Hours before Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister, the state’s administrative corridors are already humming with a quiet but decisive power shift. Nitish Kumar, who resigned as Chief Minister after his election to the Rajya Sabha and swearing-in there on April 10, has paved the way for a full NDA government with JD(U) as a key alliance partner. While political negotiations finalised a cabinet with Choudhary at the helm and likely two Deputy Chief Ministers (including senior JD(U) figures Vijay Choudhary and Bijendra Yadav), the bureaucracy is undergoing its own realignment — one that is removing the most trusted officers of the Nitish era even before the new government is sworn in.2631

The clearest signal came through a central government notification issued on April 14, clearing several senior Bihar-cadre officers for immediate central deputation. At the top of the list is Anupam Kumar (2003-batch IAS), long regarded as Nitish Kumar’s closest bureaucratic confidant and Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) since January 2019. Anupam, a physics postgraduate known for his sharp strategic acumen and deep involvement in day-to-day governance, has been posted as Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Power. His wife, Pratima S. Verma (2003-batch IAS, Secretary, Science, Technology & Technical Education Department), is also moving to the Centre. Other key departures include:

Vandana Preyashi (2003-batch IAS, Secretary, Social Welfare) — now Joint Secretary, Department of Fertilizers.

IPS officer Rakesh Rathi — Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Saravanan M — Joint Secretary, Department of Space.

Additional senior officers who had sought or received clearance earlier include B. Rajendra (1995-batch IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Education), Gopal Singh (2002-batch IFS, OSD to the CM), and others closely associated with policy execution under Nitish. The state government had already issued No Objection Certificates, and the timing — just before the new oath-taking — has sent a strong message through the Secretariat.

With Samrat Choudhary — a 57-year-old strongman from Munger, known for his organisational skills, hold over the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), and experience as Deputy CM handling the Home portfolio — assuming charge, the focus is shifting towards officers with proven delivery on law and order, infrastructure, revenue, and industrial investment. Senior bureaucrats who have performed well in districts, finance, planning, and home departments are expected to fill the vacuum in the new CMO and key secretariat positions.

The NDA’s priorities — accelerating industrial growth, youth employment, skill development, and strengthening governance — will likely favour administrators with a neutral-to-favourable track record under the previous coalition but demonstrable alignment with BJP’s development agenda. JD(U) partners, who will retain significant influence through Deputy CM posts and key portfolios, are expected to ensure some continuity and balance, preventing a complete overhaul while allowing fresh faces to emerge in sensitive departments. More transfers and empanelments are anticipated in the coming weeks as the new Chief Minister settles in.

The tenure of Rajneesh Karnatak as MD & CEO, Bank of India is coming to an end on April 28, 2026.

Following the appointment of the new Bihar Chief Minister, a reshuffle at the Collector and SP level is expected in June. Plus posting of 2019 batch IAS Officers as Collectors are also on the cards.

All eyes are now on Sujeet Kumar, IAS 2010 batch, and his administration in Dholera as the Government of India formally notifies the establishment of the country’s first semiconductor fabrication facility at the Dholera Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The ambitious SEZ, to be developed by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited, marks a defining milestone in India’s drive toward self-reliance in high-end electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

Under Kumar’s leadership, the Dholera administration has been working round the clock to ensure the seamless rollout of this strategic project. Designed to host advanced electronic hardware, software, and IT-enabled services, the SEZ is set to emerge as a key node in India’s digital and industrial landscape.

The project is expected to generate over 21,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, catalyzing economic growth across Gujarat and beyond. With global attention now centered on Dholera, Kumar’s efficient governance will play a pivotal role in shaping India’s semiconductor future.

The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum. The Forum has  recognised his role in shaping the future of global cricket.

 Supreme Court pendency rose above 93,000 cases by end-March 2026 (up ~1,100 from February), with no new SC appointments during the early months of the current CJI’s tenure. This remains a background pressure point

Ajit Roy has been appointed as Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of three years. He is a 2013 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Vikash Kumar has been appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP) in National Investigation Agency (NIA) on deputation basis. He is a 2020 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Mrs K Swarnambika has been appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) on deputation basis. She is a 2013 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Two IAS officers have been shifted in Haryana. Manoj Kumar has been posted as Special Secretary, Finance Department, while Anupama Anjali was appointed as Deputy Commissioner, Mahendragarh (Narnaul).

Ankit Kumar Agrawal has been appointed as Director, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Delhi, on deputation basis for a period of five years. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued amended guidelines governing the opening of new branches by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), effective immediately. The move aims to curb the uncontrolled proliferation of NBFC branches, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions, where rapid expansion has raised supervisory and consumer protection concerns.

Under the revised norms, NBFCs must now seek prior approval from the RBI before opening any new branch, except in cases explicitly exempted by the regulator. The RBI will assess proposals based on the financial health of the entity, its compliance track record, and regional credit concentration levels. The new framework also introduces stricter disclosure obligations and requires institutions to maintain adequate internal controls and risk management mechanisms.

The central bank’s latest step underscores its increasing scrutiny of NBFC operations, aligning with broader regulatory efforts to strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and ensure responsible financial inclusion across India’s rural credit landscape.

Jayant Singh, Chairman, Land Ports Authority of India and Manish Tiwari, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, Railways, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR).

Deepak Kashyap and M N Krishnamurthy have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).

Radhakrishna Kini and R Kuppan have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants (India) Limited (MECON).

Rajni Sekhri Sibal has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1986 batch  IAS officer and retired as Secretary, D/o Fisheries.

Rakesh Sehgal has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1986 batch IDAS officer and retired as Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Chandigarh.

Director (Technical), Engineers India Limited post will fall vacant in April, 2027.  Online applications for the same must reach latest by April 30, 2026.

World Bank is seeking to fill the post of (Associate) Investment Officer, Public Private Partnership, Brazil for Sao Paulo,Brazil. Applications must reach latest by April 28, 2026.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry has advertised the post of Deputy CEO, Government eMarketplace on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by May 1, 2026.

Rail Land Development Authority has advertised the post of General Manager (Human Resource), Delhi on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by April 29, 2026.

World Bank has advertised the post of Investment Analyst for Tokyo, Japan. Applications must reach latest by May 7, 2026. 

World Bank has advertised the post of Associate Investment officer for Johannesburg, South Africa. Applications must reach latest by April 30,  2026.

Three Additional Judges have been appointed as Permanent Judges of the Madras High Court. They are: Ms Justice R Poornima, Justice M Jothiraman, and Dr Justice Augustine Devadoss Maria Clete.

 They are Devendra Chaplot, ex-Meta/Thinking Machines Lab, leads pre-training efforts (large-scale datasets for text/images/code), Aman Madaan, who oversees the “model factory” (infrastructure, data pipelines, training workflows and Aditya Gupta, handles post-training and reinforcement learning (model refinement).

SpaceX executive Michael Nicolls took a larger guiding role. The move follows co-founder exits and internal assessments highlighting weaknesses versus OpenAI/Anthropic/Google.

 They are Devendra Chaplot, ex-Meta/Thinking Machines Lab, leads pre-training efforts (large-scale datasets for text/images/code), Aman Madaan, who oversees the “model factory” (infrastructure, data pipelines, training workflows and Aditya Gupta, handles post-training and reinforcement learning (model refinement).SpaceX executive Michael Nicolls took a larger guiding role. The move follows co-founder exits and internal assessments highlighting weaknesses versus OpenAI/Anthropic/Google.

"Plight of national capital”

The condition of public toilets in Delhi ,is atrocious.

Locked and broken doors, dry taps, cigarette butts and empty liquor bottles welcome the innocent public with horrid stench. Public conveniences causing inconvenience to the public. The females are the worst affected in view of large foot fall and migrant population.

This could be unarguably attributed to criminal neglect of civic services by the local body ( Municipal corporation of Delhi).

Reasons are not far to seek. Lack of accountability and supervision.

Why responsibility is not being fixed on the delinquent officials? What impression is being carried by the foreigners visiting the national capital, one wonders?

Will the government of NCT, Delhi order an inquiry into the lapses and bring the laidback MCD officials to book?

Delhi is not alone. The neglect of public assets in urban areas,is rampant across the country including States capitals. The local bodies have persistently failed in discharging their mandated functions.

To overcome this crisis, I have a suggestion for the consideration of the central government.

Could the Central and States public sector undertakings not take the initiative in maintaining  public assets like public toilets, parks etc as a corporate social responsibility?

Let a beginning be made from Delhi and States capitals  particularly those having vast tourism potential and large foot fall due to migrant population.

A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

Pay parity with Government school teachers

The appellant sought information from the Directorate of Education about the pay scale PGT teachers working with Universal Public School such as whether there is Pay parity with Government school teachers, percentage of Basic Pay paid as DA etc. During the hearing before the CIC, the Appellant restricted his arguments to the fact that the documents provided to him are not attested or certified by the PIO. The CIC directed the Directorate of Education to provide certified copies of relevant documents free of charge to the Appellant.

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A citizen can seek information about a private organization from the public authority which holds the information. The certified copy of the document can be used as evidence in a court of law.

Citation: Khagesh Chandra Joshi v. Directorate of Education in File No: CIC/DIRED/A/2024/108070; Date of Decision : 25.08.2025

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