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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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By NSB.News Ashish Vachhani (IAS: 1997: TN) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Prior to this appointment, Vachhani was serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. His transfer to the PMO marks a key administrative move, reflecting the Centre’s trust in his experience…

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By NSB.News The Government of India has entrusted Santosh Kumar Sarangi (IAS: 1994: OR) with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI). This interim appointment will remain in effect until a regular incumbent is appointed or until further orders are issued, whichever comes earlier….

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By NSB.News New Delhi: Amid the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a directive to all Chief Secretaries and Administrators of States and Union Territories to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968. Invoking Section 11 of the Civil Defence Rules grants Emergency Procurement Powers…

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By NSB.News New Delhi: As per appointment notifications issued on Friday, Neeraj Thakur (IPS: 1994: AGMUT), currently serving as Special Commissioner of Police (Modernization), DPHCL, has been assigned the additional charge of Special Commissioner of Police (Vigilance), Delhi Police. This additional responsibility has been entrusted to Thakur following the deputation of Viplav Kumar Choudhary (IPS:…

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