Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju outlined the cumulative achievements and financial allocation under the central government’s ‘Jiyo Parsi’ scheme aimed at stabilizing the declining population of the Parsi community. Since its inception in 2013, the initiative has incurred a total expenditure of ₹37.43 crore, supporting 582 medical beneficiaries for infertility treatments, childbearing, and postnatal care, alongside 1,055 beneficiaries under the Health of Community component since FY 2018–19. The program has registered 534 births within the community since FY 2014–15, with independent third-party evaluations validating the scheme’s…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s Commonwealth Games contingent at his residence, commending their performances and emphasizing that national sporting excellence relies on fostering a deep-rooted sports culture alongside physical infrastructure development. During the interaction, the Prime Minister highlighted the impact of elite medal victories on inspiring school-level athletes and lauded the role of grassroots initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme and Sports Authority of India (SAI) infrastructure in nurturing talent. PM Modi commended the perseverance of athletes who overcame injuries, dedicated victories to their coaches and the armed forces, and reaffirmed government commitment toward expanding state-of-the-art…

KOLKATA — Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Power Sector Eastern Region has floated a short-notice tender for structural engineering and modification works at Unit-5 (1×660 MW) of the Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant in West Bengal. The contract covers coal spillage prevention through bunker enclosures, along with truss fabrication and roof sheeting at the site. BHEL will supply the structural steel free of charge, with the selected contractor required to mobilize within three days of contract issuance and complete the scope within two months. Key Highlights Procurement Schedule: Hard-copy tender submissions close August 12, 2026, at 18:00 Hrs (Ref: BHEL:PSER:…

NEW DELHI — In a major political salvo against the ruling dispensation, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Central Government following the police crackdowns on student-led anti-paper leak protests in the capital. Authoring an commentary piece in The Hindu, the Congress MP contended that the Union Home Ministry cannot shirk responsibility for the security operations at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi posited that the ministry faces a clear dilemma of being either directly culpable for sanctioning force against student groups or incompetent for lacking operational awareness, reiterating calls for executive accountability. Key Highlights Home Ministry Targeted: Rahul…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hosted India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, celebrating the contingent’s stellar performance on the international stage. During the interactive session, the Prime Minister heard firsthand accounts of the athletes’ experiences at the Games, commending their dedication and noting that their achievements serve as an immense source of national pride that will inspire future generations of young Indian sportspersons. Key Highlights Official Felicitation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s CWG 2026 medal-winning delegation at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Direct Interaction: The Prime Minister engaged with…

MUMBAI — Power sector major JSW Energy Limited has inducted Sanjay Sagar onto its Board of Directors in the role of Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent). A veteran executive who earlier helmed the enterprise as Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sagar brings extensive industry knowledge spanning power generation, mining operations, and large-scale infrastructure execution to the board.

NEW DELHI — In an official service update, 1997-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Aryendra Pal Singh has been granted a regular promotion to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes. The administrative order accords the promotion against the 2025 vacancy year, granting it notional effect from January 1, 2025, pending subsequent cadre orders.

MUMBAI — Advertising technology major Signpost India Limited has re-appointed Girish Kulkarni and Prashant Sanghavi as Independent Directors on its Board. The re-induction ensures ongoing regulatory compliance, independent board oversight, and strategic continuity for the company’s nationwide enterprise media portfolio.

NEW DELHI — In a major top-level bureaucratic continuation, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has granted a one-year tenure extension to Rahul Navin as Director of Enforcement at the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). Under the official order, the IRS officer will remain at the helm of the federal anti-money laundering and financial probe agency until August 13, 2027.

KHETRI, RAJASTHAN — Joint Secretary in the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Dr. Vasundhara Upamnyu, accompanied by DPE Director Muni Ram Meena, conducted an operational review of Hindustan Copper Limited’s (HCL) Khetri Copper Complex (KCC) on August 7, 2026. Received by Executive Director (KCC) P.D. Bohra, the DPE delegation inspected deep underground mining operations, technology integration, and ore processing infrastructure to assess performance and safety standards at one of India’s primary copper-producing units. Key Highlights Underground Mine Assessment: Reviewed track mining methodologies at the Khetri Block and automated trackless mining systems at the Banwas Block, focusing on extraction safety and…