Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will head the Indian delegation to the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Dr. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the global assembly during the high-level debate on September 26, alongside participating in several key multilateral forums and bilateral discussions with international counterparts. Key Highlights & Summit Focus High-Level Debate Schedule: The General Debate, bringing together world leaders from all 193 UN member states, runs at the UN Headquarters from September 22 to 28. Assembly Theme: The 81st session convenes under the…

BATHINDA — Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini have launched the fourth phase of the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district. The public movement focuses on addressing three primary concerns in the state: substance abuse, law-and-order concerns, and systemic corruption. Key Campaign Priorities & Objectives Core Focus: Mobilizing community action against the drug crisis, rising crime rates, and administrative corruption. Non-Partisan Agenda: Structured as a broad-based social reform movement aimed at achieving Viksit Punjab rather than a political campaign. Phase 3 Summary & Community Engagement…

LUCKNOW — The Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and reassigning top IAS officers across critical state departments including Power, Agriculture, Health, Higher Education, and Civil Supplies. The order reorganizes senior leadership across administrative secretariats and major state public sector corporations. Complete Reassignment Matrix S.No. Officer Name Former Designation Reassigned Portfolio 1 Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Health & Family Welfare; Medical Education Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education 2 Shri Amrit Abhijat Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Religious Affairs Retains existing portfolio, with Additional Charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Transport 3…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a tragic accident in the Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh. To support the affected families, the Prime Minister announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the deceased and those injured in the mishap. Core Highlights & Financial Assistance Ex-Gratia Relief (Deceased): ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each individual who lost their life. Ex-Gratia Relief (Injured): ₹50,000 provided to each injured victim. Funding Source: Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). Official Statement: Communicated via the…

NEW DELHI — Central ministers and top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have unleashed a sharp counteroffensive against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, condemning his conduct at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ student interaction in Indore. The controversy centers on a joint stage routine with standup comic Pulkit Mani, during which the Congress leader was seen laughing along to mimicked gestures and lines referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother. Major Reactions Across Ruling Party Leadership Pralhad Joshi (Union Education Minister): Stated that weaponizing a student platform to mock the Prime Minister’s late mother reflects an “absolute…

MUMBAI — Board-level expansion continues at Milestone Furniture Limited following the formal induction of two Additional Directors to oversee corporate operations and regulatory governance. The strategic appointments bring fresh expertise to both executive management and independent board oversight. Key Board Structuring & Role Breakdown Akash Chugh: Named Additional Independent Director, tasked with reinforcing board independence, risk management, and shareholder alignment. Ms. Vaishali Balasaheb Jagtap: Appointed Additional Executive Director, assuming direct operational leadership and management responsibilities.

NEW DELHI — The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the central deputation tenure of Ms. Saumya Gupta, Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. Her central deputation has been extended for a period of two years beyond November 28, 2026.

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Ayush is advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across traditional medicine systems, building upon the digital foundation established by its flagship Ayush Grid project. The initiative expands AI applications across clinical healthcare, research, academic life cycle management, investment facilitation, and medicinal plant trade, positioning traditional systems like Ayurveda within modern, evidence-based digital frameworks. Key Takeaways of the AI Expansion Digital Transformation Anchor: Expansion of the Ayush Grid from static web portals into interactive, AI-driven conversational tools. Global Recognition: The AI Impact Casebook on Health—developed jointly with the World Health Organization (WHO) at the…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Rural Development is set to commence training under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya – Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 across most States and Union Territories starting October 2026. The Ministry reviewed execution readiness across 14 initial States/UTs—including Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar—setting an immediate goal to induct 34,920 rural youth across 1,164 training batches next month. Core Highlights of the DDU-GKY 2.0 Rollout Immediate Induction: 34,920 rural candidates across 1,164 batches starting training in October 2026. Phase 1 Sanctioned Target: 3,57,112 rural youth to be trained by December 31,…

SINGRAULI — State-run Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has released an accidental death claim payout of ₹50 lakh to the family of late staff member Shri Shailendra Singh Parihar at a formal distribution ceremony held in the Nigahi Area. The financial relief was processed under the State Bank of India (SBI) Corporate Salary Account Scheme and handed over directly to the deceased employee’s wife, Smt. Saroj Singh. Core Claim Details & Official Attendance Primary Recipient: Smt. Saroj Singh (spouse of late NCL employee Shri Shailendra Singh Parihar). Disbursement Amount: ₹50 lakh via SBI’s Corporate Salary Account insurance framework. Issuing Authority: Nigahi…