Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam via social media, articulating the eight core virtues essential for building personal character and achieving moral clarity. Quoting the ancient verse—“अष्टौ गुणाः पुरुषं दीपयन्ति प्रज्ञा सुशीलत्वदमौ श्रुतं च। पराक्रमश्च बहुभाषिता च दानं यथाशक्ति कृतज्ञता च।।”—the Prime Minister highlighted how these timeless values shape individual integrity and social harmony. He noted that wisdom (Prajna), good conduct (Sushilatva), self-control (Dama), knowledge (Shrutam), courage (Parakrama), skillful speech (Bahubhashita), charity according to one’s capacity (Dana), and gratitude (Kritajnata) collectively enrich human life and earn respect within society. Key Highlights Sanskrit Heritage:…

NEW DELHI — Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has underscored the urgent need for systemic road safety reform, emphasizing that traffic fatalities present a greater loss of human life in India than major diseases or active armed conflict. Addressing an industry gathering in the capital, Gadkari disclosed that India’s road network—now the third-largest in the world—records nearly 500,000 crashes each year, taking roughly 180,000 lives and draining nearly 3% from national GDP. With two-wheeler occupants representing 45% of total fatalities and youth comprising two-thirds of all victims, the government is executing a ₹40,000 crore engineering plan…

NEW DELHI — In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan outlined the expansion of youth democratic engagement through the upgraded National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS 2.0) web portal, launched on September 11, 2024. Unlike its predecessor, which restricted participation to students of recognized institutions, the NYPS 2.0 framework opens youth parliament participation to all educational institutions, civil society groups, and individual citizens across India. Since its launch, the portal has logged 103,791 total citizen and student participants across institutional, group, and individual channels. The ministry also noted ongoing digital upgrades…

NEW DELHI — In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju outlined the cumulative achievements and financial allocation under the central government’s ‘Jiyo Parsi’ scheme aimed at stabilizing the declining population of the Parsi community. Since its inception in 2013, the initiative has incurred a total expenditure of ₹37.43 crore, supporting 582 medical beneficiaries for infertility treatments, childbearing, and postnatal care, alongside 1,055 beneficiaries under the Health of Community component since FY 2018–19. The program has registered 534 births within the community since FY 2014–15, with independent third-party evaluations validating the scheme’s…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s Commonwealth Games contingent at his residence, commending their performances and emphasizing that national sporting excellence relies on fostering a deep-rooted sports culture alongside physical infrastructure development. During the interaction, the Prime Minister highlighted the impact of elite medal victories on inspiring school-level athletes and lauded the role of grassroots initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme and Sports Authority of India (SAI) infrastructure in nurturing talent. PM Modi commended the perseverance of athletes who overcame injuries, dedicated victories to their coaches and the armed forces, and reaffirmed government commitment toward expanding state-of-the-art…

KOLKATA — Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Power Sector Eastern Region has floated a short-notice tender for structural engineering and modification works at Unit-5 (1×660 MW) of the Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant in West Bengal. The contract covers coal spillage prevention through bunker enclosures, along with truss fabrication and roof sheeting at the site. BHEL will supply the structural steel free of charge, with the selected contractor required to mobilize within three days of contract issuance and complete the scope within two months. Key Highlights Procurement Schedule: Hard-copy tender submissions close August 12, 2026, at 18:00 Hrs (Ref: BHEL:PSER:…

NEW DELHI — In a major political salvo against the ruling dispensation, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Central Government following the police crackdowns on student-led anti-paper leak protests in the capital. Authoring an commentary piece in The Hindu, the Congress MP contended that the Union Home Ministry cannot shirk responsibility for the security operations at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi posited that the ministry faces a clear dilemma of being either directly culpable for sanctioning force against student groups or incompetent for lacking operational awareness, reiterating calls for executive accountability. Key Highlights Home Ministry Targeted: Rahul…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hosted India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, celebrating the contingent’s stellar performance on the international stage. During the interactive session, the Prime Minister heard firsthand accounts of the athletes’ experiences at the Games, commending their dedication and noting that their achievements serve as an immense source of national pride that will inspire future generations of young Indian sportspersons. Key Highlights Official Felicitation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s CWG 2026 medal-winning delegation at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Direct Interaction: The Prime Minister engaged with…

MUMBAI — Power sector major JSW Energy Limited has inducted Sanjay Sagar onto its Board of Directors in the role of Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent). A veteran executive who earlier helmed the enterprise as Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sagar brings extensive industry knowledge spanning power generation, mining operations, and large-scale infrastructure execution to the board.

NEW DELHI — In an official service update, 1997-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Aryendra Pal Singh has been granted a regular promotion to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes. The administrative order accords the promotion against the 2025 vacancy year, granting it notional effect from January 1, 2025, pending subsequent cadre orders.