Author: Rishabh Sharma

MUMBAI – In a move to ensure management continuity, the Board of Directors of Artson Engineering Limited has approved the re-appointment of Shashank Jha as a Whole-time Director.

NEW DELHI – In a significant top-level bureaucratic reshuffle, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of senior diplomat Rudrendra Tandon as the next Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

NEW DELHI — In a significant elevation within the public sector banking space, the Government of India has officially appointed Amit Kumar Srivastava as the Executive Director (ED) of Punjab National Bank (PNB).

NEW DELHI — Senior Congress MP Ajay Maken launched a scathing attack on the Union Government in the Rajya Sabha during the discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Bill, 2026. Maken alleged that the bill is not only unconstitutional but also a “dangerous attempt” to bypass previous Supreme Court mandates. He questioned why the government intends to use legislative power to strip paramilitary officers of rights already granted to them by the judiciary. Key Arguments from Ajay Maken’s Address Maken raised several critical points regarding the legal status and morale of paramilitary personnel: Disregard for Judiciary: He noted…

NEW DELHI — In a move to deepen the Special Strategic Partnership between India and the Republic of Korea (RoK), Shri P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, met with H.E. Mr. Park Yoon-joo, Vice Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, in New Delhi. The high-level meeting focused on reviewing the multifaceted cooperation between the two nations, ranging from defense and trade to emerging technologies. Key Areas of Discussion The dialogue underscored the shared commitment of both nations to a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The primary focus areas included: Strategic & Defense Cooperation: Strengthening…

JEWAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on March 28, 2026, to inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar. Developed with an investment of approximately ₹11,200 crore, the airport is set to become a primary international gateway for the National Capital Region (NCR), complementing Delhi’s IGI Airport. The Prime Minister is scheduled to conduct a walkthrough of the Terminal Building at 11:30 AM, followed by the official inauguration and a public address at 12:00 PM. Key Features of Phase I Capacity: Initially designed to handle 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), with a…

MUMBAI — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis delivered a sharp-witted critique of “bhondu babas” (fraudulent godmen) in the state assembly, using global analogies to highlight the absurdity of blind faith. Speaking during a discussion on rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat, Fadnavis argued that if black magic were effective, traditional warfare and diplomacy would be obsolete. The “Needle vs. Soldier” Analogy The Chief Minister’s remarks, which drew widespread applause, focused on the practical failures of superstition: On Warfare: “If superstition solved problems, wars would have been fought with lemons and chilis instead of drones.” On Terrorism: He quipped that the state wouldn’t…

PUNE — Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced the re-appointment of Vijay Keshav Gokhale as an Independent Director on its Board. Gokhale, a seasoned diplomat and India’s former Foreign Secretary, will continue to provide strategic oversight to the Pune-based pharmaceutical major.

MUMBAI — Prodocs Solutions Limited has officially announced the resignation of Shashin Koradia from its Board of Directors. Koradia stepped down from his role as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective from the close of business hours on March 24, 2026.

NEW DELHI — In a move to strengthen the judicial leadership of the national capital’s tax tribunal, Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal has been designated as the Vice President of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Delhi Bench.