Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a major administrative push to ensure the sanitization of high-stakes national entrance tests, Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the operational readiness for the upcoming NEET-UG Re-Examination, scheduled for June 21, 2026. The hybrid meeting brought together 222 participants, including senior brass from the Ministry of Education, State and Union Territory governments, centrally funded institutes, and the National Testing Agency (NTA), to finalize zero-compromise logistics for the national-level medical entrance test. Command Center & Multi-Tier Oversight To eliminate procedural lapses and secure institutional integrity, the Ministry of Education…

NEW DELHI / MUMBAI — A fresh legislative crisis has erupted for Uddhav Thackeray as six Lok Sabha MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) staged a coordinated revolt, meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to formally distance themselves from the party hierarchy. The dissident lawmakers defended their actions by making a heavy political accusation: they claim Thackeray’s core camp is actively planning a permanent merger with the Indian National Congress, a move they argue completely compromises the party’s original political identity. Inside the Rebellion: Structural Fault Lines The rebel MPs presented Speaker Om Birla with a series of deep-seated operational…

MUMBAI — State-backed defense manufacturing giant Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has engaged in high-level bilateral talks with the Consul General of Japan in Mumbai, Ms. SATO Hitomi, to establish a collaborative framework for deep-sea shipbuilding and naval infrastructure. The strategic dialogue focused on aligning Japanese industrial capabilities with India’s newly minted Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, which aims to convert domestic yards into global megastructures. Technical Synergy and MAKV 2047 Target Vectors Industrial Modernization: The central pillar of the meeting involved MDL’s blueprint for a world-class mega shipyard. The defense PSU seeks to absorb Japan’s elite expertise in…

NEW DELHI — In a strategic step to fortify its corporate compliance architecture, ND Metal Industries Limited has officially appointed Ms. Nikita Goyal as a new member of its board. Goyal has been inducted as an Additional Director to serve specifically in the role of a Non-Executive Independent Director, adding a fresh layer of neutral professional oversight to the company’s high-level decision-making.

MUMBAI — Boardroom changes are underway at Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited, with the company officially designating Amit Arora as its new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director (CEO & MD).

NEW DELHI — In a strategic administrative shift at the federal level, Kanwalpreet, an accomplished Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer, has been cleared for central deputation to serve as the Additional Chief Executive Officer (Additional CEO) of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). He transitions to this high-impact tech-governance role from the Railway Board, where he was successfully anchoring operations as the Executive Director, Railway Stores (General) (EDRS (G)).

NEW DELHI — In a fresh bureaucratic placement at the Centre, Prasanth M S, a 2015-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging to the Tamil Nadu cadre, has been formally assigned to the Cabinet Secretariat in New Delhi. The seasoned administrator joins the top-tier central secretariat as Deputy Secretary, signaling his transition from state-level administration to federal governance.

EVIAN (FRANCE) — On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and US President Donald J. Trump held a high-level bilateral meeting to review major global security milestones and lock down the next phase of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The dialogue underscored a strong alignment on international energy corridors, expanding defense ties, and finalizing a major commercial agreement. Endorsing Middle East Peace and Maritime Choke-Point Security The conversation opened with a heavy focus on global economic stabilization, particularly regarding volatile trade routes and energy supply lines: Conflict Resolution: Prime Minister Modi commended President Trump…

EVIAN (FRANCE) — Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the critical Outreach Session on “Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence” at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Framing AI as a transformative force capable of redefining human civilization, the Prime Minister championed a human-centric “MANAV” vision, urging global leaders to anchor the technology in inclusivity, security, and the public good. The high-level address follows India’s recent hosting of the AI Impact Summit, signaling New Delhi’s growing leadership in international technology governance and the digital global economy. Cyberspace as a Global Public Good Addressing the…

MUMBAI — Accelerating the vision of a healthier nation under the flagship Fit India Movement, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today led the FIT INDIA Cyclothon – “Cycling by the Sea” at the Worli Coastal Cycle Track in Mumbai. The high-profile mobilization event brought together fitness enthusiasts, youth icons, and hundreds of citizens to promote daily physical activity as a core pillar of national development. High-Profile Participation for Public Fitness Dr. Mandaviya formally flagged off the cyclothon before actively joining the participants on the coastal track. The mass movement was supported by a diverse group…