Author: Rishabh Sharma

SURAT – During the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Surat, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri hailed Gujarat as the nation’s ‘Energy Capital’ and ‘Natural Gas Gateway.’ Speaking on the occasion of the 66th Gujarat Foundation Day, the Minister credited the state’s industrial spirit—particularly in South Gujarat—as a vital engine for India’s economic growth. Energy Security and Price Stability Minister Puri emphasized India’s resilience amid global supply chain disruptions: 0% Price Increase: While nations like the U.S. and Canada saw fuel prices surge by 35% to 50%, India has maintained a 0% increase in petrol and diesel prices over the…

NEW DELHI – The Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the first preparatory meeting of the BRICS Women’s Working Group on April 30, 2026. Held virtually under India’s BRICS Presidency, the session was led by Caralyn Khongwar Deshmukh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development. The meeting brought together representatives from BRICS member nations, various Indian government departments, and knowledge partners including UN Women and FICCI to outline a strategic roadmap for women-led development. Core Themes and Strategic Priorities Guided by the theme of India’s chairship—‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability’—the discussions focused on four critical priority…

KOLKATA – Coal India Limited (CIL) has published its provisional operational performance for April 2026, revealing a mixed landscape across its subsidiaries. While overall production saw a year-on-year decline, key units like South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) recorded growth in critical areas. The report, filed under SEBI regulations, highlights the state-run miner’s production and dispatch (offtake) trends as it enters the new fiscal year. Production Performance Overview Total coal production for the month stood at 56.1 million tonnes (MT), representing a 9.7% decrease compared to the 62.1 MT recorded in April 2025. Top Performer: SECL…

NEW DELHI – Brajendra Navnit, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as Additional Secretary to the Eighth Central Pay Commission. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his shift from the state cadre to this pivotal central role.

NEW DELHI – The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has named Vishwajit Sahay as the new Secretary (Defence Finance) within the Ministry of Defence. A veteran officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), Sahay transitions to this senior role from his current position as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).

HYDERABAD – D.V. Srinivas Rao, the current Director (Technical) of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), has been assigned the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Heads of Missions Conference today, engaging in high-level discussions with India’s top diplomats to refine the nation’s foreign policy and global outreach. The conference served as a key platform for evaluating India’s current international standing and charting a course for future diplomatic endeavors. Strengthening Global Strategic Ties During the sessions, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach to international relations. The discussions focused on three primary pillars designed to bolster India’s influence on the world stage: Economic Diplomacy: Advancing trade and commerce to further integrate India into global…

MUMBAI – Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Smita Bhagat as an Independent Director. This strategic addition to the Board is aimed at enhancing the firm’s governance and leveraging deep industry expertise to drive future growth.

NEW DELHI – The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted a high-level Italian delegation from M/S Fincantieri at its headquarters on April 30, 2026. Led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, the interaction focused on strategic collaborations for future shipbuilding projects and the integration of cutting-edge maritime technologies. The delegation included Anna Ruffino from the Embassy of Italy and Eugenio Santagata of Fincantieri’s Military Naval Vessel Division. Key Areas of Technological Collaboration The discussions emphasized advanced design and propulsion systems to enhance the operational capability of the ICG: Modular & Resilient Design: Focus on resilient hulls for high sea states and modular…

CHANDIGARH – Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda presided over the 39th Convocation of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) today. Highlighting PGI’s role as a premier public healthcare ecosystem in North India, the Minister oversaw the graduation of 682 candidates, including 61 PhD and 114 DM graduates. The ceremony was attended by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Dr. Vinod K. Paul, reflecting the institute’s status as a top-ranked medical facility (2nd in NIRF 2025). Expansion of Medical Infrastructure The Minister detailed the significant growth in India’s medical education landscape over the last decade: Institutional Growth:…