Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a lighthearted break from intense strategy sessions, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took a playful jab at senior party lawmaker Shashi Tharoor during Tuesday’s Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, encouraging his physical presence at upcoming political rallies. When Tharoor, who represents Thiruvananthapuram in the Lok Sabha, suggested launching a major opposition rally on October 2 (Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary), Kharge instantly quipped, “You must attend it. Don’t just end up writing articles in newspapers that we read later.” Key Highlights & Internal Dynamics Good-Humored Exchange: The gentle ribbing addresses Tharoor’s frequent national op-ed contributions, reinforcing the party…

NEW DELHI — In a major milestone for sustainable timber sourcing and forest governance, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav handed over India’s first PRAMAAN certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). Organized by the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal—the scheme’s operating agency—the certification marks the transition of IFWCS from a policy framework launched in December 2023 into active, field-level implementation across forest plantations and agroforestry systems. Key Recipients & Compliance Benchmarks Institutional & Individual Beneficiaries: Certificates were awarded to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) covering 33,000 hectares of…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Tourism has finalized preparations for the rollout of Special Campaign 6.0, the Government of India’s nationwide administrative initiative scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2026, focused on institutional cleanliness (Swachhata), public grievance redressal, and reducing pending official references. This year’s campaign framework places heightened focus on field and outstation public-facing offices, alongside an added operational emphasis on the systematic collection, segregation, and eco-friendly disposal of corporate and administrative electronic waste (e-waste). Key Highlights & Implementation Strategy Two-Phase Operational Timeline: Following a preparatory phase (September 15–30, 2026) to establish targets, the active…

BHOPAL — Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Chairman-cum-Managing Director N. Franklin Jayakumar has convened a series of executive meetings with the top brass of the Madhya Pradesh state administration to bolster operational alignment and streamline coal dispatch logistics. The NCL chief met with Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal, Director General of Police Kailash Makwana, ADG (Special Armed Force) Srinivas Verma, and Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board Member Secretary Dr. A. A. Mishra to coordinate state support for mining operations and environmental compliance. Strategic Objectives & Administrative Synergy Production & Dispatch Review: CMD Jayakumar briefed state officials on NCL’s ongoing production trajectory, dispatch…

KOLKATA — Consumer retail brand Sreeleathers Limited has formally inducted Soham Dey onto its Board of Directors as a Whole-time Director, enhancing its executive management structure with global technical and strategic expertise. The elevation moves Dey into an active managerial role, where he will leverage his advanced technical background and business education to drive operational performance and corporate strategy.

MUMBAI — In a major executive transition, industrial enterprise Trident Limited has notified the stock exchanges that Samir Prabodhchandra Joshipura has resigned from his post as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP). According to corporate disclosures filed by the firm, Joshipura submitted his departure notice citing personal priorities, concluding his tenure at the helm of the multi-business corporate group.

NEW DELHI — The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the empanelment of senior bureaucrat Ms. Ekroop Caur for holding Additional Secretary or Equivalent level posts at the Centre. A 2001-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Karnataka cadre, Caur’s empanelment clears her for key senior executive appointments across central ministries, departments, and public sector undertakings.

NEW DELHI — In a major senior-level administrative advancement, senior bureaucrat N. Venu Gopal has been cleared for elevation to the position of Special Director within the central policing framework. An officer of the 1995 Indian Police Service (IPS) batch from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, Gopal’s promotion cements his inclusion in the upper echelon of India’s national security and administrative apparatus.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media platform X on Tuesday, underscoring six essential human virtues—diligence, courage, patience, capacity for action, knowledge, and valor—that attract divine support and ensure success. Key Highlights & Classical Verse Core Message: The Prime Minister emphasized that individual effort, personal fortitude, and strategic wisdom create the foundation for success, noting that divine assistance aids those who display active self-reliance. Shared Verse: “उद्यमः साहसं धैर्यं बुद्धिः शक्तिः पराक्रमः। षडेते यत्र वर्तन्ते तत्र दैवं सहायकृत्॥” English Meaning: The verse conveys that wherever six key qualities—diligence (Udyama), courage (Sahasa), patience…

NEW DELHI — Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp attack against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the deletion of 727 voters from the electoral rolls in Delhi’s Bela Estate area, characterizing the move as a form of “vote theft.” Responding to the allegations, the Election Commission stated that the procedural exclusions were carried out under established rules following site demolitions, while confirming that the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) has extended deadlines for filing claims and objections to ensure no eligible voter is left out. Key Allegations & Opposition Stance Charge of Exclusion: Rahul Gandhi…