Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – In a move to strengthen India’s global position in garment and fabric manufacturing, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Ms. Arti Kanwar as the new Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles.

NEW DELHI – In a strategic move to accelerate the development of India’s Northeast, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has named Sanjay Jaju as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).

NEW DELHI – In a move to strengthen India’s fiscal administration, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Ms. Neetu Kumar Prasad as the new Additional Secretary in the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, on March 30, 2026. The leaders focused on deepening the bilateral partnership and addressed pressing global security concerns. Key Areas of Cooperation The discussion highlighted several critical sectors where India and the Netherlands aim to expand their collaboration: Technology & Industry: Focus on semiconductor manufacturing and green hydrogen initiatives. Infrastructure: Joint efforts in mega water projects, leveraging Dutch expertise in water management. Human Capital: Strengthening talent mobility to facilitate the movement of skilled professionals between the two nations. Regional…

NEW DELHI – In a written reply to the Lok Sabha today, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat detailed the government’s ongoing commitment to the preservation of India’s diverse cultural fabric. There are currently 3,686 centrally protected monuments under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). This includes a significant number of minority heritage sites, places of worship, and pilgrimage destinations across the country. Funding and Strategy The conservation of these sites is guided by the National Policy for Conservation, 2014, and is executed based on site-specific requirements and resource availability. Key Financial Trends…

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha has passed a landmark bill to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) on March 30, 2026. Piloted by Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill introduces 12 key amendments designed to maximize asset value for stakeholders and streamline the resolution process. The amendments address long-standing bottlenecks in the 2016 framework, particularly regarding delays and international recovery. Key Pillars of the IBC Amendment Bill, 2026 Cross-Border Insolvency Framework: For the first time, the IBC will include a formal mechanism to handle companies with assets and creditors located outside India. This aligns Indian…

NEW DELHI – The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has formally notified stock exchanges of the superannuation of three senior management officials, effective March 31, 2026. In a regulatory filing under SEBI’s Listing Regulations, the corporation confirmed that the officials will be relieved of their duties at the close of business today, March 30, 2026. The transition is part of LIC’s ongoing succession planning as it manages its massive operational network across India. Retiring Senior Management Personnel The officials stepping down from their respective roles include: Geeta Prabhakaran: Executive Director (Subsidiaries), Mumbai. Chilaka Venkata Ramana: Executive Director (New Business…

NEW DELHI – Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Shri Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, announced today that the long-awaited Census 2027 will officially commence its first phase on April 1, 2026. This 16th Indian Census marks a historic shift as the world’s largest administrative exercise goes fully digital for the first time. The government has allocated an outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore to manage the massive scale of the operation, which involves over 3.1 million trained enumerators and supervisors. A Two-Phase Digital Roadmap The Census will be conducted in two distinct stages to ensure comprehensive data collection: Phase I: House Listing…

NEW DELHI – The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is set to implement the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, starting April 1, 2026. Replacing the decade-old 2016 framework, these new regulations prioritize a circular economy and enhanced accountability for large-scale waste producers. The details were shared by Union Minister of State Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today. Key Mandates of the 2026 Rules Four-Stream Segregation: Households and entities must now sort waste into four distinct categories at the source: Wet Waste (Biodegradable) Dry Waste (Recyclable/Non-recyclable) Sanitary Waste Special Care Waste (Hazardous/Electronic…

MUMBAI – In a move to strengthen its corporate governance and operational leadership, Magnus Steel and Infra Limited (formerly Magnus Retail) has appointed Chinmay Pradhan as its new Managing Director, effective March 28, 2026. The appointment was approved during a board meeting held over the weekend.