Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives following a tragic boat capsizing incident in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the rapid recovery of those injured in the accident. Financial Assistance Announced Under PMNRF To support the families of the victims and the survivors during this crisis, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced immediate financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF): Next of Kin: An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh will be provided…

MUMBAI — Listed infrastructure and logistics provider Sanmit Infra Limited has announced a major update to its boardroom composition following the resignation of its Non-Executive Independent Director, Mr. Ajay Nanik Chandwani.

NEW DELHI — To accelerate institutional reforms in federal talent acquisition, senior bureaucrat Ms. Mansi Verma has been officially appointed as Director in the National Recruitment Agency (NRA), New Delhi. The strategic placement, cleared by the competent authority under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), mandates a central deputation tenure of five years from the date of assuming charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

NEW YORK — India has formally entered the race for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar officially launched the national campaign, themed “SHANTI,” during a high-profile diplomatic reception at the UN Headquarters in New York. The diplomatic push begins against the backdrop of deep global volatility, with ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East highlighting the urgent need for robust, representative leadership within the UN’s primary security body. Defining the ‘SHANTI’ Doctrine To steer its two-year candidacy, New Delhi has introduced the SHANTI framework—a Hindi…

BOSTON, USA — Showcasing India’s rich seafaring heritage and reinforcing transatlantic defense ties, the Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini made a spectacular ceremonial entry into Boston Harbor on July 12, 2026. The tall ship’s arrival marks a key milestone in her ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition, fresh off successful participations in the Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York and prior port calls in Norfolk and Baltimore. The Grand Parade of Sails INS Sudarshini proudly hoisted the Indian Tricolour as she took her place in the Grand Parade of Sails, the official opening event for the world-renowned Sail Boston…

KOLKATA — Signaling a strong push for Centre-state collaboration on rural economics, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has arrived in Kolkata for a high-profile two-day official visit spanning July 13–14, 2026. The visit centers on extensive policy alignment with West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari to streamline the implementation of flagship agricultural programs, upgrade rural infrastructure, and directly address the economic concerns of the state’s vital jute farming community. High-Level Governance and Policy Review The bilateral engagement begins on the evening of July 13 with an institutional dinner meeting at…

NEW DELHI — Addressing the rapid evolution of sophisticated financial cybercrime, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in tandem with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the financial sector’s nodal agency CSIRT-Fin, has officially released the second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025–26 for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Developed in strategic collaboration with global payment security leader SISA, the comprehensive study maps the critical vulnerabilities reshaping digital banking and payment networks across the country. Key Insignia: The Shifting Threat Landscape The central finding of the 2025–26 report highlights a dramatic compression…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his warmest congratulations to the Indian student contingent for their historic performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Achieving a flawless 100% success rate, all five members of the national team secured individual Gold Medals, propelling India to the joint World No. 1 rank on the global leaderboard. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister hailed the achievement as a stellar manifestation of the country’s youth power (Yuva Shakti) and its growing momentum in foundational science and research. Prime Minister Praises “Limitless Potential” of Yuva…

NEW DELHI — India’s public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs)—comprising Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)—are navigating acute financial strain. Faced with a massive mismatch between soaring global crude costs driven by geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and capped domestic retail prices, these state-run refiners have collectively absorbed the brunt of the market shock to shield domestic consumers from hyper-inflation. The Scale of Under-Recoveries According to statements from Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, cumulative under-recoveries across the three major OMCs climbed to approximately ₹2.19 lakh crore for the period ending June…

NEW DELHI — The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, emphasized that comprehensive, all-round development leading to a positive transformation in the lives of every citizen is essential for driving national progress. He reiterated that this inclusive philosophy guides the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance India’s strategic capabilities and structural strength. To reinforce this message, the Prime Minister shared a classical Sanskrit Subhashitam detailing the core duties of governance and leadership. The Vedic Maxim on Governance The Prime Minister shared the following verse to illustrate the eternal pillars of public service and statecraft: “कन्यानां सम्प्रदानञ्च कुमाराणाञ्च रक्षणम्। राष्ट्रस्य सङ्ग्रहे नित्यं विधानमिदमाचरेत्॥”…