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MUMBAI — REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under India’s Ministry of Power and a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), received two major national recognitions at the National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 held at Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. “India’s Most Influential CFO 2026” Award Harsh Baveja, former Director (Finance) and Chief … Read more
NEW DELHI — India’s Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore (approximately $610 million) to procure six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III for the Indian Coast Guard and Vertical Launch Shtil (VL-Shtil) surface-to-air missiles for the Indian Navy, significantly strengthening the country’s maritime security framework. The agreements were signed at South Block in … Read more
NEW DELHI — The Railway Board has announced the appointment of Rajesh Naik as Director (Projects) at IRCON International Limited, following the approval of the President of India. Tenure and Performance Review Naik’s appointment took effect on February 13, 2026 (forenoon) and will continue until May 31, 2030 — the date of his superannuation — … Read more
CHENNAI — Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has received an income tax demand notice totaling more than ₹766 crore (approximately $92 million) for the assessment year 2015–16, the bank disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The notice was issued under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, by the Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax, Non-Corporate … Read more
NEW DELHI — The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the position of Director (Projects) at GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The vacancy notice was issued on March 3, 2026, and eligible candidates may apply online through the PESB website until … Read more
SIKKIM — NHPC Limited has announced that its 500 MW Teesta-VI Hydroelectric Project has earned three major international certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, marking a significant milestone in quality, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety. The certifications reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainable and responsible hydropower development in India’s northeastern region. Quality Management … Read more
NEW DELHI — State-owned telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has announced the extension of the additional charge of Director (Finance) to Rajiv Kumar, who currently serves as Director (Finance) at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The disclosure was made to stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and … Read more
BENGALURU — The Board of Directors of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), has approved a 40% interim dividend for the financial year 2025–26 and recommended the appointment of a new Secretarial Auditor for a five-year term. Interim Dividend Announced The Board declared an interim … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all states and Union Territories to remain on high alert following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint U.S.-Israeli military strike. The development has sparked protests in several parts of India and raised concerns over potential domestic unrest. According to … Read more
Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh — A tragic drowning incident near Salhewara Dam claimed the lives of two children on Monday afternoon, casting a shadow of grief over the villages of Itar and Barbaspur just days before the Holi festival. According to local authorities, three boys from Itar village had gone to a flour mill in Barbaspur to … Read more
Tehran/Riyadh — The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, with violence spreading across the region and raising fears of a broader Middle East war. In a dramatic development, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was reportedly targeted in an attack that caused a … Read more
Alipur, Karnataka — As tensions escalate in the Middle East following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, grief has reached far beyond Tehran — all the way to a small village in southern India. Nearly 90 kilometers from Bengaluru, in the Gauribidanur taluk of Karnataka, the Shia-majority village of Alipur … Read more
Tehran — The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign has triggered an unexpected political shift inside the Islamic Republic. Instead of accelerating regime collapse, the strike appears to have galvanized national sentiment, unifying segments of Iranian society that had been deeply divided just months earlier. The operation, reportedly … Read more
Bhubaneswar : In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) hosted a special leadership development program exclusively for its women employees at the company’s Learning & Development (L&D) Centre of Excellence in Bhubaneswar. Titled “Redefining Leadership: Women at the Helm,” the training initiative focused on strengthening leadership capabilities, building confidence, … Read more
Bilaspur : Brajesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Coal India Limited, on Monday emphasized that a strong culture of transparency and accountability will propel the company to greater heights, outlining a four-point mantra — “Reform, Transform, Perform, Inform.” Tripathi was speaking during a special lecture on the theme Mission CIL@2026 at the headquarters … Read more
Ahmedabad : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and operator, reported a strong operational performance for February 2026, posting double-digit growth across key cargo segments. In a regulatory filing with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it handled 42.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) … Read more
New Delhi: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) organized its first-ever Cultural Day, titled ‘Taana Baana’, marking a vibrant celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of unity in diversity. The event brought together HUDCO employees and their families for a colorful showcase of traditions, art, music, dance, and regional cuisine … Read more
Bengaluru : BEML Ltd on Monday held a high-level internal meeting at its corporate headquarters in Bengaluru to deliberate on the organization-wide implementation of the ‘Seva Sankalp’ resolution, aligning itself with the Government of India’s renewed emphasis on citizen-centric governance. The meeting was chaired by Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML, and was … Read more
Mumbai : State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday announced a senior management change, stating that Nitin Chugh, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Digital Banking & Transformation, has been relieved from his role following the completion of his contractual tenure. In a regulatory filing submitted under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and … Read more
Bhubaneswar: Navigating the crowded streets of Odisha’s capital during the day and crafting verses in the silence of the night, Bipin Harichandan leads a life shaped by perseverance and poetry. An auto-rickshaw driver by profession, Bipin has quietly built a parallel identity over the past 25 years as a dedicated Odia poet, having written more … Read more
Gaurela–Pendra–Marwahi: Just days before the Holi festival, police in Chhattisgarh uncovered a major case of illegal liquor smuggling. Acting on a tip-off, the Gaurela Police intercepted a large consignment of liquor being transported illegally from Madhya Pradesh. Officials said the smugglers used a luxury vehicle to avoid suspicion. The liquor was reportedly moved from Kadamsara … Read more
Puducherry : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects valued at more than ₹2,700 crore in Puducherry, aimed at boosting infrastructure, improving ease of living, and accelerating economic growth in the Union Territory. According to an official statement issued … Read more
New Delhi: The Government of India has appointed Praveen M. Khanooja as the Interim Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Engineers India Limited (EIL), according to an official disclosure made under applicable stock exchange regulations. The appointment has been made in line with regulatory requirements prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). … Read more
New Delhi: Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has announced that Harbrinder Singh Bajwa has assumed additional charge as Director (Domestic Division) on the company’s Board, effective March 1, 2026 (forenoon). The appointment follows an order issued by the Ministry of Railways on February 20, 2026. According to the official communication, Bajwa has been entrusted … Read more
