Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – Anurag Kapil, a seasoned officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), has been appointed as the Director (Finance) of NMDC Limited. The appointment is on an immediate absorption basis, transitioning Kapil from his current role as Executive Director Finance (Expenditure) at the Railway Board.

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on March 28, 2026. The discussion centered on the escalating conflict in West Asia and its implications for global stability. During the call, PM Modi expressed deep concern over the regional situation and emphasized several critical points: Energy Security: The Prime Minister reiterated India’s strong condemnation of recent attacks on regional energy infrastructure, which have threatened global supply chains. Maritime Safety: Both leaders reached a consensus on the urgent need to ensure freedom…

NEW DELHI – The Department of Justice is set to organize National Consultation 2026 under the Tele-Law initiative on March 29, 2026. The event, held at Vigyan Bhawan, aims to advance technology-driven legal services under the DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) Scheme. The consultation will be graced by Vice-President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan as the Chief Guest and Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (IC) for Law and Justice, as the Guest of Honour. Key Highlights and Innovations: Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot & Mascot: Launch of an AI-powered digital bridge to provide instant legal information and…

NEW DELHI – The Union Government has finalized sites for seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh confirmed that the parks have already attracted investment interest totaling ₹63,177 crore. Once operational, each park is projected to generate 3 lakh direct and indirect jobs, covering the entire textile value chain from spinning to garmenting. National Initiatives for Global Competitiveness: Export Growth: India recorded USD 37.75 billion in textile and apparel…

NEW DELHI – Senior Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien has raised concerns over the lack of progress regarding a formal notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. According to the Rajya Sabha MP, nearly two weeks have passed since 193 parliamentarians from the Opposition submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament. Speaking on Friday, March 27, O’Brien alleged that the omission of the matter from the parliamentary agenda reflects a “tacit understanding” between the Union Government and the Election Commission. The Opposition’s move comes amid the ongoing Parliament Budget Session, where tensions have remained high over…

MUMBAI – Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially notified stock exchanges of a significant change in its board composition following the completion of the terms of three Independent Directors. In a regulatory filing under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, India’s largest oil refiner confirmed that the following directors ceased to hold office effective March 28, 2026: Prasenjit Biswas Krishnan Sadagopan Dattatreya Rao Sirpurker The company clarified that these departures are strictly due to the natural conclusion of their respective tenures and are not related to any resignations. As a major public sector enterprise, Indian Oil’s adherence…

NEW DELHI – Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has officially announced a change in its Board of Directors following the successful completion of the terms of two Independent Directors. In a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges, the clean energy financier confirmed that Shri Shabdsharan N. Brahmbhatt and Dr. Jaganath C. M. Jodidhar ceased to be Part-time Non-Official (Independent) Directors, effective March 28, 2026. The transition follows the conclusion of their tenure as per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) order issued on March 28, 2025. IREDA emphasized that the departures are strictly due to the…

AHMEDABAD – Softrak Venture Investment Limited has officially named Mrs. Manorama Jitendra Shah as an Additional Independent Director, effective immediately.

NEW DELHI – Pasupati Fincap Limited has officially announced the appointment of Mrs. Rakhi Sharma as a Non-Executive Independent Director to its Board.

NEW DELHI – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially named Naba Kumar Pal as India’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Chad.