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Bilaspur, India |The Coal India Medical Conference – CIMECON 2026 was formally inaugurated on Sunday at South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Bilaspur, marking the beginning of a major national-level medical event focused on occupational healthcare in the mining sector. The three-day conference was inaugurated by Shri Brijesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief Vigilance Officer of Coal … Read more
Tehran : Iranian state-aligned media outlets Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency have reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in what they described as a joint U.S.–Israeli attack on Tehran. According to the reports, Khamenei died following aerial bombardment carried out on Saturday. Iranian media said a 40-day period … Read more
Chennai : NLC India Limited, a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Government of India, has announced the promotion of Shri Ashok Kumar Mali as Executive Director (Senior Management Personnel), effective March 1, 2026. The promotion is part of the company’s internal succession planning process and is aimed at further strengthening its leadership and financial … Read more
New Delhi : Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) bid a warm farewell to 59 employees who retired at the end of February, recognizing their long and dedicated service to the organization. The retirees included 11 officers and 48 staff members from various projects, units, and departments of the company. Felicitation ceremonies were organized at the company’s … Read more
Mumbai : Federal Bank Limited has announced the allotment of 177,242 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of stock options under the Bank’s Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) 2017. Each equity share has a face value of ₹2, and the allotment was carried out after receipt of full payment from the option holders. … Read more
Mumbai : Bank of Maharashtra has been conferred with the “Best Mid-Sized Bank” award at the Business Today Banking & Economy Summit, held in Mumbai, recognizing the bank’s strong performance, customer-centric approach, and transformational initiatives in India’s banking sector. The prestigious award was presented in acknowledgment of the bank’s consistent focus on customer service excellence, … Read more
New Delhi : NTPC Ltd., India’s largest power generation company, has paid its second interim dividend of ₹2,666.58 crore for the financial year 2025–26, underscoring its strong financial performance and long-standing commitment to shareholder returns. The dividend, which represents 27.50 percent of the company’s paid-up equity share capital, was credited to eligible shareholders on February … Read more
Mumbai : Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has informed the stock exchanges about a change in its Board of Directors, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Sandeep Kumar Gupta Steps Down … Read more
New Delhi : IFCI Limited, a Government of India-owned non-banking financial company (NBFC), has reappointed Shri Jagdish Garwal as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for a further one-year term, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The reappointment has been disclosed to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule … Read more
The pre-conference workshops and scientific sessions of the Coal India Medical Conference (CIMECON) 2026 formally commenced on Friday under the hosting of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), marking the beginning of a major national medical forum dedicated to the health and safety of mining professionals. The inaugural session was chaired by the Chief Guest, Shri … Read more
Bilaspur, India |Coal India Limited’s flagship medical conference, CIMECON 2026, will be held from February 28 to March 2 in Bilaspur, bringing together more than 250 doctors from across the country to discuss healthcare challenges and innovations in mining regions. The three-day national conference is being hosted by South Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of … Read more
Mumbai : Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has informed stock exchanges that it has been fined ₹9,77,040 each by BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Details of the Penalty … Read more
Mumbai : In an important development for India’s public sector energy industry, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Srividya Venkataraman for appointment as Director (Finance) at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The recommendation was made during PESB Meeting No. 18/2026, held on February 28, 2026, to select a candidate for the top finance … Read more
New Delhi : Japanese investors are showing growing confidence in India’s infrastructure story, with strong interest in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), the dedicated market borrowing arm of Indian Railways. IRFC recently wrapped up a two-day External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) roadshow in Tokyo on Feb. 26–27, aimed at diversifying its funding base and lowering borrowing … Read more
New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India has asked the Indian government to move away from colonial-era service norms and reconsider the retirement age and service conditions of officers in the Indian Coast Guard, observing that their evolving role is no longer reflected in existing regulations. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a safety advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise extreme caution following escalating tensions in the region after joint military strikes by Israel and the United States. In an official statement shared on X on Saturday, the embassy said, “In view of … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday claimed that nearly 300 Afghan Taliban fighters and allied militants were killed during ongoing cross-border military operations, as fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan entered its third consecutive day. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security forces killed 297 fighters linked to the Afghan Taliban regime, while more than 450 others were … Read more
New Delhi: Bank customers across India are being advised to plan ahead, as bank branches will remain closed for up to 18 days in March 2026 due to a combination of festivals, weekends, and regional holidays, according to the official holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). March marks not only a … Read more
Dubai: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, triggering loud explosions across the capital Tehran and sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to multiple media reports, missiles were fired at nearly 30 strategic locations inside Iran. Shortly after the strikes began, Israel announced the closure of its airspace to … Read more
New Delhi — In a clear signal of its digital ambitions, India is charting a new course in artificial intelligence with a focus on what policymakers are calling “Sovereign AI” — homegrown, cost-effective models designed to meet local needs while keeping data within national borders. At the recent India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, … Read more
Mungeli, Chhattisgarh: In a significant step toward strengthening its organizational structure, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), has officially announced the new district executive committee for Mungeli district. The announcement has generated enthusiasm and renewed energy among party workers and supporters. The decision was made under the guidance of Kiran … Read more
Bilaspur, India — A devastating road accident late Thursday night on a national highway in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh claimed the lives of four people after a truck collided head-on with an SUV, police said. The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. on the Raipur–Ratanpur National Highway near Sambalpuri village. According to police officials, … Read more
Pakistan / Afghanistan | New Delhi:Tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border escalated sharply over the past 24 hours, with both countries reporting heavy military losses and Pakistan’s Defence Minister declaring an “open war” with the Afghan Taliban government along the disputed Durand Line. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad has launched a large-scale retaliatory military … Read more
Baloda Bazar / Palari: A serious case of alleged sexual assault has been reported from the Palari police station area in Baloda Bazar district. Acting swiftly on a woman’s complaint, the police arrested the accused within 24 hours and produced him before the court, which sent him to judicial custody. According to police officials, the … Read more
