Author: Rishabh Sharma

New Delhi — Retired 1992-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Subhash Chandra Lal Das has taken over as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The commission’s leadership team is further bolstered by the appointments of Ajay Kumar Jain and Praveen Gupta as official members, effectively resolving a chairperson vacancy that had remained open since July 2025. Earlier bureaucratic forecasts had previously positioned Das as a top prospect to lead the Banks Board Bureau.

New Delhi — The United Nations has thrown its full support behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demand for structural overhauls of the UN Security Council (UNSC), declaring that long-overdue institutional modernization “can no longer be delayed.” During the 18th BRICS Summit in the capital, UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric echoed New Delhi’s stance, emphasizing that the current framework of five permanent members remains a relic of 1945 that fails to capture contemporary 21st-century realities. “Whether it is the Security Council or the international financial institutions or all sorts of other international institutions, they need to reflect 2026, and no longer…

NEW DELHI — Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the Opening Session of the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi on September 11, 2026. Occurring on the eve of the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s 2026 Chairship, the leadership called for deeper, resilient, and balanced intra-BRICS trade partnerships. Key proposals focused on local currency settlement, cross-border digital payment integration via UPI, regulatory simplification, and supply chain diversification. Executive Trade Strategy & Ministerial Directives Market Access & Non-Tariff Barriers: Called on BRICS member and partner nations to open markets for…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to freedom fighter, social reformer, and Bhoodan Movement founder Acharya Vinoba Bhave on the occasion of his birth anniversary on September 11, 2026. In a public message, the Prime Minister highlighted Acharya Bhave’s global humanistic outlook, social justice efforts, and lifelong dedication to uplifting marginalized communities. Commemorative Statement Highlights Universal Philosophy: Emphasized Acharya Bhave’s iconic slogan ‘Jai Jagat’ (Victory to the World), noting that it transcended national boundaries to prioritize collective humanity. Social Empowerment: Acknowledged his multi-faceted efforts directed toward holistic welfare, equitable community development, and grassroots empowerment. Support for…

NEW DELHI — Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), in technical collaboration with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, has established India’s first field-based methodology for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) fugitive emissions and formulating country-specific emission factors for opencast coal operations. The milestone follows successful field sampling executed at Bharat Coking Coal Limited’s (BCCL) Amalgamated Block-II Opencast Project in Dhanbad on September 10, 2026. Technical Framework & Implementation Strategy Executing Agency & Research Partner: CMPDI in association with Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad. Underlying Study Mandate: “Assessing Fugitive Emissions from Coal Mines & Fuel Transformation for BTR-2…

IMPHAL / NEW DELHI — A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) completed a two-day field inspection across Manipur’s Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts to evaluate ground-level implementation of central rural welfare schemes. Led by State Nodal Area Officer Shri Altaf Hussain Haji (Deputy Director General, MoRD) alongside Shri Rajesh Kumar (Deputy Director, MoRD), the visit focused on scheme convergence, resolving beneficiary grievances, and accelerating rural livelihood generation. Field Observations & Key Directive Summary During interactions with local administrative officials, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and project beneficiaries, the delegation issued targeted directives to streamline scheme delivery: PMAY-G & NSAP…

NEW DELHI — Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a public message emphasizing constructive dialogue, global welfare, and principled diplomacy. In a statement shared across social media platforms, the Prime Minister expressed full confidence that the gathering of world leaders would yield meaningful outcomes focused on global peace and shared progress. The Subhashitam and Its Strategic Significance Highlighting the cultural and philosophical bedrock of India’s foreign policy, Prime Minister Modi cited a classic Sanskrit Subhashitam: “सद्भिरेव सहासीत सद्भिः कुर्वीत सङ्गतिम्। सद्भिर्विवादं मैत्रीं च नासद्भिः किंचिदाचरेत्॥” Classical Translation & Strategic Meaning: Literal Meaning:…

NEW DELHI — A subtle divergence in strategic perspectives has emerged within the Indian National Congress regarding India’s participation in multilateral forums. Responding to senior leader P. Chidambaram’s public questioning of the “tangible benefits” derived from recent BRICS summits, party MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor defended the grouping, citing its role in projecting India’s soft power and diplomatic clout across the Global South. Differing Positions Within the Opposition The exchange underscores two contrasting views on how India should evaluate its participation in multilateral frameworks like BRICS, SCO, G20, and QUAD: P. Chidambaram’s Critique: The former Union Finance Minister voiced…

MUMBAI — Specialty polymer manufacturer Rishiroop Limited has expanded its board structure with the induction of Batut Shah as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Independent Director. Operating from its Mumbai headquarters, the chemical enterprise brings Shah into its leadership framework to reinforce regulatory compliance, corporate monitoring, and strategic board supervision.

MUMBAI — Diamond manufacturing and diamond jewelry retailer Asian Star Company Limited has announced the resignation of Bijayanand Pattanayak from its Board of Directors. Pattanayak steps down from his role as Non-Executive Independent Director, vacating his position on the board and its associated sub-committees.