Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Saturday on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of the second Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji. Tribute to the Second Guru In a message shared on the X platform, the Home Minister highlighted the profound impact of Guru Angad Dev Ji’s life, noting that he transformed service, devotion, and social reform into the fundamental pillars of his spiritual journey. Legacy of Equality and Literacy Shri Shah emphasized the Guru’s pivotal contributions to the Sikh faith and Indian…

PUNE – In a move to enhance its corporate oversight, Krsnaa Diagnostics Limited has appointed Ms. Lilian Jessie Paul as an Additional Independent Director. The appointment, announced on Saturday, is set to take effect from April 25, 2026.

MUMBAI – Royal India Corporation Limited has announced a change in its executive leadership following the resignation of Ikerath Joseph Sam. Mr. Sam has stepped down from his position as Executive Director (Business Development & Marketing).

BENGALURU – The Karnataka government has announced a major extension for the state’s police leadership, ensuring continuity at the top of the law enforcement hierarchy. Dr. M.A. Saleem, IPS, will continue to serve as the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) for an extended term. Extended Command A formal notification released by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) on April 16, 2026, confirms that Dr. Saleem’s tenure has been pushed to August 29, 2027. This move comes as the state seeks to maintain stability in its internal security and administrative framework.

NEW DELHI – The Union Government has cleared the appointment of Shri Ajit Roy, IAS, to a vital role within the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The 2013-batch officer, who belongs to the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre, will join the ministry’s ranks in the national capital. Key Details of the Appointment New Role: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs. Selection: The appointment has been made under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS). Duration: The officer is expected to serve a tenure of four years or until further orders are issued.

COIMBATORE – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow following a horrific road accident in the Valparai ghat section of Tamil Nadu, which claimed the lives of nine tourists from Kerala on Friday. The victims, primarily schoolteachers and their families from Malappuram, were traveling in a van that veered off the road at the 13th hairpin bend and plunged into a deep gorge. Condolences from the Prime Minister Taking to social media, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared the PM’s grief over the incident: “Distressed to hear about the mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. I extend my heartfelt condolences…

NEW DELHI — On the eve of a historic vote, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a powerful appeal to all Lok Sabha members to support the proposed amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act. Highlighting the moral and social weight of the legislation, the Prime Minister urged lawmakers to prioritize gender justice over political lines. The amendments, scheduled for voting on Friday, April 17, 2026, aim to further refine the implementation of the landmark Act which reserves seats for women in legislative bodies. A Call to Conscience In a deeply personal message shared on X (formerly Twitter) and during parliamentary sessions,…

NEW DELHI — The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced the second cohort of its Startups Global Acceleration Programme. Ten high-potential Indian AI startups have been selected for an intensive residency at Station F in Paris—the world’s largest startup campus—in partnership with HEC Paris. The initiative is a cornerstone of India’s National AI Strategy, designed to transform local innovators into global leaders through international mentorship, market access, and strategic investment. The Selected Cohort: A Glimpse into India’s AI Future The ten startups represent a diverse range of sectors, from healthcare to satellite intelligence:…

NEW DELHI — Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have made a breakthrough in understanding the cosmic “missing link” between small galaxies and black holes. A new study by K. Aditya and Arun Mangalam probes whether dwarf spheroidal galaxies—the tiny, faint neighbors of our Milky Way—host central black holes. By creating advanced dynamical models, the team has successfully extended the famous black hole mass – stellar velocity dispersion relation down to the smallest known scales, covering seven orders of magnitude in black hole mass. The Scientific Challenge Unlike massive galaxies, dwarf galaxies are “gas-poor” and dominated by dark…

MANESAR — The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has commenced a specialized one-week induction training programme for Assistant Managers of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Running from April 13 to 18, 2026, the session is the first major initiative following a recent MoU aimed at strengthening India’s global financial services ecosystem. The training focuses on equipping young officers with the tools needed to manage GIFT City and beyond, covering complex areas like cross-border transactions, fintech innovation, and global governance frameworks. Strategic Objectives Unified Regulation: DG & CEO of IICA, Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, hailed the rapid creation of…