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Modi govt makes key appointments in ONGC, MDSL, and NFL

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In a significant development, the Modi government announced three key appointments in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) on March 5. These appointments include leadership roles in Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), and National Fertilizers Limited (NFL).

Vikram Saxena, currently serving as Group General Manager at ONGC, has been appointed as Director (Technology & Field Services). He will hold the position until his retirement on July 31, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had recommended his name to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on December 2, following an interview process involving 10 candidates.

Additionally, Ruchir Agrawal, Executive Director at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), has been appointed as Director (Finance) at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) for a period of five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The third appointment is that of Mahesh Chander Gupta, currently serving as Chief General Manager (Business Development). He has been appointed as Director (Technical) at National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) until his retirement on September 30, 2027, or until further orders. PESB had recommended his name for the position on September 5, 2024, after interviewing 10 candidates.

Major changes in Delhi Police are expected soon

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Delhi Police

A major reshuffle is expected in Delhi Police, as officers across all levels await official orders. With the new BJP government taking over in Delhi, the changing political landscape and emerging governance priorities require focused law enforcement to address key issues promised to the people. To align with these evolving challenges, the police administration must adapt accordingly.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is expected to release an updated list soon, with changes anticipated at all levels—from top-ranking officers to district-level positions. The reshuffle will not be limited to senior officers; some Special Commissioners of Police (CPs) may be transferred out of Delhi or sent on deputation. Additionally, several Joint CPs and Additional CPs assigned to different ranges and units are likely to be moved. Further, significant changes are expected in the postings of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and Additional DCPs across various districts and units.

Uttarakhand: Anand Bardhan is likely to succeed Radha Raturi as Chief Secretary

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With Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi’s (IAS:1988:UK) extended tenure set to expire on March 31, speculation about her successor has started making rounds. However, there is little room for uncertainty, as only one IAS officer in the cadre meets the prerequisite of having more than 30 years of experience—Anand Bardhan (IAS:1992:UK). The next senior-most officer, Ramesh Kumar Sudhanshu (IAS:1997:UK), is five years junior to him, making Bardhan the clear frontrunner.

Only two developments could change the equation. First, if Radha Raturi is granted a third extension, but this appears unlikely as repeated extensions are generally not approved by the Centre. Second, if Anand Bardhan moves to central deputation, though this, too, seems improbable since bureaucrats typically prefer being promoted as Chief Secretary over being appointed as a Union Government Secretary.

Should Anand Bardhan, widely regarded as one of the most honest and efficient officers in the cadre, take charge as Chief Secretary, he would have a tenure of over two years, as he is set to retire in June 2027.

Notably, Radha Raturi was appointed as Chief Secretary on January 31, 2024. Since she was originally set to retire on March 31, 2024, she was granted two six-month extensions, the second of which ends this month (March 2025).

Anand Bardhan is currently posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Finance. He also holds charges of several departments, including Watershed, Housing, Chief Administrator of Uttarakhand Housing and Urban Development Authority, Agriculture Production Commissioner, Chief Project Director (Watershed), and ACS, Personnel and Vigilance

24 IAS officers empanelled for Additional Secretary or equivalent level posts in GoI

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Saturday (08.03.2025) cleared the empanelment of 24 IAS officers to hold Additional Secretary/ Additional Secretary equivalent level posts at the Centre.

Additional Secretary/ Additional Secretary equivalent posts:

  1. Vishal Gagan (IAS:1998:OD)
  2. Hirdesh Kumar (IAS:1999:AGMUT)
  3. Navdeep Rinwa (IAS:1999:UP)
  4. Puneet Yadav (IAS:1999:WB)
  5. Diwakar Nath Misra (IAS:2000:AM)
  6. S Suresh Kumar (IAS:2000:AP)
  7. Solomon Arokiaraj (IAS:2000:AP)
  8. Jitendra Srivastava (IAS:2000:BH)
  9. N Saravana Kumar (IAS:2000:BH)
  10. Anand Singh (IAS:2000:KL)
  11. P Hemalatha (IAS:2000:KN)
  12. V Ponnuraj (IAS:2000:KN)
  13. Niranjan Kr. Sudhansu (IAS:2000:MH)
  14. Piyush Singh (IAS:2000:MH)
  15. Abhijit Sinha (IAS:2000:NL)
  16. Manju Rajpal (IAS:2000:RJ)
  17. D Anandan (IAS:2000:MH)
  18. Deepak Agarwal (IAS:2000:UP)
  19. Manmeet Kaur Nanda (IAS:2000:WB)

Additional Secretary equivalent posts:

  1. Sonal Mishra (IAS:1996:GJ)
  2. Manish Thakur (IAS:1998:AM)
  3. Indra Mallo (IAS:1998:MH)
  4. Arun Kumar Sinha (IAS:1999:MN)
  5. Shunchonngam J Chiru (IAS:1999:TN)

Salim G Purushothaman appointed as Director (Operations), RINL

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday (07.03.2025) appointed Salim G Purushothaman, Executive Director, Braithwaite and Company Ltd, to the post of Director (Operations) in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) till the date of his superannuation i.e. May 31, 2026.

Sanjeev Kumar Sinha appointed Director (Operations), Hindustan Copper Limited

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Hindustan Copper Limited

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday (07.03.2025) appointed Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, Deputy General Manager (DGM), NMDC Limited, to the post of Director (Operations), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) for a period of five years.

For faster law enforcement, Odisha government grants SPs, DIGs, IGs executive magistrate powers under BNSS

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State policing received a boost after the state government granted powers of the executive magistrate to SPs, DIGs and IGs under the newly-enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

A notification in this regard, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary, was issued on 6th March by the state Home department. Invoking section 15 of BNSS, the notification appoints SPs, DIGs and IGs as special executive magistrates in their respective jurisdiction.

Earlier, the powers of the executive magistrate were vested with senior officers of the Revenue and Disaster Management department only. Now the police no more have to depend on Revenue officials and get executable order immediately for urgent enforcement during law and order situation, preventive arrest or seeking bonds.

According to the notification, all the SPs in the state along with the commissioner and deputy commissioner of police for Bhubaneswar and Cuttack would have additional power as special executive magistrate for matters under sections 126, 127, 128, 129 and 163 of BNSS. The DIGs/IGs of Central, Eastern, Western, Northern, North-Central, Southern and South-Western police zones have been vested with the special executive magistrate powers under section 163 of BNSS to impose prohibitory orders.

It is to be noted that Section 126 of BNSS deals with preventive arrest for potential breach of peace or tranquillity whereas Section 127 empowers the executive magistrate to seek bonds for good behaviour. Section 128 allows action against person laying in wait to commit cognisable offence while Section 129 allows asking for security for good behaviour from habitual offenders and Section 163 deals with imposition of prohibitory orders.

According to reliable sources, during 2021-22 and 2022-23, the IICs of different police stations in Rourkela had urged Panposh and Bonai sub-collectors to apply the power of executive magistrate against around 280 habitual offenders but action was taken against only 31 of them.

Vikas Kaushal appointed as CMD of HPCL

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LO Bureau
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In a significant move, the Modi government on Friday (07.03.2025) made a major shift by appointing Vikas Kaushal, Global Leader for Energy and Process Industries at Kearney, as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for a period of five years.

Kaushal’s appointment marks the first-ever lateral entry from the private sector into a top leadership position at a public sector oil and gas company.

The CMD position at HPCL has been vacant since August 1, 2024, following the retirement of Pushp Kumar Joshi. Since then, Director (Finance) Rajneesh Narang has held additional charge of the post. The government attempted to select Joshi’s successor through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) multiple times, starting in March last year. At least nine candidates appeared for selection interviews, but the PESB did not find a suitable candidate, ultimately recommending the search-cum-selection route, leading to Kaushal’s appointment.

Delhi: Vijay Kumar appointed Spl Commissioner, Armed Police

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LO Bureau
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Senior IPS officer Vijay Kumar (IPS: 1997: AGMUT) has been appointed as Special Commissioner of Police, Armed Police, Delhi, on Friday. He has been assigned to this role upon his arrival from Jammu & Kashmir to the national capital.

Notably, the Ministry of Home Affairs had issued his transfer orders on January 9, moving him from Jammu & Kashmir to the Delhi segment of the AGMUT cadre, where he was serving as ADGP, Law & Order. The Jammu & Kashmir government relieved him of his charge on January 30 to enable him to take up his new assignment in Delhi.

A decorated officer with multiple gallantry medals, Kumar is known for his extensive focus on counter-terrorism operations during his tenure as IG and ADGP in Kashmir. He has primarily served in conflict-prone regions such as Pulwama, Awantipora, Kulgam, and Anantnag.

Also Read: J&K: ADGP Vijay Kumar shifted to Delhi segment of AGMUT cadre

Also Read: Vijay Kumar is likely to join Delhi Police as Special Commissioner

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Telangana: 21 IPS officers shifted, Anil Kumar is new ADGP (Personnel)

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LO Bureau
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Telangana

In a major reshuffle in the police administration, the Telangana government on Friday (07.03.2025) issued transfer and posting orders for 21 IPS officers across the state.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. Dr. Anil Kumar (IPS:1996:TG), DG, Telangana Special Protection Force, Hyderabad, has been transferred and posted as ADGP (Personnel), O/o DPG, Telangana, Hyderabad with full additional charge DG, Telangana Special Protection Force, Hyderabad.
  2. M Srinivasulu (IPS:2006:TG), Commissioner of Police, Ramagundan, has been transferred and posted as IGP, CID.
  3. Ambar Kishore Jha (IPS:2009:TG), Commissioner of Police, Warangal, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner of Police, Ramagundan.
  4. Sunpreet Singh (IPS:2011:TG), SP, Suryapet, has been promoted to DIG rank and posted as Commissioner of Police, Warangal.
  5. Chetna Mylabhutala (IPS:2013:TG), DCP, Peddapalli, Ramagundam Commissionerate, has been transferred and posted as SP, Women Safety Wing, Telangana, Hyderabad.
  6. Ch. Sindhu Sarma (IPS:2014:TG), SP, Kamareddy, has been transferred and posted as SP, Intelligence.
  7. M Rajesh Chandra (IPS:2015:TG), DCP, Yadadri Bhongir, Rachakonda, has been transferred and posted as SP, Kamareddy.
  8. Potharaju Sai Chaitanya (IPS:2016:TG), SP, Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau, Hyderabad, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner of Police, Nizamabad.
  9. Gaush Alam (IPS:2017:TG), SP, Adilabad, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner of Police, Karimnagar.
  10. Akhil Mahajan (IPS:2017:TG), SP, Rajanna Sircilla, has been transferred and posted as SP, Adilabad.
  11. Chennuri Rupesh (IPS:2017:TG), SP, Sangareddy, has been transferred and posted as SP, Telangana Anti Narcotic Bureau, Hyderabad.
  12. Akshansh Yadav (IPS:2019:TG), DCP, Central Zone, Hyderabad City, has been transferred and posted as DCP, Yadadri Bhongir, Rachakonda.
  13. Paritosh Pankaj (IPS:2020:TG), OSD, Kothagudem, has been transferred and posted as SP, Sangareddy.
  14. Gite Mahesh Babasaheb (IPS:2020:TG), OSD, Mulugu, has been transferred and posted as SP, Rajanna Sircilla.
  15. Ankit Kumar Sahkhwar (IPS:2020:TG) has been posted as DCP, Warangal East.
  16. A Bhaskar (IPS:2020:TG) has been posted as DCP, Mancherial, Ramagundam.
  17. K Narasimha (IPS:2020:TG) has been posted as SP, Suryapet.
  18. K Shilpavalli (IPS:2020:TG) has been posted as DCP, Central Zone, Hyderabad City.
  19. Y Saisekhar (IPS) has been posted as SP, SIB, Intelligence.
  20. P Karunakar, SP (NC), has been posted as DCP, Peddapalli, Ramagundam Commissionerate.
  21. P Ravinder, SP (NC) has been posted as SP, CID.
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