Author: Rishabh Sharma

GREATER NOIDA — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2026) in Greater Noida alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s economic trajectory under the dual-engine administration, Shah emphasized the state’s transition from past security challenges to a global manufacturing and investment hub targeting a $1 trillion economy. The event coincided with the 12th anniversary of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and the 110th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Economic & Infrastructure Milestones Outlined Trade Show Engagement: Building on UPITS…

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and autonomous research institutes, has initiated the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6.0. Driven by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), the initiative aims to institutionalize office cleanliness (Swachhata), optimize workspace efficiency, clear administrative backlogs, and streamline record management across government bodies. The execution phase will run from October 2 to October 31, 2026. Participating Entities & Operational Scope Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs): Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency…

KOLKATA — Public sector power generator SJVN Limited participated in a high-level consultation during the Study Visit of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in Kolkata on September 25, 2026. Led by Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN presented the company’s workforce demands and CSR initiatives across education, capacity building, and vocational skill development. The session focused on defining the role of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in strengthening industry-academia linkages and aligning higher education frameworks with evolving industrial requirements under the proposed legislation. Key Deliberation & Stakeholder Summary Event Focus: Parliamentary consultation…

MUMBAI — Winro Commercial (India) Limited has re-appointed senior legal practitioner Mrs. Rupal Anand Vora as a Non-Executive Independent Director, with her new term scheduled to begin on February 14, 2027. With a career spanning over 35 years, Vora specializes in direct tax consultancy, complex regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and risk mitigation.

PUNE — Enterprise security analyst and author Richard Stiennon has secured a fresh term as a Non-Executive Independent Director at Quick Heal Technologies Limited. Stiennon, who serves as Chief Research Analyst at market research firm IT-Harvest, will continue providing strategic guidance and domain expertise to the digital security provider.

SECUNDERABAD — Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer Santosh Kumar Rajula has been transferred from South East Central Railway (SECR) to South Central Railway (SCR). In his new assignment, Rajula takes over as Chief Electrical Loco Engineer (CELE) for South Central Railway, assuming responsibility for electric locomotive operations, fleet maintenance management, and traction engineering across the zone.

KOLKATA — Senior Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer Prem Ranjan Kumar has been posted as the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) of South Eastern Railway (SER) following his transfer from Southern Railway (SR). In his new role, Kumar will lead South Eastern Railway’s safety organization, directing policy implementation, hazard mitigation, and operational safety audits across the zonal network.

NEW DELHI — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal showcased India’s accelerating global economic footprint, emphasizing its strategic integration into global value chains during the 13th Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) Annual Forum 2026. Addressing the Leadership Dialogue, Goyal stated that India is approaching international trade negotiations from a position of economic strength, supported by a clear path toward becoming a $30 trillion economy. Economic Indicators and Growth Strategy Current Economic Scale: India currently negotiates as a $4 trillion nominal economy and holds a purchasing power parity (PPP) valuation of approximately $20 trillion, positioning it as the world’s…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the completion of 12 years of the flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative, highlighting its role in expanding domestic manufacturing capabilities, attracting foreign direct investment, and boosting national exports across diverse economic sectors. Key Outcomes and Strategic Pillars Domestic Production Growth: Substantial increase in local manufacturing output across key sectors, including electronics, defense production, automotive, and heavy industry. Investment & Trade Capital: Elevated inflows of global investment alongside increased export volumes, strengthening India’s integration into global supply chains. Sectoral Transformation: Widespread structural shifts across both traditional manufacturing and high-tech industrial domains over the…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to philosopher and political thinker Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary (Jayanti), highlighting his foundational philosophy of Antyodaya—the upliftment of the most marginalized individual in society—as a cornerstone of national development. In his message, the Prime Minister called on citizens to integrate Upadhyaya’s ideals into public service and reaffirm their commitment to social and national responsibilities. Key Highlights and Cultural Message Philosophy of Antyodaya: The Prime Minister emphasized that empowering the last person in the social hierarchy remains central to welfare-oriented governance and nation-building strategies. Emphasis on Effort Over Fate:…