Author: Rishabh Sharma

JALANDHAR — Raising the pitch for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a sharp political assault on the governing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, declaring that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government would make the state entirely drug-free by December 31, 2029. Addressing a high-octane rally in Jalandhar to mark the conclusion of the BJP’s state-wide “Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra,” Shah positioned the state’s crippling narcotics epidemic, fiscal mismanagement, and rural distress as the centerpiece of the opposition’s charge sheet against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. A Hard Target on the Narcotics Front Reaching out…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives resulting from a fatal mishap in Anand, Gujarat, extending his sympathies to the affected families. The Prime Minister conveyed his formal condolences on September 30, 2026, offering prayers for the swift recovery of all individuals who sustained injuries in the incident. Key Highlights & Official Statement Executive Expression of Grief: Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly conveyed his condolences following a fatal accident reported in the Anand district of Gujarat. Official Post: In a statement issued via the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on social media…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted a institutional tree plantation drive at its headquarters, Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, under the nationwide “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative on September 30, 2026. The campaign forms part of the ministry’s ongoing sustainability mandate to foster eco-friendly workplace environments and expand urban green cover across government complexes. Key Highlights & Ecological Mandate Leadership Participation: The plantation drive was led by Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, who planted a sapling on the ministry grounds alongside senior ministry officials. Workplace Sustainability: The initiative…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs officially concluded its observance of Hindi Pakhwada (Hindi Fortnight), held from September 14 to September 30, 2026, culminating in a valedictory session and the release of its annual digital publication. The closing ceremony featured directives from senior ministry leadership calling for the integration of simplified Hindi across day-to-day public administration, legislative drafting, and technical governance. Key Highlights & Institutional Directives Fortnight Observance: Commencing on Hindi Diwas (September 14, 2026) following an official address by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, the ministry hosted capacity-building competitions encompassing Hindi typing, dictation,…

ASANSOL — Chittaranjan Kumar, Director (Technical/Operations) of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), conducted an operational inspection of the Khottadih and Dalurband opencast mining projects in the Pandaveswar Area on September 29, 2026. The executive review focused on accelerating coal extraction rates, optimizing overburden removal workflows, and strengthening safety compliance across the state-run coal miner’s regional infrastructure. Key Highlights & Operational Focus Site Inspection: Director (Technical/Operations) Chittaranjan Kumar conducted on-site reviews of mining activities at both the Khottadih Opencast Mine and the Dalurband Opencast Mine. Delegation: The inspection was facilitated by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Area General Manager for the Pandaveswar Area, alongside key…

AHMEDABAD — In a move aimed at preserving strong independent governance, Prism Finance Limited has approved the re-appointment of senior finance executive Hemendrakumar C. Shah as an Independent Director, effective December 4, 2026. The re-appointment maintains senior advisory stability for the financial enterprise as it navigates complex statutory and financial reporting landscapes.

NEW DELHI — In a strategic addition to its corporate leadership, Sainik Finance & Industries Limited has designated Somvir Sindhu as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director on its Board of Directors. The appointment integrates deep operational insights from energy, resource management, and infrastructure logistics into the company’s core governance framework.

CHENNAI — Expanding the responsibilities of its top police brass, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday assigned Asra Garg, Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), the full additional charge as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Intelligence. The executive order effectively places the senior officer in direct command of the state’s intelligence gathering and internal security mechanisms.

NEW DELHI — The Union Government has designated Parhlad Narayan Meena, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2012 Uttarakhand cadre, as the new Joint Director at the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB). The posting has been officially sanctioned on a deputation arrangement under the Non-Central Staffing Scheme under the administrative control of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing the significance of personal duty, self-discipline, and dedicated action in achieving true perfection and fulfillment in life. Highlighting the ancient verse on social media, the Prime Minister noted that individuals who remain steadfastly devoted to their respective responsibilities naturally attain the highest states of accomplishment and inner satisfaction. Verse & Key Message The Sacred Text: “स्वे स्वे कर्मण्यभिरतः संसिद्धिं लभते नरः। स्वकर्मनिरतः सिद्धिं यथा विन्दति तच्छृणु॥” Core Message: The verse conveys that every individual who remains devoted to their unique duties achieves complete perfection. It…