An official statement stated that Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who has been serving as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal since 1990, was named as the new Chief Secretary of Government of West Bengal on Monday. According to the Governor’s order, Shri Manoj Kumar Agarwal will serve as Chief Secretary of West Bengal until […]
According to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, India has successfully weathered global turmoil thanks to Narendra Modi’s well-calibrated policies and swift execution. Vaishnaw outlined the three main drivers of the country’s transformation—railways, electronics and semiconductors, and artificial intelligence—during his speech at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026. He brought attention to the rail sector’s advancements by […]
With the nationwide implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, announced by the Centre, rural households will be guaranteed 125 days of paid employment each year beginning on July 1, 2026. Within a certain time limit, the new system guarantees employment to any rural household with adults […]
Bramha Research Foundation (BRF), with the support of the Indian Navy, hosted a high-level day-long conclave on ‘Atmanirbharta in Defence – Opportunities for MSMEs’ at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, bringing together some of the nation’s most distinguished military leaders, policymakers, defence strategists, global OEMs and industry stalwarts to deliberate on India’s rapidly evolving indigenous defence […]
Kigali, Rwanda, will host the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) from May 18–21. Rwanda has extended an invitation to India to attend the summit. Union Minister Jitendra Singh received the invitation personally from Rwanda’s high commissioner to India, Jacqueline Mukangira. The minister, who is unable to attend the summit in person, has […]
In response to the ongoing global energy price spike caused by the situation in the Middle East, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his countrymen to work from home more, reduce their gold purchases, and cut back on international travel. The prime minister said that India’s gasoline consumption would be cut and foreign currency […]
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force for the development of a local capability for the Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) of MICA missiles. The MRO facility will be set up, operated and maintained by the Indian Air Force, with MBDA supplying the industrial machinery and tools required, data packages, as […]
Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) officially presented the first supersonic fighter aircraft produced in Brazil, during a ceremony held at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paulo State on 25 March 2026. Among the Brazilian authorities present at the event were the President of the Republic, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva; […]
The operational capacity of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has been increased to 1,000 MW with the commencement of commercial operations of the fourth 250 MW unit by the state-run NHPC Limited. Incorporating 250 MW of clean energy into the national grid, the plant started commercial operations on May 8. The hydropower project […]
Indian Railways’ Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered staff to make sure passengers aren’t inconvenienced during the update to the reservation system. A high-capacity system driven by cutting-edge technology has replaced the nearly 40-year-old reservation platform that was established in 1986 as a result of the makeover. Streamlined migration and an enhanced passenger experience were highlighted […]
