Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh raised a high-decibel alarm on Wednesday regarding the “systematic undermining” of social justice at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). During the Zero Hour of the Budget session, Singh cited a sharp 25% decline in SC/ST student enrolment, labeling it a departure from the university’s founding principles. Key Allegations Raised: Erosion of Diversity: Singh pointed to a significant drop in the representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, suggesting that JNU is drifting from its mandate of inclusivity and national integration. Faculty Promotion Backlog: The MP flagged 89 pending faculty…

NEW DELHI – Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a virtual review meeting on Wednesday with state agriculture ministers to streamline digital integration and resource availability for the 2026-27 crop season. The Minister emphasized a “zero-tolerance” policy toward the hoarding of fertilisers and set a rigorous six-month deadline to achieve 100% Farmer ID registration across the country. 1. Digital Empowerment: The Farmer ID Initiative Shri Chouhan revealed that 9.25 crore Farmer IDs have already been generated across 19 states. Target: 100% coverage within the next six months. Scope: Registration is being expanded beyond PM-Kisan…

NEW DELHI – India’s defence sector has achieved a landmark milestone, with exports surging to an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in the 2025-26 financial year. This represents a massive 62.66% increase over the previous year’s figure of ₹23,622 crore, marking a nearly threefold growth in the last five years. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lauded the performance, stating that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India is rapidly transforming into a global defence manufacturing hub. Export Performance Breakdown The record growth was fueled by a balanced contribution from both public and private sectors: DPSUs Surging: Defence Public Sector…

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially kicked off the first phase of Census 2027 on Wednesday by completing his own self-enumeration. This phase marks the beginning of house listing and housing operations across the country. In a move toward modernizing India’s administrative data, the Prime Minister highlighted that this census marks the first time data collection is being conducted entirely through digital means. Key Highlights of Census 2027: Digital Transformation: For the first time, the census process has been digitized, allowing for faster data processing and reduced manual errors. Citizen Empowerment: The new system empowers citizens to self-enumerate…

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday to review India’s preparedness amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. This marks the second special CCS session dedicated to mitigating the global crisis’s impact on the Indian economy and essential supplies. The Prime Minister directed all departments to take proactive measures to safeguard citizens from price volatility and ensure the “timely and smooth flow of authentic information” to prevent rumor-mongering. Strategic Interventions & Supply Security The Cabinet Secretary briefed the PM on multi-sectoral strategies to maintain stability: Energy Diversification:…

HYDERABAD – NMDC Limited, India’s premier iron ore producer, has reported a landmark operational performance for the 2025-26 fiscal year, surpassing previous records in both extraction and sales. The state-owned mining giant achieved a total production of 53.15 million metric tonnes (MMT), a significant leap from the 44.07 MMT recorded in the prior year. Annual sales also saw a robust climb, reaching 50.23 MMT compared to 44.40 MMT in FY25, highlighting strong demand from the domestic steel industry. Regional Operational Breakdown The growth was fueled by scaled-up activities across NMDC’s primary mining hubs: Chhattisgarh Mines: Led the portfolio with 37.52…

AHMEDABAD – In a move to strengthen its corporate governance and strategic oversight, the Board of Directors of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited has approved the appointment of Mr. Rupesh Chandrakant Shah as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director.

NEW DELHI – In a strategic board update, Colab Platforms Limited has announced a shift in the status of Mr. Rohit Singh. Effective immediately for the 2026-27 fiscal year, Mr. Singh, who previously served as a Non-Executive Independent Director, has been re-designated as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the company.

NEW DELHI – In a significant high-level bureaucratic move, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Mr. Darpan Jain as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce.

NEW DELHI – In a strategic move to strengthen the leadership of India’s small business ecosystem, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Mr. Bharat Harbanslal Khera as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).