excellence
REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU and premier NBFC under the Ministry of Power, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Deepti Shield’ for exemplary efforts in implementing the Official Language Policy during 2023–24. CMD Jitendra Srivastava and ED…
Anuradha Thakur joins SEBI as part-time member
Senior IAS officer Anuradha Thakur has been appointed as a Part-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). A 1994-batch officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, she brings a wealth of governance and policy experience to India’s…
THDC wins “Rajbhasha Jyoti Shield” for excellence in Hindi implementation
THDC India Limited, a Mini Ratna PSU, has been honored with the ‘Rajbhasha Jyoti Shield’ by the Ministry of Power for outstanding performance in promoting Hindi. The award was presented by Union Minister Manohar Lal during the Hindi Advisory Committee…
56 IAS officers reassigned across key departments in Jharkhand
In a sweeping administrative reshuffle, the Jharkhand government has reassigned responsibilities to 56 senior IAS officers, marking one of the largest bureaucratic overhauls in recent times. The restructuring covers critical departments, ranging from…
HAL–Safran pact to power LEAP engine Growth from India
At the 55th Paris Air Show, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and French aerospace major Safran Aircraft Engines deepened their strategic ties by signing an agreement for the production of Inconel forged parts used in LEAP engines. This collaboration,…
Manoj Kumar Sharma appointed Director (catering services), IRCTC
Manoj Kumar Sharma, GGM at IRCTC, has been selected as the new Director (Catering Services) of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. The selection was made during a PESB meeting held on June 19, 2025, where seven candidates were…
Opinion: Opinion | It Is The Best Of Times, It Is The Worst Of Times, For Pakistan
Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir’s June 18 White House lunch hosted by US President Donald Trump offered plenty of hors d’oeuvres that we Indians need to munch and digest at leisure. The visiting Pakistani dignitary is also scheduled to meet…