Author: Rishabh Sharma

BISHKEK — Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek today to review bilateral ties and regional security dynamics. During the interaction, the two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with Prime Minister Modi emphasizing India’s steadfast commitment to peaceful resolution, maritime safety, and regional stability. Key Highlights West Asia Dialogue: PM Modi expressed deep concern over rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, reiterating India’s stance that disputes must be resolved through direct dialogue, restraint, and…

NEW DELHI — Micro-cap financial services entity B. P. Capital Limited has re-inducted Ajay Sharma as a Non-Executive Independent Director on its Board of Directors, with effect from September 1, 2026. The re-appointment secures continued strategic oversight from Sharma, whose background combines cross-industry commercial expertise with corporate governance and capital market advisory.

KOLKATA — DIC India Limited has officially announced that Manish Bhatia has stepped down from the Board of Directors, effectively ending his tenure as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. The departure comes after the board accepted his resignation—initially tendered in June 2026 to pursue other career opportunities—with his responsibilities drawing to a close following an orderly leadership transition.

NEW DELHI — The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), acting on a proposal from NITI Aayog, has approved a one-year extension of the central deputation tenure for K. S. Rejimon, Joint Secretary in the government’s policy think tank. According to the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the tenure of the 1998-batch Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officer has been extended beyond September 8, 2026, through September 8, 2027, or until further orders.

LUCKNOW — Divya Mittal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has submitted her resignation from administrative service. Having served in several key administrative capacities across Uttar Pradesh—including district magistrate roles—Mittal’s decision to step down marks a significant mid-career exit from the state bureaucracy.

TASHKENT — Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day State Visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan (August 29–30), holding high-level bilateral talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The two leaders agreed to elevate Uzbekistan-India ties into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanding bilateral engagement across trade, defence, digital infrastructure, critical minerals, and green energy. Key Highlights of the Joint Statement Institutional & High-Level Mechanisms: The leaders established a Foreign Ministers-led mechanism to oversee the execution of bilateral agreements and agreed to initiate time-bound negotiations toward an Uzbekistan-India Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). Security & Defence Cooperation: Strongly condemning cross-border terrorism and terror financing,…

HALDWANI — The Uttarakhand Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a complaint by a Valmiki community member alleging that the leader made provocative and caste-centric statements regarding a local post-event ceremony. The case was registered at the Haldwani police station on a complaint filed by Amit Kumar, a member of the Shri Ram Sena Dharmarth Seva Nyas, who alleged that Gandhi’s August 29 press conference statements misrepresented a local religious ritual as an act of untouchability. Key Highlights of the Case & Legal Matrix Statutory Sections Applied: Police have invoked provisions under…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued official statements acknowledging key diplomatic and national observances, commending cultural engagement from Uzbek youth ahead of his bilateral visit and extending wishes on National Sports Day. Diplomatic Engagement & Cultural Ties Upcoming Uzbekistan Visit: Prime Minister Modi shared a video on social media showcasing young Uzbek citizens expressing warm greetings prior to his scheduled arrival in Uzbekistan. Linguistic Connection: The Prime Minister highlighted the fluency of the Uzbek youth in Hindi, commending their performance and emphasizing the soft-power and cultural linkages connecting the two nations. National Sports Day & Tributes National Sports…

PATNA — Union Minister Chirag Paswan has addressed the controversy surrounding a “purification” event at Haldwani’s Ramlila Maidan, calling social inequality a pressing issue while taking aim at the Congress party’s track record on Dalit empowerment. Speaking to reporters, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader responded to criticism from Opposition leaders regarding the Uttarakhand event, while outlining his firm opposition to altering the foundational criteria of Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation. Key Takeaways & Political Context Haldwani Controversy & Political Exchange: Paswan acknowledged that ongoing social discrimination demands government attention, but argued that Congress leaders—having governed India for decades—share responsibility for…

HYDERABAD — Board-level approval at Bhagyanagar India Limited has re-confirmed Devendra Surana as the company’s Managing Director, ensuring executive continuity across its manufacturing and energy portfolios. Surana—an IIM Bangalore alumnus and Mechanical Engineer—has a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in industrial manufacturing and infrastructure.