Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Reaffirming its commitment to fostering secure and gender-inclusive working environments, the Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday highlighted the expanded role of SHe-Box 2.0 (Sexual Harassment electronic Box). Operating under the government’s flagship Mission Shakti umbrella, the specialized single-window portal functions as a technology-driven enforcer for the historic Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act). Initially rolled out in August 2024 to replace an older, basic complaint system, the 2.0 version has evolved into a robust administrative dashboard that brings accountability across both organized and unorganized sectors, spanning…

NEW DELHI — In a major step toward modernizing India’s public distribution architecture, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will officially launch its new Smart Warehousing System tomorrow, June 18, 2026. The integrated technological solution will be inaugurated by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, at the Leader’s Lounge, Bharat Mandapam. The landmark event will be co-attended by Ministers of State Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya and Shri B L Verma. The Innovation: AI and IoT in Foodgrain Logistics The Smart Warehousing System introduces an automated, data-driven framework…

NEW DELHI — Advancing its digital transformation footprint in heavy industrial safety, NTPC Limited has been awarded a formal patent by the Government of India for an indigenous technology titled “A Method and a System for Accessing Electrical Breaker Modules.” The patent, officially registered under Patent No. 592308 on June 15, 2026, introduces an automated, data-driven framework designed to safeguard engineers operating high-voltage switchgear installations. Key System Architecture and Capabilities The patented invention replaces conventional, error-prone manual lockout procedures with an integrated, intelligent access network: Enterprise-Level Syncing: The smart access system connects directly with the utility’s SAP enterprise software and…

MUMBAI — Expanding its apex leadership team, the Board of Directors of Simplex Papers Limited has officially inducted Shrikrushna N. Pawar as an Additional Director operating under the Independent Director category.

NEW DELHI — Elevating its commitment to boardroom transparency and long-term fiduciary health, the Board of Directors of Archidply Industries Limited has officially re-appointed Pritam Singh as a Non-Executive Independent Director.

PATIALA — In an official executive order issued by the Ministry of Railways, senior technical bureaucrat Satish Singh Kero has been transferred from the Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli, and posted to Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW).

NEW DELHI — Strengthening its top-tier investigative and operational leadership, the Central Government has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sundarraj P as the Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a deputation basis.

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS (FRANCE) — Reinforcing a shared commitment to long-term economic and security resilience, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held extensive bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. The leaders systematically reviewed the Vision 2035 roadmap, pushing forward key agreements on free trade, critical mineral supply chains, and historic transnational education ventures. British Ivy League Infrastructure Expands to India A major milestone of the bilateral talks was the formal recognition of premier British higher education institutions breaking ground in India’s leading commercial and tech hubs: Bengaluru Track: The University of Liverpool is actively establishing…

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS (FRANCE) — Elevating India’s geopolitical footprint on the world stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the high-profile Outreach Session of the 52nd G7 Summit in France, focusing squarely on “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity.” Amid a tectonic shift in West Asian dynamics, Modi used the global platform to call for an immediate end to maritime transit disruptions, while orchestrating a series of critical bilateral engagements with key Asian, African, and European counterparts. De-escalation Priorities and the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz The Prime Minister’s address to G7 leaders arrived at a critical juncture, immediately following a…

NEW DELHI — In a major step forward for bilateral climate finance and technology exchange, the Government of India and the Government of Japan have formally adopted the ‘Rules of Implementation’ for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). The governance framework, finalized on June 8, 2026, activates market-based cooperation between the two nations under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement under the UNFCCC. The adoption builds upon the foundation laid by the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between India and Japan last year, establishing a structured pathway to trade carbon credits generated through low-carbon technology deployments. Structural Governance & Carbon Credit…