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Chhattisgarh Passes Tough Anti-Cheating Law to Protect Integrity of Competitive Exams

Raipur : In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the future of students and ensuring transparency in recruitment, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Chhattisgarh Public Recruitment and Professional Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2026. The legislation received rare bipartisan support, with both the ruling party and opposition backing the measure, highlighting … Read more

Beijing Shows Keen Interest in India’s New Envoy Vikram Doraiswami, Seen as a ‘China Expert’

Beijing : The appointment of Vikram Doraiswami as India’s next Ambassador to China has sparked notable interest across diplomatic and academic circles in Beijing, signaling expectations of a more nuanced phase in India–China relations. A senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1992 batch, Doraiswami is currently serving as India’s High Commissioner to the … Read more

PNB Housing Finance Issues 41,015 Shares Under Employee Stock Plans, Expands Share Capital

New Delhi : PNB Housing Finance Limited has allotted 41,015 equity shares following the exercise of employee stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs), the company announced in a regulatory filing on Friday. The share allotment, completed on March 20, 2026, is part of the company’s ongoing employee incentive and ownership programs designed to align … Read more

DA Hike 2026 Update: Dearness Allowance Likely to Reach 60%, Government Notification Expected Soon

New Delhi : Millions of central government employees and pensioners across India are awaiting an official announcement on the latest revision of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), effective January 1, 2026. As of now, no formal approval has been issued by the Cabinet, but sources indicate that the notification is likely between late … Read more

Jindal Stainless Partners with IIM Bangalore to Launch Leadership Development Program for Senior Executives

Bengaluru : Jindal Stainless has partnered with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore to roll out a customized Strategic Leadership Development Programme aimed at strengthening the capabilities of its senior leadership team. The initiative reflects the company’s push to build a robust leadership pipeline as it expands operations and aligns with global business standards. Program … Read more

WAPCOS Opens Applications for Director (Finance) Role; Deadline Set for April 9

New Delhi : WAPCOS Limited has announced a vacancy for the position of Director (Finance), inviting applications through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). The application window is open until April 9, 2026, with forwarding of applications required by April 20, 2026. Strategic Leadership Role The Director (Finance) position is a board-level role that will … Read more

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal Urges Faster Mining Reforms to Boost India’s Resource Security

New Delhi : Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Limited, has called for urgent reforms to accelerate the operationalization of auctioned mining blocks in India, warning that delays are undermining the country’s mineral security and economic potential. In a recent LinkedIn post, Agarwal highlighted that despite significant progress in auctioning mining assets over the past decade, … Read more

RCF Faces $520,000 Tax Demand, Says No Financial Impact as Appeals Are Already Underway

Mumbai  — Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF), a state-owned fertilizer and chemicals manufacturer, has received a tax demand notice of approximately ₹4.36 crore ($520,000 USD) from India’s Income Tax Department, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday. The company, however, reassured investors that it does not expect any financial impact, stating that … Read more

Hinduja Foundation’s Jal Jeevan Initiative Recharges 5 Trillion Liters of Groundwater Across India

Mumbai  — Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Hinduja Group, announced on the occasion of World Water Day that its flagship Jal Jeevan water stewardship initiative has successfully recharged more than 5 trillion liters of groundwater across India. The large-scale initiative has also strengthened irrigation systems over 117,620 hectares (approximately 290,700 acres) of farmland, … Read more

CONCOR Appoints Rahul Agarwal as Government Nominee Director on Board

New Delhi  — Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a leading state-run logistics company, has appointed Rahul Agarwal as a Part-Time Government Director on its Board, following a directive from India’s Ministry of Railways. The appointment was formalized through an official order dated March 19, 2026, and has taken effect immediately. Agarwal succeeds Prabhas Dansana, … Read more

RailTel Wins $19 Million Cloud Newsroom Contract from Prasar Bharati

New Delhi  — RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a government-owned telecom infrastructure provider under India’s Ministry of Railways, has secured a major contract worth approximately ₹159.8 crore (around $19 million USD) from Prasar Bharati, India’s national public broadcaster. The contract was awarded through a Letter of Intent (LoI) issued by the office of the Director … Read more

Trump Urges Restraint as Israel Pledges Not to Strike Key Iranian Gas Field Amid Escalating War

Tel Aviv / Washington  — In a significant development amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid targeting a critical Iranian natural gas facility, a move seen as an effort to prevent further disruption to already volatile global energy markets. Israel Holds … Read more

SECL Surpasses Last Year’s Coal Output, Hits 167.7 MT in FY 2025–26

Bilaspur, India — South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has exceeded its previous fiscal year’s coal production, reaching 167.7 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2025–26, the company announced Thursday. The milestone was achieved on March 18, 2026, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. … Read more