Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a sharp political counter at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, pressing the Congress party to translate its statements on women’s empowerment into unconditional legislative support for the Women’s Reservation Bill. Rijiju’s remarks came in response to a social media video where Gandhi spoke about dismantling patriarchal barriers and unlocking the potential of Indian women in public life and household decision-making. Key Points Rijiju’s Challenge: Welcoming Gandhi’s video as a “positive message,” Rijiju questioned whether it signaled a genuine change of heart and called on the Opposition to support…

NEW DELHI — Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi called on citizens to adopt Indian handloom products and honor the country’s weavers and artisans on National Handloom Day. In a statement shared on X, the Minister emphasized that handloom craftsmanship represents more than fabric, serving as a pillar of India’s cultural heritage and providing livelihoods for millions of weaver families across the nation. Key Highlights Cultural & Economic Backbone: Framed the handloom sector as a vital foundation of national tradition and rural economic empowerment. Amplifying ‘Vocal for Local’: Reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative, urging the…

NEW DELHI — In a major push to enforce hygiene and food safety standards across its catering network, Indian Railways has imposed ₹5.13 crore in fines, issued 54 show-cause notices, terminated six contracts, and debarred defaulting licensees over the past three years. The enforcement details were shared by Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Serving roughly 58 crore meals annually, Indian Railways maintains a low food-quality complaint rate of 0.0008%. However, strict penal measures and ongoing monitoring are being actively enforced via IRCTC…

PATNA — Highlighting Bihar’s rapid evolution into an attractive energy market, REC Limited Chairman and Managing Director Jitendra Srivastava called on investors to capitalize on the state’s expanding power and clean energy landscape during the 7th CII International Energy Conference. Participating in the “Powering Bihar – Investment, Innovation & Growth” session co-hosted by the Bihar Energy Department and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Srivastava outlined how enabling state policies and infrastructure upgrades are driving new growth avenues. Key Highlights Comprehensive Power Funding: REC remains a major financial partner across Bihar’s generation, transmission, and distribution networks, ensuring grid reliability and…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with around 45 newly elected Lok Sabha MPs from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday, reassuring constituent members and recently inducted lawmakers while calling for smooth parliamentary proceedings. Addressing MPs from the Shiv Sena, National Citizens Party of India (NCPI), NCP (Ajit Pawar), alongside rebel Trinamool Congress members and former Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, PM Modi described the NDA as a unified family and assured them of full backing for constituency development. Key Highlights Reassurance to Allies & Inductees: PM Modi assured rebel TMC members and former Uddhav…

NEW DELHI — In a major governance shift at Cochin Minerals & Rutile Limited (CMRL), Ram Kanwar Garg has resigned from his dual roles as Chairman of the Board and Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.

NEW DELHI — Global professional education platform Emeritus has named Sachin Mohan as Head of Strategic Alliances – Institutions & Industry Partners (India).

NEW DELHI — In a fresh administrative shift within Indian Railways, IRTS officer Guneet Kaur has been posted as Director (Planning) at the Railway Board. She moves to the ministry’s apex body in New Delhi from her prior assignment in the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

NEW DELHI — 2020-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer Vivesh has been posted as Additional Private Secretary to Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. Appointed on a tenure co-terminus with the Minister’s term, the officer has been relieved of his previous administrative responsibilities to take charge of his new post.

NEW DELHI — On the eve of National Handloom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a appeal to citizens, encouraging them to buy indigenous textiles and leverage modern social media trends to take Indian handlooms to a global audience. In a video message posted on his official Instagram handle, PM Modi urged people—particularly youth—to post short content, including “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) videos showcasing their favorite handloom attire. Key Highlights of the Address Digital Promotion for Weavers: The Prime Minister emphasized using popular social media formats to highlight the rich diversity of India’s textile heritage, aiming to boost sales…