New Delhi : In a significant development for India’s energy and mining sector, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). WCL is a Schedule ‘B’ Miniratna public sector undertaking and a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited, … Read more
New Delhi: India’s state-owned energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a strong 23 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26, supported by margin expansion and improved contributions from subsidiaries, even as its standalone upstream business faced pressure from lower crude oil realizations. Consolidated net profit for … Read more
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday released draft guidelines to revise the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS), aiming to streamline its operational framework and enhance the effectiveness of credit delivery and financial inclusion at the district level. Originally introduced in 1969, the Lead Bank Scheme focuses on coordinating efforts among banks, government … Read more
Indore, India: The naked body of a 25-year-old MBA student was found inside a locked room belonging to her classmate in Indore, triggering shock and outrage. The case has drawn intense scrutiny after it emerged that an obscene video involving the woman had gone viral on a college WhatsApp group just days before her death. … Read more
Narayanpur, India: Security forces in Abujhmad have foiled a major Maoist (Naxalite) bomb plot after recovering a large cache of explosives and weapons from the Oenger forest area in Narayanpur, officials said on Thursday. The successful operation is being seen as part of the intensified anti-Naxal campaign in Chhattisgarh, following the central government’s directive to … Read more
New Delhi: In a major passenger-friendly move, Indian Railways has announced the introduction of an Emergency Quota (EQ) on two of its most modern train services — Amrit Bharat Express and Vande Bharat Sleeper.The decision aims to ensure confirmed seats for travelers facing urgent and unavoidable situations. According to a new circular issued by the … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has postponed the bail hearing of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in a long-running check bounce case, meaning the actor will remain in custody for at least four more nights. Justice Swarnakanta Sharma, presiding over the case, issued a notice to the complainant and scheduled the next hearing for February … Read more
Surguja, India: Police in central India have cracked down on a long-running coal theft racket, arresting 21 people and recovering more than 1.5 metric tons of stolen coal along with vehicles and equipment worth nearly ₹6 million (approx. $72,000). The operation was carried out by the Lakhanpur police following a complaint from South Eastern Coalfields … Read more
