Author: Rishabh Sharma

HYDERABAD — Regency Ceramics Limited has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of Subbiah Srinivasan Battina as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director. The strategic appointment is aimed at reinforcing the company’s financial risk management, statutory audit oversight, and regulatory compliance protocols.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to the iconic Indian actor Uttam Kumar, fondly known as Mahanayak, on the occasion of his birth centenary. Highlighting the legendary actor’s enduring legacy in Indian cinema, the Prime Minister noted that Uttam Kumar’s timeless performances and artistic contributions continue to resonate deeply across generations of film enthusiasts and cultural historians. Key Commemorative Highlights The Prime Minister underscored the cultural icon’s lasting impact on the nation’s performing arts heritage through official communication channels and national broadcasts. National Tribute: In a statement issued in both English and Bengali, the Prime Minister…

AYODHYA — Bringing decades of strategic command experience to temple governance, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.) has officially taken charge as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The creation of the CEO position and Mishra’s appointment reflect an institutional push to introduce standardized administrative processes, enhanced security coordination, and large-scale crowd management frameworks at the Ayodhya complex.

LUCKNOW — Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ashok Mutha Jain has superannuated after more than three decades of distinguished service in the Uttar Pradesh Police, closing a notable career in state administration and law enforcement. A 1995-batch IPS officer, Jain concluded his official career as Director General of Emergency Services, where he led state-wide emergency planning, disaster management protocols, and public safety response systems.

CHANDIGARH — The publication of Punjab’s draft electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise has sparked a high-profile political dispute between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the voter classification of sitting Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. Chadha, who transitioned from AAP to the BJP earlier this year, was listed as a “shifted” voter in his home precinct of Mohali, leading to sharp allegations of political targeting against the state administration. Chadha’s Allegations and ECI Procedural Claims Chadha questioned the procedural validity of the draft roll update, asserting that the listing bypassed…

NEW DELHI — Addressing state ministers and senior administrators at the conclusion of the National Departmental Summit on Water, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated a comprehensive strategy to transform national water management from a administrative obligation into a technology-backed public movement. Organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the summit served as the inaugural session for a new series of departmental forums aimed at strengthening cooperative federalism and establishing time-bound execution targets between the Centre and States. Strategic Directives and Technological Integration The Prime Minister emphasized that long-term water resilience requires combining high-tech monitoring with active grassroots participation (Jan Bhagidari).…

NEW DELHI — In a major initiative to enhance Ease of Doing Business and accelerate urban infrastructure development, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has ordered a comprehensive simplification and automation of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issuance process for building heights near airports. Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the Minister issued a strict 15-day deadline to finalize the modalities for an automated, transparent, and decentralized clearance framework. Core Operational and Regulatory Reforms The proposed measures aim to eliminate procedural bottlenecks for…

NEW DELHI — Positioned at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) expansion and digital infrastructure, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level CEO Roundtable on “Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for Scaling India’s Data Centre Ecosystem” at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. Highlighting a potential $200 billion investment pipeline for the sector, Minister Goyal reaffirmed that India is uniquely positioned to become the primary data center hub for global cloud and AI workloads as the nation targets a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Strategic Focus Areas & Policy Interventions The roundtable convened representatives from 8 major states…

NEW DELHI — In a major regulatory overhaul aimed at standardizing health education across India, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in coordination with the University Grants Commission (UGC), has notified 33 new and 21 restructured Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) degree programs under the purview of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP). The regulatory update was formalized via UGC Notification No. F.21-12/2026(CPP-II) on August 27, 2026, and published in the official Gazette on August 31, 2026, establishing a unified national framework under the ‘One Nation, One Curriculum’ mandate. Key Regulatory Features & Curriculum Reforms…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), underscoring the supreme moral value of granting fearlessness and protecting human life across society. The official statement, released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) via Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi, emphasizes public service, protection, and humanitarian duty. Verse Citation and Philosophical Translation The Prime Minister quoted a classic verse centered on ethical duty (Dharma) and the primacy of safeguarding lives: “अभयस्यैव यो दाता तस्यैव सुमहत्फलम् । न हि प्राणसमं दानं त्रिषु लोकेषु विद्यते ॥” English Interpretation: Whoever removes fear from the…