A court in Surajpur has sentenced a man to three years in prison for cheating a local resident by promising him a government job in the state excise department using forged appointment documents. The case relates to a fraudulent recruitment scam in which the accused allegedly collected money from the victim under the false promise … Read more
A massive fire broke out Monday at a tendu leaf storage warehouse in Bijapur, triggering panic in the surrounding area and causing extensive property damage. Officials fear financial losses from the incident could exceed ₹100 million (approximately $1.2 million USD), after thousands of stored tendu leaf sacks were reduced to ashes. Fire Erupts Suddenly at … Read more
Korba — Residents of the industrial city are bracing for an intense spell of extreme summer heat as the annual “Nautapa” period officially began on Sunday, May 25. Weather officials have warned that the next four days could bring dangerous heatwave conditions, hot winds, thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and dust storms across the region. What Is … Read more
New Delhi, May 25, 2026:Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has announced the appointment of Shri Brijesh Kumar Mishra as the company’s new Group General Manager (East Zone), marking an important senior management change within the railway hospitality and tourism PSU. The appointment was disclosed through an official regulatory filing submitted to the … Read more
Mumbai, May 25, 2026:Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GSFC) has announced the resignation of Mr. S. V. Varma, Executive Director overseeing Agri Business, Human Resources (HR), and Industrial Relations (IR), who also served as part of the company’s Senior Management Personnel (SMP). The company disclosed the development through an official regulatory filing submitted to … Read more
Mumbai, May 25, 2026:Indian IT services giant Wipro Limited has announced a major share buyback program worth up to ₹15,000 crore (approximately $1.8 billion), underscoring the company’s strong cash position and continued commitment to shareholder returns. The buyback proposal was approved by the company’s Board of Directors and shareholders and will be carried out through … Read more
New Delhi, May 25, 2026:State-owned defence electronics major Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced the receipt of fresh orders worth ₹608 crore, further strengthening its position as one of India’s leading defence technology companies. The latest contracts were secured after the company’s previous disclosure made on May 5, 2026. The Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking … Read more
New Delhi: Vishnu Deo Sai, who is currently on an official visit to New Delhi, met with Rekha Gupta on Monday to discuss a wide range of governance and development-related issues. The meeting, held at the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence, was described as a courtesy call, but it also included detailed discussions on public welfare, … Read more
New Delhi: Vishnu Deo Sai, who is currently on an official visit to New Delhi, met with Rekha Gupta on Monday to discuss a wide range of governance and development-related issues. The meeting, held at the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence, was described as a courtesy call, but it also included detailed discussions on public welfare, … Read more
Jashpur, Chhattisgarh — Chhattisgarh Cabinet Minister OP Choudhary on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting in Jashpur district, warning government officials that negligence in development work in the Chief Minister’s home district would not be tolerated. The meeting was held at the District Panchayat conference hall in Jashpurnagar, where senior administrative officers, public representatives, and … Read more
Bengaluru, India — In one of the largest reported “digital arrest” cyber fraud cases in India, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru has arrested five interstate cybercriminals accused of extorting nearly ₹24 crore (approximately $2.9 million) from an elderly woman by threatening her with a fake money laundering investigation. According to police officials, the … Read more
New Delhi : NTPC Limited has announced the appointment of Shri Sudhiranjan Mohini as the company’s new Head of Internal Audit under its senior management team, effective May 23, 2026. The decision was approved during the company’s Board of Directors meeting held on Friday. The appointment was disclosed to both the BSE Limited and the … Read more
New Delhi/Raipur, May 23, 2026:In a significant development aimed at strengthening inclusive education for children with disabilities, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Chhattisgarh government to expedite the recruitment of special educators and complete the process within two months. The directions were issued in the matter titled Rajneesh Kumar Pandey & Others vs … Read more
India in 2026 is increasingly drawing comparisons with the turbulent political and economic climate of 1973, when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi faced mounting pressure from rising inflation, unemployment, and global oil shocks despite enjoying massive electoral dominance. Political analysts and economists say the similarities between the two periods are becoming difficult to ignore. Surging … Read more
Chennai, India: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-turned-politician Vijay has once again drawn public attention for a symbolic gesture promoting simplicity and equality in government culture. The Chief Minister recently removed the traditional white towel placed behind his official VIP chair after a public appeal from 14-year-old climate activist Licypriya Kangujam. The move, though simple, … Read more
New Delhi : NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable energy arm of NTPC Limited, reported a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, posting a standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹94.44 crore ($11.3 million). The company also announced plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore (approximately $585 million) during … Read more
New Delhi : The Financial Services Institutions Bureau has recommended T.D. Sivakumar for appointment as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited following a competitive selection process involving senior-level candidates from the financial sector. The recommendation came after the Bureau conducted interface evaluations on May 20 and 21, 2026, during which nine … Read more
The Government of India has approved additional charge of Secretary, MOSPI to Sudhansh Pant, IAS, and premature repatriation of Dr. Pooja Joshi, IAS, to her parent cadre. New Delhi, 22 May 2026: The Government of India, through the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), has approved key administrative changes involving senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. Additional … Read more
Siliguri, West Bengal |Coal India Limited Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) Shri Brajesh Kumar Tripathy addressed vigilance officials of Oil India Limited during a Vigilance Review Meeting held in Siliguri, West Bengal, emphasizing the importance of proactive vigilance, ethical governance, and participative decision-making in India’s public sector enterprises. During the session, Tripathy shared several innovative initiatives … Read more
New Delhi — NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable energy subsidiary of NTPC Limited, is scheduled to announce its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 22. Investors and market analysts are closely watching the results, expecting strong operational growth … Read more
New Delhi — Amid rising geopolitical tensions and continuing disruptions in global supply chains, India’s specialty chemicals industry must accelerate its journey toward self-reliance and capacity expansion, according to senior government officials and industry leaders speaking at the India Specialty Chemicals Conclave organized by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi. The conclave brought together policymakers, industry executives, … Read more
India’s bond market is flashing warning signs as rising government borrowing, global geopolitical tensions, and balance of payments concerns push sovereign bond yields sharply higher despite aggressive monetary support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Over the past twelve months, India’s benchmark 10-year government security (G-sec) yield has surged nearly 90 basis points since … Read more
In a major push to strengthen public safety and emergency response infrastructure, authorities in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have deployed a new fleet of technologically advanced Dial-112 emergency response vehicles across Bilaspur district. The upgraded emergency vehicles, equipped with modern surveillance systems and rapid-response technology, were formally flagged off by senior public representatives and … Read more
A fresh wave of speculative trading has once again highlighted how social media trends and name confusion can trigger dramatic rallies in unrelated stocks on Indian exchanges. The latest example involves Parle Industries, whose shares reportedly hit the upper circuit after a viral social media moment featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime … Read more
