Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Manekshaw Centre today to inaugurate a special photo exhibition titled “A Decade of Silent Service to the Nation.” The event marks the 10th anniversary of Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), India’s premier high-altitude rescue organization. The exhibition showcases a decade of perilous missions, capturing the resilience of volunteers who operate in India’s most unforgiving mountainous terrains to save soldiers and civilians alike. A Tribute to the “Silent Saviours” Addressing a gathering that included Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Raksha Mantri…

NEW DELHI – Taking urgent note of the devastating impact of the litchi stink bug on Bihar’s orchards, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the immediate formation of a high-level expert task force. The team has been given a strict one-week deadline to assess the damage and submit a roadmap for recovery. The intervention follows a direct interaction between the Minister and farmers on May 7 at the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture in Lucknow, where growers raised alarms over massive crop losses. Swift Action for Bihar’s Farmers The newly formed task force, led by the Director…

NEW DELHI – Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL) reached a major operational peak on May 6, 2026, as its Unit 3 successfully achieved full load generation of 660 MW. This milestone is a significant boost for India’s power grid, signaling that the unit is now capable of operating at its maximum designed capacity to help meet the country’s surging electricity demand. Project Highlights Capacity Reached: 660 MW (Full Load). Operational Date: May 6, 2026. Impact: Enhances the stability and reliability of the regional and national power infrastructure. Technical Success: Demonstrates the successful integration of high-capacity thermal technology and operational…

NEW DELHI – On May 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a stirring tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, highlighting their unwavering commitment to the nation’s honor and dignity. In a message shared with the nation, the Prime Minister emphasized that the courage displayed by our soldiers remains a constant source of pride and inspiration for every Indian citizen. To encapsulate the spirit of sacrifice and the sense of duty that defines the Indian soldier, the Prime Minister shared a profound Sanskrit Subhashitam (verse) from the Bhagavad Gita. The Sacred Duty of the Warrior The Prime Minister shared the…

NEW DELHI – On the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the reconstructed Somnath Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a deeply personal and historical OpEd reflecting on the temple’s role as a beacon of Indian civilization. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the holy site on May 11, 2026. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister emphasized that May 11 remains a milestone in India’s journey, representing the restoration of its cultural pride and the resilience of its people. Honoring Generations of Resilience In his OpEd, titled “Somnath and Bharat’s Unconquerable Spirit,” the Prime Minister paid…

UDAIPUR – Pil Italica Lifestyle Limited, a frontrunner in the plastic furniture and material handling industry, has announced the re-appointment of Daud Ali as Managing Director. The Board’s decision to extend his leadership—effective from April 1, 2027—highlights a strategic commitment to long-term operational continuity.

NEW DELHI – Apollo Pipes Limited, a prominent leader in the Indian piping and irrigation solutions sector, has fortified its board of directors by appointing Sanjay Gupta as Additional Director and Chairman.

AMARAVATI – In a move that brings veteran administrative expertise back to the forefront of the state’s democratic process, Anil Chandra Punetha has been appointed as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Andhra Pradesh. A 1984-batch IAS officer and the former Chief Secretary of the state, Punetha’s appointment follows his recent stint as the State Vigilance Commissioner.

NEW DELHI – The selection process for the next Director (Personnel) of NHPC Limited has entered its final stretch, with Premlata, Chief General Manager (CGM) of NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL), emerging as a prominent candidate for the board-level position.

AHMEDABAD — NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad and the Gates Foundation, today hosted a high-level workshop focused on Sustainable Development Goal-5 (Gender Equality). The event marked a critical milestone with the launch of the SDG-5 Gender Equality State and District Reports, aimed at driving data-led policy interventions at the grassroots level. A Vision of “Women-Led Development” Joining the workshop virtually, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi emphasized that India is shifting from women’s development to “Women-Led Development.” She highlighted that technology and real-time data, such as the Poshan Tracker App, are now the backbone of…