New Delhi, 21 st December, 2025: NTPC concluded the National Finale of the Electron Quiz 2025 on December 19 at NTPC’s Power Management Institute (PMI), Noida. The finale witnessed an intense and closely contested battle among the leading engineering and management institutions across the country, including IIM Calcutta, IIM Nagpur, IIM Lucknow, IIT Madras, IIT […]
NUPPL begins mining operations at Pachwara South Coal Block in Jharkhand
Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL), a joint venture of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), has commenced initial mining operations at the Pachwara South Open Cast Project in Jharkhand’s Dumka district. The mining activities officially began on December 19, 2025, marking a key step towards enhancing India’s […]
Nine IIS officers elevated to Junior Administrative Grade (JAG)
In a significant administrative development, nine Senior Time Scale officers of the Indian Information Service (IIS) have been promoted to the Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) at the Joint Director level. The promotions have been approved on a regular basis for the panel year 2025. The officers promoted include Ms. Patel Arohiben Mukeshbhai, Sanjay Kumar, Rohit […]
Three IPS officers receive new postings in Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced new postings for three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. R. P. Meena has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Director General of Police (DGP). S. Prabhu Desai has taken charge as Superintendent of Police (Crime), while Tumme Amo has been posted as Commandant of the […]
NBCC delivers World-Class Global Health Landmark: redeveloped WHO–SEARO headquarters inaugurated
The redeveloped headquarters of the World Health Organization – South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO–SEARO) at Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi, was inaugurated on 19th December 2025 by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, DG, WHO, during the closing ceremony of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held […]
REC secures top honours at the 5th PSU Transformation Awards 2025
REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has secured top honours at the 5th PSU Transformation Awards 2025, winning accolades across four prestigious categories. The recognitions underscore REC’s strong commitment to operational resilience, sustainability, robust governance and digital transformation. In the category of Resilience in Action Award, REC was […]
AGMUT Cadre: 25 IPS officers promoted to selection grade
In a significant development, 25 IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre have been promoted to the Selection Grade. Of these, 23 officers belong to the 2013 batch and are currently serving in the cadre, while two officers on central deputation have been granted proforma promotion. The officers promoted to the Selection Grade include Altaf Ahmed […]
Rakesh Gupta appointed as CVO of CBDT; takes charge as DGIT (Vigilance)
Rakesh Gupta has been appointed as the Director General of Income Tax (Vigilance) and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). He is an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax cadre). With this appointment, Rakesh Gupta will oversee vigilance and integrity-related matters within the CBDT, playing a key […]
Second meeting of India Energy Stack (IES) Taskforce held to review Version 0.2 Strategy and Architecture documents
New Delhi, December 19, 2025: The second meeting of the India Energy Stack (IES) Taskforce was held today, with participation from Taskforce members as well as representatives from the Ministry of Power, regulators, industry, academia, and other key stakeholders. The meeting reviewed the Version 0.2 drafts of the IES Strategy and Architecture documents, which have […]