Author: Rishabh Sharma

HARIDWAR — To secure India’s standing as the “pharmacy of the world,” the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) hosted a high-level Scientific Conclave and Interactive Session in Haridwar on Wednesday. The symposium laid out the enforcement and compliance roadmap for the upcoming Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026—the nation’s official, legally binding compendium of drug standards. Organized under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the conclave was launched in collaboration with the Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries (ADPI) and regional manufacturing bodies. The initiative targeted Uttarakhand explicitly, a state that has grown into one of India’s most critical pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs. The…

JAIPUR — In a major step to reinforce communication networks along India’s western frontier, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated a powerful 20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter at Ramgarh in Jaisalmer on Thursday. Launching the facility from the Akashvani Jaipur premises, Vaishnaw stated that the project directly advances the central government’s strategic vision of establishing seamless, high-performance broadcast infrastructure “from Kashmir to Kutch.” Massive Airwave Coverage for Border Communities The installation marks a significant upgrade to local communications, expanding the total number of FM transmitters across Rajasthan to 39. The newly commissioned Ramgarh transmitter is engineered…

GENEVA — Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland on Thursday. Addressing the global plenary session, Karandlaje unveiled a series of striking data points illustrating India’s aggressive decade-long transition toward labor formalization, rising female workforce integration, and digital safety nets. The Minister framed India’s vast legal and economic restructuring under the philosophical principle of “Antyodaya”—a commitment to uplifting the very last person at the margins of society. Employment and Inclusion Numbers Hit Historic Highs In her address to global delegates, the Minister presented…

NEW DELHI: Shri Varun Nayyar, an Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer of the 2014 batch, has been officially selected for appointment as the Internal Financial Advisor (IFA) at the Deputy Secretary level within the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

NEW DELHI — Aligning with the ongoing celebrations marking 12 years of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a profound Sanskrit Subhashitam (wise saying) on Thursday. The verse highlights agriculture and crops not merely as economic tools, but as the literal foundation of human existence and societal nourishment. Writing on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) under the campaign hashtag #12YearsOfKisanSamriddhi (12 Years of Farmer Prosperity), the Prime Minister emphasized the deep spiritual and physical connection between the farmer and the land. “Agriculture is not merely a means of livelihood, but the fundamental basis…

NEW DELHI — State-owned transmission giant Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) cleared a sweeping set of technological, financial, and leadership updates during its high-level board meeting on Wednesday. The announcements outline a major digital modernization roadmap funded by massive international credit alongside a complete restructuring of the company’s C-suite. Modernizing India’s Grid Architecture The board greenlit a capital expenditure of ₹485.04 crore to upgrade its core SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and associated control systems across its National and Regional Transmission Asset Management Centres (NTAMC/RTAMC). SCADA systems serve as the digital nervous system for heavy power infrastructure, tracking…

NEW DELHI: In a major political milestone, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on achieving the historic distinction of becoming the country’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Reflecting on a tenure spanning 12 years, Shah characterized the period as a transformative era defined by national resurgence, enhanced security, and institutional modernization. Decadal Milestones and Structural Reforms In an official communication issued via X, the Home Minister detailed several defining legislative, educational, and cultural milestones achieved under the current administration: Institutional Overhauls: The successful construction of the new Parliament building, the…

NEW DELHI: Following the strong response to its inaugural event in New Delhi, the Ministry of Coal is set to host its next high-level roadshow on Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects in Hyderabad tomorrow, June 11, 2026. The specialized event underscores growing investor and industry confidence in India’s clean coal transition. It aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced technology to drive sustainable resource utilization and bolster national energy security. The Hyderabad roadshow will feature Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, as the Chief Guest, alongside Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra…

NEW DELHI: To accelerate self-reliance in the military manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence will host a comprehensive two-day workshop on defence procurement, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap (TPCR), and Testing Procedures at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, on June 11 and 12, 2026. The specialized event is being jointly organized by the Indigenisation Directorate, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). The primary objective of the workshop is to drive deeper awareness and encourage active involvement of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and tech start-ups within the…

NEW DELHI: NTPC Barh has successfully launched its third cycle of professional training by welcoming Batch-3 interns under the Government of India’s premier Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). The initiative is designed to enhance employability among the youth by offering structural industry exposure, practical engineering experience, and robust skill development opportunities within a leading public sector undertaking. During the official induction ceremony, Shri C. Satya Rama Krishna, Executive Director (Barh), addressed the new cohort, inspiring them to leverage this real-world platform to build a strong foundation for their future professional careers. The incoming batch consists of 48 interns, reflecting a…