Bilaspur, India |The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has assigned Shri Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the additional charge of Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), according to an official order issued on Friday. The additional responsibility will come into effect from February 1, 2026, and will … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh |Durg Police have registered a serious criminal case involving the repeated sexual assault and gang rape of a minor girl over an extended period, officials said on Thursday. The case has been filed at the Women Police Station, Durg district, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of … Read more
Bilaspur : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Headquarters, Bilaspur, organized a heartfelt farewell ceremony on Friday to honor three employees retiring from service. The event was held in the CMD Conference Room at the SECL Headquarters. The program was graced by the presence of Director (Human Resources) Mr. Biranchi Das as the chief guest, along … Read more
Raigarh, India |Raigarh Police have arrested a 32-year-old man within 24 hours for allegedly posting objectionable and offensive content about Shri Satyanarayan Baba Ji on social media, officials said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Saroj Ratre, a resident of Salihabhantha village under Urga police station limits in Korba district, was apprehended from Korba with … Read more
Mangalore, India Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise and a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has strengthened its reputation as a leader in innovation after winning two prestigious honors at the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) Awards, held alongside India Energy Week (IEW) 2026. … Read more
Mumbai/Shimla, India: SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has announced a six-month extension of the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) to Bhupender Gupta, who currently serves as CMD of NHPC Limited. In a regulatory filing submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to interfere with the bail conditions imposed on YouTuber and journalist Shankar, popularly known as “Savukku” Shankar, questioning his conduct after being granted bail on medical grounds. The court remarked that if he was genuinely unwell, he should have focused on treatment instead of creating … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh: In a major crackdown on illegal moneylending, Durg Police have arrested a notorious loan shark accused of extorting large sums of money from borrowers by charging exorbitant interest rates. The accused was found in possession of multiple cheque books, written agreements, and moneylending-related documents, triggering panic among those involved in unlawful lending activities … Read more
Hyderabad: In a major push toward becoming a circular economy, the Government of India has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will come into force from April 1, 2026. The new rules will replace the decade-old SWM Rules, 2016 and aim to transform how waste is handled across the country. The rules … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has outlined a major overhaul of the country’s rural employment framework with the introduction of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB G-RAM G) Act, 2025. The government describes the new law as a transformative upgrade to the long-running Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act … Read more
New Delhi, India — Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna public sector oil and gas company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX) to improve access to liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification infrastructure and deepen market-driven participation in India’s natural gas sector. The MoU was signed on the … Read more
Nagpur, India — MOIL Limited, India’s largest producer of manganese ore and a Government of India–owned enterprise, reported a sharp decline in profitability for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, reflecting challenging market conditions. Despite the earnings pressure, the company announced a second interim dividend for shareholders. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, … Read more
Bhubaneswar, India — National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Government of India, reported a marginal year-on-year increase in net profit for the third quarter of FY26, while announcing a generous second interim dividend for shareholders. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, NALCO posted a standalone net profit of … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh |Durg Police have intensified their crackdown on illegal money lending practices in the district and registered a case against a 23-year-old man for allegedly charging exorbitant interest and using threats to recover money unlawfully. According to police, a written complaint was filed by Mrs. Suman Tandon (45), a resident of Kumhari, Durg district. … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh |Durg Police have arrested another accused in connection with the murder of a young man following a dispute over old financial dues. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of City Kotwali Police Station, Durg. According to police, the case originated from a Marg diary (No. 0/2026) received from Supela Police Station on … Read more
Kolkata |ITC Limited, one of India’s largest diversified conglomerates, reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of FY26, driven by steady growth across its core businesses and robust expansion in its non-cigarette FMCG portfolio. The company also announced a healthy interim dividend, underscoring its strong cash generation and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. Q3 Financial … Read more
Mumbai |Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has signed nine strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with a range of industry players and research institutions during India Energy Week 2026, marking a major step in its transition toward a diversified and sustainable energy portfolio. The agreements, signed at the flagship energy event in Goa, span multiple future-oriented segments, … Read more
Mumbai |Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) project, marking a key step toward advancing cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions in India. The agreement was formalized during India Energy Week 2026 and reflects the growing commitment … Read more
New Delhi | Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), the Navratna public sector logistics major, reported a steady financial performance for the third quarter of FY26, even as margins moderated amid higher costs and accounting adjustments. The company’s Board of Directors, at its meeting held on Thursday, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results … Read more
New Delhi |India has achieved a significant increase in school enrollment by strengthening educational infrastructure and teacher capacity, but experts stress that the next critical challenge lies in improving learning outcomes and aligning education with employment needs, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26 presented in Parliament on Thursday. The survey, tabled by Union Finance and … Read more
Raipur, Chhattisgarh |In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Raipur Rural Police have arrested a woman and seized a large consignment of drugs, cash, and weapons under their ongoing anti-drug अभियान “Operation Nischay.” Acting on specific intelligence, the Tilda-Neora Police Station team arrested 30-year-old Madhu Mishra from her residence at Atal Niwas, Ward No. 22, … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly notified Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, citing ambiguity in the rules and the possibility of misuse. The interim order comes at a time when the regulations had triggered widespread protests and debates over … Read more
New Delhi: A Republic Day video released by the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reignited speculation over whether India targeted Pakistan’s nuclear-related facilities during last year’s high-intensity military operation, code-named ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The video, unveiled on January 26, showcases a range of India’s frontline combat aircraft—including Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI, Jaguar, and Tejas—portrayed as “guardians of peace.” … Read more
New Delhi: In a significant organizational move aimed at strengthening the party’s presence in Northeast India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu as the Migrant In-Charge (Pravasi Prabhari) for the Kokrajhar (Scheduled Tribe) Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. The appointment is being seen as part of the BJP’s … Read more
