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Waiver of recovery of excess amount paid to central government employees: Finance Ministry to examine proposal to simplify the process

Central government employees' union requested simpler recovery waivers for excess payments. The DoE secretary assured examination of these demands with DoPT. Audits often identify past overpayments, leading to salary deductions. NC-JCM argues these are administrative errors, not employee fault. They propose delegating waiver powers to department heads for faster resolution.

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Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records show

Documents from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excluding OCIs and PIOs. This resurfaces as the legal status of Indian passports, whether proof of citizenship or a travel document, is debated. The MEA clarified passports are travel documents, not…

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UPSC optional marks row: RTI applicant, DoPT both warn of coaching institutes' misuse before CIC

A dispute over UPSC Mains marks disclosure has reached the Central Information Commission. An RTI applicant and the Department of Personnel and Training both fear coaching institutes could misuse subject-wise marks. The applicant argues lack of transparency allows exploitation. The DoPT fears selective projection of 'high scoring' optional subjects.

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Senior IAS Tuhin Kanta Pandey gets additional charge of Secretary DoPT

IAS Tuhin Kanta Pandey will hold the additional charge of Secretary DoPT till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders. Read further on Dynamite News

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Lateral entry withdrown: DoPT minister writes to Chairman UPSC

DoPT Minister Dr Jitendra Singh writes a two-page letter to Chairman UPSC on canceling the Lateral Entry advertisement as per directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Full details on Dynamite News:

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Major Reshuffle in Union Bureaucracy: Nagaraju Maddirala will be DFS Secretary, Deepti Umashankar Secretary to the President of India, Rajesh Singh Defence Secretary, Katikithala Srinivas Secretary MoHUA, Punya Salila Srivastava Health, Amardeep Singh Bhatia Secretary DPII and Vivek Joshi appointed as Secretary DoPT

Narendra Modi Government on Friday approved a series of significant appointments in various departments including Nagaraju Maddirala as the new Secretary of Department of Financial Services (DFS).

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‘Endocrinologist’ to ‘arrogant’ IAS trainee who ‘misused’ quota: Who is Puja Khedkar?

Puja Khedkar, a 32-year-old trainee IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre, is at the centre of a growing controversy amid which the Narendra Modi government has formed a one-member panel to probe the allegations against her.

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Union government, Election Commission’s RTI portals face ‘emergency maintenance’, data leaks

Government RTI portals face technical issues, compromising data security and accessibility for applicants, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

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HC remands back 13 AIS officers’ allocation issue to DoPT

HC remands issue of 13 AIS officers' allocation to Telangana & AP to DoPT for reconsideration in accordance with Pratyusha Sinha Committee guidelines.

The Hindu

BJP delegation complains to Governor against Satish Jarkiholi interfering in Belagavi corporation matters

Belagavi BJP leaders, incl. Mayor Somanache & MLA Patil, met Governor Gehlot to complain of Minister Jarkiholi's interference in city corp. affairs. He allegedly threatened to supersede the body & misled govt. with false evidence. Gov. assured action if found guilty. Patil accused Minister of plotting against BJP. Minister accused…

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V.K Pandian, private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, takes voluntary retirement

V.K Pandian, CM Naveen Patnaik's powerful private secretary, retires from All India Civil Services, fuelling speculation of full-time plunge into State politics. DoPT approved his application on Oct. 23. His numero uno position in government was vindicated when CM clarified he was his representative. His likely entry into politics may…

The Hindu

More than 118 cases of corruption await prosecution sanction

Over 300 public servants, representatives, and bank officials face corruption charges in 118 cases, 6 of which involve IAS officers. Some cases await prosecution sanction since 2016, including Maneka Gandhi's 2001 corruption case and the Narada bribery case.

The Hindu

Central government employees warned against participating in rally to demand Old Pension Scheme restoration

Government warns employees against joining rally to restore Old Pension Scheme (OPS); DoPT instructs secretaries to dissuade employees from strike, not sanction leave, and report names of those who take part in protests

The Hindu

Retired IAS officer seeks enquiry

Retired IAS officer M. Madan Gopal has written to the Cabinet Secretary & DoPT, seeking inquiry into deputing 30 IAS officers for a political meeting, a violation of Rule 5(1) of IAS Conduct Rules. Gopal said disobedience of orders from CM would put officers' careers in jeopardy.

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V.K. Pandian, Odisha’s influential bureaucrat

In Odisha, Naveen Patnaik's most trusted bureaucrat has become the target of the Opposition as well as sections of the BJD

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CBI to probe if violence in Manipur was pre-planned

The Manipur government on Thursday recommended six cases to the Centre for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also sanctioned a rehabilitation package of ₹101.75 crore for the violence-hit State.

The Hindu

17 senior positions in Central government to be filled through lateral entry

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to induct these senior officers from the private sector on contract basis.

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Modi government gives fresh push to lateral recruitment, decides to induct 17 private sector specialists

Giving a fresh push to its ambitious plan to infuse private sector talent in its departments, the Centre has decided to recruit 17 senior officers through lateral entry mode.

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Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood appointed as CBI Director

Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood was appointed the new Director of the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) on May 14, according to a Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order.

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Fresh rules for Central govt. employees to declare assets under Lokpal law yet to be notified: DoPT

The declaration under the Lokpal law is in addition to similar ones filed by the employees under various service rules

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73 IAS for 163 joint secy posts: Is Modi govt picking others for central top jobs?

The annual shortlist of IAS officers considered for central deputation is getting smaller. Fewer officers of the premier service are making it to significant positions – such as joint secretary – as compared to their share six years ago while the shortage of IAS officers, against their sanctioned strength at…

The Hindu

SC closes contempt case against Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Contempt petition concerned with ad hoc promotions in Central Secretariat service during Bhalla’s DoPT tenure

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Special maternity leave in case of infant death

Centre offers provision to employees

The Hindu

Only three IPS officers opt for Central deputation

No senior-rank officer has sought a posting in the Union government

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7.22 lakh permanent central govt jobs in past eight years, over 22 crore applications received, says DoPT in Lok Sabha

According to Department of Personnel and Training data, 22,05,99,238 people applied for these jobs since 2014

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