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New Delhi: India’s Anti-Defection Law, enacted to prevent elected representatives from switching political parties for personal or political gain, is once again at the center of national debate. A series of recent political developments involving alleged splits within opposition parties has renewed

Puri, Odisha: A major security breach has raised concerns at the Jagannath Temple in Puri after a man allegedly posing as an Indian Army officer was detained while attempting to move inside the highly secured temple premises. The incident occurred at one

Chaklasi, Kheda (Gujarat): A government primary school in Chaklasi village of Nadiad Taluka, Kheda district, has emerged as a remarkable example of how public education can rival—and in many ways surpass—private institutions. The PM SHRI Branch School, recognized as Gujarat’s first solar-powered

New Delhi, June 2026: Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) and Invest UP have explored opportunities for strategic collaboration in mineral exploration and critical minerals development during discussions held at the 9th National PSU Summit 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation

Hyderabad : A major legal and financial dispute has emerged between the Government of Telangana and the State Bank of India (SBI) over a high-value land parcel in Raidurgam’s Knowledge City, with the controversy now before the Telangana High Court. The dispute

New Delhi : In a major step toward strengthening its global mining consultancy presence, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) has successfully completed a high-level technical field mission in Mozambique, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Tete

New Delhi : GAIL (India) Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its City Gas Distribution (CGD) expansion by successfully commissioning 201 active Commercial Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections in Ranchi as of June 11, 2026. The achievement marks another important step

New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has been honored with the prestigious “Leadership in Future-Ready Refining Award” for its Kochi Refinery at the Downstream India Excellence Awards 2026, presented during the Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress (GPRC) 2026. The award

Turkey’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in a crucial Group D match on Saturday. The result marked Turkey’s second consecutive loss in the tournament, officially eliminating them from knockout-stage contention. Meanwhile,

GPM, Chhattisgarh | A tragic road accident claimed the life of a B.Sc. second-year student who was on her way to appear for her college examination with her father on Saturday morning. The incident occurred on the Son River Bridge near Kotmi

New Delhi |As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East and concerns mount over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Seychelles later this month is expected to significantly strengthen India’s strategic footprint

New Delhi, June 19, 2026: Hindustan Zinc Limited (Hindustan Zinc) has announced the appointment of Amarendu Prakash as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Designate, effective June 19, 2026. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors following the recommendation of the

Mumbai | Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani outlined the company’s strongest-ever financial performance and an ambitious roadmap for future growth during the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held following the approval of Jio Platforms’ proposed Initial Public

Mumbai | Jio Platforms Ltd. (JPL), the digital services subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has moved a significant step closer to its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) after its Board of Directors approved the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for

Mumbai, June 18, 2026: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has issued an important reminder to its shareholders to claim any unclaimed Final Dividend for Financial Year 2018–19 before September 11, 2026, to prevent the dividend amount and eligible shares from being transferred

Paris, June 18, 2026: Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly owned defense subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with AM General, a leading U.S.-based military vehicle manufacturer, to jointly develop and market next-generation 155mm mounted artillery

New Delhi, June 18, 2026: Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a strategic agreement with BEML Limited for the trial induction of the indigenous 485 HP Wheel Dozer (BD46W-1), marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic mining equipment manufacturing

New Delhi, June 18, 2026: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has inducted the first indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV)—commonly known as a hovercraft—built by Chowgule & Company Private Limited, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen maritime security, modernize its

Mumbai, June 18, 2026: General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) has appointed Rajesh Laheri as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective June 18, 2026. The appointment comes after the resignation of V. Balkrishna, who stepped

New Delhi, June 18, 2026: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organized an engaging “Yoga Chit Challenge” at its headquarters in Bilaspur on June 18, 2026, as part of the ongoing SECL Yoga Mahotsav 2026 celebrations leading up to the International Day of

Mumbai, June 18, 2026: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced the successful restart of operations at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) after completing restoration work on the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU). The refinery is now back in operation following a localized

Bilaspur, June 17, 2026: In the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga 2026, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organized a “Yoga at Workplace” program at its CMD Auditorium in the headquarters at Bilaspur on Wednesday. The initiative was conducted as part

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh | The Sirgitti Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged kidnapping, assault, criminal intimidation, and vehicle robbery linked to a dispute in the local scrap metal business. Authorities also recovered the stolen Tata pickup

Bilaspur : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has officially launched Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a nationwide cleanliness campaign being observed from June 16 to June 30, 2026, in line with the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission. The fortnight-long initiative commenced with a

Gandhinagar, June 17, 2026: Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL), formerly known as Gujarat Gas Limited, has received final approval from both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited for the listing and trading of 62.27 crore newly issued equity shares. The shares

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh | June 2026: A transformative healthcare initiative by Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is changing the lives of hundreds of children suffering from congenital heart diseases in rural India. Through its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Project Nanha Sa