Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid rich tributes to the 18th-century Maratha queen Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on the occasion of her birth anniversary. In a public message shared on May 31, 2026, the Prime Minister emphasized that the entire nation remembers the historic ruler with deep respect and reverence for her administrative wisdom, social compassion, and unwavering commitment to public welfare. An Exemplary Model of Good Governance Highlighting her enduring legacy in Indian history, the Prime Minister noted that Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar’s life serves as an exemplary model of good governance, patriotism, and cultural pride. He remarked that…

MUMBAI: In line with the central framework for developing national power infrastructure, REC Limited has announced the successful sale and transfer of two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). The transaction was executed by REC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL). The divestment follows a transparent, tariff-based competitive bidding process in compliance with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power. Effective May 30, 2026, both project entities have officially ceased to be subsidiaries of RECPDCL and REC Limited. Transaction Matrix and Corporate Bidders According to regulatory disclosures filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE, RECPDCL transferred…

COIMBATORE: Texturing a steady course for its corporate governance and industrial operations, the board of Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Limited has sanctioned the re-appointment of SV Arumugam as the Managing Director of the enterprise. The extended leadership mandate is scheduled to formally commence on June 27, 2026.

NEW DELHI: Moving from railway human resource management to central sports administration, Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer Sanat Jain has been appointed as Director at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in New Delhi. The placement is being executed on a central deputation basis. Before this central deployment, Jain was anchoring the personnel department as the Senior Divisional Personnel Officer (Sr. DPO) for the Agra (AGC) division under the North Central Railway (NCR) zone.

BILASPUR / RAIPUR: Reinforcing its corporate alignment with the national Swachh Bharat Mission, NTPC Sipat executed a large-scale cleanliness awareness rally and mass shramdaan (voluntary labor) initiative. The public outreach campaign successfully mobilized nearly 800 participants, including public sector employees, township residents, security forces, students, and local community stakeholders. The cleanliness drive was spearheaded by Shri Swapan Kumar Mandal, Project Head of NTPC Sipat. The awareness rally commenced from the main gates of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Sipat facility and culminated at Sipat Haat, traversing a 1.5-kilometer route to advocate for public hygiene and community-led environmental responsibility. Key…

NEW DELHI: In a major push to revolutionize public grievance redressal and enhance accessibility, the Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, officially launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot named “Samadhan Didi” at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. Developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with the language technology platform Bhashini, the voice-assisted tool aims to democratize the public grievance mechanism across India. Key Operational Features of ‘Samadhan Didi’ The AI-driven chatbot introduces a shift from traditional text-heavy, bureaucratic filing to an intuitive, voice-first citizen interface: Multilingual Voice Filing:…

BHUJ: In a major move to fortify national security along the western frontier, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired a comprehensive security review meeting in Bhuj, Gujarat. The high-level session focused entirely on addressing emerging threats, operational challenges, and border management strategies across the coastal and border districts of Gujarat situated along the India-Pakistan Border (IPB). The meeting saw the active participation of Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, and Director General of Police (DGP), alongside senior state officials, District Magistrates (DMs), and Superintendents of Police (SPs) from Kutch, Vav-Tharad, and Patan. Transformation…

NEW DELHI: In a high-level administrative engagement, the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, met with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today in the national capital. The institutional meeting was formally announced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through a digital update on the social media platform X. Parameters of the Assembly While specific policy dossiers were not made public, the executive interaction between the state and central leadership follows standard institutional channels: High-Level Engagement: The courtesy and administrative meeting underscores ongoing cooperation between the state government of Assam and the central administration in New Delhi. Official Disclosure:…

NEW DELHI: State-owned telecom infrastructure provider RailTel Corporation of India Limited has been penalized by the country’s premier stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited, for failing to meet regulatory mandates regarding its board composition. The cumulative penalty levied on the Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) amounts to ₹10,62,000. The twin exchanges have individual fines of ₹5,31,000 each (inclusive of Goods and Services Tax) for the financial quarter that concluded on March 31, 2026. Core of the Regulatory Infraction The punitive action stems from a failure to satisfy specific statutory governance standards enforced by the capital markets…

MUMBAI: In a strategic tightening of its top-tier governance framework, the Board of Directors of Peninsula Land Limited has formally approved the elevation of Nandan A Piramal to the position of Managing Director, designated as Joint Managing Director. Prior to this strategic shift, he served the real estate firm in the capacity of a Whole-Time Director.