Burnham cabinet reshuffle removes technology secretary role, expands AI minister duties

Kanishka Narayan has been confirmed as a member of the cabinet, though she will no longer serve as the Technology Secretary. The appointment, announced by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, places Narayan in a senior advisory role that grants her attendance at cabinet meetings and participation in high‑level policy discussions across multiple portfolios.

The decision follows a recent restructuring of the government’s technology portfolio, which will now be overseen by a newly created Ministry of Digital Innovation. While Narayan’s exact responsibilities have not been detailed, officials indicated that she will continue to contribute her expertise on technology policy and implementation while focusing on broader strategic initiatives within the cabinet.