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NHPC OFS Opens June 2 at ₹71 Per Share; Government to Divest Up to 6% Stake

New Delhi : The Government of India, through the Ministry of Power, has launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) in NHPC Limited, offering investors an opportunity to acquire shares in one of the country’s leading hydropower producers. The offering opened for institutional and non-retail investors on June 2, 2026, while retail investors and eligible employees … Read more

BPCL-Linked Consortium Signs Major FPSO Contract for Brazil’s BM-SEAL-11 Offshore Project

New Delhi : In a significant boost to India’s overseas energy interests, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced a major milestone in the development of Brazil’s BM-SEAL-11 offshore oil and gas concession, following the signing of a key Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) contract. On May 29, 2026, Petrobras, the operator of the … Read more

Raigarh Police Bust Major Online Cricket Betting Syndicate, Seize Nearly ₹32 Lakh in Cash

Raigarh, Chhattisgarh |In a major crackdown on illegal gambling activities, Raigarh Police have dismantled a large online cricket betting syndicate operating during the IPL Final between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Acting under the district-wide anti-gambling initiative known as “Operation Ankush,” authorities arrested two accused individuals and seized ₹31.99 lakh (₹3.199 million) … Read more

NLC India and Reliance Partner to Explore Underground Lignite Gasification Project in Gujarat

NEW DELHI  — NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) have entered into a strategic partnership to explore the development of an Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) project in Gujarat, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s domestic energy resources and reducing dependence on imported fuels. The two companies have signed a joint agreement … Read more

ONGC Announces Retirement of Three Executive Directors in Senior Management Reshuffle

NEW DELHI  — Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company, has announced a significant change in its senior management following the retirement of three Executive Directors upon attaining the age of superannuation. In a regulatory disclosure submitted to the stock exchanges on June 1, 2026, ONGC … Read more

Suzlon Appoints Industry Veteran Ashok Ramachandran as President, India Business to Drive Next Phase of Growth

Pune : Suzlon Energy Limited, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced the appointment of Ashok Ramachandran as President – India Business and a member of its Senior Management Personnel (SMP) team, effective June 4, 2026. The strategic leadership appointment comes as Suzlon strengthens its position in India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector … Read more

BDL Announces Retirement of Executive Director Cmde. Girish Raghunath Pradhan Following Superannuation

Hyderabad, India — State-owned defense manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has announced the retirement of its Executive Director, Cmde. Girish Raghunath Pradhan (Retd.), effective May 31, 2026, upon attaining the age of superannuation. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation … Read more

HPCL Announces Senior Management Changes Following Retirement of Two Executive Directors

New Delhi : State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced key changes in its senior management team following the retirement of two Executive Directors who have superannuated from service. The leadership transition became effective on June 1, 2026, and was disclosed through a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges. In its filing under … Read more

PFC Executive Director G. Jawahar Retires After Reaching Superannuation Age; Company Announces Senior Management Change

New Delhi : Power Finance Corporation (PFC), one of India’s leading public sector financial institutions and a key player in the country’s power sector financing ecosystem, has announced the retirement of its Executive Director, G. Jawahar, effective May 31, 2026, following his attainment of the age of superannuation. The announcement was made through a regulatory … Read more

Petronet LNG Fixes June 12 as Record Date for ₹3 Final Dividend for FY26

New Delhi, June 1, 2026: Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) has announced June 12, 2026, as the Record Date for determining shareholder eligibility for its proposed final dividend of ₹3 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The announcement was made through a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges on Monday. The company … Read more

BPCL Bids Farewell to Veteran Executive Shri Manoj K. After Nearly Four Decades of Service

MUMBAI  — Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), one of India’s leading state-owned energy companies, has bid a heartfelt farewell to Shri Manoj K., Executive Director – Biofuels & Major Projects (Exploration & Production), following his retirement on May 31, 2026, after an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years. The retirement marks the conclusion of a … Read more

Coal Ministry Assigns Additional Charge of NLC India Director (Power) to Rajesh P. S. Sisodia Following M. Venkatachalam’s Retirement

CHENNAI, June 1, 2026 — State-owned power and mining giant NLC India Limited has announced a key leadership transition following the retirement of Director (Power) M. Venkatachalam, who stepped down upon attaining the age of superannuation. In a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) … Read more

Central Bank of India Announces Retirement of CFO Mukul N. Dandige, Senior Management Reshuffle Takes Effect

MUMBAI  — Central Bank of India has announced key changes to its senior leadership team following the retirement of two top executives upon attaining the age of superannuation, marking an important transition in the management structure of one of India’s leading public sector banks. In a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) … Read more

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Assumes Charge as 27th Chief of the Naval Staff

NEW DELHI  — Admiral Krishna Swaminathan officially assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy on Saturday, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired after completing more than 41 years of distinguished service to the nation. A highly respected naval leader and a specialist in Communication and Electronic … Read more

NHPC Launches Construction of 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project in Jammu & Kashmir

NEW DELHI  — NHPC Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Bhupender Gupta officially inaugurated construction activities for the 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project in the Uri region of Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant step forward in the development of India’s renewable energy infrastructure. The inauguration ceremony commenced with the first blast for … Read more

RCB Clinch Second Consecutive IPL Title, Join Elite List of Back-to-Back Champions

AHMEDABAD : Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) etched their name deeper into Indian Premier League (IPL) history by securing their second consecutive championship, defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. With the victory, RCB became only the third franchise in IPL … Read more

Thousands Gather in Raipur to Honor Ahilyabai Holkar on Her Birth Anniversary

RAIPUR, May 31: A large gathering of public representatives, community leaders, and citizens came together in Raipur on Sunday to pay tribute to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, one of India’s most revered rulers, remembered for her justice, public service, administrative excellence, and deep spiritual devotion. The commemorative event was held at the Ahilyabai Holkar statue site … Read more

Bank of India Raises Select MCLR Rates; Punjab National Bank Keeps Lending Rates Unchanged from June 1

New Delhi — Two major public sector lenders, Bank of India (BOI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB), have announced their latest lending rate revisions effective June 1, 2026, reflecting differing approaches to managing funding costs and lending benchmarks. While Bank of India has increased select Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rates (MCLR) across short- and … Read more

New Police Station Building Inaugurated in Kohkameta, Marking a New Chapter of Development in Abujhmad

Narayanpur  — In a significant step toward strengthening security, governance, and development in the remote Abujhmad region of Chhattisgarh, a newly constructed modern police station building was inaugurated in Kohkameta on Sunday. The inauguration was led by Chhattisgarh Cabinet Minister Kedar Kashyap and was attended by Rupsay Salam, Chairman of the State Minor Forest Produce … Read more

Bastar Police Crack Down on Drug Traffickers, Seize Narcotic Capsules Worth ₹96,000 in Jagdalpur

Jagdalpur — In a significant operation against the illegal drug trade, Bastar Police arrested two alleged drug traffickers and seized a large quantity of restricted narcotic capsules valued at approximately ₹96,000, officials said on Saturday. The operation was carried out in the Bodhghat Police Station jurisdiction after law enforcement received intelligence that two individuals were … Read more

Director Dr. Jitendra Singroul Reviews Social Audit Process During Special Gram Sabha in Mungeli District

Pucheli, Mungeli District, Chhattisgarh | A Special Gram Sabha focused on social audit activities was successfully conducted in Pucheli Gram Panchayat under Pathariya Block of Mungeli District, Chhattisgarh, in the distinguished presence of Dr. Jitendra Kumar Singroul, Director of the Chhattisgarh Social Audit Unit. The event served as an important platform for strengthening community participation, … Read more

Korba Development Committee Seeks Urgent Intervention Over Proposed Train Cancellations, Demands Meeting with DRM

Korba, Chhattisgarh | Growing concerns over the proposed cancellation of several passenger trains between June 7 and June 17 have sparked public anxiety in the industrial city of Korba, prompting the Korba Development Committee to seek immediate intervention from the district administration. A delegation from the committee recently met with the District Collector and submitted … Read more

Former Naxal-Affected Benda Sees New Era of Trust as SP Dharmendra Singh Connects with Villagers and Children

Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh | Two American visitors observing grassroots governance initiatives in India have praised the efforts of Kabirdham Superintendent of Police (SP) Dharmendra Singh, IPS, following his recent visit to the remote forest village of Benda, a region once known for Naxal influence but now emerging as a symbol of peace, development, and community trust. … Read more

Safety in Subservience: American Travelers Examine the Hidden Burden of Weak Passports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — International tourism is often portrayed as a gateway to freedom, adventure, and cultural exchange. Yet a recent academic study has revealed a starkly different reality for millions of travelers who hold what are commonly referred to as “weak passports.” According to researchers, the experience of crossing international borders can be significantly more … Read more