Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” at Vigyan Bhawan, asserting that India has demonstrated how rapid economic development can coexist with environmental sustainability. Organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the event convened senior judicial and policy leaders, including Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Attorney General R. Venkataramani, and NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava. Key Takeaways from the Inaugural Address Global Commitments: India remains the sole G-20 nation to have met its COP-21 Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule. Per…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 20th edition of the Rozgar Mela via video conferencing, distributing more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits across various central government departments and ministries. Underscoring the role of the nation’s youth in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, the Prime Minister outlined major policy initiatives spanning employment generation, industrial skilling, trade expansion, and public administration reforms. Key Takeaways from the Address Appointment Letters Issued: Over 51,000 new recruits inducted into central government services nationwide. Economic Growth Baseline: India registered a 7.8% GDP growth rate in…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics,” organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi. Speaking before Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Attorney General R. Venkataramani, and NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s dual approach of leveraging ancient cultural conservation ethics while delivering technological and policy solutions to global climate challenges. Core Takeaways from the Address Decarbonization Leadership: India stands as the only G20 nation to have fulfilled its COP-21 Paris Agreement climate commitments ahead…

HISAR — In a move reinforcing management continuity, HP Cotton Textile Mills Limited has received shareholder sanction to re-appoint senior executives Raghavkumar Agarwal and Vikram Sumatilal Sheth to its Board of Directors. The re-appointments were approved through remote e-voting and shareholder resolutions conducted around the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Board Re-Appointment Breakdown Raghavkumar Agarwal: Re-appointed as a Director liable to retire by rotation. He retains his executive mandates as Whole-Time Director, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Vikram Sumatilal Sheth: Re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second 5-year term. Effective Date for Independent Tenure: Sheth’s…

RANCHI — In a regulatory disclosure to the BSE SME platform, financial services company Vedant Asset Limited announced the resignation of Gautam Jain from his position as Non-Executive Independent Director. The exit took effect at the close of business hours on September 18, 2026, just days before the firm’s scheduled 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

NEW DELHI — In a key police administrative development, Maharashtra-cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer MCV Maheswar Reddy has been posted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The assignment follows an official notification confirming the 2012-batch officer’s transfer on central deputation.

PATNA — Senior bureaucrat Harjot Kaur Bamhrah (IAS) has been assigned additional charge as the Chairperson of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), temporarily stepping in to head the state’s recruitment body. The administrative handover follows incumbent BPSC Chairman Parmar Ravi Manubhai proceeding on 25 days of earned leave.

NEW DELHI — Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a scathing critique against opposition parties during NDTV’s ‘People’s Sansad’, comparing political adversaries to perpetual ‘naraaz fufas’ (grumpy uncles) whose political frustration stems directly from an inability to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the polls. Addressing a gathering of youth and students, the Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister contrasted political rhetoric with what he framed as transformative governance, spotlighting the rapid economic expansion and technological modernization across Northeast India. POLITICAL & ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS ┌───────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Political Takeaway │ Dismissed Opposition hostility as post- │ │ │ election frustration over voter…

NEW DELHI — To mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Culture organized the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ event at the historic Purana Qila on September 17, 2026. Inaugurated by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat under the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the event brought together cultural institutions and artists to highlight national service, civilizational heritage, and the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Key Administrative Highlights Event Launch: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat formally inaugurated the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ program at Purana Qila, symbolizing public service and collective national resolve. Governance Vision: In his…

FARIDABAD — State-run power producer NTPC Limited has set off its fortnight-long “Swachhata Hi Seva 2026” drive at its Faridabad station, running from September 17 to October 2, 2026. The campaign was launched under the stewardship of General Manager (Finance) Venkataramana Narayanasetty, uniting plant leadership, associate personnel, and CISF security forces toward institutional cleanliness. Key PSU Highlights Drive Timeline: The “Swachhata Hi Seva 2026” program commenced on September 17 and will continue through Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2026. Executive Presence: Key station leadership led the ceremony, including Shri Venkataramana Narayanasetty (GM, Finance), Smt. Kuchimanchi Srilatha (Head of HR), and…