Ajit Kumar Ranjan Appointed Deputy Secretary in DoPT

Ajit Kumar Ranjan Appointed Deputy Secretary in DoPT

Ajit Kumar Ranjan, IAS (NL:2015), has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Personnel & Training, Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme. His tenure, approved till June 30, 2028, combines four years at DS level, including both ex-cadre deputation and CSS deputation.

Paramita Tripathi Named India’s Ambassador to Kuwait
Ms. Paramita Tripathi (IFS:2001), currently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Kuwait. A seasoned diplomat with over two decades of service, she will take over at a crucial time in strengthening India-Kuwait bilateral ties.

Sachinder Mohan Sharma, NF-HAG/IRSME, Executive Director (Mechanical Engineering–Coaching), Railway Board, has been promoted to HAG grade and posted as Principal Executive Director (Mechanical Engineering–Coaching), Railway Board. The post has been transferred and utilized from CAO/Projects, Northern Railway.

IRS Officer Rajat Datta’s VRS Accepted

The government has accepted the voluntary retirement application of Rajat Datta, 2007-batch IRS (Income Tax) officer. His decision to step down marks a significant move in the Indian Revenue Service, where he has served in various key capacities during his career.

UPSC to Finalise Tamil Nadu DGP Panel
The UPSC will convene its Empanelment Committee on September 26 to shortlist three officers for Tamil Nadu DGP/HoPF. Senior-most names include Seema Agrawal, Rajeev Kumar, and Sandeep Rai Rathore. The appointment, mandated by the Supreme Court, is expected by October 1, 2025.

Kumar Sanjay Bariar Repatriated to Parent Cadre
The UPSC has approved the premature repatriation of Kumar Sanjay Bariar, IP\&TA\&FS (1993), Additional Secretary, to his parent cadre. The move allows him to avail promotion benefits within the cadre, marking an important career step for the senior officer.

Justice M. Sundar Sworn in as Manipur CJ
Justice M. Sundar was sworn in as the 10th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. His appointment adds to the leadership strength of the judiciary in the state, enhancing efficiency in handling cases and judicial administration.

PESB Recommends Dr. Dulal Halder for ONGC Videsh
The PESB has recommended Dr. Dulal Halder for the post of Director (Operations), ONGC Videsh Ltd. He currently serves as Chief General Manager, heading the Facilities Engineering Group, Assam Asset, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

M Angamuthu to Head Mumbai Port Authority
IAS officer M Angamuthu (Assam-Meghalaya cadre) has been appointed as Chairman, Mumbai Port Authority. He is presently Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port Authority. Angamuthu succeeds Rajiv Jalota, who retired in October 2024. His appointment comes at a crucial time for maritime infrastructure expansion.

Kerala Transfers IAS Officer B Ashok Again
As per reports, The Kerala government has transferred IAS officer B Ashok for the third time in nine months. Ashok has been posted as Principal Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department. Tinku Biswal takes charge as Principal Secretary, Local Self Government Department.

Assam IAS Officer Under Disproportionate Assets Scanner
A civil services officer in Assam has come under scrutiny for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to known sources of income. The development has triggered a probe, with authorities examining details of declared assets against suspected wealth accumulation.

New CVO Appointments in Key PSUs
The government has appointed several officers as Chief Vigilance Officers. Mukesh Kumar, ITS (1995) is CVO at RVNL Delhi; Raj Kumar, ITS (1997) at IRCON Delhi; C Neelakanta Reddy, IRSSE (1997) at NMDC Hyderabad; Pankaj Porwal, ITS (1994) at SJVNL Shimla; Ravindra Pratap Singh, IAS (OD:2007) at SPMCIL Delhi; Rajneesh Kumar Tomar, IRSME (1998) as Combined CVO MES & BRO; Jawahar Lal, IRSME (1999) at MMTC Delhi; and Amrita Darpan Jain, IRAS (2001) at DDA Delhi.

MP Reshuffles 20 IAS Officers
Madhya Pradesh has reshuffled 20 IAS officers in a major exercise. Appointments include Vishesh Garhpale (Energy), Vandana Vaidya (MP Finance Corporation), Tapasya Parihar (Katni), Dalip Kumar (Dewas), Anil Bhana (Ratlam), Gajendra Singh Nagesh (Narsinghpur), Guru Prasad (CS Office), Divyank Mishra, Shishir Gemawat, Neha Jain, Shreyans Kumath, Tanmay Vashishtha Sharma, Navjeevan Vijay Pawar, Arvind Kumar Shah, Anil Kumar Rathore, Anshuman Raj, Shrungar Srivastava, T Prateek Rao, and Anisha Srivastava.

Lokpal Clarifies Jurisdiction Over UPSC Officers
The Lokpal of India has ruled that Group A, B, C, and D officers serving with the UPSC are not under its jurisdiction. The clarification came while deciding on a complaint against UPSC Secretary and Additional Secretaries.

ITR Filing Date Extended to September 16
The CBDT has extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26 to September 16, 2025. Earlier extended from July 31 to September 15, the fresh relief gives taxpayers an additional day to complete compliance.

ED Summons Celebrities in Betting Case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, along with actor Sonu Sood, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged illegal online betting app. They have been asked to join the investigation soon.

Punjab & Haryana HC Orders SSP Malerkotla to Vacate Residence
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered immediate vacation of the residence currently occupied by Malerkotla Senior Superintendent of Police. The property is to be allotted to the District and Sessions Judge for official residence, and, if feasible, also as a courtroom.

NMMS Scholarship Application Date Extended
The last date for applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (2025-26) has been extended to September 30. The scheme grants ₹12,000 annually to meritorious students from weaker sections, helping them continue education from Class IX to XII. Eligible students must register on NSP before applying.

CBI Convicts Former Oriental Insurance Officer
A CBI Special Court has convicted T Pradeep, former Administrative Officer (Accounts) of Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd, Dharwad, for misappropriating ₹5.30 crore in 2013–14. The conviction underscores the agency’s drive against financial irregularities in public sector organisations.

HAL Marks Engineer’s Day
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited celebrated Engineer’s Day with a tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya and the nation’s engineers. The event was inaugurated by CMD Dr. D.K. Sunil in the presence of Directors, CVO, and engineers from HAL R\&D Centres at the HAL Management Academy, Bengaluru.

BSE CEO Presents 150-Year Coin to PFRDA Chair
Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, called on Sivasubramanian Ramann, Chairperson, PFRDA, and presented the commemorative 150-year coin of BSE. The gesture highlighted the exchange’s legacy and its ties with India’s financial ecosystem.

BEL Secures Orders Worth ₹712 Crore
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has bagged fresh orders worth ₹712 crore since September 1, 2025. Major contracts include IT infrastructure, cyber security solutions, ESM systems, blockchain platforms, communication equipment, and services, reaffirming BEL’s strong order book in the defence and technology sectors.

BCCI has announced Apollo Tyres as the new lead sponsor of Team India, marking a significant partnership set to feature prominently on players’ jerseys across all international cricket formats.