Author: Rishabh Sharma

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, marking a major boost for North Andhra Pradesh’s air connectivity and economic landscape. Developed by GMR Group at an estimated cost of ₹5,000 crore, the new greenfield airport is scheduled to begin commercial operations on August 17, 2026. Designed to handle six million passengers annually in its initial phase, the master plan accounts for eventual expansion to up to 40 million passengers per year. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Civil Aviation Minister…

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 At the 2nd Defence MSME Manufacturers Forum in Hyderabad, Cmde P.R. Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), outlined a strategic roadmap to elevate India’s domestic defence production onto the global stage. Delivering the keynote address at the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) event themed “Make in India for the World – The Road Ahead,” Cmde Hari identified MSMEs as the fundamental driver of military manufacturing. He urged for institutional partnerships between defence shipbuilders, startups, academic institutions, and suppliers to foster cutting-edge innovation and establish resilient,…

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 Industrial manufacturer Heera Ispat Limited has announced an executive-level transition following the decision of Chirag Dinesh Chandan to step down as Whole-Time Director. With Chandan relinquishing his executive directorship, the company will update its board composition and managerial setup in accordance with statutory corporate governance regulations.

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 Packaging major Rollatainers Limited has reported a board-level exit following the decision of Shashikant Sharma to relinquish his position as an Independent Director of the company. The resignation triggers a shift in the company’s independent board committee oversight, with further disclosures expected regarding compliance and committee realignments under statutory norms.

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 In a key administrative development within the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, senior communication strategist Yogesh Kumar Baweja has been promoted to the Higher Grade, stepping into the position of Principal Director General (Principal DG). Baweja, a 1991-batch veteran of the Indian Information Service (IIS), was previously serving in the High Administrative Grade (HAG) scale. Following this elevation to the apex level, he will continue to head the office of the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) until further orders.

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 In a fresh administrative transfer within the railway hierarchy, S. Srinivasa Rao has been posted to the South Coast Railway (SCoR) cadre, moving from his previous assignment at East Coast Railway (ECoR). An officer of the Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), Rao handles key operational aspects related to signaling systems, interlocking tech, and railway telecommunication infrastructure.

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 A high-decibel political controversy has erupted in the capital following a street-theatre-style protest inside the Parliament complex, leading to a formal police complaint against Independent MP from Purnia, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav. The complaint, lodged at Delhi’s Jahangirpuri Police Station by petitioner Surya Maithil, accuses the lawmaker of hurting religious sentiments and misusing sacred symbols. During a mock performance supported by top INDIA bloc figures—including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party MPs Dimple Yadav and Awadhesh Prasad—a saffron-clad Pappu Yadav enacted a priest pocketing temple offerings to depict alleged financial irregularities…

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a video message appealing for calm and reconciliation following controversy over objectionable slogans directed at him and his late mother during student protests at Jantar Mantar. Calling on society to guide rather than penalize young citizens, the Prime Minister stated that he wishes to forgive those involved. The incident occurred during a July 23 protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party over alleged examination paper leaks. In response, law enforcement registered a Zero FIR against a 25-year-old protester under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions for public mischief, defamation, and…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 In a major step toward safeguarding India’s ancient knowledge systems, the Ministry of Culture organized the National Digitization Drive Workshop under the flagship Gyan Bharatam Mission at The Ashok, New Delhi. Addressing over 200 stakeholders—including representatives from States, Union Territories, manuscript custodians, scholars, and technology partners—Union Minister of Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that over 1.2 crore manuscripts have been reported across the country so far. Emphasizing the civilizational motto “jñānam paramam dhyeyam,” the Minister called for sustained national momentum, high precision, and disciplined execution to codify, categorize, and preserve these priceless texts…

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, is set to observe World Breastfeeding Week 2026 nationwide from August 1 to August 7, 2026. Centered around the official theme—”Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works”—the week-long campaign aims to drive awareness among families, communities, and healthcare providers regarding critical infant and young child feeding practices. Core Campaign Objectives & Guidelines The ministry’s nationwide outreach emphasizes foundational milestones for newborn survival, cognitive growth, and long-term health: The Golden Hour: Urging families to ensure every newborn receives breast milk within the…