Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI: In alignment with the Government of India’s Swachhata initiatives, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced significant achievements in workplace optimization and cleanliness drives conducted between December 2025 and August 2026. Across 456 cleanliness campaigns, the Ministry weeded out 6,115 files, freed approximately 6.14 lakh sq. ft. of office space, and generated around ₹60.34 crore in revenue through scrap disposal. These initiatives have substantially improved workplace efficiency, optimized space utilization, and fostered a healthier working environment across MHI and its affiliated Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs). The announcement follows MHI’s strong performance during…

NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level Semiconductor Roundtable with leading global and domestic CEOs at Seva Teerth today, reiterating the government’s commitment to building a globally competitive semiconductor and technology ecosystem. Encouraging industry leaders to actively participate in the next phase of India’s growth, PM Modi stressed that India must aspire to be among the early leaders in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing. Pointing to the government’s ambitious goal of training one crore people in AI, the Prime Minister noted that combining India’s vast talent pool with the expertise of…

BILASPUR — A high-level media delegation from Bhubaneswar and Uttarakhand conducted an institutional tour of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) to review core coal extraction procedures, national energy security strategies, and environmental sustainability frameworks. The exposure visit was organized and coordinated by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) through its regional offices in Raipur, Bhubaneswar, and Uttarakhand. Key Operational & Sustainability Highlights Headquarters Briefing: Senior SECL management provided executive briefings at the Bilaspur headquarters covering mine safety protocols, advanced technology adoption, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, and women empowerment initiatives. Gevra Field Inspection: Delegation members inspected the Gevra Area—recognized as Asia’s…

BENGALURU — Omni-channel jewellery retailer BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited has officially appointed Amit Jain as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director on its Board. He steps into the position following the departure of Sameer Dileep Nath, who opted not to seek re-appointment upon completing his tenure.

NEW DELHI / MUMBAI — Sidh Automobiles Limited has officially notified the stock exchanges regarding the resignation of Harvinder Singh from his position as Non-Executive Director. The board transition takes effect immediately following his formal communication to company management.

MUMBAI / NEW DELHI — The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Sanjay A. Lathkar as Director General (Security) in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The Union Government temporarily upgraded the post of Inspector General (Security) from Level-14 to Level-16 in the Pay Matrix to facilitate the senior appointment.

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially designated Bharath Kumar Kuthati as India’s next High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. A career diplomat of the 2006 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Kuthati currently serves as India’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Botswana, a post he has held since 2023.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, addressing global stakeholders across the semiconductor and electronics value chain. The three-day international summit, running from September 17 to 19, operates under the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.” Summit Scope & Key Participation Metrics Global Scale & Delegations: Features over 600 participating companies, 150+ speakers, and 400+ corporate executives, attracting approximately 50,000 visitors and delegates from 52 countries. International Pavilions: Includes six dedicated Country Pavilions representing Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Sweden, alongside 12 Indian…

NEW DELHI — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the state-of-the-art SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis (SPROUT) facility at the BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR). The controlled-environment facility strengthens India’s national capabilities in developing climate-resilient crops under the Union Government’s BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy. Core Infrastructure & Technological Features SPROUT Facility Capabilities: Operates as a season-independent platform for high-throughput phenotyping, precision stress screening, and germplasm evaluation. It bridges gene discovery with field-level trait validation, with a primary focus on pulse crops such…

BANGKOK / NEW DELHI — State-owned consultancy and engineering firm Engineers India Limited (EIL) showcased its “Total Energy Solutions” portfolio at the Gastech 2026 conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The company presented its technical capabilities across traditional hydrocarbon infrastructure, clean energy transitions, and emerging technological applications to global industry delegates. Key Capabilities & Event Highlights India Pavilion Inauguration: The official India Pavilion at the conference was inaugurated by Puneet Agrawal, India’s Ambassador to Thailand. Core Sector Focus: EIL highlighted engineering and project execution expertise across natural gas, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), green hydrogen, and climate mitigation technologies. Technology & AI Integration:…