Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI: Highlighting India’s continued strategic focus on its immediate neighbors, the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) of Nepal, Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The high-level meeting underscores the evolving political dynamics in Nepal and India’s proactive diplomatic engagement with the country’s new political leadership. Following the interaction, Prime Minister Modi expressed strong optimism about the bilateral trajectory, welcoming a mutual commitment to deepen cross-border cooperation. Neighborhood First Policy Takes Precedence During the discussions, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the core tenets of India’s regional foreign policy, emphasizing Nepal’s foundational role in it: Strategic…

NEW DELHI: In a targeted push to celebrate inclusive entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance, the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, officially released a compilation booklet titled “From Aspiration to Achievement: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs and Innovators”. The publication showcases the commercial triumphs of business owners who successfully scaled their operations through targeted central government funding mechanisms. The high-level release event was attended by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, the Secretary of the Ministry, and senior representatives from IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd. Institutional Backing for Marginalized Communities The core…

NEW DELHI: In a major push to redefine their long-standing bilateral ties, India and South Africa have formally agreed to elevate their science and technology partnership into an innovation-driven, industrial alliance. The two nations will shift focus toward future-ready domains, centering their next phase of engagement on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Public Infrastructure, and Advanced Manufacturing to deliver scalable economic and societal impacts. The strategic roadmap was finalized during a high-profile bilateral meeting held at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi between Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and a South African delegation led by Dr. Nomalungelo Gina, the Deputy Minister of…

KOLKATA: State-owned mining monolith Coal India Limited has been penalized by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for failing to adhere to mandatory corporate governance standards. The compliance failure relates to the company’s board and committee compositions for the quarter closing March 31, 2026. The Maharatna public sector undertaking has filed a regulatory disclosure with the stock exchanges regarding the penalty notice and is actively seeking a complete waiver of the fine. Regulatory Breach and Fiscal Implications The financial penalty focuses entirely on statutory requirements governing the presence of independent oversight within listed corporate entities: The Financial Penalty: The NSE has…

NEW DELHI: India has firmly rejected any third-party involvement or external mediation regarding its boundary alignment discussions with Nepal. The categorical statement comes in response to suggestions made by Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who proposed involving China and the United Kingdom to address the frontier differences. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) re-emphasized that all border matters remain strictly within the domain of established bilateral mechanisms. Progress on Border Mapping and Demarcation MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal outlined the current status of the border mapping and the active joint efforts between the two neighboring states: Exclusive Bilateral Track: The MEA…

NEW DELHI: Emphasizing the foundational role of national solidarity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a timeless Sanskrit Subhashitam to highlight how unity, mutual cooperation, and a shared collective resolve amplify a nation’s inner strength. The Prime Minister noted that India’s ongoing journey toward scaling new heights of progress is fueled directly by the collective determination of its citizens. The Power of Collective Subhashitam In an official update shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister illustrated his message on nation-building with a classic metaphor: “जब नागरिक एकजुटता और आपसी सहयोग के सूत्र में बंधते हैं, तो राष्ट्र की…

MUMBAI: In a strategic compliance and governance update, formulation manufacturer Kwality Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced a formal change of guard within its top-tier advisory council. The company’s Board of Directors has approved the appointment of corporate legal professional Mr. Swanith Kapoor as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director).

MUMBAI: In a sweeping regulatory and management overhaul, digital technology firm String Metaverse Limited has finalized the onboarding of veteran finance professional Dr. Sethurathnam Ravi to its apex leadership layer. The company has formally designated him as its incoming Chairman and Additional Director.

NEW DELHI: In a targeted senior-level deployment within the central education apparatus, the government has finalized the appointment of senior civil servant Shri Varun Bhardwaj as the new Secretary (Director level) of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI: In a sweeping administrative realignment at the Center, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared a dual personnel transition at the senior leadership level. The strategic executive orders reassign two veteran Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to spearhead the nation’s premier school board and to take up a key additional command within the agricultural sector. The notification was formally dispatched on June 2, 2026, by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training). Central School Board Gets New Chief Executive The high-level mandate…