Post budget resumption of India EAEU FTA talks?
According to government sources, an Indian delegation may travel to Russia after the Union Budget for the second round of negotiations on the proposed India–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement. The visit is expected to focus on advancing discussions on trade in goods, services, and investment cooperation. Officials indicated that both sides are keen to expedite the talks to strengthen economic engagement amid evolving global trade dynamics. The first round of negotiations was held earlier this year, setting the framework for sectoral consultations and identifying priority areas for deeper economic integration.
Cab Sec presents PM’s flagship platform PRAGATI details
Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan has said the Prime Minister’s flagship platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation-PRAGATI system has accelerated the implementation of mega projects and key welfare schemes. Addressing the media in New Delhi on the outcomes of PRAGATI, Somanathan on Friday said that so far, 50 meetings of PRAGATI have been held, and under it, over 3,300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore, including those which faced problems, were reviewed. He informed that 61 government schemes, including One Nation One Ration Card and PM Jan Arogya Yojana, were also reviewed, other than the projects. He said that since the implementation of PRAGATI in 2015, 36 different classes of grievances, including issues related to Corona, Banking and Insurance and Jan Dhan Yojana, were reviewed. The Cabinet Secretary said PRAGATI led system has helped resolve 7,156 issues out of the 7 thousand 735 issues related to projects.
BUREAUCRACY
Imminent IPS Reshuffle in MHA
Unofficial chatter predicts transfers of 5-7 senior IPS officers from CRPF/CISF to MHA’s anti-crime task force by mid-January 2026, including a potential DG-level posting for a BSF veteran. Driven by the 360-degree plan; whispers of “political sensitivities” delaying announcements.
Will Shamsher Singh be new DGP of Gujarat?
The pre-mature repatriation of ADG BSF Shamsher Singh to the parent Gujarat cadre has fuelled speculations of his being appointed new DGP. He is 1991 batch IPS officer.
Anand Mohan shifted to Delhi
Anand Mohan, currently DGP, Arunachal Pradesh, has been shifted to Delhi. He is a 1994 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
S D S Jamwal appointed as DGP, Arunachal Pradesh
Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, currently DGP, Ladakh, has been appointed as DGP, Arunachal Pradesh. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Mukesh Singh appointed as DGP, Ladakh
Mukesh Singh has been appointed as DGP, Ladakh, on return from Central Deputation. He is a 1996 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
M Harhsa Vardhan promoted to DIG grade in CBI
M Harsha Vardhan has been promoted from SP to DIG in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Vardhan is a 2012 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Dr Navdeep Singh Brar promoted to DIG grade in CBI
Dr Navdeep Singh Brar has been promoted from SP to DIG in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
C Kalaichelvan promoted to DIG grade in CBI
C Kalaichelvan has been promoted from SP to DIG in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Jashandeep Singh Randhawa promoted to DIG grade in CBI
Jashandeep Singh Randhawa has been promoted from SP to DIG in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre.
Gaurav Singh promoted to DIG grade in CBI
Gaurav Singh has been promoted from SP to DIG in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Suhail Sharma promoted to DIG grade in CBI
Suhail Sharma has been promoted from SP to DIG in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Raguramarajan promoted to DIG grade in CBI
Raguramarajan has been promoted from SP to DIG in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.
Justice Soumen Sen appointed Chief Justice, Kerala HC
Justice Soumen Sen, Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, has been transferred and appointed as Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar on January 9, 2026.
Justice Revati Prashant Mohite Dere appointed Chief Justice, Meghalaya HC
Justice Revati Prashant Mohite Dere, Judge of the Bombay High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo appointed Chief Justice, Patna HC
Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Judge of the Orissa High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak appointed Chief Justice, Jharkhand HC
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, Judge of the Bombay High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court consequent upon the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on January 8, 2026.
Punjab and Haryana HC gets 2 Addl. Judges
Two judicial officers have been appointed as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. They are: Ramesh Chander Dimri and Ms. Neerja Kulwant Kalson.
57 IRS-Customs officers promoted to Joint Commissioner grade
As many as 57 officers of Indian Revenue Service of Customs and Indirect Taxes have been promoted to Joint Commissioner grade. The names of the officers are at following link: https://whispersinthecorridors.com/pdf/IRS_customs.pdf
Tenure of P Bala Kiran as Joint Secretary, DoPT extended
The central deputation tenure of P Bala Kiran working as Joint Secretary, DoPT has been extended for a period of two years beyond February 28, 2026. He is a 2008 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.
Niraj Verma is also Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs
Niraj Verma, Secretary, Department of Justice, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs till January 29, 2026. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
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