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Coal India Signs Agreement with BEML to Trial Indigenous 485 HP Wheel Dozers, Advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiative

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 and reduce dependence on imported heavy machinery. The announcement, made on Thursday, underscores … Read more

Indian Coast Guard Inducts First Indigenous Hovercraft Built by Chowgule & Company, Strengthening Maritime Security

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 coastal defense capabilities, and advance the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative. The induction … Read more

GIC Re Appoints Rajesh Laheri as Chief Financial Officer Following V. Balkrishna’s Resignation

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 down from the position after opting for the Corporation’s Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) … Read more

SECL Organizes ‘Yoga Chit Challenge’ to Promote Workplace Wellness Ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026

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 Yoga 2026. The initiative aimed to encourage employees to embrace yoga as a … Read more

HPCL’s HRRL Refinery Resumes Operations After Restoration; Diesel Dispatches to Begin This Week

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 fire incident that temporarily disrupted production earlier this year. The refinery had suspended … Read more

SECL Promotes Workplace Wellness with ‘Yoga at Workplace’ Program Ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026

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 of the nationwide celebrations to encourage employees to embrace a healthy, balanced, and … Read more

Two Arrested in Kidnapping, Assault, and Vehicle Robbery Case in Bilaspur

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 truck allegedly taken during the incident. According to police officials, the case originated … Read more

SECL Launches ‘Swachhata Pakhwada 2026’ with Cleanliness Pledge to Strengthen Swachh Bharat Mission

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 Cleanliness Pledge Ceremony held at the Visitors’ Hall of the Administrative Building at … Read more

Gujarat Energy Receives NSE and BSE Approval for Listing of 62.27 Crore New Shares

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 were allotted under a major Composite Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement involving several … Read more

NCL’s ‘Nanha Sa Dil’ Initiative Saves Farmer’s Daughter, Strengthens Child Heart Care Across Rural India

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 Dil, the company has provided life-saving cardiac treatment to hundreds of underprivileged children, … Read more

Who Is Rabindra Patel? NTPC Elevates Veteran Engineer to Executive Director

New Delhi, June 2026: NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power generation company, has elevated Shri Rabindra Patel to the position of Executive Director as part of a major senior management reshuffle aimed at strengthening the leadership structure of the Maharatna public sector enterprise. A highly experienced Mechanical Engineer with more than 34.5 years of service … Read more

CONCOR Launches 2,400-km Pig Iron Logistics Corridor Linking Andhra Pradesh to North India

New Delhi : In a major boost to India’s freight transportation network, Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has successfully commenced the loading and transportation of pig iron from the ACPC Private Siding to the GFPA CONCOR Terminal, creating a new 2,400-kilometer long-distance logistics corridor connecting Andhra Pradesh with markets in North India. The initiative, … Read more

BHEL’s CSR Project at Mandya Medical Institute to Benefit Over 2,500 Patients Daily

Mandya, Karnataka | : In a significant step toward strengthening public healthcare infrastructure, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Project funded by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) at the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) in Karnataka. The initiative is aimed at improving healthcare facilities, enhancing … Read more

Centre Appoints Anshul Mishra as Central Nodal Officer for Nuh Under PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

New Delhi, June 2026: In a significant administrative move aimed at strengthening the implementation of agricultural development initiatives, the Government of India has appointed Shri Anshul Mishra, Additional Director at AIIMS, as the new Central Nodal Officer (CNO) for Nuh district in Haryana under the Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). The appointment was … Read more

Shiv Sena (UBT) Denies Split Rumors as Arvind Sawant Reaffirms Party Unity

New Delhi |Amid growing speculation about a possible split within Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), senior party leader and Lok Sabha parliamentary leader Arvind Sawant has firmly dismissed reports of rebellion and defections, describing them as “mere rumors” and asserting that the party remains completely united. Speaking to the media, Sawant stated that there is … Read more

Congress Protests Rising Inflation and Utility Costs in Dhamtari; PCC Chief Deepak Baij Alleges Corruption and “Mafia Rule” in Chhattisgarh

Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh |The Indian National Congress staged a major protest outside the Dhamtari District Collectorate on Wednesday, accusing the state government of failing to address rising inflation, fertilizer shortages, increasing fuel prices, and higher electricity tariffs. The demonstration was led by Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Deepak Baij, who launched a strong attack on … Read more

Children Begin New Academic Session Amid Fear in Kanker: Students Forced to Study in Dilapidated School Building

Kanker, Chhattisgarh | June 2026 As India celebrates the end of decades-long Maoist insurgency in the Bastar region and looks forward to accelerated development, a troubling reality continues to confront schoolchildren in remote parts of Kanker district. In the village of Madpa, students are beginning the new academic year under the constant threat of a … Read more

Major Anti-Corruption Crackdown in Jashpur: RES In-Charge SDO Caught Accepting Bribe

Jashpur, Chhattisgarh |In a significant action against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested an In-Charge Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of the Rural Engineering Services (RES) Department in Jashpur district while allegedly accepting a bribe from a complainant. The accused official, identified as Sanjay Diwakar, was caught red-handed at his residence in Madhuban Toli, Jashpur, … Read more

BJP Leader Burned Alive in Sand Mining Dispute in Chhattisgarh; Death Toll Rises to Three

Koriya/Surajpur, Chhattisgarh | June 17, 2026 A shocking and tragic incident linked to an ongoing sand mining dispute has claimed the lives of three people, including a prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, in the Sonhat area of Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district. According to police officials, Bharat Singh alias Lalla Singh, a BJP leader and former … Read more

Bank of Maharashtra Revises MCLR Rates; 6-Month and 1-Year Lending Benchmarks Increased Effective June 17, 2026

New Delhi, India | June 2026 — Bank of Maharashtra, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced a revision in its Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) following a periodic review of its benchmark lending rates. The revised rates will come into effect on June 17, 2026. The bank disclosed the … Read more

NTPC Appoints Aravind Babu as Executive Director, Strengthening Senior Finance Leadership

New Delhi, India | June 2026 — NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company, has announced the appointment of Aravind Babu as Executive Director (Senior Management), effective June 8, 2026. The appointment forms part of a major leadership restructuring initiative in which 34 senior officials have been elevated to Executive Director positions across the organization. … Read more

Hindustan Copper Hit with ₹19.11 Lakh Penalty by BSE and NSE Over Corporate Governance Non-Compliance

New Delhi, India | June 16, 2026 — State-owned Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has disclosed that it has been imposed a cumulative penalty of ₹19.11 lakh by India’s leading stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), for non-compliance with certain corporate governance requirements prescribed under the SEBI (Listing Obligations … Read more

NSIC and TransUnion CIBIL Partner to Strengthen MSME Credit Ecosystem Across India

New Delhi, India | June 2026 — In a significant step toward enhancing financial inclusion and strengthening the credit ecosystem for India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TransUnion CIBIL on June 16, 2026. The strategic partnership aims to improve credit … Read more

Indian Bank Unveils Puducherry Annual Credit Plan 2026–27 and Signs RSETI MoU to Boost Entrepreneurship

Puducherry, India | June 2026 — Indian Bank, the convenor of the State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) for the Union Territory of Puducherry, successfully conducted the SLBC Meeting 2026, during which the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) 2026–27 was officially released. The meeting also witnessed the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for land … Read more