Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a major legal development, the Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings in the Sandesara case after a comprehensive ₹5,100 crore settlement was reached. The Court questioned the necessity of further action by regulatory bodies, including SEBI, noting that the primary objective of recovering public money has been fulfilled. Settlement and Legal Closure The Court highlighted the substantial nature of the resolution reached between the government, lenders, and the Sandesara brothers: Exceeding Dues: While the calculated dues were approximately ₹1,700 crore, a consolidated settlement of ₹5,100 crore was agreed upon and fully paid in the…

NEW DELHI — In a strategic administrative move, the central government has assigned Ms. Debashree Mukherjee the additional charge of Chairperson of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). Currently serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, she will lead the regulatory body for a six-month tenure.

CHENNAI — Indrayani Biotech Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Singarababu Indirakumar from his role as Whole-time Director, effective March 16, 2026. The company formally received his resignation notice on March 19, marking his exit from the firm’s executive leadership.

NEW DELHI — On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his reflections on the spiritual significance of the festival, emphasizing the profound strength derived from devotion to the Mother Goddess. Spiritual Energy and Strength The Prime Minister highlighted how the worship of Devi Maa serves as a source of immense inner power and positivity: Divine Power: In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister noted that there is “immense power in the devotion to the Mother.” Positive Impact: He observed that the worship of the Goddess fills the hearts of devotees with “positive energy”…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Rajya Sabha in bidding farewell to 59 members whose terms are set to conclude in April and July 2024. During the session on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Prime Minister lauded the contributions of the retiring lawmakers, including Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and urged them to remain active in public life. Prominent Departures and House Discourse The group of retiring members includes several veteran political figures from across the spectrum: Key Leaders: Deputy Chairman Harivansh, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge were among those recognized…

DHANBAD — Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Kumar Agarwal held a high-level courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Mayor of Dhanbad, Sanjeev Singh, and Jharia MLA Ragini Singh. The discussion, held in March 2026, focused on synchronizing coal industry operations with local welfare and infrastructure development. Development and Welfare Focus The meeting addressed the critical need for collaboration between the public sector giant and local governance in India’s primary coking coal hub: Infrastructure & Sustainability: CMD Manoj Kumar Agarwal reaffirmed BCCL’s commitment to sustainable mining practices and improving the quality of life for residents through…

NEW YORK — Longbow Asset Management CEO Jake Dollarhide warned that markets are finally “settling into the idea” of a prolonged conflict as Wall Street ended sharply lower on Friday. The S&P 500 closed at its lowest level in six months as the military confrontation between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran entered its fourth week, intensifying global worries over persistent inflation and higher interest rates. Market Performance & Sector Slump The major indices suffered significant losses during a heavy “triple witching” trading session: Indices Tumble: The S&P 500 declined 1.51% to 6,506.48, while the Nasdaq slumped 2.01%, leaving it nearly…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level telephonic conversation with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian today, March 21, 2026. Amidst a festive backdrop of Eid and Nowruz greetings, the Prime Minister raised critical concerns regarding the safety of maritime trade and the stability of global supply chains under the shadow of the ongoing three-week-old Iran-Israel-US conflict. Strategic Concerns & Diplomacy The conversation, the second between the two leaders since the conflict erupted on February 28, centered on the deteriorating security situation in the Strait of Hormuz: Freedom of Navigation: Prime Minister Modi reiterated the urgent need to keep…

DEHRADUN — Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav chaired the 90th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) on March 21, 2026. The high-level session, held in Dehradun, focused on balancing critical infrastructure development with aggressive wildlife conservation strategies and the integration of advanced technologies. Technological Leap in Forest Management A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the meeting between the Forest Survey of India (FSI) and BISAG-N. This partnership aims to revolutionize conservation efforts through: Advanced Monitoring: Deploying Geospatial Technologies and Remote Sensing for real-time tracking. AI &…

NEW YORK — First Lady Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is facing intense public scrutiny following a report by the Washington Free Beacon linking her to controversial social media activity from her late teens and early twenties. The posts, dating from 2013 to 2017, include the use of a racial slur and inflammatory comments regarding the U.S. military and Israel. Key Allegations from the Report The investigation utilized facial recognition and biographical data to link First Lady Duwaji to now-inactive accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Tumblr: Racial Slurs: A 2013 post allegedly shows…