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By NSB.News In a significant reshuffle, the competent authority has approved the transfer and posting of 26 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers belonging to the AGMUT cadre. The reshuffle spans across various union territories and states, including Delhi, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and others. Here is the list of officers and their…

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By NSB.News Akhilesh Misra (IRSME: 1995), who was serving as Executive Director (Personnel) at the Joint Secretary level in the Food Corporation of India (FCI), has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. The decision was taken in accordance with administrative requirements, and Misra is expected to resume duties in his original cadre shortly. His…

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By NSB.News Palaniswamy Subramanyan Karthigeyan (IFS: 2004) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Atomic Energy. His appointment is for an overall tenure of three years. A career diplomat from the Indian Foreign Service, Karthigeyan brings with him extensive experience in international affairs and policy formulation. His new role in the Department…

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By NSB.News Anurag Bhushan (IFS: 1995), currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Sweden. A seasoned diplomat with nearly three decades of experience, Bhushan has held several significant assignments in India and abroad. His appointment reflects India’s commitment…

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By NSB.News The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of tenure for several senior officials across key departments: Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, has been granted a one-year extension in his tenure with effect from July 1, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Prof. Karandikar…

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By NSB.News The Central Government has approved the extension of central deputation tenure of Gurjeet Singh Dhillon (IOFS: 2002) for a period of one year beyond March 25, 2025, i.e., up to March 25, 2026. Dhillon has been on central deputation since March 26, 2018, and is currently serving as Director in the Ministry of…

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By NSB.News The Government of India has extended the tenure of additional charge of Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), to Unmesh Sharad Wagh (IRS C&IT: 2000) from March 11, 2025, to August 23, 2025, or until the appointment of a regular incumbent, whichever is earlier. Wagh is currently serving as Deputy Chairman of JNPA…

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By NSB.News Rajesh Aggarwal (IAS: 1989: MH), currently serving as Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), has been given the additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. The additional responsibility will be held by Aggarwal from May 14 to May 23, 2025, during the absence on leave of Chandra Sekhar Kumar…

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By NSB.News Dr. Ajay Kumar (Retd IAS: 1985: KL) has been appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A retired Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1985 batch from the Kerala cadre, Dr. Kumar has held several high-profile roles in the Government of India, including as Defence Secretary. His vast administrative…

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By NSB.News M S Srikar (IAS: 1999: KN) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). He is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. This appointment signals the government’s continued emphasis on strengthening the PMO with experienced and capable officers. An IAS officer of the 1999 batch from…

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