Author: Rishabh Sharma

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 In a regulatory update, Sword-Edge Commercials Limited announced that Adithi Rathore has stepped down from her role as an Independent Director on the company’s Board of Directors. Her departure triggers a board realignment for the commercial firm as it moves to fulfill its ongoing corporate governance requirements.

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day, highlighting India’s central role in global big cat conservation and reiterating the nation’s commitment to protecting the species through scientific management and community participation. Sharing a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister expressed pride that India supports approximately 70 percent of the world’s wild tiger population, attributing this success to a deep-rooted cultural ethic of living in harmony with nature and strong collective public support. Core Highlights of the Message Global Leadership: India continues to host nearly 70% of…

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens across the nation on the occasion of Guru Purnima, emphasizing the crucial role of teachers in imparting knowledge, building character, and instilling positive values in students. In his message shared on X, the Prime Minister urged citizens to adopt the ideals and teachings of their gurus as a guiding force in life, while citing an ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam to elaborate on the six fundamental functions of a mentor. Key Highlights of the Prime Minister’s Message Role of Educators: The Prime Minister noted that teachers not only…

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 Senior IRSSE officer Rameshwer Meena has been officially posted as Principal Executive Director (Efficiency & Research) [PED(E&R)] at the Railway Board. He steps into the senior leadership role after serving in the position of Executive Director (Efficiency & Research) [ED(E&R)] within the Ministry of Railways.

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer Sudhanshu Gupta has been approved for a three-year deputation as Additional General Manager (IT) at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), operating out of its Corporate Office. Gupta transitions to the railway PSU from his previous assignment as Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer (Diesel) [Sr. DME/D] for Northern Railway at Tughlakabad.

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 Union Minister JP Nadda dismissed opposition outrage in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday regarding the Delhi Police’s attempt to apprehend SFI leader Aishe Ghosh from the CPI(M) central office (AKG Bhavan), terming the operation a routine “law and order situation”. Nadda criticized opposition parties for sensationalizing law enforcement duties and cautioned against politicizing police efforts to execute legal mandates. Core Takeaways from the Parliamentary Debate Routine Police Procedure: Addressing the Upper House, Nadda asserted that police acted strictly to enforce order and fulfill legal obligations regarding a pending case, adding that student activists routinely…

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 The Ministry of Civil Aviation has officially launched Hub & Spoke International Flight Operations from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar. This marks the second airport integrated under India’s International Aviation Hub Strategy, following the inaugural rollout in Varanasi on June 25, 2026. Under the new framework, passengers originating from Amritsar can complete check-in, customs, and immigration formalities locally, with baggage checked directly to their final international destination through Delhi Airport. Strategic Significance & Connectivity Expansion Expanded Destination Access: Direct check-in at Amritsar now links passengers to over 20 international destinations…

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) has finalized a landmark exploration license agreement with the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG), Rajasthan, targeting Rare Earth Elements (REE) in the Nawatala–Devigarh block. The deal stands out as the first exploration license executed in India under the updated critical mineral policy framework, bolstering the country’s push toward domestic resource independence. Highlights of the Agreement Authorized Signatories: Executed by M.P. Meena (Director, DMG Rajasthan) on behalf of the Governor of Rajasthan, and Vikrant Gupta (HoD – Business Development, CMPDIL). Strategic Mineral Reserve: Focused on Rare…

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 The Central Government is preparing a landmark ₹80,000 crore financial package under the Samudra Manthan initiative (National Deepwater Exploration Mission) to attract foreign and domestic energy companies into India’s unexplored deepwater basins. The proposal marks a paradigm shift in Indian energy policy by offering to directly co-fund exploratory drilling, effectively lowering entry barriers in high-cost offshore exploration. Key Highlights of the Initiative Cost-Sharing Mechanism: The government plans to reimburse up to 50% of exploratory well drilling costs, subject to strict spending caps, and may offer partial funding for advanced 3D seismic surveys. Mitigating Upstream…

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 Pranay Mehta has officially submitted his resignation as an Independent Director of Duke Offshore Limited. Following his decision to step down, the marine services firm will update its corporate governance framework and notify regulatory authorities regarding the board transition.