Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – In a significant top-level move for the telecommunications and railway infrastructure sector, Rahul Anand Hande has been selected for a key leadership role at RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL). Hande, a distinguished officer of the Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), will join RailTel on deputation as Executive Director (Technical) for a three-year tenure.

MUMBAI – In a strategic move to bolster its executive leadership at the Corporate Centre, the State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the appointment of Binod Kumar Mishra as the new Deputy Managing Director (DMD).

NEW DELHI — With temperatures soaring across the country, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued a nationwide advisory to States and Union Territories to implement immediate protective measures for laborers and outdoor workers. The directive calls for a multi-sectoral approach to mitigate the risks of extreme heat and prevent heat-related illnesses. Key Safety Directives for Employers The Ministry has outlined several mandatory steps for industries, construction firms, and mine managements: Flexible Scheduling: Re-scheduling working hours to avoid peak heat periods. Hydration & Cooling: Providing mandatory drinking water, dedicated rest areas, and cooling facilities at job sites. Emergency Kits:…

NEW DELHI — Under ‘Operation Global-Hunt’, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully secured the return of Mohammad Salim Dola, a high-profile drug trafficker, from Turkiye. Dola was apprehended by NCB officials upon his arrival at IGI Airport, New Delhi, early this morning. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the arrest as a testament to the government’s “zero-tolerance” policy against narco-syndicates. Taking to X, he stated that anti-narcotics agencies have “extended their claws across borders,” ensuring that no hiding place remains safe for drug kingpins. Profile of a Transnational Trafficker Identity: Mohammad Salim Dola (59), originally from Mumbai. Criminal Reach:…

NEW DELHI — Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a high-level meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry leaders at Bharat Mandapam yesterday. The session focused on scaling India’s export ecosystem following the landmark signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Minister Goyal announced that India’s exports reached a record $860.09 billion in FY 2025–26. He urged stakeholders to use this momentum to hit the $2 trillion export target by 2030, a key milestone of the Viksit Bharat vision. Strategic Roadmap & Reforms The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) presented a comprehensive…

MUMBAI — The Board of Directors of Plastiblends India Limited has finalized the re-appointment of Varun Satyanarayan Kabra as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director. Kabra will continue to lead the company in his role as Executive Director, spearheading the strategic and operational initiatives of the masterbatch specialist.

NEW DELHI — Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has welcomed Dilip Kumar as its new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). A senior officer from the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), Kumar officially took charge of the post following his transition from the Indian Railways.

TRIPOLI/NEW DELHI — In a major boost to India’s international energy security, Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) has successfully discovered new oil and gas reserves in the Ghadames Basin of Libya. The announcement, made through a regulatory filing on April 27, 2026, marks a pivotal success for the company’s overseas Exploration and Production (E&P) strategy. The discovery was made within Block Area 95/96, a massive 6,600 sq. km onshore tract in southwest Libya. IndianOil operates as part of a strategic consortium, holding a 25% stake alongside Oil India Limited and the operator, Sonatrach International. Drilling Success & Results The breakthrough came…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, outlining the core values required for individual and national advancement. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister emphasized that success is the result of disciplined effort and strategic thinking. The Fundamental Causes of Success The Prime Minister shared a specific verse detailing the essential traits for growth: “Utthanam samyamo dakshyamapramado dhritih smritih | Samikshya cha samarambho viddhimulam bhavasya tu ||” According to the PM, the seven fundamental causes of progress are: Effort (Hard work) Self-control (Discipline) Skill (Competence) Vigilance (Alertness) Patience (Perseverance) Memory (Learning from the past)…

MUMBAI — In a move to ensure leadership stability, Axis Bank Limited has finalized the re-appointment of P. N. Prasad to its Board of Directors. Prasad will continue in his capacity as an Independent Director, with his tenure officially set to renew on October 20, 2026.