Author: Rishabh Sharma

BHADERWAH (J&K): Marking a significant milestone in India’s technology-led rural StartUp movement, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh officially inaugurated the two-day 4th Lavender Festival 2026 in the picturesque valley of Bhaderwah. Organized by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, under the theme “Lavender Goes Global,” the festival celebrates the spectacular transformation of this remote Himalayan town into the epicentre of India’s multi-million-rupee aroma industry. “Lavender has given the small J&K town of Bhaderwah a national identity and a national role in India’s economic growth,” stated Dr. Jitendra Singh. “What was once considered a remote hill town has today…

NEW DELHI: In a major step toward creating a progressive, inclusive, and family-friendly corporate environment within government sectors, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Daycare Facility at Kaushal Bhawan—the New Delhi headquarters of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The initiative underscores the central government’s evolving focus on building responsive public institutions that actively help a modern workforce seamlessly balance professional milestones with domestic child-rearing responsibilities. The Facility Blueprint: Safe & Holistic Childcare Spanning a generous area of nearly 600 square…

NEW DELHI: Accelerating India’s modernization roadmap for deep-sea defense, the Union Finance Ministry has given the green light to the ₹70,000 crore Project-75I (P-75I) initiative. State-owned defense manufacturing giant Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is positioned to helm the domestic production of six highly advanced conventional stealth submarines, a move that significantly upgrades the Indian Navy’s underwater combat readiness. The multi-billion-dollar acquisition proposal is now scheduled for final review and approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) before formal contracts are inked. Advanced Fuel-Cell Stealth Technology The core objective of Project-75I is to equip the naval fleet with unmatched…

DAMAN: Presenting a sweeping vision for infrastructural modernization and economic resilience, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public gathering in Daman on June 5, 2026. During his high-profile visit, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a battery of multi-sectoral development projects aimed at transforming connectivity, tourism, health, and education across the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep. India Leads Global Economic Growth The Prime Minister commenced his address by sharing breaking macroeconomic data, celebrating India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing large economy despite global fiscal crises. Annual GDP Surge:…

DAMAN: In a major push toward upgrading healthcare infrastructure in India’s Union Territories, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the newly constructed Namo Hospital at Daman on June 5, 2026. The facility is set to serve as a critical medical hub, providing advanced and affordable healthcare services to the local population and neighboring regions. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister emphasized that the launch aligns with the central government’s ongoing mission to democratize access to high-quality medical treatment across every corner of the nation. He highlighted that the hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, which will…

NEW DELHI: In a major restructuring of its board-level oversight, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has appointed A. Amarnath as a Government Nominee Director. The appointment comes following an official directive from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG).

NEW DELHI: In a strategic move aimed at maintaining top-tier leadership stability, SPL Industries Limited has formally cleared the re-appointment of Mukesh Kumar Aggarwal as its Managing Director. The corporate board announced that his fresh executive term officially commenced on May 15, 2026.

MUMBAI: Ensuring stability in the top ranks of India’s financial regulatory architecture, the Central Government has cleared the re-appointment of Swaminathan Janakiraman as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The high-profile extension is set to kick in on June 26, 2026, locking him into the position for an additional two-year tenure.

NEW DELHI: In a key promotion within the higher echelons of the Indian military, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the incoming Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS). He is set to officially take over the prestigious mantle on July 1.

AGARTALA: Aiming to revolutionize India’s frontline defenses, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Centre’s ambitious Smart Border framework is now in its final planning stage. The tech-heavy initiative will soon be deployed via pilot projects across critical international boundaries, focusing heavily on vulnerable sectors patrolled by the Border Security Force (BSF). While addressing jawans at the Lankamura Border Outpost on the India-Bangladesh frontier, Shah made it clear that old-school border guarding is no longer enough to stop modern adversaries. He emphasized that Indian forces are now confronting a complex web of threats, including drone-based smuggling, narcotics trafficking,…