Author: Rishabh Sharma

BENGALURU: In a targeted administrative realignment aimed at boosting state-level business infrastructure, the Government of Karnataka has assigned Smt. Khushboo G. Chowdhary to steer its core commerce and investment machinery. She has officially assumed charge as the Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director for Industries and Commerce, based out of Bengaluru.

NEW DELHI: In a major effort to streamline trade regulations while reinforcing consumer safeguards, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, convened a crucial regional review meeting on May 27, 2026. The high-level consultation brought together key administrative representatives from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. The meeting, held in alignment with recommendations from a Cabinet Secretariat High-Level Committee (HLC) and its deregulation cell, centered on driving the rapid rollout of regulatory overhauls introduced to the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 through the newly enacted Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026. Key Areas of Focus and…

NEW DELHI: In a major push to align Indian technical education with rapidly evolving global tech landscapes, the Government of India is executing a comprehensive overhaul of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) academic curriculum. Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, spearheaded a high-level review meeting in New Delhi with the designated AI Curriculum Taskforce to finalize the structural roadmap. The Taskforce—working in tandem with industry veterans and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)—conducted a baseline evaluation of existing Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Computer Science and allied engineering programs across Indian educational institutions. While the evaluation…

NEW DELHI: Highlighting a historic year for Indian agriculture, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the nation has achieved an unprecedented estimated foodgrain output of 376.563 million tonnes for the 2025-26 cycle. This landmark yield represents a massive surge of nearly 18.8 million tonnes compared to the previous year. The declaration was made on May 28, 2026, during a press conference at the PUSA campus in New Delhi, coinciding with the launch of the two-day National Conference on Agriculture for the Kharif Campaign-2026. In a significant geopolitical milestone, the Minister revealed that India…

NEW DELHI: State-run engineering giant Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been hit with monetary penalties by India’s premier stock exchanges, BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), for failing to comply with crucial regulatory norms governing board composition and independent director requirements. According to an official regulatory disclosure filed by the company on May 28, 2026, both stock exchanges imposed separate fines of ₹5,49,880 each (inclusive of GST), bringing the total cumulative penalty to nearly ₹11 Lakhs for the quarter ended March 2026. The fines were levied due to non-compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing…

BENGALURU: In a significant development for the corporate leadership structure within India’s agro-processing sector, Pramod Kumar Jain has been officially re-appointed as the Whole-Time Director, designated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Director, of Sunil Agro Foods Limited.

MUMBAI: In a significant development for the corporate leadership landscape of the specialty chemicals sector, Umesh J. Sanghavi has been officially re-appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Nikhil Adhesives Limited.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm greetings to citizens across the nation on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. The Prime Minister emphasized the core values of solidarity, compassion, and communal harmony that define the festival. In a celebratory message shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister conveyed his wishes for collective prosperity and well-being: “Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepen the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyone’s success and good health.” The Prime Minister’s message underscores an overarching vision for social cohesion, highlighting the festival’s role in strengthening…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to the legendary actor-politician N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister highlighted NTR’s enduring legacy in both Indian cinema and public governance, describing his life as a profound source of inspiration. In a commemorative message shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister emphasized NTR’s foundational role in championing pro-poor governance architectures and political empowerment. A Legacy of Welfare and Cinematic Brilliance The Prime Minister’s tribute underscored the multi-faceted impact NTR had on the cultural and political fabric of the nation: Commitment…

NEW DELHI: In a major top-level medical administration reshuffle within the national carrier, Dr. Sangita Sagar has been officially transferred to the Railway Board as the Executive Director/Health (General).