Author: Rishabh Sharma

ROURKELA — Concluding a distinguished multi-decade tenure in the public steel sector, Tarun Misra, Executive Director (Human Resources) at SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), officially retired on August 31, 2026. The public sector major hosted a series of farewell events across the Rourkela steel complex to honor Misra’s 37 years of service and strategic leadership within Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Farewell Proceedings and Protocol Senior steel plant management and executive association representatives gathered across multiple formal programs to recognize the outgoing HR chief. Official Handover: During a formal gathering at the ‘Manthan’ Conference Hall, Alok Verma, Director In-Charge…

PUNE — In a major boardroom change, Sudarshan Colorants India Limited has officially disclosed the resignation of Mandar Velankar from his role as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The departure signals a key shift in the governing structure of the performance chemicals manufacturer, with the company informing regulatory bodies of his step-down.

BENGALURU — In a major executive appointment, Storage Technologies and Automation Limited has announced the selection of Syed Azeem as its incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP). Azeem is slated to assume his new leadership role on November 2, 2026, taking operational control as the enterprise accelerates its expansion in modern warehousing and automated storage systems.

IMPHAL — In a major top-tier administrative restructuring, senior bureaucrat Rajeev Singh Thakur has been officially named the new Chief Secretary of Manipur, following an inter-cadre deputation from the Rajasthan cadre to the state. Thakur, a seasoned 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, steps into the apex executive office to lead the state’s administrative machinery.

NEW DELHI — In a strategic administrative consolidation, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has assigned the additional charge of Secretary for both the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) to senior bureaucrat Sudhansh Pant. Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Rajasthan cadre, currently heads the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment as its Union Secretary.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit North Campus’s prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on September 5, coinciding with Teachers’ Day, to address the institution’s historic centenary celebrations and launch a major direct engagement initiative with Gen Z students. The milestone event marks 100 years since the premier institution was founded in 1926. Beyond the ceremonial commemoration, the visit serves as the anchor point for a broader youth outreach campaign targeting India’s next generation of voters. Direct Engagement with Gen Z The highlight of the Prime Minister’s address will be an interactive town-hall style…

PUDUCHERRY — Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, has inaugurated a series of key fisheries infrastructure projects valued at ₹36.49 crore in Puducherry. Organized under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) alongside a Multi-Dimensional Capacity Building Conclave for Cooperative-Led Seaweed Farming, the initiatives aim to bolster marine logistics, modernize fish handling, and establish sustainable coastal livelihoods. Key Project Deliverables & Funding Breakup The newly launched infrastructure projects target critical operational bottlenecks across Puducherry’s coastal belt: Nallavadu Fish Landing Centre: Constructing a modern landing facility built at a cost of…

NEW DELHI — Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a high-level review meeting at Krishi Bhawan to evaluate the progress of the flagship Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) across 100 targeted districts. The review highlighted significant operational gains, with the overall performance score of the 100 low-productivity districts rising sharply from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026—reflecting a 16.31-point improvement driven by data-based monitoring and multi-ministerial scheme convergence. Performance Metrics and Core Objectives PM-DDKY targets 100 backward agricultural districts characterized by low crop yields, low cropping intensity, and…

NEW DELHI — In a major step toward scaling up indigenous train protection technology, the Ministry of Railways has approved ₹170 crore for installing Kavach Version 4.0 across the remaining 712 Route Kilometres (Rkm) of the Moradabad Division under Northern Railway. The project will upgrade signalling infrastructure and establish advanced automated train controls to prevent collisions and operational mishaps across key rail corridors in the region. Project Scope & Key Highlights Investment Allocation: ₹170 crore sanctioned by the Ministry of Railways. Coverage Area: 712 Route Kilometres (Rkm) across remaining sections of Moradabad Division. Technology Standard: Indigenous Kavach 4.0 Automatic Train…

NAGPUR — State-run mining major MOIL Limited has opted for price continuity across its entire product spectrum, maintaining existing benchmark rates for all manganese ore categories and Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD) throughout September 2026. The Miniratna PSU disclosed the pricing schedule in a regulatory filing with the stock exchanges under SEBI Listing Regulations on September 1. Product-Wise Price Structure The basic prices across all major industrial categories remain unchanged from August rates, taking effect immediately on September 1: High & Medium Ferro-Grade Ore (Mn ≥ 44%): Held steady with zero price adjustment. Low Ferro-Grade Ore (Mn < 44%): Maintained at…