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Mayank Kumar appointed as Member, CBIC

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mayank Kumar, IRS (C&IT:1991), Principal Chief Commissioner, Mumbai Customs (Zone-I), as Member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

POLITICS

PEOPLESPEAK 5: Piyush Goyal – Tough negotiator, friend of industry

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His regular interaction with industry and focused approach have caught people's attention and were among the main reasons respondents chose him.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was rated among the best-performing ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet for his deep understanding of industry issues and regular interactions with industry representatives. Respondents also described him as a tough negotiator who does not compromise India's interests in trade negotiations with the United States.

Respondents highlighted that he stays away from the limelight and appreciated his energy, clarity and consistency in his work. One respondent described him as someone who “doesn’t overpromise, and remains humble.” Here is what some of the respondents said:

Shikha Tripathi: Because of his involvement in subjects pertaining to the MoC. His continuous engagement with the industry and regular reviews of industry performance make him stand out.

Ujjwal: Stays out of the limelight, does his work, doesn’t overpromise and remains humble.

Sumeet: His energy, clarity and consistency.

Ss: Because of his role in trade negotiations with the US.

Anil: No double policies in work.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar unlikely to resign

Although there are media reports that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will soon tender his resignation, insiders have ruled out the possibility of his resignation at this juncture.

What a change? Any significance?

On Friday, at the Noida International Trade Festival, Home Minister Amit Shah and UP Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath showered praise on each other. People are asking, “What a change?” and trying to figure out its political significance or the message behind it.

Who is Naraz 'Phupha' in the Election Commission of India?

Presently, the CEC and one EC are batchmates, while one EC is a batch junior. The question doing the rounds in political and bureaucratic circles is: who is the 'Naraz Phupha' in the EC among the three who has landed the poll body in a new row? Will the 'Naraz Phupha' quit or be asked to resign?

Election Commission of India row, a new headache for the Modi govt

The ECI controversy over SIR has become a new headache for the Modi government. The Opposition is blaming Home Minister Amit Shah for the issue and demanding the resignations of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Amit Shah.

Vendors not to bear MDR, decides not to accept UPI payments above Rs 2,000

In the Delhi-NCR, several small vendors have displayed notices stating, “Please do not make payment more than Rs 2,000 if you are using UPI.” They have decided not to bear the additional 0.04 per cent burden. The government has proposed the fee from October 14, which will be borne by vendors and not customers.

BUREAUCRACY

Anand Singh to take charge as Additional Secretary, Economic Affairs (UPDATED)

Anand Singh, IAS (Kerala: 2000), has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

P Hemalatha appointed as Additional Secretary, DoPT (UPDATED)

Ms P Hemalatha, IAS (Karnataka: 2000), Development Commissioner, Cochin Special Economic Zone, Department of Commerce, has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, by temporarily upgrading a vacant post of Joint Secretary in the Department.

V Ponnuraj appointed as DG of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of PNG (UPDATED)

V Ponnuraj, IAS (Karnataka: 2000), has been appointed as Director General of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary to the Government of India.

Vipin Kumar is Additional Secretary, Rural Development (UPDATED)

Vipin Kumar, IAS (Bihar: 1996), Chairman, Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development.

Srikant Nagulapalli to join as Addl Secretary, Dept of Expenditure (UPDATED)

Srikant Nagulapalli, IAS (Andhra Pradesh: 1998), Director General of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Sarita Chauhan Chand posted as Addl Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Steel (UPDATED)

Ms Sarita Chauhan Chand, IAS (AGMUT: 1999), Additional Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has been appointed as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Steel.

Dinesh Pant’s LIC appointment ends prematurely (UPDATED)

The Central Government has approved the premature termination of the appointment of Dinesh Pant as Managing Director (MD), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), following his retirement on a voluntary basis.

Private Banks won't participate in Bank's strike

Private banks will remain open from September 28-30 as they are not participating in the proposed strike by bank staff, a senior official of Axis Bank told 'Whispers in the Corridors' in NOIDA.

Vikas Gupta to hold additional charge of Commissioner, NVS

Vikas Gupta, Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), under the Department of School Education & Literacy, has been assigned additional charge as Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), for a period of six months with effect from 23.07.2026. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

Deputation tenure of Kumar Ram Krishna as Director, Cooperation, extended

The central deputation tenure of Kumar Ram Krishna, Director, Ministry of Cooperation, has been extended for a period of two years beyond 17.01.2027 and up to 17.01.2029. He is a 2010 batch officer of Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS).

Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh to hold addl charge at Export Inspection Council

Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, has been assigned additional charge of Director (Inspection & Quality Control), Export Inspection Council of India, for a period of six months. He is a 2008 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Deputation tenure of Smita Srivastava as JS, Higher Education, extended

The central deputation tenure of Ms Smita Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, has been extended for a period of one year beyond 29.07.2026. She is a 1997 batch officer of Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE).

Deputation tenure of Saurabh Singh as Deputy Secretary, Economic Affairs, extended

The central deputation tenure of Saurabh Singh, Deputy Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, has been extended for a period of two years beyond 20.10.2026 and up to 20.10.2028. He is a 2013 batch officer of Indian Audit & Account Service (IA&AS).

Deputation tenure of Vishal Chauhan extended

The tenure of Vishal Chauhan as Member (Administration) in the NHAI has been extended for one year beginning November 5. He is a 1998 batch IAS officer of Sikkim cadre.

IIS officer Keerti Tiwari repatriated to parent cadre

Ms Keerti Tiwari, Director, NlTl Aayog, has been repatriated to her parent cadre to avail the benefit of promotion. She is a 2008 batch officer of the Indian Information Service.

IRS officer promoted after retirement, on ad-hoc basis

The CBIC has promoted Devendra R Verma to the grade of Asstt Commissioner, Customs and Indirect Taxes, on an ad-hoc basis, notionally with effect from 24.12.2020. He retired in February 2014.

Deputation extended for two more years, Order issued 4 months before

The DoT has extended the deputation of Sameer Gupta, Advisor (NSL-I), TRAI HQ., New Delhi, for two more years beyond February 2, 2027. He is an ITS officer.

Aabhushan joins DoT HQ

Aabhushan, an officer of JTO 2024 Batch, has joined DoT HQs. He is a Group-B officer and has been transferred from NCA-T Ghaziabad.

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