Centre extends tenures of cabinet secretary, home secretary by a year
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet extended the tenures of Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Somanathan and Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Mohan by one year. Somanathan's term now extends beyond August 30, 2026, while Mohan's extends beyond August 22, 2026, following a relaxation of retirement rules. This decision impacts key administrative roles in the Indian government.