IAS officer Mahendra Kumar (IAS:2011:BH) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for a period of five years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (March 23, 2026), the competent authority has approved his appointment under the central staffing scheme. His tenure will be for five years from the date of taking charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Currently, he is serving as Secretary, Department of Sports, and also holds the additional charge of Managing Director, South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL), Bihar.
IPS officer Rohit Malpani (IPS:2012:HP), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as Director in the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) for a period of five years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (March 23, 2026), the competent authority has approved his appointment under the central staffing scheme. His tenure will be for five years from the date of assuming charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
He is presently serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Cyber Crime in Himachal Pradesh.
Navtej Singh (ITradeS:2011), who was recommended for central deputation by Department of Commerce, has been selected for appointment as Director in the NITI Aayog for five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (March 23, 2026), his appointment is done under the central staffing scheme for five years from the date of taking over the charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Praveen Kumar Sahukari (CPSE:2014), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Power, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Technical Support Unit (TSU) under Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade(DPIIT), Delhi. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (March 23, 2026), his appointment is done under the central staffing scheme for a tenure co-terminus with the PM Gati Shakti National Plan (PMGS NMP), which is further extendable for a tenure admissible under central staffing scheme or until further orders, whichver is earlire.
Bhuvaneshwari S (IRS-IT:2015), who was recommended for central deputation by Department of Defence, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Coal for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (March 23, 2026), her appointment is done under the central staffing scheme for four years from the date of taking over the charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday (March 23, 2026) reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of Bihar cadre IPS officer M Sunil Kumar Naik (IPS:2005:BH). The next hearing is on April 6.
Justice Venkata Jyotirmayi heard both sides in detail. The court asked Naik to cooperate with the investigation. He has been told to appear before the investigating officer when required. The court also asked him to share his mobile and WhatsApp details with the authorities.
The court gave him interim protection. It said no coercive action should be taken against him for now.
At the same time, the court rejected his request for exemption from personal appearance. His plea to attend the hearing through virtual mode was also denied. The court said such relief cannot be given to an accused person.
The case is based on a complaint filed in July 2024 by former MP and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker Raghuramakrishna Raju. He has alleged custodial torture by CID officials when Naik was serving as DIG.
Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Ashwani Kumar appeared for Naik. They said proper procedure was not followed during his arrest. They said no warrant was issued and local police were not informed.
The High Court is expected to give its order on the next date of hearing.
The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday disposed of a petition filed by two IPS officers over their deputation orders. The case was heard by a division bench of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Subhash Upadhyay. The court did not interfere with the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It asked the officers to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal for relief.
The petition was filed by Neeru Garg and Arun Mohan Joshi. They had challenged their appointment as Deputy Inspector General on central deputation.
During the hearing, the Centre said IPS officers are part of an All India Service. They are posted in states but remain under the control of the Union government. It said the Centre has the power to call them for deputation.
The government also told the court that service matters should be taken to the tribunal, not directly to the High Court.
The officers said they are currently working as Inspector General in Uttarakhand. They argued that posting them as DIG amounts to a lower rank.
As per records, Neeru Garg is a 2005-batch officer and serves as IG Fire Services. She has been posted as DIG in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. Arun Mohan Joshi is a 2006-batch officer and serves as IG CID. He has been posted as DIG in the Border Security Force.
Both orders were issued on March 5. The Uttarakhand government relieved them on March 6, after which they moved the High Court.
Days after Atanu Chakraborty resigned as non-executive chairman of HDFC Bank, SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey spoke on the issue. He said independent directors must act carefully and avoid making remarks without proper proof.
Chakraborty had stepped down citing concerns about ethics and values. His resignation created uncertainty among investors and the bank’s stock saw a sharp fall.
Speaking to reporters after a SEBI board meeting, Pandey said independent directors have an important role. They are expected to protect the interests of minority shareholders.
He said any concern should be raised through proper channels. Directors should place their views before the board and ensure they are recorded in official minutes.
He also said that vague statements should be avoided. There should be clarity and responsibility in such matters.
Pandey said SEBI will look into the issue and examine all aspects. He added that independent directors play a key role in maintaining transparency and investor trust.
IAS Officer Harikesh Meena (IAS:2012:HP) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Delhi.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (March 23, 2026), the competent authority has approved his appointment under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
He is currently serving in his cadre as Special Secretary in the Youth Services and Sports Department, Himachal Pradesh.
IAS officer Kinny Singh (IAS:2014:AGMUT), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Delhi.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (March 23, 2026), her appointment has been made for a period of four years from the date of assuming charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
She is currently serving in the Delhi government as Member (Administration), Delhi Jal Board.
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