Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of lives following a tragic boat capsizing incident in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on May 1. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the mishap. Ex-Gratia and Relief Measures In response to the tragedy, the Prime Minister announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF): ₹2 Lakh: To be provided to the next of kin of each deceased victim. ₹50,000: To be provided to each of the injured individuals. Official Statement…

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his wishes for the quick recovery of Shri Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. Upon receiving news that the Congress leader was unwell, the Prime Minister shared a message of support on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “उत्तर प्रदेश कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष अजय राय जी के अस्वस्थ होने का समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। मैं उनके जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।” (Received the news of Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai Ji being unwell. I pray for his recovery at the earliest.) The gesture highlights a…

KOLKATA – The Board of Directors of Ramkrishna Forgings Limited (RKFL) has officially cleared the re-appointment of Naresh Jalan as Managing Director for a second consecutive three-year term. The new tenure is set to begin on November 5, 2026, ensuring leadership continuity as the company scales its global operations.

FARIDABAD – The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has shortlisted Ruby Raina, Group General Manager (GGM) at NHPC Limited, for the upcoming interviews for the post of Director (Personnel). The high-profile interview is scheduled for May 12, 2026.

LEH – On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the exposition of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha in Ladakh. Returning to the region after 75 years, the relics mark what the Minister described as a “historic and truly golden occasion” for the people of Ladakh and followers of Buddhism worldwide. The event was attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, V.K. Saxena, and other senior dignitaries. A “Living Laboratory” of Compassion In his address, Amit Shah emphasized that Ladakh is far more than a geographical entity; it is…

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).