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PESB recommends Kota Ravi as CMD of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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Ravi Kota

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Kota Ravi for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The recommendation was made after interviews conducted by the PESB on January 29, 2026.

Kota Ravi is currently serving as Director (Operations), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. His name will now be forwarded to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval, subject to vigilance clearance and completion of other prescribed formalities.

At present, Dr D K Sunil, Director (Engineering, Research and Development), HAL, is holding additional charge of the CMD post following the completion of the extended tenure of C B Ananthakrishnan on August 31, 2024.

Candidates interviewed by PESB for HAL CMD post:

  1. Kota Ravi, Director (Operations), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  2. P B Rangarao, Chief Executive Officer, Helicopter Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  3. Shishir Kumar Patra, Executive Director, AMD, HAL Nasik, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  4. Bankim Kumar Pradhan, Executive Director (Finance), Bangalore Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  5. Jasbir Singh, Executive Director, HAL Rotary Wing Research and Design Centre, Bangalore
  6. Shrirang Anilrao Kothe, Executive Director (Koraput), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  7. R Venu Gopal, Senior General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
  8. Mangesh, Director General, C-DAC, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

SAI CVO Ubhap Sengraj prematurely repatriated to parent cadre

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Ubhap Sengraj IRS

Ubhap Sengraj (IRS-C&CE:2005), who has been serving as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), New Delhi, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (January 29, 2025), the competent authority approved his premature repatriation on personal grounds, with the provision of extended cooling-off.

Ubhap Sengraj has been holding the CVO post since August 8, 2021. He was initially appointed for a tenure of three years. In July 2024, his tenure was extended by two years, up to August 8, 2026. However, he has now been repatriated before completion of the extended term.

Dy Secretary Sudarshan Bhagat prematurely repatriated to parent cadre

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Ministry of Coal

Sudarshan Bhagat (IOFS:2012), currently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (January 29, 2026), the competent authority approved his premature repatriation on personal grounds, with the provision of extended cooling-off.

Sudarshan Bhagat was appointed to the post in January 2023 for a tenure of four years, which was scheduled to end in January 2027. However, he is being repatriated nearly one year before the completion of his tenure.

Also Read: Sudarshan Bhagat appointed as Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Coal

Centre extends deputation of IAS officer Iva Ashish Srivastava as DCO/DCR, Uttarakhand

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Iva Ashish Srivastava

The central deputation tenure of Iva Ashish Srivastava (IAS:2010:UK) as Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Uttarakhand, has been extended till December 31, 2027.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (January 29, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of her deputation beyond April 2, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Iva Ashish Srivastava has been serving in the post since April 2, 2023. Her existing tenure was scheduled to conclude in early April 2026, and with the latest approval, she will now continue in the assignment for nearly 21 more months.

Centre extends deputation of IAS officer Lalit Jain as DCO/DCR, Haryana till 2028

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Lalit Jain IAS

The central deputation tenure of Lalit Jain (IAS:2011:HP) as Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Haryana, has been extended till December 6, 2028.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (January 29, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of Lalit Jain’s deputation for a further period beyond December 6, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Lalit Jain has been serving in the post since December 6, 2023. His initial tenure was scheduled to end on December 31, 2025, which was later extended till December 6, 2026. With the latest approval, his deputation will now continue for another two years, up to December 6, 2028.

Centre extends deputation of IAS officer Darpan Jain as Joint Secretary, Commerce

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IAS Darpan Jain

The central deputation tenure of IAS officer Darpan Jain (IAS:2001:KN), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, has been extended by one year.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (January 29, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Commerce to extend Jain’s deputation tenure for a further period of one year beyond February 19, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Darpan Jain has been serving in the Department of Commerce since February 19, 2019. He was initially appointed for a five-year tenure, which was subsequently extended by two years in February 2024, taking his term up to February 2026. With the latest approval, his central deputation will now continue for another year.

REC declares third interim dividend of ₹4.60 per share; posts highest-ever nine-month profit

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LO Bureau
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REC Limited

New Delhi, January 29, 2026: REC Limited on Thursday announced robust financial performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, as its Board of Directors approved the limited reviewed standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and period.

For the nine months of FY26, REC reported its highest-ever Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹12,920 crore, registering a 13 per cent growth over ₹11,477 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year. Net interest income increased by 10 per cent to ₹15,677 crore, compared to ₹14,191 crore in 9M FY25.

Revenue from operations rose to ₹44,641 crore from ₹40,752 crore, while total income stood at ₹44,781 crore, marking a year-on-year growth of 10 per cent. Asset quality continued to improve, with net credit-impaired assets declining sharply to 0.20 per cent from 0.74 per cent.

During the period, disbursements increased by 14 per cent to ₹1,65,458 crore from ₹1,45,647 crore, while sanctions surged by 23 per cent to ₹3,33,354 crore compared to ₹2,71,814 crore in the same period last year.

REC maintained a healthy spread of 2.73 per cent and a Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 3.52 per cent. Consequently, the annualised Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 13 per cent to ₹65.42, compared to ₹58.11 as of December 31, 2024.

The company’s loan book continued its steady growth, reaching ₹5.82 lakh crore as on December 31, 2025, against ₹5.66 lakh crore in the previous year. As part of its sustained efforts to strengthen asset quality, the term loan portfolio (excluding RBPF and Stage-3 assets) grew by 10 per cent year-on-year, while the RBPF loan book and Stage-3 loan assets declined by 55 per cent and 54 per cent respectively.

Reflecting strong capital strength, REC’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) stood at a comfortable 24.26 per cent as on December 31, 2025. The company’s net worth also rose by 13 per cent year-on-year to ₹86,262 crore, compared to ₹76,502 crore a year earlier.

Continuing its tradition of rewarding shareholders, the Board declared a third interim dividend of ₹4.60 per equity share of face value ₹10 each. With this, the total interim dividend for FY 2025–26 stands at ₹13.80 per share.

Young IPS alleges victimization in Chhattisgarh

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IPS Dharmendra Singh Chhavai

A feeling of deprivation and discrimination is not the preserve of struggling commoners; even a law enforcer can feel its pang. It became evident when a Chhattisgarh IPS officer, serving as the superintendent of police (SP) in Kawardha district, accused the state administration of violating his constitutional rights by repeatedly denying him promotion.

In a letter to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, this 2012-batch IPS officer, Dharmendra Singh Chhavai, rues being sidelined despite having seniority and a clean service record, all because of selective justice and arbitrariness.

The Kawardha SP’s letter highlights how being repeatedly overlooked for promotion to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) has impacted his emotional and professional well-being. Chhavai finds it difficult to comprehend why his name was excluded from promotion lists issued between October 2024 and July 2025.

The administration, on its part, has its own explanation, citing a pending Lokayukta probe in Bhopal as the reason for stalling his promotion to the rank of DIG. But Chhavai decries the move, calling it an administrative pretext. To substantiate his point, the officer refers to the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines dated January 15, 1999, which state that promotions cannot be withheld unless an officer is under suspension, has been served a charge sheet, or is facing a criminal trial.

The Kawardha SP alleges the use of selective justice as being the main reason behind the denial of equal opportunities to him, which he feels is a clear violation of Article 16 of the Constitution. His letter says that while his promotion has been stalled over a mere investigation, other officers facing more serious allegations, including cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, have been promoted.

MP govt transfers 14 IPS officers; Sanjay Kumar is new Bhopal Police Commissioner

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LO Bureau
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Madhya Pradesh Police

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday (January 29, 2026) issued transfer and posting orders for 14 IPS officers, effecting key changes at senior and field levels of the police administration.

Pankaj Kumar Srivastava has been appointed Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) and Special DGP, Vigilance, while K.P. Venkateshwar Rao has been posted as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Anti-Naxal Operations, Police Headquarters, Bhopal.

The most significant change is the appointment of Sanjay Kumar as Police Commissioner, Bhopal, replacing Harinarayan Chari Mishra, who has been transferred and posted as Inspector General of Police (SCRB) at the Police Headquarters, Bhopal.

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

  1. Pankaj Kumar Srivastava (IPS:1992:MP), Special DGP, Anti Naxal Operation, STF & CID, has been transferred and posted as Special DGP, CID, with additional charge of Special DGP, Vigilance.
  2. Anant Kumar Singh (IPS:1994:MP), after return from central deputation, has been posted as Special DGP / Managing Director, MP Police Housing Corporation.
  3. KP Venkateshwar Rao (IPS:1995:MP), ADGP, Narcotics, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Technical Services, with additional charge of ADGP, Anti Naxal Operations, PHQ, Bhopal.
  4. Umesh Joga (IPS:1997:MP), ADGP, Ujjain Zone, Ujjain, has been transferred as ADGP/ Transport Commissioner, Gwalior.
  5. D Srinivas Verma (IPS:1997:MP), ADGP, PHQ, Bhopal, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Narcotics, with additional charge of ADGP, STF.
  6. Vivek Sharma (IPS:1998:MP), ADGP/ Transport Commissioner, Gwalior, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, PTRI, PHQ, Bhopal.
  7. Anshuman Yadav (IPS:1998:MP), ADGP, PHQ, Bhopal, has been transferred and posted as Director, Sports and Youth Welfare.
  8. Rakesh Gupta (IPS:1999:MP), Director, Sports and Youth Affairs, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Ujjain Zone, Ujjain.
  9. Abhay Singh (IPS:2002:MP), IGP, Bhopal (Rural) Zone, has been transferred as IGP (Planning), PHQ, Bhopal.
  10. Harinarayan Chari Mishra (IPS:2003:MP), Police Commissioner, Bhopal, has been transferred as IGP (SCRB), PHQ, Bhopal.
  11. Sanjay Kumar (IPS:2004:MP), IGP, Balaghat Zone, Balaghat, has been transferred as Police Commissioner, Bhopal.
  12. Sanjay Tiwari (IAS:2004:MP), IGP (Planning), PHQ, Bhopal, has been transferred and posted as IGP, Bhopal (Rural) Zone.
  13. Chaitra N (IPS:2006:MP), IGP (SCRB), PHQ, Bhopal, has been transferred as IGP, Shahdol Zone, Shahdol.
  14. Lalit Shakyawar (IPS:2008:MP), IGP, Grievances and Human Rights, PHQ, Bhopal, has been transferred and posted as IGP, Balaghat Zone, Balaghat.

AP CS K Vijayanand likely to be reappointed after retirement as special CS

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IAS K Vijayanand

Present-day civil servants appear to be more pragmatic than their predecessors, as they believe in launching their careers after retirement. This is exactly what is unfolding in the case of outgoing Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand (IAS:1992:AP). He is scheduled to retire on Feb 28 after completing an extended tenure but is likely to be reappointed as ex-officio Special Chief Secretary to the state government.

Interestingly, his senior, G. Sai Prasad (IAS:1991:AP), currently posted as Special Chief Secretary in the revenue and water resources departments, is set to take over the reins of Chief Secretary from Vijayanand after his retirement.

Sources close to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu say the CM has decided to continue using the services of Vijayanand in the ex-officio cadre for at least one more year. According to them, Vijayanand is expected to head the energy department as Special Chief Secretary. It needs special mention here that despite making him Chief Secretary last year, the state govt did not replace him in the energy department.

Its real significance lies in the fact that it is totally unbecoming of regular chief secretaries being asked to hold additional key portfolios like energy. The one dominant reason behind CM Naidu’s decision to continue using Vijayanand’s services is his vast experience in the execution of energy projects and key role in attracting big-ticket green energy projects.

MT Krishna Babu (IAS:1993:AP), another Special Chief Secretary-rank officer, is likely to be given full additional charge of managing director and VC of APSRTC as the term of the incumbent MD and former DGP Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao (IPS:1989:AP) also comes to an end on January 31.

It is not that the state government is employing retired bureaucrats out of sympathy or favour. The ground reality is that it is facing a real crunch of senior-level officers. This was the same reason why Special Chief Secretary B Rajasekhar (IAS:1992:AP), who retired last year, was also given an extension to continue as in charge of the crucial agriculture, horticulture, and marketing wings. The same factor worked behind giving an extension to Dr M Hari Jawaharlal (IAS:2005:AP) and posting him as endowments secretary.

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