Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of West Bengal on Saturday to mark Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day), emphasizing the state’s monumental impact on India’s cultural, scientific, and political history. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on June 20, 2026, the Prime Minister underscored the historical weight of the day, which marks the defining moment that secured West Bengal’s place within the Indian Union. Honoring a Legacy of Integration Prime Minister Modi highlighted that June 20 holds immense historical significance, serving as the day that ensured West Bengal remained an integral…

NEW DELHI — Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top dignitaries extended their warmest birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, honoring her groundbreaking legacy and tireless service to the nation. Marking her birthday on June 20, the 15th President of India was widely celebrated for her humility and her enduring role as a symbol of empowerment for marginalized communities. A Beacon of Humility and Public Service Reflecting the sentiments of the nation, Prime Minister Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the President’s profound impact on Indian public life.…

NEW DELHI — In a major leap for digital highway infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully deployed Rajasthan’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the high-density Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48. The MLFF network completely removes traditional physical barriers. By allowing vehicles to cruise through toll zones at highway speeds without stopping, the system eliminates bottleneck delays, reduces carbon emissions, and maximizes fuel efficiency. Following this rollout, NHAI will next transition the Shahjahanpur and Manoharpur plazas to the MLFF system to make the entire Delhi-Jaipur corridor barrier-free. The Technology Framework…

NEW DELHI — In a major initiative aimed at modernizing ground-level rail operations, Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a high-level review meeting to establish a comprehensive empowerment framework for Station Masters across the Indian Railways network. Recognizing Station Masters as the critical operational link coordinating safety, departmental workflows, and passenger amenities, the ministry’s new directive focuses on expanding their administrative, financial, and decision-making powers. Core Structural and Financial Reforms The review addressed daily administrative bottlenecks by proposing direct field-level empowerment: Enhanced Financial Powers: Proposals were reviewed to scale up the direct financial spending caps of Station Masters.…

RANCHI — In a major push to stabilize regional energy grids and streamline civic welfare delivery, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the Government of Jharkhand in Ranchi today. The high-level session was co-attended by Jharkhand’s Minister of Urban Development and Housing Department, Shri Sudivya Kumar, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Power, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), and state utility boards. Structural Reforms & Strict Deadlines for State DISCOMs The primary focus of the energy review centered on correcting…

NEW DELHI — In a major move to scale up its power infrastructure footprint, The Tata Power Company Limited has received a formal Letter of Intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL). The agreement grants Tata Power the right to acquire the project special purpose vehicle (SPV) Ryapte Power Transmission Limited to build a critical interstate transmission network in Karnataka. The project outlines fixed annual transmission charges of ₹521.07 crore. Contract Framework and Timeline Project Model: The energy transmission network will be developed via the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model. Service Tenure: The concession agreement secures transmission service operations…

KOLKATA — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a high-profile, two-day visit to West Bengal on June 20–21, 2026. The itinerary combines high-value agricultural welfare disbursements, multi-sector infrastructure rollouts, core naval commissionings, and the leadership of the national International Day of Yoga event. Day 1: Hooghly (June 20, 3:45 PM) — “Paschimbanga Divas” & Rural Development The Prime Minister will launch the state-level Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) celebrations at Tarakeswar in Hooghly district—a site historically tied to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Under the theme “West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development,” the Prime Minister will unveil a multi-sector…

BHUBANESWAR — In a historic joint visit, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, are scheduled to arrive in Odisha on June 20, 2026. The high-profile visit marks a rare dual appearance by the country’s top two leaders in the state. The visit coincides with the completion of two years of the Government of Odisha. To celebrate the milestone, the leaders will participate in a massive developmental convention at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district under the theme “Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara” (Stream of Development Across Odisha), where they will inaugurate or lay the foundation…

MUMBAI — Marine logistics and supply chain enterprise Shreeji Shipping Global Limited has expanded its corporate boardroom with the formal appointment of Mrs. Mayuri Bipinbhai Rupareliya. She joins the company’s leadership team as a Non-Executive Independent Director, with her tenure officially commencing on March 19, 2026.

BHILAI — Heavy engineering firm Simplex Castings Limited has announced a key change to its corporate leadership with the appointment of Mrs. Smita Thakur as an Additional Independent Director to its Board.