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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the Global South to move from being a “rule-taker” to a “rule-shaper,” stressing the need for greater representation in global decision-making. Addressing world leaders at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Modi said BRICS could play a key role in equipping young diplomats and policymakers from developing countries with negotiation skills, practical training and legal expertise. He added that India was ready to take the lead in providing the necessary training. “Today, the Global South stands in the front row of global crises but in the back row of decision-making,” Modi said. He…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a photograph of himself holding hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The images also featured Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indonesian Prime Minister Prabowo Subianto. Sharing the photograph on Instagram, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “BRICS Summit 2026 gets underway in Delhi.” The summit brings together leaders of BRICS member countries to discuss key issues related to global cooperation, economic development, trade and international affairs.

Bharat Forge Limited shareholders have approved a special resolution to issue securities worth up to ₹25,000 million (₹2,500 crore) through a postal ballot conducted via remote e-voting. The e-voting process was held from August 13 to September 11, 2026, with the results declared on September 11. The resolution received overwhelming shareholder support, with 99.7986% of votes cast in favour and 0.2014% against. Category-Wise Voting Results Promoter and Promoter Group: 100% votes in favour Public Institutions: 99.5927% votes in favour Public Non-Institutions: 99.0663% votes in favour A total of 407,057,957 valid votes were cast during the voting process. M/s SVD &…

A 2026 retirement assessment has identified 31 senior Uttar Pradesh IAS officers who are due to retire during the year. The list specifically includes Archana Agarwal, a 1990-batch IAS officer, whose retirement is scheduled for September. The assessment comes amid a broader retirement exercise involving senior officers in the Uttar Pradesh police and administrative machinery. The expected retirements are likely to bring succession planning and senior-level appointments into focus across the state’s administration.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has promoted two senior Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS) officers to the Higher Administrative Grade Plus (HAG+) level, with both officers receiving new responsibilities as Advisors. Following the promotions, the department has also announced new postings for two senior officers. M. Murali Krishna will take charge as Special Deputy Director General (Special DDG) at the Tamil Nadu Licensed Service Area (TN LSA). Mukesh Kr Chauhan has been posted to the Maharashtra Licensed Service Area, where he will serve as Special Director General (Special DG). The appointments are part of the department’s senior-level administrative changes aimed at…

Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has emphasised the importance of tri-service integration in future conflicts, telling newly commissioned Army officers that modern warfare will require the combined strength of all three armed forces and across operational domains. Addressing the passing-out parade at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Admiral Swaminathan highlighted the need for the Army, Navy and Air Force to operate in a coordinated manner as the nature of warfare continues to evolve. His remarks reflect the Indian Navy’s growing emphasis on jointness and integrated military operations, where capabilities across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains can be brought…

Haryana’s official IPS gradation list indicates that two senior police officers are approaching retirement, bringing succession planning into focus for the state’s police administration. Sanjeev Kumar Jain, a 1991-batch IPS officer, is scheduled to retire on September 30, 2026, while Shatrujeet Kapur, a 1990-batch officer, is due to retire on October 31, 2026. The developments come as the Personnel Department has already published the retirement schedule for IAS officers for 2027. With several senior officers nearing the end of their service, succession planning is likely to remain an important administrative priority over the medium term.

Dr Ashok Pratap Singh, a 2002-batch Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer, has been appointed Member Secretary of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board. The appointment highlights the growing role of forest and environment cadre officers in broader environmental regulatory and administrative responsibilities. Singh’s appointment comes as environmental agencies increasingly rely on officers with experience in forest management, environmental governance and regulatory oversight to address complex environmental challenges.

Retired 1992-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Subhash Chandra Lal Das has been appointed Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). Ajay Kumar Jain and Praveen Gupta have also been appointed as members of the regulatory body. The position of DERC chairperson had reportedly remained vacant since July 2025. Das, who has held several senior administrative positions during his career, was earlier reported to be in consideration for the post of chairperson of the Banks Board Bureau. The appointments are expected to strengthen the leadership of the Delhi electricity regulator, which oversees key aspects of the power sector in the…

TTK Prestige Limited has appointed R. Srinivasan as a Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive experience in management consulting, strategic planning, manufacturing, finance and corporate governance to the company’s board. Srinivasan has previously served on the company’s board as both an Independent Director and a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director since 2000. His long-standing association with TTK Prestige and extensive institutional knowledge are expected to support the company’s continued focus on long-term growth and stability. His experience in strategic and operational matters, along with his active participation in board affairs, adds depth to the company’s leadership and governance framework.