Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, alongside Meghalaya Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma, has officially launched “Mission Golden Spice – Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project”. The ₹175.45-crore convergence-led initiative is designed as a five-year roadmap (2025–2030) to transform Meghalaya’s GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric—renowned for its exceptionally high curcumin content of 7–10%—into a premium, globally competitive luxury brand. Strategic Framework & Target Outcomes The initiative will be implemented in two distinct phases: Phase 1 focused on Value Chain Strengthening followed by Phase 2 dedicated to Expansion &…

NEW DELHI — In a major step toward sustainable mining practices, the Ministry of Coal is set to release ‘AAROH – Annual Report on Mine Closure’ on July 22, 2026. The publication highlights a landmark achievement in India’s energy transition: for the first time since independence, 42 coal mines have been scientifically closed and reclaimed in accordance with approved closure protocols. Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy will grace the event as Chief Guest, joined by Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and MoS PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh as Special Guests. 🏛️ Core Initiatives & Strategic Frameworks…

NEW DELHI — Political tensions reached a boiling point near 7, Lok Kalyan Marg as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi launched an unannounced overnight dharna following a high-profile march toward the Prime Minister’s residence. The escalation came after direct outreach by Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh broke down, with Opposition leaders refusing to end their sit-in without concrete action on paper leak accountability and student safety.  Inconclusive Talks & Expanding Opposition Demands The high-stakes demonstration marks an aggressive turn in Opposition strategy during the opening week of Parliament’s Monsoon…

BETUL, GOA — State-owned energy giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has unveiled the Urja Bharat Convention Centre (UBCC), located at its Advanced Training Institute in Betul, Goa. The state-of-the-art facility was presented during a two-day showcase event on July 18–19, 2026, attracting over 100 corporate executives, event organizers, and MICE industry experts from across India.  Venue Architecture & Key Infrastructure Designed to position Goa as a global MICE hub, the integrated complex combines modern event infrastructure with scenic coastal surroundings: Prithvi (Main Convention Hall): Equipped to host high-profile international conferences and summits with a seating capacity of over…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his warmest congratulations to Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Highlighting the enduring bilateral ties, PM Modi emphasized that India and the UK share deep democratic values and a robust multifaceted cooperation across trade, investment, technology, defense, and cultural relations.  Strategic Alignment & Key Bilateral Drivers The diplomatic message underlines a commitment to accelerating strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations: CETA Implementation: PM Modi highlighted that with the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) entering into force this month, the India-UK…

MUMBAI — Asset management firm Escorp Asset Management Limited has informed stock exchanges that Shri Darshit Parikh has stepped down from his role as Non-Executive Independent Director, following the successful completion of his second consecutive tenure.

MUMBAI — Escorp Asset Management Limited has formally inducted Shri Arkesh Ayyagari as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director, strengthening its senior leadership framework.

NEW DELHI — In a central police administration movement, Ms. Malika Garg, a 2015-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as Assistant Director (SP Level) at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad.

NEW DELHI — In a recent bureaucratic posting, Shri Rajendra K V, a 2013-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Karnataka cadre, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

NEW DELHI — In a stern message delivered at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that ensuring leak-proof competitive examinations is a shared “national responsibility” that requires collective action across the political spectrum. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, summarizing the Prime Minister’s address, highlighted the executive’s commitment to delivering maximum legal punishment to those responsible for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, while advocating for a bipartisan overhaul of the country’s testing infrastructure.  Policy Response and Legislative Priorities The Prime Minister outlined the key measures taken by the administration to protect student interests during his…