Author: Rishabh Sharma

MUMBAI — In a major boardroom restructuring within the sustainable agriculture sector, Mr. Rajeev Goyal has been named the new Chairman of the Board of Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited.

NEW DELHI — In a major top-tier bureaucratic appointment, distinguished scientist Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala has been officially named Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared the high-level scientific induction for a dedicated tenure of two years, repatriating premier global oceanographic expertise to lead the country’s apex climate and geological frameworks.

NEW DELHI — In an official management transition within the railway ministry’s corporate apparatus, Mr. Rahul Himalian has been handed the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Currently managing the company’s growth verticals as Director (Tourism & Marketing), Mr. Himalian will assume the top executive post in tandem with his present operational duties.

NEW DELHI — In a significant diplomatic engagement emphasizing the deep bilateral ties between the two nations, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the royal family and the people of Qatar on the passing of the Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.  Honoring the Legacy and Civilizational Bonds The high-level conversation centered on acknowledging the historic foundational work laid down by the late leader in fostering West Asian regional…

NEW DELHI — Marking a historic shift toward zero-emission mass transit, the Ministry of Railways is set to flag off India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset. Generating its own electricity onboard via the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, the cutting-edge train produces near-zero emissions at the point of use, discharging only water vapor and heat. The rolling stock will debut on Northern Railway’s 89 km Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, supported by India’s largest dedicated green hydrogen production and fast-refuelling railway facility at Jind. Technical Configurations and High-Capacity Engineering Unlike pilot projects globally that are limited to short regional routes…

NEW DELHI — In a major regulatory step toward reducing automotive emissions and improving vehicular efficiency, the Union Ministry of Power has officially circulated the Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy 2027 Norms (CAFE-III) for extensive stakeholder and public consultation. The upcoming standard represents a pivotal framework designed to push the Indian automotive industry toward cleaner powertrain technologies and accelerate the adoption of hybrid and electric drivetrains over the next decade. 🚗 Target Segment and Implementation Timeline The proposed regulatory update lays down strict targets for vehicle manufacturers and importers nationwide: Applicability Scope: The CAFE-III norms will target M1 category passenger…

NEW DELHI — On the auspicious occasion of the annual Rath Yatra festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to citizens across the nation and the global diaspora, describing the chariot festival as a radiant symbol of India’s civilizational legacy. In his official message, the Prime Minister emphasized that the ancient traditions of the Rath Yatra continue to inspire generations by reinforcing the core societal values of humility, collective participation, and selfless service. Multi-Lingual Message and Social Harmony The Prime Minister shared his greetings in both English and Odia on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), invoking the…

NEW DELHI — On the sacred occasion of the Rath Yatra festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam to invoke the blessings of Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath for the nation. The Prime Minister expressed his wishes that the divine grace of Lord Jagannath would infuse renewed vitality, health, and prosperity into the lives of all citizens. Spiritual Invocation and Public Message The Prime Minister took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share the devotional verse and extended his greetings to the public: The Sacred Verse: The Prime Minister shared the following traditional Sanskrit verse dedicated…

NEW DELHI — Moving to standardize advanced engineering protocols across India’s rapid transit networks, the DMRC Academy has successfully conducted a specialized technical workshop on “Advanced Ballastless Track Structures” at its Shastri Park campus. The intensive training initiative gathered 46 executive officers and rail engineers representing the country’s major urban transport systems to collaborate on modernizing high-speed rail corridors.  Technical Framework and Engineering Focus The workshop combined structural briefings with live technical exercises to optimize the long-term performance of urban rail infrastructure: Inter-Agency Participation: The operational session drew core engineering teams from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), National Capital…

MUMBAI — Moving to define its next phase of market operations, the Board of Directors of Morarka Finance Limited has finalized the appointment of Mr. Pranay G. Morarka as the company’s new Managing Director.