Author: Rishabh Sharma

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).

Chennai | July 31, 2026 California Software Company Limited has announced the re-appointment of Duraiswamy as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board of Directors. The decision underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining experienced, independent oversight as it continues to execute its long-term strategic initiatives and digital technology roadmap.

Mumbai | July 31, 2026 Jost’s Engineering Company Limited has announced the re-appointment of Vishal Jain to the dual role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). According to the regulatory filing, his new term will officially take effect on October 4, 2026. The decision reflects board confidence in Jain’s strategic leadership as the engineering firm continues to scale its market presence across process automation, material handling, and advanced test systems.

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 The Union Government has approved the central deputation of Viswanadh R, a 2016-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Kerala cadre, appointing him as Superintendent of Police (SP) in the National Investigation Agency (NIA). In his new role, the officer will join the country’s primary counter-terrorism law enforcement agency, taking charge of key investigative and security mandates across its operational divisions.

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi released an official video message on Instagram following the passage of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by both Houses of Parliament. Highlighting the legislation’s passage as a crucial step toward building a transparent and trustworthy examination framework, the Prime Minister emphasized that strict penal provisions are essential to deter organized paper leak syndicates and safeguard the aspirations of India’s youth. The address marks his fourth direct digital engagement on Instagram within a week addressing educational reforms and paper leak countermeasures. The newly passed legislation imposes…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the nine women officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force who successfully completed India’s first-ever all-women tri-service circumnavigation sailing expedition, ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, onboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni. During the interaction in New Delhi, Singh lauded the team for their extraordinary grit, courage, and mental resilience, noting that the historic voyage shatters long-standing gender stereotypes in military operations. Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and other senior tri-service leadership were present at the event. Expedition Highlights…

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh today moved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage, following its approval by the Lok Sabha. Expanding upon the baseline Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the 2026 Amendment Bill significantly escalates penal consequences for paper leaks and organized malpractice across examinations conducted by major recruitment and testing authorities, including the UPSC, SSC, RRBs, IBPS, and NTA. Dr. Singh informed the House that six Special Fast…

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has affirmed in the Lok Sabha that India’s E20 (20% Ethanol Blended Petrol) rollout is backed by comprehensive scientific validation, rigorous laboratory testing, and extensive stakeholder consultations across the automotive and energy sectors. Responding to a written query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Suresh Gopi highlighted that testing agencies—including the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)—conducted multi-parameter field trials before introducing higher blends nationwide. Key operational data…

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting today with Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland to assess the ongoing flood situation and disaster relief operations across the two northeastern states. During the interaction, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the Union Government’s commitment to supporting state authorities in mitigating flood-induced challenges, restoring critical infrastructure, and providing prompt assistance to affected communities. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi emphasized close coordination between the Centre and state governments while offering prayers for the safety and well-being of residents in the impacted regions. Disaster…