Author: Rishabh Sharma

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.

KOLKATA — The West Bengal administration has assigned Sumant Sahay, IAS, to lead the state’s tourism portfolio as Director, Tourism alongside his role as Managing Director of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited (WBTDCL). The consolidation of both administrative and corporate leadership under the 2016-batch officer aims to streamline state-level tourism planning, eliminate operational delays, and modernize destination infrastructure.

NEW DELHI — Clarifying media reports regarding potential consumer cost increases under the GOBARdhan Scheme, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) stated that the revised Compressed Biogas (CBG) pricing mechanism will provide sustainable procurement margins for producers without imposing a material financial burden on CNG and household PNG consumers. The clarification addresses concerns that fixing the CBG procurement price at ₹2,110 per MMBtu would directly escalate retail fuel tariffs. Key Highlights of the CBG Pricing Adjustment Procurement Price Revision: The procurement rate paid to CBG producers under the GOBARdhan Scheme has been set at ₹2,110 per MMBtu, compared…

NEW DELHI — On the 121st birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, alongside Union Minister of Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, led the National Sports Day celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. The flagship event centered on the nationwide ‘Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein’ initiative, urging citizens—especially youth—to dedicate at least one hour daily to physical activity and sports to bolster the Fit India Movement. Key Highlights of the Event & Sports Initiatives Floral Tributes & Nationwide Call: The Ministers…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to sports enthusiasts and athletes across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day, commending the dedication, resilience, and achievements of Indian sportspersons. In a formal message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister also paid rich tributes to hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, whose birth anniversary is celebrated nationwide as National Sports Day. Key Highlights of the Prime Minister’s Message Nationwide Commendation: Prime Minister Modi highlighted that the passion, perseverance, and determination of Indian sportspersons continue to bring immense pride to the nation on the global…

FARIDABAD — Leading hydroelectric power producer NHPC Limited marked National Sports Day with a dedicated felicitation ceremony at its Corporate Office in Faridabad, recognizing its sports scholars and medal-winning staff for their stellar performances in competitive sports. Chaired by Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC, the event was aligned with the nationwide three-day observance (August 28–30) under the Sports Authority of India and the Fit India Movement, honoring the legacy of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Event Highlights & Policy Outlook Felicitation of Achievers: CMD Bhupender Gupta awarded Certificates of Appreciation to NHPC employees and sponsored…

NEW DELHI — In a move to strengthen corporate governance and advisory leadership, Hemisphere Properties India Limited (HPIL) has appointed seasoned entrepreneur Amit Kumar Agarwal as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors. The appointment was formalized following an official notification from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, for a tenure of three years starting August 27, 2026.