The Union government on Friday (April 24, 2026) notified the appointment of Preeta Aravindan Krishnamma, Advocate, as an Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court.
Earlier, the Supreme Court Collegium had, on April 14, 2026, recommended her name along with another advocate for appointment as judges of the Kerala High Court. However, the name of the second advocate is yet to be notified by the Centre.
The Union government on Friday (April 24, 2026) notified the appointment of Additional Judge Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande as a Permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court, with effect from the date she assumes charge of her office.
Notably, the Supreme Court of India had, on April 14, recommended her name for appointment as a Permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court.
Justice Deshpande was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on August 11, 2023. The Central government had earlier notified her elevation from the Bar (Aurangabad Bench) on August 10, 2023, for a two-year term. Subsequently, she was granted a fresh one-year term as Additional Judge from August 12, 2025.
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) at the National Textile Corporation Limited. The vacancy notification was issued on April 22, 2026, and the last date for submission of applications through the PESB portal is May 12, 2026.
The post has been lying vacant since the date of issuance of the advertisement. At present, Padmini Singla (IAS:2000:AGMUT), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles, is holding the additional charge of the CMD post.
She continues to manage the responsibilities of the position until a regular appointment is made.
The Union government on Friday (April 24, 2026) notified the appointment of four Additional Judges of the Telangana High Court as Permanent Judges of that High Court.
They are;
IPS officer Ravi Shankar Chhabi (IPS:2007:UP), serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been repatriated to his parent cadre in Uttar Pradesh.
According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday, he has been relieved from the CRPF and directed to report back to his cadre.
Chhabi had joined the CRPF as DIG on February 6, 2026, and was recently deployed as an observer during the West Bengal elections.
While official reasons for his repatriation have not been disclosed, it is being speculated that the move may be linked to a report submitted by the Election Commission of India.
A recent viral post about Kerala cadre IAS officer Raju Narayana Swamy’s story of life on X has generated widespread public admiration for his honesty, anti-corruption crusade, and unwavering commitment to public service. Swamy is known as one of India’s most upright bureaucrats, who stood for integrity throughout his career.
But what has sparked renewed interest in Swamy’s life story is a personal touch added by Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu, who was Swamy’s classmate at IIT Madras.
In a startup ecosystem, a founder is often heard talking about technologies, markets, and turnover, but touching words of admiration for a whistleblowing civil servant are rare. But what struck many readers most was Vembu’s reflection on Swamy’s life choices.
At a time when many brilliant engineers and technocrats fly abroad for greener pastures, wealth, and comfort, Swamy chose to remain in India and serve the public through the civil services. Vembu says it was not a decision driven by money or status but by a sense of duty and a desire to make a difference within the country. According to him, Swamy believed he owed a debt to society, as it was public money that funded his education at the IIT.
Vembu says that while most of their classmates—including him—went abroad, Swamy chose to stay in India to serve it.
That is why Vembu’s memories of their student days highlighting the extraordinary academic brilliance of Swamy and his unswerving commitment to public service have mesmerized the social media audience.
Swamy was not only an IIT topper, but he also topped the UPSC Civil Services Exam in 1991. Swamy is often compared to fellow civil servant of Haryana cadre, Ashok Khemka. Besides, Swamy is also a Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer. His study highlighting systemic gaps in India’s cybercrime enforcement is drawing wide-spread accolades.
According to Vembu, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offered him a full scholarship, but Swamy turned it down. He said the poorest Indians had paid for his IIT education through their taxes. He owed them something back,” that post says.
The viral post attributed Swamy’s decision to stay back in India to his urge to serve the people of his country. Swamy stayed in India and prepared for the UPSC exam and topped it.
But Swamy’s bureaucratic career has been marked by several transfers because of his uncompromising stand on corruption. Interestingly, Swamy’s crusade against corruption finds mention in a post on the IIT Kanpur website that reads: “Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy is an IAS officer highly known for his staunch stand against corruption. His relentless fight against illegal land dealings, real-estate businessmen and political bureaucrats comes from his ‘stubborn’ nature, as he likes to put it, when things turn ‘unjustifiable.’”
But why has the viral post resonated so widely? Because it tells a rare story—of a man with the talent to pursue global success, yet who chose the harder path of public service. Raju Narayana Swamy’s journey stands out as a reminder that brilliance and integrity can still go hand in hand.
In an important decision, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the extension of tenure of two Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of public sector banks.
The ACC has approved a three-year extension for Debadatta Chand, MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda, with effect from July 1, 2026. His current tenure is set to end on June 30, 2026.
Similarly, the tenure of Rajneesh Karnatak, MD & CEO of Bank of India (BoI), has also been extended by three years with effect from April 29, 2026.
Notably, appointment orders for both Chand and Karnatak to their respective posts were issued on the same day—April 29, 2023—for a period of three years. Karnatak had assumed charge at BoI on April 29, 2023 following the retirement of his predecessor Atanu Kumar Das in January 2023. Chand took over as MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda on July 1, 2023 after the retirement of Sanjiv Chadha on June 30, 2023.
However, the government is yet to take a decision on the extension of Ashwini Kumar, MD & CEO of UCO Bank, whose three-year tenure is scheduled to end on June 1, 2026.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court lashed out at the state government on Thursday for the arbitrary functioning of its IAS officers in the state in matters involving employees’ promotions and administrative accountability.
Justice Battu Devanand took strong exception to the government’s failure to respond despite repeated instances of alleged misconduct of IAS officers and criticised the administration for taking such issues lightly.
The court was particularly peeved at the state govt and the Chief Secretary for not taking action against senior IAS officer Babu Ahmed (IAS:2003:AP), serving as Chief Commissioner of state taxes. Ahmad is accused of withholding promotion files even after conducting Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings.
The court’s outburst came while hearing a petition filed by the employees’ association general secretary, M Ramesh. The court questioned delays in promotions and called them serious and harmful to the careers and finances of employees.
The court took a tough stand on it, saying it could not adopt a soft or indifferent attitude toward such officials. The court went on to warn that if allegations against Babu Ahmed were proven, it may direct the Central government to initiate his removal from service. The court even remarked that if it had the authority, it would have suspended the officer immediately.
The High Court noted that everyone, from junior employees to Chief Secretary, has the right to expect promotions based on merit, and they cannot be arbitrarily denied. Ahmed’s counsel said a counter affidavit will be filed and a fresh DPC held as the panel year ended.
The court adjourned the hearing to Friday.
Distinguished Scientist of the Department of Atomic Energy PA Suresh Babu on Thursday (April 23, 2026) assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), Kalpakkam. His tenure as CMD will be for a period of three years.
He is also serving as Director (HR) at the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
BHAVINI is entrusted with the construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, along with future Fast Breeder Reactor projects.
Mr Suresh Babu brings with him over 37 years of experience in the nuclear sector, having worked across Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) technologies and corporate HR functions.
He completed his BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Government Engineering College, Thrissur in 1988 and underwent nuclear training as part of the 32nd batch of the BARC Training School in 1989. After completing his training, he served at the Madras Atomic Power Station for 14 years in various roles.
Subsequently, he was associated with the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, where he held several key positions, including that of Station Director. In February 2022, he was appointed Director at NPCIL, a role he held until taking over his current assignment
Shailesh Bansal (IP&TA&FS:2011), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Telecommunications, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Union Public Service Commission, Delhi, for five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (April 23, 2026), he has been appointed to the post under the central staffing scheme for a period of five years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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