Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Aligning with the ongoing celebrations marking 12 years of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a profound Sanskrit Subhashitam (wise saying) on Thursday. The verse highlights agriculture and crops not merely as economic tools, but as the literal foundation of human existence and societal nourishment. Writing on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) under the campaign hashtag #12YearsOfKisanSamriddhi (12 Years of Farmer Prosperity), the Prime Minister emphasized the deep spiritual and physical connection between the farmer and the land. “Agriculture is not merely a means of livelihood, but the fundamental basis…

NEW DELHI — State-owned transmission giant Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) cleared a sweeping set of technological, financial, and leadership updates during its high-level board meeting on Wednesday. The announcements outline a major digital modernization roadmap funded by massive international credit alongside a complete restructuring of the company’s C-suite. Modernizing India’s Grid Architecture The board greenlit a capital expenditure of ₹485.04 crore to upgrade its core SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and associated control systems across its National and Regional Transmission Asset Management Centres (NTAMC/RTAMC). SCADA systems serve as the digital nervous system for heavy power infrastructure, tracking…

NEW DELHI: In a major political milestone, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on achieving the historic distinction of becoming the country’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Reflecting on a tenure spanning 12 years, Shah characterized the period as a transformative era defined by national resurgence, enhanced security, and institutional modernization. Decadal Milestones and Structural Reforms In an official communication issued via X, the Home Minister detailed several defining legislative, educational, and cultural milestones achieved under the current administration: Institutional Overhauls: The successful construction of the new Parliament building, the…

NEW DELHI: Following the strong response to its inaugural event in New Delhi, the Ministry of Coal is set to host its next high-level roadshow on Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects in Hyderabad tomorrow, June 11, 2026. The specialized event underscores growing investor and industry confidence in India’s clean coal transition. It aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced technology to drive sustainable resource utilization and bolster national energy security. The Hyderabad roadshow will feature Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, as the Chief Guest, alongside Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra…

NEW DELHI: To accelerate self-reliance in the military manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence will host a comprehensive two-day workshop on defence procurement, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap (TPCR), and Testing Procedures at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, on June 11 and 12, 2026. The specialized event is being jointly organized by the Indigenisation Directorate, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). The primary objective of the workshop is to drive deeper awareness and encourage active involvement of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and tech start-ups within the…

NEW DELHI: NTPC Barh has successfully launched its third cycle of professional training by welcoming Batch-3 interns under the Government of India’s premier Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). The initiative is designed to enhance employability among the youth by offering structural industry exposure, practical engineering experience, and robust skill development opportunities within a leading public sector undertaking. During the official induction ceremony, Shri C. Satya Rama Krishna, Executive Director (Barh), addressed the new cohort, inspiring them to leverage this real-world platform to build a strong foundation for their future professional careers. The incoming batch consists of 48 interns, reflecting a…

NEW DELHI: In a landmark moment for the nation’s political landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially become India’s longest-serving elected prime minister. Marking an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office on Wednesday, PM Modi has overtaken the long-standing record held by the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The record specifically measures time served as a democratically elected leader following institutionalized national polls. While Jawaharlal Nehru led the country from 1947 onward, his tenure as an elected prime minister began after the historic 1952 general elections and lasted for 4,398 days until May 1964. Having been first elected…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a high-level telephone conversation with the Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, to discuss pressing regional security matters and reinforce bilateral ties. During the dialogue, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving security situation in West Asia. Expressing deep concern over the sharp escalation of regional tensions, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Emphasizing the need for regional stability, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s call for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy as the primary pathways…

HYDERABAD: Plastic manufacturing major Pankaj Polymers Limited has significantly reinforced its leadership pipeline by naming Mayank Chawla as Additional Director, designated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Whole-Time Director (WTD).

INDORE: Non-banking financial institution Ad-Manum Finance Limited has undergone a major leadership transition with the appointment of Pramod Kishore Shrivastava to the dual role of Non-Executive Director & Chairman.