Author: Rishabh Sharma

EVIAN (FRANCE) — On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and US President Donald J. Trump held a high-level bilateral meeting to review major global security milestones and lock down the next phase of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The dialogue underscored a strong alignment on international energy corridors, expanding defense ties, and finalizing a major commercial agreement. Endorsing Middle East Peace and Maritime Choke-Point Security The conversation opened with a heavy focus on global economic stabilization, particularly regarding volatile trade routes and energy supply lines: Conflict Resolution: Prime Minister Modi commended President Trump…

EVIAN (FRANCE) — Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the critical Outreach Session on “Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence” at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Framing AI as a transformative force capable of redefining human civilization, the Prime Minister championed a human-centric “MANAV” vision, urging global leaders to anchor the technology in inclusivity, security, and the public good. The high-level address follows India’s recent hosting of the AI Impact Summit, signaling New Delhi’s growing leadership in international technology governance and the digital global economy. Cyberspace as a Global Public Good Addressing the…

MUMBAI — Accelerating the vision of a healthier nation under the flagship Fit India Movement, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today led the FIT INDIA Cyclothon – “Cycling by the Sea” at the Worli Coastal Cycle Track in Mumbai. The high-profile mobilization event brought together fitness enthusiasts, youth icons, and hundreds of citizens to promote daily physical activity as a core pillar of national development. High-Profile Participation for Public Fitness Dr. Mandaviya formally flagged off the cyclothon before actively joining the participants on the coastal track. The mass movement was supported by a diverse group…

NEW DELHI — Reaffirming its commitment to fostering secure and gender-inclusive working environments, the Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday highlighted the expanded role of SHe-Box 2.0 (Sexual Harassment electronic Box). Operating under the government’s flagship Mission Shakti umbrella, the specialized single-window portal functions as a technology-driven enforcer for the historic Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act). Initially rolled out in August 2024 to replace an older, basic complaint system, the 2.0 version has evolved into a robust administrative dashboard that brings accountability across both organized and unorganized sectors, spanning…

NEW DELHI — In a major step toward modernizing India’s public distribution architecture, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will officially launch its new Smart Warehousing System tomorrow, June 18, 2026. The integrated technological solution will be inaugurated by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, at the Leader’s Lounge, Bharat Mandapam. The landmark event will be co-attended by Ministers of State Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya and Shri B L Verma. The Innovation: AI and IoT in Foodgrain Logistics The Smart Warehousing System introduces an automated, data-driven framework…

NEW DELHI — Advancing its digital transformation footprint in heavy industrial safety, NTPC Limited has been awarded a formal patent by the Government of India for an indigenous technology titled “A Method and a System for Accessing Electrical Breaker Modules.” The patent, officially registered under Patent No. 592308 on June 15, 2026, introduces an automated, data-driven framework designed to safeguard engineers operating high-voltage switchgear installations. Key System Architecture and Capabilities The patented invention replaces conventional, error-prone manual lockout procedures with an integrated, intelligent access network: Enterprise-Level Syncing: The smart access system connects directly with the utility’s SAP enterprise software and…

MUMBAI — Expanding its apex leadership team, the Board of Directors of Simplex Papers Limited has officially inducted Shrikrushna N. Pawar as an Additional Director operating under the Independent Director category.

NEW DELHI — Elevating its commitment to boardroom transparency and long-term fiduciary health, the Board of Directors of Archidply Industries Limited has officially re-appointed Pritam Singh as a Non-Executive Independent Director.

PATIALA — In an official executive order issued by the Ministry of Railways, senior technical bureaucrat Satish Singh Kero has been transferred from the Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli, and posted to Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW).

NEW DELHI — Strengthening its top-tier investigative and operational leadership, the Central Government has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sundarraj P as the Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a deputation basis.