Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed “immense delight” following the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 by Parliament on Thursday. The Prime Minister characterized the legislation as a landmark move toward a trust-based governance model that prioritizes both “Ease of Living” and “Ease of Doing Business.” The Bill aims to modernize India’s legal framework by eliminating obsolete regulations and reducing the judicial burden through the decriminalization of minor offenses. Key Highlights of the Bill: Decriminalization of Minor Offenses: The Act replaces several criminal penalties with monetary fines, aiming to reduce the backlog of litigation…

VADODARA – In a major leadership transition, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Chirayu Amin as the company’s Executive Chairman.

BENGALURU – In a strategic expansion of its leadership board, WeP Solutions Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Nisar Ali Shah as an Additional Whole-time Director.

NEW DELHI – In a significant leadership transition for India’s steel sector, Mr. Krishna Kumar Singh has officially assumed additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

NEW DELHI – In a significant boost to its executive leadership, REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation) has announced that Mr. Rajesh Kumar has officially assumed the role of Director (Finance).

NEW DELHI – India’s public sector shipyards are undergoing a strategic transformation, pivoting from domestic naval suppliers to emerging global contenders. With maritime and defense exports already surpassing ₹23,000 crore in FY25, policymakers have set an ambitious target to more than double this figure to ₹50,000 crore by FY29. This shift comes as global buyers seek alternatives to traditional hubs like China and South Korea, driven by rising costs and geopolitical realignments. Key Players Leading the Charge: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited: Long the backbone of India’s naval strength, the firm is now leveraging its expertise in warships and submarines to…

NEW DELHI – Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh raised a high-decibel alarm on Wednesday regarding the “systematic undermining” of social justice at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). During the Zero Hour of the Budget session, Singh cited a sharp 25% decline in SC/ST student enrolment, labeling it a departure from the university’s founding principles. Key Allegations Raised: Erosion of Diversity: Singh pointed to a significant drop in the representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, suggesting that JNU is drifting from its mandate of inclusivity and national integration. Faculty Promotion Backlog: The MP flagged 89 pending faculty…

NEW DELHI – Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a virtual review meeting on Wednesday with state agriculture ministers to streamline digital integration and resource availability for the 2026-27 crop season. The Minister emphasized a “zero-tolerance” policy toward the hoarding of fertilisers and set a rigorous six-month deadline to achieve 100% Farmer ID registration across the country. 1. Digital Empowerment: The Farmer ID Initiative Shri Chouhan revealed that 9.25 crore Farmer IDs have already been generated across 19 states. Target: 100% coverage within the next six months. Scope: Registration is being expanded beyond PM-Kisan…

NEW DELHI – India’s defence sector has achieved a landmark milestone, with exports surging to an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in the 2025-26 financial year. This represents a massive 62.66% increase over the previous year’s figure of ₹23,622 crore, marking a nearly threefold growth in the last five years. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lauded the performance, stating that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India is rapidly transforming into a global defence manufacturing hub. Export Performance Breakdown The record growth was fueled by a balanced contribution from both public and private sectors: DPSUs Surging: Defence Public Sector…

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially kicked off the first phase of Census 2027 on Wednesday by completing his own self-enumeration. This phase marks the beginning of house listing and housing operations across the country. In a move toward modernizing India’s administrative data, the Prime Minister highlighted that this census marks the first time data collection is being conducted entirely through digital means. Key Highlights of Census 2027: Digital Transformation: For the first time, the census process has been digitized, allowing for faster data processing and reduced manual errors. Citizen Empowerment: The new system empowers citizens to self-enumerate…