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CIMECON 2026 Opens with Focus on Occupational Health and Future-Ready Medical Practices

The pre-conference workshops and scientific sessions of the Coal India Medical Conference (CIMECON) 2026 formally commenced on Friday under the hosting of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), marking the beginning of a major national medical forum dedicated to the health and safety of mining professionals. The inaugural session was chaired by the Chief Guest, Shri … Read more

Coal India Medical Conference CIMECON 2026 to Focus on ‘Healthy Mines, Healthy Nation’

Bilaspur, India |Coal India Limited’s flagship medical conference, CIMECON 2026, will be held from February 28 to March 2 in Bilaspur, bringing together more than 250 doctors from across the country to discuss healthcare challenges and innovations in mining regions. The three-day national conference is being hosted by South Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of … Read more

Hindustan Copper Ltd Fined ₹9.77 Lakh Each by BSE and NSE for SEBI LODR Non-Compliance

Mumbai : Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has informed stock exchanges that it has been fined ₹9,77,040 each by BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Details of the Penalty … Read more

PESB Recommends Srividya Venkataraman as Director (Finance) of HPCL

Mumbai : In an important development for India’s public sector energy industry, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Srividya Venkataraman for appointment as Director (Finance) at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The recommendation was made during PESB Meeting No. 18/2026, held on February 28, 2026, to select a candidate for the top finance … Read more

Why Japanese Investors Are Betting Big on India’s Railway Financing Arm

New Delhi : Japanese investors are showing growing confidence in India’s infrastructure story, with strong interest in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), the dedicated market borrowing arm of Indian Railways. IRFC recently wrapped up a two-day External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) roadshow in Tokyo on Feb. 26–27, aimed at diversifying its funding base and lowering borrowing … Read more

Supreme Court Urges Centre to Revisit Coast Guard Retirement Rules, Calls British-Era Norms Outdated

New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India has asked the Indian government to move away from colonial-era service norms and reconsider the retirement age and service conditions of officers in the Indian Coast Guard, observing that their evolving role is no longer reflected in existing regulations. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and … Read more

Indian Embassy Urges Nationals in Iran to Stay Indoors Amid US–Israel Strikes

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a safety advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise extreme caution following escalating tensions in the region after joint military strikes by Israel and the United States. In an official statement shared on X on Saturday, the embassy said, “In view of … Read more

Pakistan Claims Nearly 300 Afghan Fighters Killed in Cross-Border Airstrikes

Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday claimed that nearly 300 Afghan Taliban fighters and allied militants were killed during ongoing cross-border military operations, as fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan entered its third consecutive day. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security forces killed 297 fighters linked to the Afghan Taliban regime, while more than 450 others were … Read more

U.S. and Israel Launch Major Airstrikes on Iran, Explosions Rock Tehran

Dubai: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, triggering loud explosions across the capital Tehran and sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to multiple media reports, missiles were fired at nearly 30 strategic locations inside Iran. Shortly after the strikes began, Israel announced the closure of its airspace to … Read more

India’s ‘Middleweight AI’ Strategy: A Cheaper, Sovereign Challenge to Big Tech Models

New Delhi — In a clear signal of its digital ambitions, India is charting a new course in artificial intelligence with a focus on what policymakers are calling “Sovereign AI” — homegrown, cost-effective models designed to meet local needs while keeping data within national borders. At the recent India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, … Read more

BJYM Mungeli District Executive Announced, Akshay Lahre Appointed as District Media Co-Incharge

Mungeli, Chhattisgarh: In a significant step toward strengthening its organizational structure, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), has officially announced the new district executive committee for Mungeli district. The announcement has generated enthusiasm and renewed energy among party workers and supporters. The decision was made under the guidance of Kiran … Read more