Babus, mantris & buzz: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri May Move to Lok Bhawan?
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri May Move to Lok Bhawan?
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Speculation is rife that Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri may be appointed Governor of an important state. Tamil Nadu is among the states being discussed, although there has been no official confirmation.
Opposition Party MPs Likely to Meet President
President Droupadi Murmu is likely to meet 10 Opposition party MPs today over their demands concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). However, the President's House has yet to confirm the meeting.
Will Vidyasagar Sonkar Get a Berth in PM Modi’s Cabinet?
Speculation is rife that newly elected Rajya Sabha member Vidyasagar Sonkar may be inducted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet in the forthcoming expansion.
BUREAUCRACY
Who Will Be the New Member of CBDT?
The appointment of new members to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) remains uncertain, with the formal selection process yet to begin. Anurag Prasad, who is posted in Mumbai, and Ms. Surabhi Varma Garg (IRS IT: 1991 Batch), currently serving as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Kolkata, are among the front-runners for elevation to the board. At least a dozen other IRS officers from the 1991 and 1992 batches are also in the race.
Executive Directors of Three Banks Retire; Five More Vacancies Expected
Executive Directors (EDs) of three public sector banks have retired recently, while at least five more vacancies are expected to arise during the current financial year. The process of filling these positions has not yet begun. The retired EDs included officials from PNB and Indian Bank.
Debate Rages Over Tenure of PSU Heads
A debate has emerged over the tenure of heads of public sector undertakings (PSUs), following L&T CMD S N Subrahmanyan’s call for a five-year tenure for PSU heads. He argued that a longer leadership cycle would improve project conceptualisation, planning and execution. His remarks could intensify the broader policy debate over frequent changes in PSU leadership.
PESB Fails to Recommend Candidate for CMD Post at Braithwaite & Co. Limited
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has not recommended any candidate for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Braithwaite & Co. Limited (Schedule B). It has advised the Administrative Ministry/Department to decide on the next course of action for the selection process, including the formation of a Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC), or take other appropriate steps with the approval of the competent authority. The PESB had interviewed nine candidates for the post.
Race for Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL Hots Up
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is scheduled to interview shortlisted candidates for the regular post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on October 15, 2026. Around 12 candidates are reportedly in the race, including senior officials from BSNL and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Will Anil Kumar Gupta Be the New CMD of BSNL?
The name of Anil Kumar Gupta, DG (Telecom), is doing the rounds in telecom circles as a possible contender for the post of CMD of BSNL. He is the senior-most Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS) officer of the 1988 batch.
Pushpa Rani Gets Additional Charge of Director (Fin.), KMRCL
Ms. Pushpa Rani, Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), Metro Railway, Kolkata, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Director (Finance), Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL), for one year with effect from July 17, 2026. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.
PESB Advertises Post of Director (OR&D) in BHEL
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has advertised the post of Director (Operations, Research & Development) at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Applications must reach the board by October 29, 2026.
VRS Plea of IRS Officer Satyapal Balmiki Accepted
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has accepted the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) request of Satyapal Balmiki of the IRS (C&IT). He served as Deputy Director and was scheduled to retire in July 2029.
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