Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Marking a paradigm shift in Indian Ocean maritime cooperation, Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has conducted its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) under a new Indian management framework following its landmark 51% acquisition by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). The transition represents a historic first, marking the inaugural cross-border acquisition of a foreign shipyard by an Indian defense Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). Restructured Leadership and Corporate Overhaul The AGM was spearheaded by Captain Jagmohan (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of MDL, who has officially taken the helm as the Chairman of Colombo Dockyard PLC. To stabilize the Sri…

VADODARA — Leading chemical and mineral actives manufacturer Sudeep Pharma Limited has officially inducted Milin Mehta onto its corporate board as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent).

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a historic three-day State Visit to Seychelles from June 27 to 29, 2026. Traveling at the invitation of Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie, the Prime Minister will attend the nation’s milestone Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. The visit coincides with the landmark 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. Expanding Maritime Ties: Vision MAHASAGAR In his departure statement, Prime Minister Modi emphasized Seychelles’ strategic position as a vital maritime neighbor. The visit is set to heavily focus on regional security…

CHENNAI — VA Tech Wabag Limited, a global leader in the water technology sector, has officially inducted Samaresh Parida onto its leadership team as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent).

HYDERABAD — In a swift move following the leadership transition in Telangana’s top bureaucracy, the state government has appointed the outgoing Chief Secretary, K Ramakrishna Rao, as Advisor & Ex-officio Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister.

HYDERABAD — Senior IAS officer Sanjay Jaju has been designated as the next Chief Secretary of Telangana, marking a key transition in the state’s top administrative office.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartiest congratulations to Abelardo de la Espriella following his victory in the Colombian presidential elections. In a public message shared on X, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India deeply values its close friendship with Colombia, noting that the bilateral partnership continues to expand across all sectors. “I convey my best wishes for a successful tenure and look forward to working together to further deepen our bilateral relations in the years ahead,” PM Modi stated. The message underscores India’s commitment to maintaining and strengthening its diplomatic and strategic ties with the South…

NEW DELHI — Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has publicly criticized the Central government following a declaration by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that an Indian passport is primarily a “travel document and not a conclusive proof of citizenship.” The government defended its position by citing Section 20 of the Passports Act of 1967, which permits the state to issue passports to non-citizens under exceptional circumstances. However, Tharoor slammed this legal technicality as an “absurd legal paradox” that disregards the intense background checks and police verifications everyday citizens must clear to obtain one. “For decades, the passport has been considered…

NEW DELHI — In a major escalation of India’s internal security strategy, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chaired the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) today. Declaring the next three years as the decisive window to achieve a Nasha Mukt Bharat (Drug-Free India), the Home Minister unveiled the statutory ‘Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)’ alongside the ‘NCB Annual Report – 2025’. To strengthen operational infrastructure, he also virtually inaugurated new Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Offices in Jammu and Guwahati, and launched a massive ‘Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign’ targeting the destruction…

NEW DELHI — In a major step toward reducing the regulatory burden on small and medium enterprises, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially notified the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026. The updated mandate fundamentally alters the compliance landscape under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, by exempting non-manufacturing food entities from rigid daily operational tracking systems while preserving critical safety protocols at the production stage. Key Policy Shift: Targeted Stock Rotation and Records The core of the 2026 amendment focuses on rationalizing the traditional mandate for inventory management…