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 […]
Prashant Kumar appointed Chairman of UP Education Service Selection Commission
Lucknow: In a move aimed at strengthening employment generation and streamlining teacher recruitment ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has appointed former Director General of Police Prashant Kumar as the Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). Prashant Kumar, a retired IPS officer of the 1990 […]
Over 3,000 Students Participate in ICPE 2025 at IIT Ropar
More than 3,000 students are participating in the International Conference on Physics Education (ICPE) 2025, being hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar from December 16 to 20. The conference was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, who is also the […]
NLC India wins National Awards for Communication Excellence and Transparent Governance
NLC India Limited has been conferred with three National Awards by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) at the 47th All India Public Relations Conference held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The awards recognize the company’s excellence in communication, transparency and governance under the conference theme “Empowering Growth, Preserving Roots.” The company secured First Place for […]
Six Judges recommended as Chief Justices of various High Courts
In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of six senior judges as Chief Justices of different High Courts across the country. Justice Soumen Sen has been recommended as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, while Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta is set to be elevated […]
NTPC hosts 18th lenders’ meet, showcases growth roadmap and Green Energy Vision
New Delhi, 18th December, 2025: NTPC organized its 18th Lenders’ Meet at New Delhi, highlighting the company’s operational and financial performance, green initiatives, growth and diversification plans, future capital expenditure, and funding requirements. The event witnessed participation from representatives of leading banks, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies from India and abroad. Gracing the occasion, […]
POWERGRID and Africa50 sign landmark PPP agreement for transmission projects in Kenya
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has signed a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Africa50 for the development of major transmission infrastructure projects in Kenya. The agreement covers the 400 kV Lessos–Loosuk and 220 kV Kisumu–Kakamega–Musaga transmission lines, with a concession period of 30 years. […]