Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Under India’s BRICS Presidency 2026, the Ministry of Culture will host the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from October 12 to 14, 2026. Centered around the theme “Shared Stories, Shared Futures”, the three-day international festival will convene over 100 theatre practitioners, directors, scholars, students, and cultural delegates representing nine BRICS Member and Partner Countries. Policy Framework and Strategic Intent Addressing media representatives in New Delhi, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, noted that the festival advances key commitments outlined in the Bhopal Declaration, which was adopted during the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting in August…

NEW DELHI — Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp political attack against the Election Commission of India, calling for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Gandhi alleged that internal objections raised by Election Commissioners—specifically regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—were being disregarded, pointing to broader systemic concerns over election transparency. Key Claims and Political Assertions Resignation Demand: Gandhi called for the stepping down of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the commission’s leadership of compromising institutional integrity…

NEW DELHI — In a major infrastructure development, REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of state-run REC Ltd, has formally handed over the project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Sakoli Power Transmission Limited, to Ashoka Buildcon Limited. Ashoka Buildcon secured the intra-state power project through a Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process coordinated by RECPDCL. Project Scope and Technical Specifications The project entails the development of a 400/220/132 kV AIS Sakoli transmission system located in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) framework. Project Developer: Ashoka Buildcon Limited Execution Model: Build,…

KOLKATA — Board leadership at Kkalpana Plastick Limited will maintain its operational continuity as the company secures the re-appointment of Sajjan Kumar Sharma in his capacity as Whole-Time Director. Sharma’s fresh tenure will cover a five-year period, commencing officially on November 1, 2026.

NEW DELHI — In a recent corporate governance update, Nishal Jain has resigned from his post as Independent Director on the board of Kamdhenu Ventures Limited. Jain submitted his resignation to the company leadership, attributing his decision to personal issues and pressing commitments.

NEW DELHI — Senior Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer Pankaj Kumar Sinha has been officially transferred to West Central Railway (WCR), taking charge as the Principal Chief Materials Manager (PCMM). Sinha assumes his new post at WCR following a tenure as Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM) at East Central Railway (ECR).

KANPUR — In a major administrative development for western Uttar Pradesh’s core industrial hub, Mahendra Singh Tanwar, a 2015-batch IAS officer, has taken office as the 59th District Magistrate of Kanpur Nagar. After arriving at the district treasury to complete official joining formalties, the officer officially commenced his tenure. Recognized across state administrative cadres for his proactive governance, field-driven management, and frequent routine inspections, Tanwar steps into the leadership role at a time when accelerating civic infrastructure and urban delivery remain top government priorities.

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted virtually with Seva Yatris undertaking a journey from Vadnagar to Varanasi, emphasizing that public service (Seva) must remain the core purpose of life and the guiding principle of governance. Reiterating the foundational ethos of “Seva Paramo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty), the Prime Minister highlighted that even upon reaching the highest political offices, the commitment to serve the nation and its people should remain paramount. Service as the Engine of Policy and Governance During the interaction, Prime Minister Modi underscored that integrating the spirit of service into national policy leads to…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to share a timeless Sanskrit Subhashitam, emphasizing the profound impact of disciplined, truthful, and thoughtful communication in building a peaceful and harmonious society. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister shared a well-known verse from Chapter 17 of the Bhagavad Gita, highlighting that true self-discipline extends beyond actions to the words we choose to speak every day. The Verse Shared by the Prime Minister “अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत्। स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते॥” Deconstructing the Wisdom: The Four Pillars of Speech The shloka outlines…

NEW YORK — India’s diplomatic machinery operated at full throttle on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar engaged in a extensive series of high-profile bilateral and multilateral exchanges. The diplomatic push focused on key pillars including trade expansion, technology transfers, climate mitigation, and regional security frameworks. Dr. Jaishankar’s discussions balanced strategic economic partnerships in Europe with development-centric support for nations across the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands, reaffirming New Delhi’s growing footprint in global governance. Advancing Economic and Defense Ties with European Partners In his dialogues with European foreign ministers,…