Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a move designed to maintain administrative continuity, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a two-year extension for Mr. Vinay Kumar to continue his deputation with the Government of Haryana. Mr. Kumar is a 2014-batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS).

NEW DELHI — In a move to strengthen its board-level oversight, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited has inducted veteran corporate leader Mr. Nitin Atroley into its leadership structure. Mr. Atroley has been appointed as an Additional Director, serving in the capacity of a Non-Executive Independent Director, where he will provide strategic guidance to the specialty chemicals manufacturer.

NEW DELHI — In a top-level bureaucratic realignment, senior IRAS officer Mr. Sanjiv Narain Mathur has officially been assigned the additional charge of Secretary, Railway Board. The strategic appointment adds to his current portfolio as the Additional Member (Budget), centralizing both administrative coordination and financial oversight under his purview at Rail Bhawan.

HYDERABAD — Union Minister for Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya officially inaugurated the 15th BRICS Trade Union Forum (TUF) Summit 2026 today in Hyderabad. Addressing delegates from across the BRICS nations, Dr. Mandaviya advocated for a worker-centric global order, emphasizing that technological advancements must be guided by social justice, responsible innovation, and human dignity. Major Milestones in India’s Social Protection and Job Creation During his address, the Minister highlighted India’s massive expansion of its social safety net and workforce integration over the past decade: Unprecedented Social Security Expansion: India’s social protection coverage has surged from 19% in 2015 to…

THANJAVUR / TRICHY — In a major push to create an industry-ready workforce for the food processing sector, the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) has launched a pilot Short-Term Skill Training Programme (STSTP). Developed under the aegis of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the program is being conducted in active collaboration with FMCG major ITC Limited at its Integrated Consumer Goods Manufacturing and Logistics (ICML) facility in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. 🍞 Industry-Integrated Training with Assured Placements The pilot initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academic training and practical, on-the-job industrial skills:…

RISHIKESH — Leading power sector PSU THDC India Limited celebrated its 39th Foundation Day on Tuesday. While celebrations took place across all of the enterprise’s regional and national offices, the central commemorative event was hosted at its corporate headquarters in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The ceremony was kicked off by Managing Director Shri Sipan Kumar Garg, who hoisted the company flag and addressed the workforce, commending their collective efforts in driving the organization’s growth. ⚡ Capacity Surges to 3,907 MW Following Key Projects During his address, Shri Garg highlighted the utility major’s rapid expansion, revealing that THDC’s total power generation capacity has…

NEW DELHI — In a major infrastructure push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Punjab on Friday, July 17, 2026, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹2,500 crore. The upcoming visit will primarily center on upgrading northern India’s healthcare capacity and boosting regional rail connectivity, signaling significant federal capital investment in the state. A ₹1,200-Crore Boost for Healthcare Out of the total package, approximately ₹1,200 crore has been earmarked to enhance medical infrastructure, advanced research, and clinical education in the region. The major healthcare rollouts include: Advanced Mother and Child Centre (PGIMER):…

NEW DELHI — To reinforce its corporate governance structure, Supertech EV Limited has approved the appointment of Mr. Deepak Chauhan as an Additional Director in the capacity of an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board.

NEW DELHI — In a major administrative development, Ms. Rashmi Ramesh Doddamane has been appointed as the new Director in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), New Delhi. The appointment, finalized under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS), is for a central deputation tenure of five years from the date she takes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives following a tragic boat capsizing incident in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the rapid recovery of those injured in the accident. Financial Assistance Announced Under PMNRF To support the families of the victims and the survivors during this crisis, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced immediate financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF): Next of Kin: An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh will be provided…