Author: Rishabh Sharma

GUWAHATI — The Department of Personnel, Government of Assam, has formally sanctioned the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) request of senior civil servant Debashish Sharma, IAS, relinquishing his charge as District Commissioner (DC) of Nagaon. The executive’s departure from the Indian Administrative Service occurs within months of assuming his district leadership role, marking a notable administrative transition with imminent electoral implications in Central Assam.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the virtual inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Paris, characterizing the landmark as a structural symbol of the expanding Special Global Strategic Partnership between India and France. The address underscored the intersection of deep-rooted historical and cultural connections with forward-looking economic and industrial collaboration under the ongoing “2026 India-France Year of Innovation”. Core Pillars of the Strategic & Cultural Framework Strategic & High-Tech Bilateral Agendas: Joint Innovation Thrust: Operationalization of the 2026 “India-France Year of Innovation” across key strategic verticals: Artificial Intelligence (AI), defense, space research, and climate action. Economic Synergies:…

MUMBAI — Procter & Gamble Health Limited has formalized the re-appointment of senior financial executive Subramanian Madhavan as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors. The renewed five-year term takes effect on November 15, 2026, and runs through November 14, 2031, subject to final shareholder ratification. The decision aligns with SEBI listing regulations and statutory corporate governance frameworks.

NEW DELHI — The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has sanctioned the posting of senior administrator Vivek Kumar Dewangen as Secretary, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), operating under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The deputation places the executive at the helm of the constitutional body’s secretarial apparatus in the rank and pay scale of Additional Secretary to the Government of India, running through his date of superannuation.

NEW DELHI — Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged the Union Government to introduce paid maternity benefits and job protection for informal sector workers, linking economic precarity in the unorganized workforce to a sharp drop in exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates across India. Addressing Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, Tharoor cited National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) metrics to highlight a growing gap between rising institutional birth rates and post-natal infant nutritional health. Strategic Healthcare Metrics & Policy Directives NFHS-6 Data Trends & Economic Pressures: Institutional Delivery vs. EBF Gap: Institutional…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University, on September 5, 2026, marking 100 years since the institution’s founding by Industrialist Lala Shri Ram. The address highlighted India’s macroeconomic trajectory, institutional policy evolution, industrial capacity expansion, and strategic targets for a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Key Economic Indicators & Macroeconomic Parameters GDP Growth & Economic Resiliency: Quarterly Growth Rate: Achieved 7.8% quarterly GDP expansion despite West Asian conflict dynamics and global trade friction. Industrial Activity Metrics (April–June 2026): Electricity generation increased by 9%. Overall vehicle sales expanded by…

NAGPUR — Coal India subsidiary Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) hosted its annual Inter-Area Cultural Meet 2026-27 at its Nagpur headquarters from September 2 to September 4, 2026. The three-day initiative forms a core component of the public sector enterprise’s human resource management and employee welfare strategy, promoting workforce engagement across its various coal-producing areas. Tournament Outcomes & Key Leadership Representation Competition Results & Scale: Overall Winner: WCL Headquarters Team. Runner-Up Position: Pench Area Team. Participation Metrics: 332 employee-participants across 11 teams competing in 29 fine arts, vocal, and instrumental disciplines. Recognitions Awarded: 144 individual artists felicitated during the closing ceremony…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Coal has dismissed reports indicating a lack of industry interest in the Centre’s ₹37,500 crore Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification Scheme, clarifying that the initial application window remains open through September 7, 2026. Confirming active participation from state-owned majors including NTPC Ltd and Talcher Fertilisers Ltd (TFL), the Ministry expects the policy framework to leverage total capital investments between ₹2.5 lakh crore and ₹3 lakh crore across approximately 25 domestic projects. Strategic Scheme Parameters & Application Milestones Cabinet Approval & Financial Allocation: Approved Capital: ₹37,500 crore outlay sanctioned by the Union Cabinet on May…

MUMBAI — Srestha Finvest Limited has officially ratified the re-appointment of Mrs. Sitaben S. Patel as a Non-Executive Independent Director, continuing her tenure on the company’s Board of Directors. The strategic board confirmation retains proven financial oversight and risk management capabilities, reinforcing internal audit controls and statutory compliance within the non-banking financial firm.

BENGALURU — In a key corporate governance decision, the Board of Directors of Deccan Gold Mines Limited (DGML) has approved the renewal of Pandarinathan Elango’s tenure as an Independent Director, effective November 10, 2026. The re-induction reinforces the mineral exploration company’s board-level governance with nearly four decades of strategic oversight in extractive industries, regulatory compliance, and corporate management.