Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI: Moving from railway human resource management to central sports administration, Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer Sanat Jain has been appointed as Director at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in New Delhi. The placement is being executed on a central deputation basis. Before this central deployment, Jain was anchoring the personnel department as the Senior Divisional Personnel Officer (Sr. DPO) for the Agra (AGC) division under the North Central Railway (NCR) zone.

BILASPUR / RAIPUR: Reinforcing its corporate alignment with the national Swachh Bharat Mission, NTPC Sipat executed a large-scale cleanliness awareness rally and mass shramdaan (voluntary labor) initiative. The public outreach campaign successfully mobilized nearly 800 participants, including public sector employees, township residents, security forces, students, and local community stakeholders. The cleanliness drive was spearheaded by Shri Swapan Kumar Mandal, Project Head of NTPC Sipat. The awareness rally commenced from the main gates of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Sipat facility and culminated at Sipat Haat, traversing a 1.5-kilometer route to advocate for public hygiene and community-led environmental responsibility. Key…

NEW DELHI: In a major push to revolutionize public grievance redressal and enhance accessibility, the Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, officially launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot named “Samadhan Didi” at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. Developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with the language technology platform Bhashini, the voice-assisted tool aims to democratize the public grievance mechanism across India. Key Operational Features of ‘Samadhan Didi’ The AI-driven chatbot introduces a shift from traditional text-heavy, bureaucratic filing to an intuitive, voice-first citizen interface: Multilingual Voice Filing:…

BHUJ: In a major move to fortify national security along the western frontier, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired a comprehensive security review meeting in Bhuj, Gujarat. The high-level session focused entirely on addressing emerging threats, operational challenges, and border management strategies across the coastal and border districts of Gujarat situated along the India-Pakistan Border (IPB). The meeting saw the active participation of Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, and Director General of Police (DGP), alongside senior state officials, District Magistrates (DMs), and Superintendents of Police (SPs) from Kutch, Vav-Tharad, and Patan. Transformation…

NEW DELHI: In a high-level administrative engagement, the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, met with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today in the national capital. The institutional meeting was formally announced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through a digital update on the social media platform X. Parameters of the Assembly While specific policy dossiers were not made public, the executive interaction between the state and central leadership follows standard institutional channels: High-Level Engagement: The courtesy and administrative meeting underscores ongoing cooperation between the state government of Assam and the central administration in New Delhi. Official Disclosure:…

NEW DELHI: State-owned telecom infrastructure provider RailTel Corporation of India Limited has been penalized by the country’s premier stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited, for failing to meet regulatory mandates regarding its board composition. The cumulative penalty levied on the Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) amounts to ₹10,62,000. The twin exchanges have individual fines of ₹5,31,000 each (inclusive of Goods and Services Tax) for the financial quarter that concluded on March 31, 2026. Core of the Regulatory Infraction The punitive action stems from a failure to satisfy specific statutory governance standards enforced by the capital markets…

MUMBAI: In a strategic tightening of its top-tier governance framework, the Board of Directors of Peninsula Land Limited has formally approved the elevation of Nandan A Piramal to the position of Managing Director, designated as Joint Managing Director. Prior to this strategic shift, he served the real estate firm in the capacity of a Whole-Time Director.

MUMBAI: In a significant leadership restructuring, the Board of Directors of Ishwarshakti Holdings & Traders Limited has approved the change in designation of Vinay Seksaria from Executive Director to Managing Director.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his warm wishes to the people of Goa on the occasion of Goa Statehood Day. Highlighting the state’s distinct identity, the Prime Minister praised Goa’s vibrant culture, rich heritage, natural beauty, and the warm-hearted nature of its citizens. Honoring Historical Contributions In his message, the Prime Minister emphasized that the day serves as a significant milestone to look back and honor the state’s architects: Gratitude to Builders: The Prime Minister noted that the occasion is an opportunity to remember with deep gratitude all those individuals who worked tirelessly for the progress,…

NEW DELHI: In a key top-level deployment within India’s scientific administration, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the assignment of additional administrative responsibilities to renowned scientist Dr. (Ms) N. Kalaiselvi. According to an official notification (No. 36/01/2026-EO(SM-I)(2)) issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on May 29, 2026, Dr. Kalaiselvi will take over the apex executive role at the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Key Assignment Details The interim appointment is structured to maintain leadership continuity across the government’s primary scientific and research portfolios: Current Profile: Dr. N. Kalaiselvi…