Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a major concession to escalating student-led demonstrations across the country, Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post as Union Education Minister, submitting his resignation letter directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement came on Saturday via Pradhan’s official X account, coming moments before the government was set to meet with representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The move effectively breaks a multi-day impasse, fulfilling the primary requirement laid out by student activists who have been camped at Jantar Mantar protesting widespread irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET examinations. Key Takeaways & Movement Impact…

NEW DELHI — Union Minister of State (IC) for Ayush and MoS Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has requested the Central Government to release a ₹150 commemorative coin and a special postage stamp to mark the 150th Prakat Din of revered saint Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj. In letters sent to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister Jadhav called for national recognition of the saint’s enduring spiritual and humanitarian legacy ahead of the sesquicentennial event on February 17, 2028. Proposal Details & National Legacy Commemorative Proposal: Release of a dedicated ₹150 commemorative…

NEW DELHI — In a major disaster response effort, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully rescued 170 people stranded by severe floodwaters across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and South Gujarat. Executing 11 complex operations since the midnight of July 22, 2026, ICG units—working alongside local civil authorities—navigated relentless rainfall and hazardous conditions under the service’s motto, ‘Vayam Rakshamah’ (We Protect). Major Rescue Highlights & Key Operations Mass Evacuations: Airlifted and evacuated 60 people stranded at the flooded Welspun Industrial Area and 33 people from Mendar Village in Navsari district. Emergency Medical Response: Successfully rescued a nine-month pregnant woman,…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with over 400 youth participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 via video conferencing on July 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Organized through the MY Bharat platform, the nationwide initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of treating frontier border settlements as the “first villages of the nation” and integrating them into the broader Viksit Bharat development roadmap. Program Highlights & Impact Youth Selection: Over 400 youth representing every State and UT were chosen through a national online quiz competition that saw participation from over 3 lakh candidates. Geographic Coverage:…

NEW DELHI — Escalating his attack on the Union Government, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi joined protesting students at Jantar Mantar, demanding the immediate and total removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Cabinet. Following the conclusion of a 23-day hunger strike by student activists, Gandhi explicitly rejected any proposal of a internal portfolio transfer for Pradhan, maintaining that total exit from the ministry is non-negotiable. He further called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete administrative action rather than issuing video statements, while demanding an official apology and accountability for police force used against student demonstrators.…

NEW DELHI — State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has officially launched its maiden deepwater exploratory drilling operations in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, marking a key milestone in India’s frontier energy push. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, inaugurated the spudding of the MN-DW18-1-H-D well via virtual ceremony, advancing the government’s flagship Samudra Manthan Campaign to unlock vast deepwater hydrocarbon reserves off the Odisha coast. Operational Highlights & Strategic Outlook Well Location: Situated 23 nautical miles from the recent Konark discovery off the Odisha coastline. National Exploration Push: Directly leverages the opening of ~1 million…

MUMBAI — Sky Industries Limited has formally reported the upcoming retirement of its Board Leader, Amarendra Mohapatra. Mohapatra’s term as Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairperson will officially conclude on July 26, 2026, marking the end of his tenure at the helm of the company’s board.

MUMBAI — Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Available Finance Limited has announced the exit of Rajendra Kumar Sohani from its board. Sohani has stepped down from his position as Non-Executive Director, relinquishing his board-level responsibilities at the firm.

NEW DELHI — In a board-level administrative adjustment at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), Vijoy Kumar Singh has been given temporary oversight of the Projects & Services division. Singh, who holds the primary post of Director (International Marketing & Operations), will manage the additional portfolio for three months starting August 1, 2026, alongside his current operational duties.

NEW DELHI — The Union Government has approved the central deputation of Sudheer Kumar Singh, an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer, appointing him as Director in the Department of Defence. Currently serving in Northern Railway (NR), Singh moves to the Ministry of Defence under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of five years, starting from the date he takes charge.