Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has named Vishwajit Sahay as the new Secretary (Defence Finance) within the Ministry of Defence. A veteran officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), Sahay transitions to this senior role from his current position as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).

HYDERABAD – D.V. Srinivas Rao, the current Director (Technical) of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), has been assigned the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Heads of Missions Conference today, engaging in high-level discussions with India’s top diplomats to refine the nation’s foreign policy and global outreach. The conference served as a key platform for evaluating India’s current international standing and charting a course for future diplomatic endeavors. Strengthening Global Strategic Ties During the sessions, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach to international relations. The discussions focused on three primary pillars designed to bolster India’s influence on the world stage: Economic Diplomacy: Advancing trade and commerce to further integrate India into global…

MUMBAI – Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Smita Bhagat as an Independent Director. This strategic addition to the Board is aimed at enhancing the firm’s governance and leveraging deep industry expertise to drive future growth.

NEW DELHI – The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted a high-level Italian delegation from M/S Fincantieri at its headquarters on April 30, 2026. Led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, the interaction focused on strategic collaborations for future shipbuilding projects and the integration of cutting-edge maritime technologies. The delegation included Anna Ruffino from the Embassy of Italy and Eugenio Santagata of Fincantieri’s Military Naval Vessel Division. Key Areas of Technological Collaboration The discussions emphasized advanced design and propulsion systems to enhance the operational capability of the ICG: Modular & Resilient Design: Focus on resilient hulls for high sea states and modular…

CHANDIGARH – Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda presided over the 39th Convocation of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) today. Highlighting PGI’s role as a premier public healthcare ecosystem in North India, the Minister oversaw the graduation of 682 candidates, including 61 PhD and 114 DM graduates. The ceremony was attended by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Dr. Vinod K. Paul, reflecting the institute’s status as a top-ranked medical facility (2nd in NIRF 2025). Expansion of Medical Infrastructure The Minister detailed the significant growth in India’s medical education landscape over the last decade: Institutional Growth:…

LEH – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is scheduled to launch a series of major dairy infrastructure and cooperative projects in Ladakh on May 1, 2026. The event, held at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), aims to strengthen the region’s rural economy through the “Sahkar se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperatives) vision. The Minister will be joined by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for the foundation-laying and inauguration ceremony. Strengthening Infrastructure and Quality The initiatives focus on modernizing the dairy supply chain in both Leh and Kargil: New…

MUMBAI – The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has formally notified stock exchanges of the retirement of two senior management officials. Pratibha Singh, Executive Director (Liaison), and Mahtabuzzaman, Director of the Zonal Training Centre in Hyderabad, are set to superannuate at the close of business hours on April 30, 2026. The disclosure was made to the BSE and NSE in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations. This move ensures transparency for stakeholders as the insurance giant maintains its routine corporate governance protocols following the departure of these long-serving senior leaders.

HYDERABAD – The Board of Directors of Pokarna Limited has approved the re-appointment of Rahul Jain as the Managing Director, effective from May 2, 2026. This move ensures continued leadership stability for the company, a prominent player in the natural stone and quartz surfaces industry.

PATNA – The Bihar government has restructured key administrative responsibilities, posting senior IAS officer C. K. Anil as the Advisor to the Bihar State Planning Board. A veteran of the 1991 batch (Bihar cadre), Anil moves into the strategic advisory role to assist in the state’s long-term developmental planning. In a related move, the state has consolidated leadership within the Revenue and Land Reforms Department. Jai Singh, who was already overseeing the department’s functions, has been assigned full additional charge of the Secretary position.