Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam (wise saying) on social media platform X, emphasizing the significance of mutual listening, continuous learning, and selfless engagement in personal and public life. Reflecting on the verse, the Prime Minister noted that individuals who actively listen to one another and remain open to learning gain the respect of the wise, leading to collective harmony and prosperity. The Sanskrit Verse and Its Essence The Prime Minister posted the ancient verse: “ज्ञानवृद्धाः प्रशंसन्ति शुश्रूषन्तः परस्परम्। विनिवृत्ताभिसन्धानाः सुखमेधन्ति सर्वशः॥” Translating the core message, PM Modi highlighted key principles conveyed in the…

HYDERABAD — AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has issued a strong rebuke following the Allahabad High Court’s dismissal of a student’s petition to wear a headscarf at school, terming the judicial decision a direct assault on religious autonomy and individual liberty. The Hyderabad Member of Parliament argued that courts should refrain from dictating what practices are central to Islam, stressing that defining essential religious matters remains the prerogative of the faith community itself. Key Arguments Raised by Owaisi Addressing the press in Hyderabad, Owaisi outlined multiple objections spanning constitutional law, institutional boundaries, and educational access: Jurisdictional Overreach: Owaisi pointed out that…

KOLKATA — Terai Tea Company Limited has formally transitioned Rajendra Kanodia from his role as a Non-Executive Director to an Executive Whole-Time Director on the company’s Board. This key executive change shifts Kanodia into an active managerial role, strengthening the company’s operational execution and day-to-day corporate governance.

MUMBAI — New Markets Avenue Limited has announced the appointment of Himanshu Khatri to its Board of Directors in the capacity of Additional Independent Director. The appointment forms part of the company’s broader effort to reinforce board diversity, fiduciary governance, and strategic decision-making.

NEW DELHI — Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer Tanvi Sundriyal has been empanelled for Joint Secretary and equivalent level positions under the Government of India. The empanelment enables the 2010-batch Indian Administrative Service officer to transition to central deputation, positioning her for senior administrative and policy execution roles across Union departments.

MUMBAI — Amita Prasad Sarbhai, a senior civil servant from the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), has been designated as the Principal Financial Adviser (PFA) for Western Railway (WR). Her posting follows her return to parent cadre management after completing a central deputation stint at the Ministry of Culture.

ULAANBAATAR — Speaking at the 17th Conference of Parties (CoP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Mongolia, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav urged global leaders to treat drought as a predictable and preventable risk rather than a recurring natural disaster. Addressing the Ministerial Dialogue on “Accelerating Drought Resilience,” Yadav stressed that proactive management, technology-driven intervention, and land-water conservation must replace emergency reactive relief on the international stage. Core Pillars of India’s Drought Resilience Framework Highlighting India’s multi-institutional model, the Union Minister outlined key strategies currently deployed to mitigate land degradation and dry…

NEW DELHI — The Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has won seven honors at the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) Awards for Excellence in Book Production 2026. The division’s titles across Hindi, English, and Urdu were recognized across multiple categories, securing four Second Prizes and three Third Prizes. Director General Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia felicitated the editorial teams, commending the personnel for their collective dedication to credible, high-quality public publishing. Award-Winning Publications Breakdown Second Prize Winners: Reference Books (Hindi): Bharat 2026 General & Trade Books (English): Wings to Our Hopes – Volume 2 Journals & House Magazines…

KOLKATA — In a major public engagement initiative promoting defense self-reliance, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar inaugurated a 20-meter scale model of the Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) advanced stealth frigate at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport. Installed on the city-side exterior of the terminal building, the weatherproof model was fully designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to showcase indigenous naval engineering capabilities. Project 17A Frigate Program Highlights Vessel Class: Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate Dimensions & Displacement: 149 meters length; ~6,670 tonnes displacement Propulsion System:…

NEW DELHI — Marking a decade since the rollout of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on the platform’s journey in transforming India’s digital payments ecosystem. Highlighting the scale, accessibility, and widespread adoption of UPI over the past ten years, the Prime Minister invited citizens to share their personal experiences and recount how the instant payment system has impacted their daily transactions and businesses. Key Milestone & Campaign Highlights Milestone: 10th Anniversary of Unified Payments Interface (#10YearsOfUPI) Initiative: Public engagement campaign on X (formerly Twitter) inviting citizen testimonials on digital payment adoption. Core Themes: Financial inclusion,…