Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey warm greetings on the Prime Minister’s birthday and discuss key bilateral initiatives. During the conversation, both leaders reviewed ongoing cooperation under the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchanged perspectives on regional security in West Asia. Key Diplomatic Highlights Bilateral Engagement: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephonic dialogue with PM Narendra Modi to extend birthday wishes and strengthen top-level diplomatic channels. Strategic Partnership: The leaders agreed on…

NEW DELHI — Textile firm Angel Fibers Limited has formally notified regulatory authorities of a change in its board of directors following the completion of Chandrakant Bhimjibhai Gopani’s directorship term. Gopani has vacated his post as an Independent Director after reaching the natural conclusion of his appointed tenure on the board.

NEW DELHI — Vijay Anand has officially relinquished his position as Independent Director at DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited, marking a notable change in the company’s non-executive leadership. The corporate update, communicated via regulatory channels, confirms that Anand stepped down to accommodate growing professional commitments and time constraints.

NEW DELHI — Senior AGMUT-cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sagar Singh Kalsi has been assigned as Director in the Union Ministry of Power under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS). The 2010-batch officer moves to the power portfolio via a lateral shift from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, following approval from the competent authority for a tenure extending through February 23, 2030.

NEW DELHI — In a major paramilitary administrative restructuring, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued orders for the lateral transfer of senior Odisha-cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amitendra Nath Sinha from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to the Border Security Force (BSF). The 2002-batch officer will serve as Inspector General (IG) in the BSF for the remainder of his sanctioned central deputation tenure through July 10, 2028.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media platform X, emphasizing self-reliance (Atmanirbharata), social utility, and public service as the foundational pillars of true prosperity and leadership. Drawing from classical wisdom (Subhashitaratnabhandagaram), the message frames personal and economic independence not merely as self-sufficiency, but as a prerequisite for offering sustenance, support, and shelter to society. Key Message Highlights The Classical Verse: “स्वाधीनैव समृद्धिर्जनोपजीव्यत्वमुच्छ्रयश्छाया। सत्पुंसो मरुभूरिव जीवनमात्रं समाशास्यम्॥” Core Philosophical Tenet: The Subhashitam conveys that authentic prosperity exists only when independent and self-sustaining (स्वाधीन), while true human elevation (उच्छ्रय) is realized by becoming an unshakeable…

GREATER NOIDA — Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has emphasized the necessity of regulatory safeguards to mitigate user safety risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) while preserving technological innovation. Speaking on the sidelines of SEMICON India 2026, the Minister outlined the central government’s ongoing collaborative efforts with industry stakeholders to formulate protective digital safety guardrails. Key Policy Highlights Safety & Regulatory Necessity: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that while emerging technologies bring macroeconomic advantages, AI poses unique, non-physical safety challenges compared to legacy systems, making government-led regulatory intervention essential. Industry Collaboration: The Ministry of Electronics and Information…

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has placed an interim freeze on the official Trinamool Congress name and emblem following competing ownership claims from two internal factions. The decision has drawn swift condemnation from Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who accused the Commission of systemic bias as both rival camps scramble to secure temporary political identities ahead of key state bypolls. Key Political Highlights Interim Order: Under Paragraph 15 of the Election Symbols Order (1968), the ECI barred both the Mamata Banerjee faction and the Arup Roy/Ritabrata Banerjee group from using the “flower” symbol for the October…

NEW DELHI — The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued Draft Gazette Notification G.S.R. 791 (E) proposing key amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, aimed at tightening regulatory control over high-risk pharmaceutical sales. The proposed policy framework mandates the installation of CCTV surveillance systems across retail medical establishments to prevent unauthorized access and unprescribed distribution of Schedule H, H1, and X drugs. Key Operational Highlights Mandatory CCTV Surveillance: Retail pharmacies will be required to maintain active CCTV monitoring to bring transparency, accountability, and traceable oversight to the retail distribution of habit-forming and controlled drugs. Statutory Vetting: The…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and its subordinate institutes have recorded major administrative efficiency milestones under the fifth edition of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0). Spanning December 2025 through August 2026, the campaign focused on institutionalizing workplace cleanliness, optimizing office real estate, disposing of redundant capital scrap, and accelerating public grievance resolution across all regional offices and research bodies. Key Operational Highlights Space & Revenue Optimization: MoES conducted 20 cleanliness drives across 10 offices and institutes, reclaiming 54,815 sq. ft. of office space and generating ₹1.57 crore for the central exchequer…