Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a major move to boost regulatory efficiency and enhance the ease of doing business, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a draft notification to amend the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. Published in the Official Gazette, the proposed amendments aim to significantly shorten the statutory timelines for granting medical device manufacturing licenses, ensuring faster market access while maintaining strict quality, safety, and performance standards. Streamlining Risk-Based Licensing Timelines Under the existing Medical Devices Rules, 2017, devices are divided into four risk categories: Class A (lowest risk) through Class D (highest risk). The new…

NEW DELHI — In a major move toward sustainable resource extraction, state-owned mining giant NMDC has announced the deployment of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) technology across its primary operations. The advanced engineering framework is designed to drastically reduce heavy fuel dependence and curb carbon emissions as the mining major scales operations to hit its long-term production target of 100 million tonnes (MT). Replacing Diesel Fleets with Continuous Conveying Traditional open-cast mining relies heavily on massive fleets of diesel-powered haul trucks to transport raw ore from deep mining pits up to surface stockyards and crushing facilities. This conventional method is…

MUMBAI — Leading Indian chemical manufacturing major DCW Limited has formally expanded its board of directors with the appointment of Mr. Adhiraj Anil Harish. He steps into the role of Additional Non-Executive Independent Director, effective immediately.

BENGALURU — In a strategic administrative deployment within the Ministry of Culture, senior bureaucrat Ms. Priyanka Mary Francis has assumed operational control as the Director of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bengaluru.

NEW DELHI — Highlighting India’s expanding role in global energy diplomacy, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a prominent op-ed authored by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar. The piece outlines India’s vision to place the Global South at the absolute center of a secure, resilient, equitable, and sustainable global energy future. The announcement coincided with India officially assuming the BRICS Chairship for 2026, positioning the nation to spearhead multilateral policy discussions on energy transitions, grid stability, and resource equity for developing economies. Driving Resilience Through International Alliances In his post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi…

SATTAHIP (THAILAND) — Reinforcing India’s robust maritime diplomacy and strategic engagement in the Southeast Asian region, frontline warships of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet arrived at the Sattahip Naval Base in Thailand on June 27, 2026. The task group, comprising indigenously built stealth frigate INS Udaygiri, anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti, and fleet tanker INS Shakti, is currently on an operational deployment across the South East Asia Region. Enhancing Interoperability & Bilateral Ties Led by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), the Indian delegation received a warm welcome from senior officials of the Royal Thai Navy…

NEW DELHI — In a major push to overhaul India’s healthcare landscape, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, is set to launch a powerful suite of digital initiatives on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Developed under the National Health Authority (NHA) and the National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS), these rollouts are designed to fortify India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), driving seamless interoperability and making healthcare highly accessible, affordable, and inclusive. The Flagship Reinventions: Citizen-Facing Apps 1. Aarogya Setu 2.0 The trusted pandemic-era application has been completely reimagined into a…

NEW DELHI — Marking a paradigm shift in Indian Ocean maritime cooperation, Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has conducted its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) under a new Indian management framework following its landmark 51% acquisition by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). The transition represents a historic first, marking the inaugural cross-border acquisition of a foreign shipyard by an Indian defense Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). Restructured Leadership and Corporate Overhaul The AGM was spearheaded by Captain Jagmohan (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of MDL, who has officially taken the helm as the Chairman of Colombo Dockyard PLC. To stabilize the Sri…

VADODARA — Leading chemical and mineral actives manufacturer Sudeep Pharma Limited has officially inducted Milin Mehta onto its corporate board as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent).

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a historic three-day State Visit to Seychelles from June 27 to 29, 2026. Traveling at the invitation of Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie, the Prime Minister will attend the nation’s milestone Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. The visit coincides with the landmark 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. Expanding Maritime Ties: Vision MAHASAGAR In his departure statement, Prime Minister Modi emphasized Seychelles’ strategic position as a vital maritime neighbor. The visit is set to heavily focus on regional security…