Author: Rishabh Sharma

MUMBAI: In a strategic decision to anchor its executive leadership, the Board of Directors of Credo Brands Marketing Limited has greenlit the re-appointment of Kamal Khushlani as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

MUMBAI: In a key leadership reinforcement, the Board of Directors of Datamatics Global Services Limited has formally approved the re-appointment of Rahul L. Kanodia as a Whole-Time Director, designated as the Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

PATNA: The Government of Bihar has expanded the administrative portfolio of Prashant Kumar, a 2015-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Bihar cadre. Kumar, who serves as the Additional Chief Electoral Officer (ACEO) in the State Election Department, has been given the additional charge of Additional Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Patna.

CHANDIGARH: In a targeted bureaucratic realignment, the Haryana Government has assigned fresh responsibilities to Virender Singh, a 2018-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Haryana cadre. Under the new directives, Singh will take over the dual administrative charge of District Municipal Commissioner, Ambala, and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ambala.

AHMEDABAD: The Department of Fashion Management Studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar, hosted “The Bottomline 2026.” The event served as the official graduation project showcase for the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) batch of 2024–26, highlighting the industry-centric research of 37 graduating corporate-ready professionals. The milestone event was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Sameer Sood, Director of NIFT Gandhinagar, alongside Dr. Raj Kumar Jaiswal and an array of top-tier industry founders, promoters, and HR leaders. Strategic Vision: Driving a $100 Billion Export Goal In his keynote address, Director Prof. Dr. Sameer Sood underscored that NIFT operates at…

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today officially dedicated the UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) programme to the nation at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi. Spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), the national initiative establishes a coordinated framework for the early screening, diagnosis, and management of rare and inherited genetic disorders, making advanced genomic healthcare affordable and accessible. On the occasion, the Minister also released the UMMID Compendium and launched the digital UMMID Dashboard to streamline nationwide program monitoring, genetic counseling, and diagnostic outreach. Key Achievements & Structural…

NEW DELHI: Acting on public feedback received via media and social media channels, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess the quality, safety, and maintenance progress of 11,672 km of National Highways in Uttar Pradesh. The strategic session was attended by Union Ministers of State Shri Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra, alongside senior officials from MoRTH, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and project contractors. Key Directives & Takeaways Strict Quality Compliance: Minister Gadkari emphasized uncompromising adherence to global quality standards, timely project execution, and…

NEW DELHI: Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL)—a joint venture between state-run power major NTPC Limited and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL)—has successfully conducted the trial operation of Unit-2 (800 MW) of its Patratu Super Thermal Power Project. With this addition, PVUNL’s total installed capacity has scaled up to 1,600 MW, subsequently driving the apex NTPC Group past the monumental 90 GW+ total installed capacity milestone. Key Highlights State Energy Security: In line with regional development goals, approximately 85% of the power generated from this ultra-modern facility has been allocated directly to Jharkhand, drastically boosting the state’s grid reliability,…

ROME: In a landmark diplomatic move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have officially elevated the India-Italy relationship to a “Special Strategic Partnership.” The decision was finalized during comprehensive bilateral talks held in Rome, where both leaders reviewed the implementation of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–2029. To maintain this momentum, the two nations have institutionalized annual leadership summits and established a Foreign Minister-level mechanism to regularly review bilateral progress. Key Highlights & Strategic Pacts Trade Acceleration: Setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of €20 billion by 2029, both leaders committed to leveraging the India-EU Free…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam from the Atharvaveda (Prithvi Sukta) on X, emphasizing the sacred legacy of India as a land of spiritual dedication, valor, and universal welfare. The Prime Minister expressed his wish that India’s rich heritage and ancient culture continue to bring happiness and abundant prosperity to all. The Verse and Its Significance The Prime Minister shared the following Vedic verse: यस्यां पूर्वे पूर्वजना विचक्रिरे यस्यां देवा असुरानभ्यवर्तयन् । गवामश्वानां वयसश्च विष्ठा भगं वर्चः पृथिवी नो दधातु ।। Translation: “May the land where our ancestors performed great and benevolent deeds, and where…