Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level review meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to finalize a time-bound, outcome-oriented strategy for combating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) ahead of the winter season. The strategic session, attended by Delhi Environment Minister Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Pravesh Sahib Singh, and senior officials from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), established targeted action plans across 37 designated pollution hotspots, with a deadline of October 10 for full implementation…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary (Jayanti), honoring his legacy of supreme sacrifice, valor, and unwavering commitment to India’s independence movement. In a formal message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister emphasized that Bhagat Singh’s courage gave fresh impetus to the freedom struggle and continues to serve as an enduring symbol of youth empowerment and patriotism. Key Highlights & Official Statement National Tribute: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt homage to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, highlighting the revolutionary icon’s pivotal contribution to shaping India’s…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Mines has launched an expanded e-waste collection and resource recovery initiative under Special Campaign 6, focusing on responsible recycling, secondary metal extraction, and critical mineral recovery to advance India’s circular economy goals. Implemented through the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) in Nagpur as the nodal agency, in partnership with the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), the campaign establishes formal collection and awareness mechanisms across designated government offices nationwide. Key Highlights & Operational Network Nationwide Infrastructure: The Ministry has finalized more than 44 office locations across India for structured e-waste…

RISHIKESH — State-run hydropower major NHPC Limited briefed the Parliamentary Committee on Estimates on the key operational and logistical hurdles impacting hydroelectric power development across the country during a committee meeting held in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Led by Director (Projects) Sanjay Kumar Singh, the NHPC delegation presented strategic insights under the committee’s ongoing review topic, “Power Projects in India – Issues and Challenges.” Key Highlights and Project Bottlenecks Comprehensive Briefing: Senior NHPC officials outlined critical obstacles encountered across three primary stages of power generation projects: Land Acquisition, Construction, and ongoing Operation & Maintenance (O&M). Remedial Strategies: NHPC shared proactive measures and…

MUMBAI — Medical equipment firm Nexus Surgical And Medicare Limited has confirmed the extension of Neha Kailash Bhageria’s tenure as an Independent Non-Executive Woman Director for a second consecutive five-year term. The extension, formalized through official disclosures, reflects the company’s focus on maintaining experienced independent leadership across its top board committees.

MUMBAI — Healthcare and bio-products firm Natural Biocon (India) Limited has announced a major management shift following the resignation of Arun Kumar Dashrathbhai Prajapati from the role of Managing Director. The executive departure was formally communicated to regulatory bodies, initiating a leadership transition within the company’s apex executive structure.

NEW DELHI — In a major administrative restructuring in the education sector, senior bureaucrat Mandeep K Bhandari has been named the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A 2001-batch AGMUT cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Bhandari is presently serving as the Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.

PATNA — In a major administrative development, Bihar’s Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has taken Voluntary Retirement from Service (VRS) and has been appointed as the state’s new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC). The 1991-batch IPS officer applied for voluntary retirement on September 25, 2026, citing personal and health reasons. The Bihar Home Department accepted his request with immediate effect by relaxing the standard three-month notice period under rule 16(2) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958.

NEW DELHI — In a poignant address during his monthly Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, highlighting that Indians accounted for the highest number of foreign casualties in the tragedy. Marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 strikes, the Prime Minister framed the remembrance alongside India’s own evolving counter-terrorism doctrine and key national security milestones. Commemorating 9/11 and UNGA Diplomatic Stance Recalling his 2014 visit to New York to honor those who perished at the World Trade Center, Prime Minister Modi extended…

AHMEDABAD — Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, flagged off India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered train from Sabarmati, marking a major technological transition toward alternative energy in Indian Railways operations. The event formed part of a comprehensive ₹1,542 crore railway infrastructure package inaugurated in Ahmedabad, encompassing high-capacity freight sheds, indigenous safety systems, and line capacity expansions. Key Operational Metrics & Dual-Fuel Technology Dual-Fuel Engine Conversion: Configuration: Converted two 1,400 HP Driving Power Cars (DPCs) at the Sabarmati Integrated Coaching Depot to run on a diesel-plus-LNG dual-fuel system. Substitution Rate: Replaces up to…