Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, which claimed the lives of eight individuals on Thursday. In addition to offering his condolences, the Prime Minister has sanctioned financial assistance for the victims and their families from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The accident occurred when a vehicle, reportedly carrying occupants returning from a funeral in Rishikesh, plunged nearly 300 meters into a gorge near Nail on the Chamba-Koti road. Financial Assistance Details To support the affected families during this tragedy, the Prime…

HYDERABAD — The Board of Directors of Seshachal Technologies Limited has formalized the induction of Raj Singh Rawat into its top leadership tier. Rawat has been appointed as an Additional Director and will take on the executive responsibilities of Managing Director.

MUMBAI — Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited (TTML) has officially announced the re-appointment of Harjit Singh as the company’s Managing Director. The decision, cleared by the Board of Directors, reaffirms the company’s commitment to its current strategic trajectory under Singh’s established leadership.

NEW DELHI — In a major leadership transition within India’s Maharatna PSUs, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has picked Amol Babulal Taori to take over as the next Director (Finance) of Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID).

NEW DELHI — Anant Kumar, a senior officer from the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has been formally empanelled for Joint Secretary or equivalent-level posts within the Government of India.

NEW DELHI — In a major boost to his administrative career, Manvendra Singh, a high-ranking official from the Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), has been empanelled for Joint Secretary or equivalent-level posts within the Government of India.

NEW DELHI – Addressing a national conference at Jamia Millia Islamia on Earth Day, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that India’s shift toward a green economy will be the primary engine for future employment and startup growth. The Minister emphasized that renewable energy, electric mobility, and the circular economy are creating a paradigm shift in India’s development model. Key Pillars of Green Growth National Green Hydrogen Mission: With an outlay of over ₹19,000 crore, this initiative is spearheading clean industrial transformation in sectors like steel and cement. Energy Diversification: Beyond solar and wind, the Minister identified ocean energy and…

DEHRADUN – The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is making rapid progress on a 12 km Greenfield four-lane bypass designed to divert transit traffic away from the heart of Dehradun. With an investment of ₹716 crore, the project has already achieved 44% physical progress and is slated for completion by April 2027. Strategic Route & Connectivity The bypass acts as a crucial link to the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, creating a south-western alternate route for commuters. Alignment: Starts at Jhajhra, connects the Paonta Sahib-Ballupur section of NH-7, and concludes near the Asharori Check Post. Inter-State Impact: It will streamline travel…

NEW DELHI – Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, recently held a virtual interaction with participants of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme. The session featured 100 students from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, and Delhi, who shared their experiences from a month-long immersive tour of Northeast India. Bridging the Cultural Divide Launched in late 2025, the programme is a flagship initiative aimed at fostering “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” by connecting youth from across India with the “Ashtalakshmi”—the eight states of the Northeast. Key Student Reflections: Cultural Immersion: Students from Goa…

SULTANPUR – The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on April 22, 2026. The high-stakes exercise demonstrated the IAF’s ability to transform public infrastructure into operational airbases during conflict or natural disasters. The drill was observed by Air Marshal B Manikantan (AOC-in-C, Central Air Command) and UP State Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar. Diverse Fleet and Night Ops The exercise marked a significant milestone by validating both day and night operations on a highway strip. A wide array of aircraft participated to test the versatility of the landing stretch:…