Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Shares of public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)—Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)—started the trading week on a strong footing. The stocks traded higher during early Monday deals, driven by global Brent crude prices comfortably consolidating below the $80 per barrel mark. For Indian OMCs, a softer crude environment (currently hovering between $75–$79) drastically reduces input costs, relieves pressure on Gross Refining Margins (GRMs), and eliminates under-recoveries on retail petrol and diesel sales. Brokerage Outlook: Upgrades with Cautious Optimism Major brokerages have updated their stances on the…

NEW DELHI — In a major push toward digital transformation and farmer welfare under the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will launch several key initiatives of NAFED tomorrow, June 23, 2026, at the Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi. The event will also be attended by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, NAFED Chairman Shri Jethabhai Ahir, and Managing Director Shri Deepak Agarwal. Key Digital & Welfare Initiatives to Be Launched NAFEX.in (Auction Portal): A specialized digital platform designed to bring transparency, efficiency, and…

NEW DELHI — In a major push for grassroots sports and fitness, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, is scheduled to visit Kerala on June 23, 2026. The Minister will lead a series of high-profile events designed to promote sports excellence, community health, and mass participation across the state. Driving the ‘Fit India’ Vision by the Sea Dr. Mandaviya will kickstart his itinerary by participating in ‘Cycling by the Sea’, a mass cycling event stretching from Chackai ITI to Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Organized in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India Movement, the…

NEW DELHI — On the heels of the global celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the resounding success of the International Day of Yoga stands as a powerful testament to its global impact. He noted that Yoga is not only helping millions worldwide attain physical well-being, but is also inspiring individuals to lead positive, confident lives. To mark the occasion, the Prime Minister shared a profound Sanskrit Subhashitam on the microblogging platform X, emphasizing the transformative and deeply spiritual essence of the practice: “चित्तप्रशमनोपायो योग इत्यभिधीयते। प्राणस्पन्दनिरोधो वा द्वेधा योगस्य धारणा॥” The ancient verse highlights that Yoga is the…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives resulting from a serious mishap in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. In an official statement, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the accident and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared the message on the social media platform X, conveying the Prime Minister’s solidarity with the victims: “Deeply pained to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Tiruvallur district…

NEW DELHI — The central government has cleared the appointment of Ms. Mamta as the Director in the Ministry of Steel. She moves to the steel portfolio from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), where she was also serving as Director.

NEW DELHI — The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has officially greenlit a fresh three-year extension for Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India. The new term will formally kick off on July 1, 2026.

NEW DELHI / MUMBAI — In a major realignment of Maharashtra’s parliamentary dynamics, six Lok Sabha members from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) have arrived in New Delhi to formalize their integration into the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The mass defection reduces the Thackeray camp’s Lower House strength to a mere three seats. Critically, by securing exactly six out of the nine elected UBT lawmakers, the breakaway group reaches the two-thirds majority baseline needed to bypass the punitive clauses of India’s anti-defection law. The Defection Layout: The Breakaway Group The six legislators migrating to the treasury benches consist of:…

NEW DELHI — In a major push toward securing India’s supply chains for high-tech industries, state-run Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) and Invest UP, the investment promotion arm of the Uttar Pradesh government, have initiated high-level talks for a strategic collaboration in mineral exploration and critical minerals development. The bilateral discussions took place on the sidelines of the 9th National PSU Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, focusing heavily on tapping into the vast, under-explored geological reserves of Uttar Pradesh to align with the national blueprint of Viksit Bharat 2047. Unlocking Bundelkhand’s Subsurface Wealth Critical minerals—such as lithium, cobalt,…

KOLKATA — Marking a historic milestone for India’s defense indigenization, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three state-of-the-art, indigenously designed and built naval platforms at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata. The simultaneous induction of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray into the Indian Navy significantly boosts maritime domain awareness, enhances coastal security architecture, and expands India’s operational reach across critical sea lanes amidst growing geopolitical dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The New Naval Triumvirate Designed by the Indian Navy’s premier Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Kolkata-based defense shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), the…