Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Inter-state commuting between the national capital and Rajasthan is set for a major efficiency boost as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) initiates plans to eliminate all physical toll booths along the entire Delhi-Jaipur section of National Highway 48 (NH-48). The modernization push is being executed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), deploying next-generation automated tracking to clear historical highway bottlenecks. The Engineering Framework: MLFF Architecture At the heart of this structural upgrade is the Multi-Lane Free-Flow Tolling System (MLFF). This technology enables high-speed, non-stop vehicular movement, removing the need for physical drop-gates…

KOLKATA — State-owned mining giant Coal India Limited (CIL) has initiated an strategic shift toward sustainable extraction practices by evaluating the deployment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-operated heavy vehicles across its major mining blocks. To map out the operational ecosystem, the company hosted a high-level technical coordination program at its corporate headquarters in Kolkata. Inaugurating the green initiative, Shri Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical) of Coal India Limited, emphasized that adopting LNG is no longer an experiment but an operational necessity to transition away from conventional, high-emission diesel engines. The Economic and Environmental Business Case According to the technical roadmap presented,…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 11th anniversary of the Digital India initiative, celebrating its transformative impact on governance, public service delivery, and citizen empowerment. Reflecting on the journey, the Prime Minister stated that the initiative has successfully redefined governance by making it highly transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric while firmly establishing the groundwork for a developed and self-reliant India (Viksit Bharat). Through a series of official statements and a detailed post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted how the mass adoption of technology by over a billion citizens has shifted global perspectives toward India’s tech capabilities. Enhancing…

PARBHANI — Underlining the Central Government’s focus on agro-processing and rural entrepreneurship under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan formally inaugurated an advanced Common Incubation Center (CIC) at the College of Food Technology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani. The high-tech facility was built through a multi-tier collaborative framework featuring financial assistance from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), regulatory support from the university, and execution by the State-Level Nodal Agency of the Maharashtra Agriculture Department. Strengthening the Farm-to-Market Value Chain Speaking at a special guidance session at the university’s Golden…

ITANAGAR — Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, arrived in Arunachal Pradesh to lead a high-level assessment of the devastating flood crisis gripping the northeastern states. Accompanied by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, Chouhan committed the full support of the Central Government toward immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation. While an initial aerial survey on Monday was deferred due to severe weather and low visibility, the Union Minister stated that the administration’s resolve remained unshakeable. On July 1, Chouhan…

NEW DELHI — In a major regulatory update from the public sector domain, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) has informed bourses that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on July 7, 2026. The primary agenda of the meeting is to deliberate on a proposal to raise additional capital through a Further Public Offer (FPO) of fresh equity shares. The proposed equity dilution will be structured under the statutory provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, alongside the capital market guidelines outlined by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Multi-Tiered Clearances Required Because RCF is a prominent…

MUMBAI — Avance Technologies Limited has announced a major restructuring of its top leadership tier with the appointment of Santosh Hambare as its new Managing Director.

NEW DELHI — In a major executive transition, C.E. Info Systems Limited, the parent company of digital mapping pioneer MapmyIndia, has announced the appointment of Rohan Verma as its Joint Managing Director.

NEW DELHI — In a strategic administrative pivot within the Ministry of Education, Vineet Joshi, the serving Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, has been given the additional charge of Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy.

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has officially approved the appointment of Atul Gupta as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Engineers India Limited (EIL), placing a veteran insider at the helm of the premier Navratna engineering consultancy.