Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, senior officials from BRICS member nations assembled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, for the Senior Officers’ Meeting of the Environment Working Group and Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development. Chaired by Tanmay Kumar, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, the high-level meeting sets the groundwork for the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place in New Delhi on August 18, 2026. Key Highlights & Strategic Focus Multilateral Representation: The meeting convened delegations from expanded BRICS member states, including Brazil, China,…

NEW DELHI — Engineers India Limited (EIL) commemorated India’s 80th Independence Day with patriotic celebrations across its New Delhi and Gurugram office complexes, led by Chairman & Managing Director Atul Gupta and the company’s executive directorate. Addressing employees and their families, the leadership reinforced the organization’s alignment with national development goals while presenting annual performance honors. Key Highlights of the Independence Day Event Leadership Presence: National flag hoisting was led by C&MD Atul Gupta, joined by Directors Sanjay Jindal (Finance), Rajiv Agarwal (Technical), Subhas Balakumar (Projects), and Rupesh Kumar Singh (HR). Strategic Roadmap: Management underscored EIL’s commitment to indigenous technologies,…

NEW DELHI — DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited has reconstituted its board of directors, naming Rudra Shriram as an Additional Director and Managing Director. The management transition follows the departure of Akshay Dhar, who has formally resigned as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). In a concurrent board development, Rakesh Malhotra has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent).

JAIPUR — The Board of Directors of Mayur Leather Products Limited has formally recommended the appointment of Mahesh Bhatter to the position of Non-Executive Independent Director. According to corporate disclosures filed under SEBI regulations, the proposed tenure is set for a term of five consecutive years, commencing October 1, 2026 and running through September 30, 2031.

NEW DELHI — In a key executive appointment, Indian Telecommunication Service (ITS) officer Arun Gupta has been designated as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on a central deputation basis. The central deputation, approved under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS), assigns the veteran officer to head the governance and compliance framework at the state-run power equipment giant for a three-year tenure.

NEW DELHI — In a recent high-level central administrative movement, senior IPS officer A. Shiyas has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) in the Border Security Force (BSF) on a central deputation basis. The 2008-batch officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre will assume leadership duties within the country’s primary border-guarding force as per central police deputation terms.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow on Monday over the tragic loss of lives caused by a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar. In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident. Prime Minister’s Message “Pained by the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is assisting those affected.” Administrative Response…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam on Monday, underscoring the vital role of national unity, shared resolve, and mutual cooperation in driving India’s ongoing development and social well-being. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister highlighted that collective strength forms the core foundation for the country’s progress and long-term prosperity. The Vedic Message The verse shared by the Prime Minister originates from the Rigveda (Mandala 10, Sukta 191), traditionally invoked to foster harmony, alignment of purpose, and community solidarity: “समानी व आकूतिः समाना हृदयानि वः। समानमस्तु वो मनो यथा वः सुसहासति॥” Reflecting on…

NEW DELHI — In a direct intervention amid ongoing unrest, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, requesting him to personally meet with student groups protesting alleged irregularities in the state’s recruitment examinations. Gandhi’s letter came as the demonstrations entered their 24th consecutive day, highlighting growing pressure on the ruling JMM-Congress alliance in Jharkhand to address concerns surrounding competitive exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). Key Points of Gandhi’s Appeal Constitutional Right to Protest: Expressing solidarity with the job…

MUMBAI — Sobhagya Mercantile Limited has announced a key addition to its leadership team, naming Mrs. Aarti Shrikant Bhangdiya to the company’s Board of Directors as an Additional Director. According to the corporate announcement, Bhangdiya will serve in a Non-Executive, Non-Independent capacity following formal authorization from the board.