Author: Rishabh Sharma

MUMBAI — The Board of Directors of Abans Enterprises Limited has approved the appointment of Ankit Joshi to the position of Whole-Time Director, marking a vital update to the company’s executive bench.

PATNA — In a targeted mid-year administrative shake-up, the Bihar Government has issued fresh posting orders for six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across vital state departments and field jurisdictions. The latest directive restructures key secretariats—including Housing, Treasury, and Agriculture—while introducing strategic changes to sub-divisional administrations. Concurrently, a previous transfer order for a central service officer has been officially revoked. Major Departmental Reallocations The reshuffle shifts several experienced mid-level bureaucrats into key operational desks at the state capital: Sanjay Kumar (IAS:2014): Moves from his tenure as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at the State Election Commission to assume charge as…

NEW DELHI — The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has selected Arvind Kumar as its recommended candidate for the high-profile post of Director (Consumer Mobility) at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Schedule ‘A’ telecom public sector enterprise. Kumar is currently at the helm of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), serving as its Director General and CEO under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

KAKINADA — In a major push to elevate operational compliance and safety standards, the State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) organized a specialized safety workshop at its Eastern Offshore Asset in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Held under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), the session focused heavily on aligning offshore operations with the statutory mandates of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020. Strategic Focus on the OSH Code, 2020 The workshop brought together regulatory authorities, safety experts, and field personnel to integrate modern risk-mitigation frameworks into everyday upstream operations: Regulatory Alignment: The…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma, describing her demise as an irreparable loss to the global landscape of music and Indian culture. The veteran singer, affectionately known as the “Nightingale of the South,” leaves behind a monumental artistic legacy spanning over six decades and thousands of songs across multiple Indian languages. A Tribute to a Versatile Musical Icon In a formal statement shared widely across national platforms, the Prime Minister honored the unparalleled grace, emotive range, and cultural impact of the singer’s career: A…

MUMBAI — Indian multinational chemicals and paint manufacturing giant Asian Paints Limited has confirmed the re-appointment of Milind Sarwate as an Independent Director on the company’s Board of Directors.

GUWAHATI — In a recent administrative adjustment, the Government of Assam has officially reallocated the services of Mrs. Nibedita Borthakur, an officer of the Assam Civil Services (ACS DR-21) cadre. The directive detaches her from the state’s election apparatus and positions her within a primary rural development and governance wing. Portfolio Realignment and New Designation The official order transfers the officer from localized election management to broader state infrastructure and welfare governance: Outgoing Assignment: She previously served as the Election Officer in the Darrang district, where she managed regional polling logistics, statutory compliance, and electoral roll updates. New Posting: Her…

NEW DELHI — In a major push for the capital’s educational and cultural infrastructure, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah formally inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Library in New Delhi. Dedicated to the legacy of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, the state-of-the-art facility is envisioned as a premier center for intellectual discourse, research, and learning for the city’s youth. The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, Delhi Government Minister Shri Parvesh Verma, and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Shri Keshav Chandra. Advanced Infrastructure & Digital Assets The newly inaugurated public…

NEW DELHI — The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced that it will commemorate the 3rd NAMASTE Day on July 14, 2026, marking three years since the inception of the landmark National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme. The national flagship event will be hosted at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata, West Bengal, alongside simultaneous parallel welfare programmes across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) throughout the country. High-Profile Assembly & National Scope The central event in Kolkata will bring together key political and administrative stakeholders to review the scheme’s nationwide impact: Dignitaries in Attendance: Union Minister for Social…

NEW DELHI — The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, presided over a high-level event in the national capital to celebrate a historic milestone for the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, which has officially sanctioned loans to more than two lakh micro-enterprises. The landmark achievement underscores the government’s push to formalize the unorganized food processing segment, driving rural industrialization under the broader mandates of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat @2047. Macro-Economic Impact & Investment Capital The PMFME Scheme has successfully scaled its operational footprint, converting small-scale culinary operations into legally recognized, credit-backed commercial entities:…