Author: Rishabh Sharma

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maharatna CPSU REC Limited, has officially handed over two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for inter-state transmission system (ISTS) schemes to successful bidders following a Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. Both projects will be executed on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis: Bhadla Ramgarh Power Transmission Limited: Transferred to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The project involves grid augmentation at the Bhadla-III, Ramgarh, and Kanpur pooling stations. It is scheduled for completion by January 20, 2029, with an…

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 Surface decor major Greenlam Industries Limited has re-appointed Yogesh Kapur to its Board of Directors in the capacity of Independent Director. The renewal of Kapur’s term reflects the company’s focus on maintaining corporate governance standards and leveraging his strategic insight to support the organization’s growth trajectory.

Mumbai | July 30, 2026 Pharmaceutical firm Novartis India Limited has announced a board-level leadership transition following the resignation of Ms. Gowree Gokhale from her position as Non-Executive Independent Director. Ms. Gokhale’s step-down marks a key change in the independent oversight committee of the company’s board of directors as Novartis India adjusts its governance structure.

Bengaluru | July 30, 2026 Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer Ms. Geeta Mohapatra has been appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru, securing a three-year tenure at the country’s premier aerospace and defence manufacturer. The appointment, cleared by the Central Government, places Ms. Mohapatra at the helm of vigilance governance under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. Ms. Mohapatra transitions to HAL from her deputation role as Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hassan Mangalore Rail Development Company Limited (HMRDC), bringing extensive experience in rail infrastructure and corporate administration to…

Kolkata | July 30, 2026 Former West Bengal cadre IPS officer Mrityunjay Kumar Singh (1987 batch) has been named Director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Kolkata Kendra), with his tenure set to commence on August 1, 2026. In this executive capacity, Singh will lead the governance and expansion of the Bhavan’s operational assets across West Bengal, encompassing two prominent academic schools, a management institute, a Kala Kendra, and a dedicated sports academy. Singh transitions into institutional governance following a multifaceted career in law enforcement, foreign policy, and cultural administration. His past administrative roles include Superintendent of Police in Murshidabad and…

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 In a detailed written clarification to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari affirmed that the rollout of E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend) does not require any mechanical or structural engine alterations across two-wheeler and four-wheeler fleets. Relying on findings from comprehensive studies conducted by ARAI, SIAM, IIP Dehradun, and Indian Oil Corporation, the Minister assured lawmakers that E20 fuel maintains drivability and causes no abnormal engine wear. For older Bharat Stage (BS)-III vehicles manufactured between April 2005 and 2016, minor rubber components and gaskets may experience gradual wear…

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 In a statement delivered to the Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur outlined key digital and operational enhancements under the centrally sponsored Mission Vatsalya scheme, designed to streamline child protection services across India. The Ministry has operationalized a unified, integrated Mission Vatsalya Portal developed in collaboration with State and UT administrations. The platform consolidates several critical tracking, monitoring, and emergency response mechanisms to ensure real-time oversight and inter-agency coordination for children in distress. Core Digital Integrations & Portal Architecture Unified Missing Child Tracking: Integrates the TrackChild…

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 In a written submission to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, detailed the execution framework of the Youth Parliament Programme, designed to deepen democratic values and parliamentary literacy across the country. The Ministry implements the initiative through a structured three-tier architecture combining institutional competitions, a digital participation portal, and financial assistance for state-level legislatures. Core Pillars of the Youth Parliament Framework Competition-Based Track: Conducted across target institutional clusters, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), Eklavya Model…

Singrauli | July 29, 2026 Demonstrating a strong commitment to institutional employee welfare, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Dudhichua Area, in collaboration with Union Bank of India (UBI), hosted a formal claim settlement ceremony to extend financial relief to the surviving families of two deceased miners. Through the Union Bank Corporate Salary Account Scheme, insurance payouts amounting to ₹2 crore were distributed, providing ₹1 crore each to Smt. Ramjani Devi (spouse of the Late Ram Sajiwan Vaisya) and Smt. Sunita Devi (spouse of the Late Santosh Kumar Dubey). Presiding over the ceremony alongside UBI representatives and joint consultative committee members, Area…

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 Kaiser Corporation Limited has expanded its top-tier management with the appointment of Kavita Sharma as Additional Executive Director and Whole-Time Director. The strategic board placement reinforces the company’s executive oversight and day-to-day administrative governance.