Author: Rishabh Sharma

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 Packaging major Rollatainers Limited has reported a board-level exit following the decision of Shashikant Sharma to relinquish his position as an Independent Director of the company. The resignation triggers a shift in the company’s independent board committee oversight, with further disclosures expected regarding compliance and committee realignments under statutory norms.

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 In a key administrative development within the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, senior communication strategist Yogesh Kumar Baweja has been promoted to the Higher Grade, stepping into the position of Principal Director General (Principal DG). Baweja, a 1991-batch veteran of the Indian Information Service (IIS), was previously serving in the High Administrative Grade (HAG) scale. Following this elevation to the apex level, he will continue to head the office of the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) until further orders.

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 In a fresh administrative transfer within the railway hierarchy, S. Srinivasa Rao has been posted to the South Coast Railway (SCoR) cadre, moving from his previous assignment at East Coast Railway (ECoR). An officer of the Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), Rao handles key operational aspects related to signaling systems, interlocking tech, and railway telecommunication infrastructure.

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 A high-decibel political controversy has erupted in the capital following a street-theatre-style protest inside the Parliament complex, leading to a formal police complaint against Independent MP from Purnia, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav. The complaint, lodged at Delhi’s Jahangirpuri Police Station by petitioner Surya Maithil, accuses the lawmaker of hurting religious sentiments and misusing sacred symbols. During a mock performance supported by top INDIA bloc figures—including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party MPs Dimple Yadav and Awadhesh Prasad—a saffron-clad Pappu Yadav enacted a priest pocketing temple offerings to depict alleged financial irregularities…

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a video message appealing for calm and reconciliation following controversy over objectionable slogans directed at him and his late mother during student protests at Jantar Mantar. Calling on society to guide rather than penalize young citizens, the Prime Minister stated that he wishes to forgive those involved. The incident occurred during a July 23 protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party over alleged examination paper leaks. In response, law enforcement registered a Zero FIR against a 25-year-old protester under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions for public mischief, defamation, and…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 In a major step toward safeguarding India’s ancient knowledge systems, the Ministry of Culture organized the National Digitization Drive Workshop under the flagship Gyan Bharatam Mission at The Ashok, New Delhi. Addressing over 200 stakeholders—including representatives from States, Union Territories, manuscript custodians, scholars, and technology partners—Union Minister of Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that over 1.2 crore manuscripts have been reported across the country so far. Emphasizing the civilizational motto “jñānam paramam dhyeyam,” the Minister called for sustained national momentum, high precision, and disciplined execution to codify, categorize, and preserve these priceless texts…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, is set to observe World Breastfeeding Week 2026 nationwide from August 1 to August 7, 2026. Centered around the official theme—”Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works”—the week-long campaign aims to drive awareness among families, communities, and healthcare providers regarding critical infant and young child feeding practices. Core Campaign Objectives & Guidelines The ministry’s nationwide outreach emphasizes foundational milestones for newborn survival, cognitive growth, and long-term health: The Golden Hour: Urging families to ensure every newborn receives breast milk within the…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 In a key step toward expanding India’s clean energy grid, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has completed the handover of project SPV Ryapte Power Transmission Limited to The Tata Power Company Limited. Tata Power secured the intra-state power transmission project in Karnataka via Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). The power major will develop the infrastructure on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis over a 30-month timeline, investing an estimated ₹3,200 crore. The project is designed to evacuate power generated from the 2,000 MW solar park located in Ryapte Village, Tumkur District.…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his hearty congratulations to weightlifter Lovepreet Singh and athletics veteran Seema for their stellar performances at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where they secured Silver and Bronze medals for India, respectively. Record-Breaking Silver in Weightlifting Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh clinched the Silver medal in the Men’s +110 kg category. During his standout performance, Lovepreet set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch event, drawing high praise for his power and discipline. Commending his achievement on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi stated: “Exceptional performance by Lovepreet Singh for…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has officially recommended Sanjay Banga for appointment as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Telecommunications Consultants (India) Limited (TCIL). Banga currently holds the post of CMD at the Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI). His selection brings seasoned public sector leadership to TCIL as the telecom consultancy and engineering major continues to drive key national and international communication projects. His formal induction will take effect after receiving final confirmation from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).