Author: Rishabh Sharma

GORAKHPUR — Senior Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer Rameshwar Roy has officially been appointed as the Member Secretary of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Gorakhpur, following a strategic administrative transfer within the Indian Railways framework. Roy assumes the pivotal regional post after completing his service tenure at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW).

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary (punya tithi), highlighting the late leader’s enduring contributions to national service, governance, and public welfare. Describing the former prime minister as an extraordinary statesman endowed with remarkable vision, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that Vajpayee’s leadership fortified the nation and that his commitment to good governance continues to serve as a guiding framework for statecraft. In a public message released on X, the Prime Minister noted that Vajpayee’s articulate voice and policy efforts inspired generations of leaders and citizens alike. A…

RANCHI — Widespread outrage over alleged paper leaks and exam irregularities has escalated into a major political test for Jharkhand’s ruling coalition, with student protesters demanding that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pull his party out of Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s government. Marking the 80th Independence Day with a massive ‘Tiranga Yatra’ from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk, thousands of candidates under the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch banner pushed their agitation into its 22nd day. The student platform announced a state-wide drive to burn effigies of both Chief Minister Soren and Rahul Gandhi across all 24 districts, alongside a…

NEW DELHI — Demonstrating the unresolved friction between the government and the main Opposition party, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi abstained from the 80th Independence Day proceedings at the Red Fort on Friday. The joint absence of the senior Congress leaders marks the second consecutive year they have skipped the flagship national address delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ongoing boycott has its roots in the 2024 ceremony, where Gandhi—holding Cabinet-minister equivalent rank as Opposition Leader—was assigned a seat in the second-to-last row, igniting a fierce debate over protocol…

JAIPUR — Baid Finserv Limited has solidified its executive leadership roadmap, formally approving the re-appointment of founder Panna Lal Baid as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), effective April 1, 2027. The early mandate extension highlights the non-banking financial company’s (NBFC) push for operational stability as the sector adapts to tighter regulatory frameworks and changing credit dynamics in retail markets. A first-generation entrepreneur with more than five decades of industry experience, Panna Lal Baid brings extensive domain expertise in core finance, risk management, and commercial operations. Since establishing Baid Finserv, his executive stewardship has been instrumental in building the company’s capital…

BHUBANESWAR — In a key administrative transition within the state’s security apparatus, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vinaytosh Mishra has been tasked with leading the Odisha Police as its acting Director General of Police (DGP). The mantle passes to Mishra following the retirement of outgoing police chief Y.B. Khurania. A seasoned officer of the 1993-batch IPS cadre, Mishra currently heads the state Crime Branch. His appointment comes at a crucial operational juncture, providing seamless command and maintaining administrative stability across the state’s law enforcement hierarchy while the government formalizes the selection process for a permanent DGP. Over a distinguished…

NEW DELHI — On the solemn yet celebratory occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm greetings to the nation, framing the day not merely as a reflection on India’s historic triumph over colonial rule, but as an urgent rallying point for building a modern, self-reliant superpower. In a poignant address to the public, the Prime Minister paid homage to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of countless freedom fighters whose struggles paved the way for a sovereign India. Placing their historic fight at the heart of the national conscience, PM Modi emphasized that their ideals must…

AGARTALA — In a major effort to expand export linkages for North Eastern agriculture, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in partnership with the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA) and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Tripura, organized an International Organic Buyer-Seller Meet in Agartala. The trade initiative brought together approximately 200 delegates—including over 20 international buyers from Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Greece, and Argentina, alongside 27 Indian exporters and 96 farmers representing 22 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). Key Agricultural Highlights & Displayed Produce The event showcased Tripura’s specialized organic…

BENGALURU — State-owned aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into strategic manufacturing agreements with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL) and public sector enterprise Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) to manufacture fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). The landmark partnership marks the first time private industry players have been integrated into the production of main structural airframes for military helicopters in India, significantly expanding the nation’s defense manufacturing ecosystem.                                                 HAL’s…

NEW DELHI — India’s Software Technology Parks (STP) scheme recorded a major financial milestone, generating an estimated ₹7,73,898.97 crore in software and IT-enabled services (IT/ITeS) exports during Fiscal Year 2025–26, according to official ministry data. The figures, presented by Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha, highlight consistent year-on-year growth across the nation’s IT export ecosystem, rising from ₹6,36,619.87 crore in FY 2023–24 and ₹6,88,194.11 crore in FY 2024–25. Key Macro Trends & Operations (FY 2025–26) Registered Active Units: Total operational STP units expanded to 2,125 nationwide, up from 2,042 in the previous fiscal year.…