Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant cost revision for the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project. The total project estimate has nearly doubled, jumping from ₹43,129 crore to ₹79,459 crore. Strategic Funding and Investment To support the revised budget, the government has sanctioned an additional equity investment of ₹8,962 crore by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). Equity Stake: Following this move, HPCL’s total equity contribution will stand at ₹19,600 crore. Ownership: HRRL is a joint venture between HPCL (74%) and the Government of Rajasthan (26%). Operational…

NEW DELHI – NITI Aayog CEO Nidhi Chhibber has released the second edition of the landmark report, “From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India’s Evolving Credit Market.” Published in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), TransUnion CIBIL, and MicroSave Consulting (MSC), the report highlights a massive shift in how women engage with formal finance. The ₹76 Lakh Crore Milestone The report reveals that women now account for 26% of India’s total system credit, with a collective portfolio of ₹76 lakh crore. This marks a staggering 4.8x expansion in credit exposure since 2017. Key Growth Indicators (2017–2025): Rapid Expansion: Credit…

NEW DELHI – The Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to launch the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada tomorrow, April 9, 2026. The two-week nationwide celebration, running until April 23, aims to tackle malnutrition through a massive “Jan Andolan” (People’s Movement). Theme: “Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life” This year’s theme centers on the scientific consensus that 85% of brain development occurs before a child turns six. The campaign will prioritize the “First 1,000 Days” as a critical window for physical and cognitive growth. Five Key Focus Areas: Maternal & Child Nutrition: Emphasis on…

MOMBASA – As part of India’s strategic outreach in the South West Indian Ocean, the frontline guided missile frigate INS Trikand arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on April 7, 2026. The visit underscores the deepening defense cooperation between the two nations under India’s MAHASAGAR initiative. Key Highlights of the Visit Strategic Alignment: The arrival coincides with the official visit of VAdm Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, to Kenya. Support & Cooperation: The Indian Navy will hand over essential stores to the Kenya Defence Forces as a gesture of bilateral support. Engagement: The crew will participate in professional, cultural,…

CHENNAI – SEPC Limited (formerly Shriram EPC) has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Dr. Ashutosh Karnatak as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director, effective April 6, 2026.

CHENNAI – Kripya Solutions, a global provider of PLM, Enterprise Technology, and IoT services, has announced the appointment of Madhavan Parthasarathy as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

NEW DELHI – The government has empanelled Shri Prasenjit Mukherjee, a 1980-batch IA&AS officer, to serve as an Independent External Monitor (IEM).

NEW DELHI – Ms. Rashmi, a 2013-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), has been selected for a key central deputation as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance.

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today celebrated the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), hailing it as a cornerstone for youth self-employment and national progress. Launched on April 8, 2015, the scheme has spent over a decade providing collateral-free loans to small and micro-enterprises. Empowering the ‘Self-Reliant’ Indian The Prime Minister emphasized that the success of the MUDRA scheme reflects the inherent potential of India’s citizens to transform from job seekers into job creators. Youth Impact: The scheme has been particularly instrumental in providing financial wings to young entrepreneurs in rural and semi-urban areas. National…

NEW DELHI – In a significant high-level engagement, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The meeting served as a platform to discuss ongoing developmental projects and the strategic roadmap for the state’s growth within the national framework. Following the meeting, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the continued synergy between the State and Centre. While specific details of the discussion were not officially released, the meeting is seen as a key step in aligning Chhattisgarh’s tribal welfare and infrastructure goals with the Union…