New Delhi : The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shailesh Vagerwal for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a key Schedule ‘B’ defense public sector undertaking. Mr. Vagerwal is currently serving as Chief General Manager at Munitions India Limited (MIL) and brings decades of experience in defense … Read more
New Delhi : Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, visited Engineers India Bhawan in New Delhi, where he reviewed the operations and strategic initiatives of Engineers India Limited (EIL). Dr. Mittal was received by Vartika Shukla, Chairman and Managing Director of EIL, along with the company’s Board of Directors and senior … Read more
New Delhi : Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has strengthened its strategic collaboration with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to support India’s next generation of indigenous combat aircraft programs, including the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). ADA is the nodal agency under the Defence Research and Development Organisation … Read more
Mumbai : Central Bank of India has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML) to offer a wide range of mutual fund products to its customers, the bank announced on Friday. Under the agreement, Central Bank of India customers will gain access to SBIFML’s diverse mutual fund schemes, enabling them … Read more
Mahasamund: A ₹10 crore road widening project in Mahasamund district has become a major source of inconvenience and safety concern for local residents due to slow execution, repeated water pipeline damage, and lack of safety measures. The road widening work from BTI Road to Collector Colony, covering a stretch of approximately 2.3 kilometers, was approved … Read more
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) will conduct the State Service (Preliminary) Examination 2025 on Sunday, February 22, 2026. All preparations for the examination have been completed, and candidates have been advised to strictly follow the prescribed guidelines, including dress code and reporting time. Exam Centers Across 33 Districts The CGPSC Prelims will be … Read more
Ahmedabad — Three innings, three ducks. On paper, it is a troubling sequence for Abhishek Sharma at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Yet, as India head into a high-stakes Super 8 clash against South Africa, the team remains quietly confident that the young opener’s lean run is close to ending. Abhishek has endured … Read more
Sambalpur — Despite operating a fleet of 50 town buses, residents of Sambalpur continue to face daily hardship due to the absence of designated bus stops or passenger shelters, highlighting a critical gap in the city’s public transport infrastructure. Often described as the cultural and administrative soul of western Odisha, Sambalpur has witnessed rapid urban … Read more
New Delhi — Political narratives centered on nationalism, geopolitical conflict, and heroic masculinity are increasingly dominating mainstream Hindi cinema, reflecting both India’s prevailing political climate and the economic realities of theatrical filmmaking, according to industry experts and critics. With the 2026 Bollywood release calendar packed with patriotic war dramas, spy thrillers, mythological epics, and ideologically … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi Government is expected to extend the existing excise policy beyond its March 31 expiry, as officials continue work on drafting a new liquor policy, government sources said on Friday. The duty-based excise regime, which has been in place since the 2022–23 licensing year, was last extended in June 2025 for the … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram: The government of Kerala has launched an ambitious digital governance initiative aimed at providing all government-issued certificates and documents in digital format. The project, called DEED (Digitization of Every Essential Document), is being rolled out under the state’s Digi Kerala 2.0 mission and is being described as a first-of-its-kind effort in India. The initiative … Read more
Raipur: To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Holi festival, the South East Central Railway has announced the operation of special trains on key routes. A total of 14 round trips will be operated from major stations including Durg, Bilaspur, and Gondia to ensure smooth travel during the festive season. Holi will be celebrated … Read more
Gaza City / Washington:The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Thursday that any discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a complete halt to Israeli “aggression,” as U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace held its first meeting to outline plans for the territory’s reconstruction. Hamas said arrangements for Gaza must also include … Read more
Hyderabad: Google has introduced a new artificial intelligence–powered feature called Photoshoot within its free marketing platform Pomelli, aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses create professional, studio-quality product images without the need for costly photography services. Announced by Google Labs, the Photoshoot feature uses Google’s Gemini Nano Banana technology to transform ordinary product photos into … Read more
New Delhi / Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that there would be no change to the trade deal with India, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down his sweeping tariff measures imposed on several countries. Speaking at a press conference at the White House hours after the verdict, Trump asserted that … Read more
Korba, India: Police in Korba have arrested a former agricultural market (mandi) officer in connection with a sexual exploitation case, officials said on Friday. The accused was taken into custody from Gharghoda in neighboring Raigarh district following a complaint filed by a woman in Katghora. According to police, the officer, who was previously posted in … Read more
New Delhi: India has joined more than 100 United Nations member states in signing a joint statement criticizing Israel’s plans to expand activities in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the statement was not a negotiated document, as … Read more
New Delhi: India has joined more than 100 United Nations member states in signing a joint statement criticizing Israel’s plans to expand activities in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the statement was not a negotiated document, as … Read more
Raipur, India: The Government of Chhattisgarh has set an ambitious target to construct one million water conservation structures by May 31, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to turning water conservation into a mass movement, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Friday. The announcement was made during a high-level review meeting of the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has successfully completed a second critical fueling test of its giant moon rocket, a key step that will determine whether astronauts can begin their long-awaited journey toward the Moon as early as March 6. During the late-night test at Florida’s spaceport, launch teams loaded more than 700,000 gallons of supercooled … Read more
Surajpur, India: In a significant reform-oriented initiative, the district administration in Surajpur has launched Operation Nishchay, a rehabilitation program aimed at guiding young prisoners away from crime and toward constructive lives. On Friday, District Collector S. Jayawardhan and Superintendent of Police Prashant Kumar Thakur visited the Surajpur District Jail, where they held direct interactions with … Read more
Washington, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision on February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs using emergency powers — striking down the core of his trade policy as illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the … Read more
Mumbai, India: The Bombay High Court has warned that upper floors of a 19-storey residential building in Colaba may be demolished if the Indian Navy’s national security concerns are upheld. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Commanding Officer of INS Shikra, a naval air station located in South Mumbai. The petition alleges … Read more
Raigarh, India | The Raigarh Police have dismantled a major inter-state online cricket betting syndicate, uncovering betting transactions worth millions of rupees during an operation conducted in Kolkata, officials said on Thursday. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team from the Cyber Crime Unit, Kotwali Police Station, and Chakradhar Nagar Police carried out a late-night … Read more
