Author: Rishabh Sharma

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.

AHMEDABAD — Stovec Industries Limited has formally appointed Theodorus Dominicus Bartholomeus Maria Kortekaas as an Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director on its Board. Kortekaas, who serves as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board Member at parent entity SPGPrints B.V. (Netherlands), brings a 16-year track record in financial management, controlling, and strategic governance to the company.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recognizing his decades of public service and contributions to the nation. In an official statement issued via social media, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged Dr. Singh’s extended tenure in governance and public policy. Key Remarks & Commemorative Summary Prime Minister’s Message: Writing on X, PM Modi shared: “Tributes to our former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. He spent many years in public life and served the nation with dedication.” Context of Public Service: The tribute highlights…

NEW DELHI — Senior IAS officer Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh has been assigned additional responsibility as Director (Inspection & Quality Control) of the Export Inspection Council of India (EIC), effective September 25, 2026. Ghosh, a 2008-batch Karnataka-cadre officer currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, will head the trade certification body for a term of six months or until a permanent director is appointed.

NEW DELHI — In a key administrative placement, Manisha Sensarma has been designated as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. A 1995-batch Indian Economic Service (IES) officer, Sensarma’s elevation comes via an official cadre-level upgradation of a Deputy Secretary/Director post to the Additional Secretary rank within the ministry.

NEW DELHI — On the occasion of the 85th Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh officially launched five new regional language popular science magazines produced by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR). Published in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu, the initiative expands CSIR-NIScPR’s science outreach portfolio beyond its established publications (Science Reporter in English, Vigyan Pragati in Hindi, and Science ki Duniya in Urdu) to democratize scientific knowledge and highlight regional innovation. Key Publications & Language Coverage…