Delhi Files, G-165, Sector/63 (2026)

23/05/2026

IPS officer Raja Babu Singh has been honoured with the State Biodiversity Award for transforming Police Training School (PTS) Tighra into a green ecosystem focused on sustainability and environmental improvement. The initiative highlights efforts toward ecological restoration, biodiversity promotion, and development of greener institutional spaces through long-term planning and environmental management practices. The transformation reflects a growing emphasis on integrating sustainability objectives into governance and public administration frameworks. The recognition also underlines how environmental initiatives within public institutions can contribute toward conservation awareness and greener infrastructure development. The project is being viewed as an example of combining administration, environmental responsibility, and long-term ecosystem enhancement within institutional settings.

23/05/2026

The legal discussion examines an important constitutional question — whether individuals declared fugitive economic offenders can continue claiming unrestricted access to judicial remedies while remaining outside the jurisdiction of Indian courts. The debate focuses on balancing constitutional guarantees relating to access to justice with the principle that individuals must also submit to the authority of the legal system. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 was introduced to strengthen action against major economic offenders who evade prosecution by staying abroad while facing serious financial crime allegations. The discussion highlights questions around proportionality, procedural fairness, and whether restricting civil remedies aligns with broader constitutional protections. The issue also reflects growing challenges surrounding cross-border financial offences, asset recovery mechanisms, and preserving public confidence in legal institutions while ensuring accountability within judicial processes.

23/05/2026

Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Manipur. A 1996-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, Mukesh Singh has been serving as Director General of Police, Ladakh, before his transfer to Manipur. The development comes amid important administrative and security changes in the northeastern state following the movement of senior police leadership to central assignments. Mukesh Singh is known for handling key policing and counter-terror responsibilities during his career and brings extensive operational experience to the role. His appointment is being viewed as a significant administrative decision considering Manipur’s sensitive security environment and ongoing law-and-order priorities. The Centre had recently approved his movement to Manipur cadre, paving the way for his appointment as the state’s police chief.

23/05/2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) continues to function without a full-time Chairman, with the position remaining vacant since 2024 after the earlier resignation linked to examination controversy developments. At present, the Director General of NTA is handling the additional responsibility associated with the Chairman’s role. Recent developments have intensified attention around leadership appointments as examination reforms, institutional strengthening, and operational accountability remain major priorities. The issue has gained additional focus following discussions around examination processes and administrative restructuring within the agency. While speculation continues regarding when a permanent appointment may take place, no official timeline has been announced regarding the selection of a new Chairman.

22/05/2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the inter-cadre deputation of Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT:1996), from the AGMUT cadre to the Manipur cadre. The transfer has been approved for a period of three years. The order also grants relaxation in inter-cadre deputation conditions and waives the mandatory cooling-off period after Central Deputation, treating it as a special case in public interest. The administrative move marks an important cadre-level appointment involving a senior IPS officer and reflects continuing personnel restructuring within key governance and security frameworks.

22/05/2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Rajiv Singh, IPS (TR:1993), presently serving as Director General of Police, Manipur, as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. The appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge of the post and will continue until further orders or completion of tenure conditions. The Secretary (Security) position in the Cabinet Secretariat is a strategically important role associated with national security coordination and protection-related responsibilities within the Government of India framework. The appointment marks a significant administrative transition involving a senior IPS officer moving from state policing leadership to a key central government assignment.

22/05/2026

Rajesh Panwar, IES (2012), has been selected for appointment as Director in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme. The appointment has been approved for a period of five years from the date of taking charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The order directs immediate relieving procedures to enable joining the new assignment. The move forms part of ongoing administrative appointments aimed at strengthening leadership across important policy and economic departments.

22/05/2026

Discussions around the next full-time Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog have gained momentum amid ongoing leadership transition developments. Administrative and policy circles are closely watching who could take charge of India’s premier public policy institution responsible for strategic planning, reforms, and long-term development initiatives. Reports indicate that a permanent appointment process is being closely evaluated following interim leadership arrangements. The CEO position plays a critical role in driving policy ex*****on, cooperative federalism initiatives, development strategies, and national transformation programmes. NITI Aayog remains central to policy coordination across sectors including infrastructure, economic reforms, innovation, sustainability, and governance modernization. While speculation continues regarding possible names, no official announcement has yet been made regarding the next permanent CEO appointment. The leadership decision is expected to remain closely watched across governance and policy circles considering the institution’s strategic role in shaping India’s long-term development roadmap.

21/05/2026

Discussions regarding the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) have gained momentum as reports indicate that a proposed selection panel may now be under consideration. According to developments emerging from bureaucratic circles, three names have reportedly been included for evaluation. These include current Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka along with two senior Special Directors, Mahesh Dixit and Rithwik Rudra, both 1993-batch IPS officers. The development comes as focus intensifies around the future leadership of India’s premier internal intelligence agency ahead of an important transition period. The Intelligence Bureau plays a crucial role in internal security coordination, intelligence gathering, counter-terror operations, and national security management. While no formal announcement has been issued regarding the final appointment, administrative and security circles continue closely monitoring the process as the Centre moves toward a leadership decision.

21/05/2026

Discussions within administrative circles indicate that Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta is being linked to a possible leadership role in a regulatory commission in Punjab after retirement. The development remains at the speculation stage, with no official confirmation issued regarding any appointment process. As senior bureaucratic transitions approach, experienced IAS officers are often considered for important regulatory and institutional assignments due to their governance experience and policy administration background. The development has attracted attention in administrative and policy circles as leadership appointments across regulatory institutions continue to remain strategically important for governance and institutional functioning. Any formal decision is expected only after completion of official procedures and government approvals.

21/05/2026

Senior IPS officer Anand Kumar is likely to be appointed as Additional Director General (ADG) Intelligence in West Bengal, according to developments being discussed in administrative circles. Anand Kumar belongs to the 1998 batch of the West Bengal cadre and has held important policing and administrative responsibilities during his service career. The possible appointment comes at a time when intelligence coordination and internal security management continue to remain important governance priorities. The Intelligence wing plays a crucial role in law enforcement planning, information gathering, security assessments, and coordination among policing agencies. While an official confirmation is still awaited, the development is drawing attention within bureaucratic and policing circles as West Bengal continues witnessing key administrative and leadership assignments across departments.

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