Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — The Board of Directors of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has sanctioned a major capital-raising initiative, securing approval for an Unsecured Rupee Term Loan / Line of Credit of up to ₹10,000 crore from State Bank of India (SBI). The strategic financing decision was formalized during a board meeting on September 26, 2026, and subsequently disclosed to stock exchanges in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Transaction Metrics & Regulatory Framework Borrowing Entity: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) Lead Financial Institution: State Bank of India…

AHMEDABAD — Plant-based specialty products manufacturer Sanstar Limited has officially re-appointed Gouthamchand Sohanlal Chowdhary as Managing Director. The approval was finalized during the company’s 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM), extending his executive leadership for a five-year term effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031. Alongside the Managing Director’s tenure extension, shareholders ratified identical five-year re-appointments for Sambhav Gautam Chowdhary and Shreyans Gautam Chowdhary as Joint Managing Directors.

CHANDIGARH — The Haryana State Government has issued an official notification reassigning key administrative portfolios across three senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to optimize state transport, urban infrastructure, and social welfare operations. Key Appointments & Operational Reallocations Nikhil Gajraj (IAS: 2008 Batch): Designation: Appointed Director General, State Transport, Haryana. Context: Re-joins state cadre leadership following the completion of central deputation. Mukul Kumar (IAS: 2011 Batch): Portfolio Expansion: Entrusted with additional charge as Director and Special Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya Sewa. Retained Capacities: Continues as Managing Director, Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd;…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended official congratulations to distance runner Sawan Barwal following his historic Silver medal victory in the Men’s Marathon at the Asian Games. Barwal’s performance set a new National Record and secured India’s first Asian Games marathon medal in over four decades, marking the country’s first-ever Asian Games podium finish in the event held outside Indian territory. Key Milestone Highlights & Official Record Athlete: Sawan Barwal Event: Men’s Marathon (Asian Games) Medal Won: Silver National Impact: Establishes a new National Record in the Men’s Marathon. Ends a 40+ year medal drought for India in…

NEW YORK — Speaking at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar delivered a firm rebuke of ongoing armed strikes against commercial shipping and merchant crews across vital international waterways. Emphasizing that global stability is being undermined by a “mindset of extreme competition,” Jaishankar outlined how the weaponization of finance, technology, and trade routes is disproportionately impacting non-aligned nations and worsening structural inequality across the Global South. Strategic Takeaways & Multilateral Directives Global Maritime Security Coalition: Launched the Group of Friends on Safety & Security of Shipping & Seafarers alongside Liberia…

NEW DELHI — The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) chaired the second national review meeting for Special Campaign 6.0, assessing the ongoing preparatory phase (September 16–30, 2026) across 84 Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. Chaired by DARPG Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma, the review aligned central ministries, PSUs, and subordinate offices for the nation-wide implementation phase set to run from October 2 to October 31, 2026. Key Operational Milestones & Campaign Architecture Nodal Leadership & Monitoring Framework: Chairs: Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma (Secretary, DARPG) and Shri Puneet Yadav (Additional Secretary, DARPG). Reach: Attended by 40+…

NEW DELHI — The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has initiated preparations for Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2026. Building on its preparatory phase (September 15–30, 2026), the sixth iteration of the annual government-wide drive will center on the theme: “Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of e-waste.” Core Objectives & Special Campaign 5.0 Audit Metrics Special Campaign 6.0 Mandate (October 2026): E-Waste Disposal: Mandatory identification and disposal of electronic waste aligned with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Administrative Backlog Reduction: Expedited clearance of pending references…

NEW DELHI — Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The high-level bilateral meeting was officially confirmed via a public statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on social media. Key Information & Official Summary Meeting Principals: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Issuing Authority: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) / Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi Official Record Date: September 26, 2026 Institutional Scope: High-level executive consultation regarding state-center administrative coordination and ongoing development initiatives across Uttar Pradesh.

BILASPUR — South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) held an All-India Kavi Sammelan at its corporate headquarters, anchoring the central public sector undertaking’s Rajbhasha Pakhwada 2026 observance. Led by Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan and Director (HR) Biranchi Das, the initiative aligns with statutory directives promoting the official use of Hindi and organizational cultural engagement across executive and staff ranks. Executive Summary & Event Architecture Sponsoring Entity: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (CIL Subsidiary) Institutional Event: All-India Kavi Sammelan (Rajbhasha Pakhwada 2026) Key Executive Leadership: Harish Duhan — Chairman-cum-Managing Director Biranchi Das — Director (HR) Functional Units Involved: SECL Rajbhasha Department and Human…

NEW DELHI — Orosil Smiths India Limited has formally added Nikhil Jain to its Board as an Independent Director, strengthening its leadership team across retail operations and administrative oversight. Jain possesses an extensive operational portfolio encompassing sales planning, inventory management, customer service, and trade promotional frameworks, backed by a commitment to rigorous compliance standards and transparent governance practices.