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Bulldozer Drive in Janjgir-Champa Sparks Outrage After Forest Department Demolishes Alleged Illegal Homes

Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh: A demolition drive by the Forest Department in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district has triggered political controversy and public anger after authorities used bulldozers to raze alleged encroachments on forest land. Acting on the instructions of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), officials demolished three houses on Saturday and served eviction notices to 15 other families, … Read more

Ashnoor Kaur Clarifies Flooded Home Incident, Says Burst Pipe—Not Mumbai Rains—Caused Waterlogging

Mumbai : Television actress and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Ashnoor Kaur has clarified that the waterlogging inside her Mumbai home was caused by a burst pipe, not by the city’s recent heavy rainfall, putting an end to widespread speculation on social media. The confusion began after Ashnoor shared a video on her Instagram Stories on … Read more

India’s Richest Investors Follow Different Paths—But Share One Powerful Trait

New Delhi: When it comes to building long-term wealth in the stock market, India’s most successful investors prove that there is no single formula for success. While some investors prefer a high-conviction, concentrated portfolio, others spread their investments across dozens of companies. Despite these different strategies, they all have one thing in common—strong conviction backed … Read more

SECL Launches Special Cleanliness Drive at Headquarters as Part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2026

BILASPUR, India : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organized a Special Cleanliness Drive at its Bilaspur Headquarters on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada 2026, reinforcing its commitment to workplace hygiene, environmental responsibility, and public awareness. The campaign witnessed enthusiastic participation from Director (Human Resources) Biranchi Das, Director (Technical – Projects & Planning) … Read more

BEML Order Book Surpasses ₹16,000 Crore After Securing New Middle East Export Deal

NEW DELHI — BEML Ltd., one of India’s leading public sector engineering and defense companies, has crossed a major milestone after its total order book exceeded ₹16,000 crore in June 2026. The achievement comes on the back of a newly secured $5.35 million export contract from the Middle East, further strengthening the company’s international business … Read more

HAL Faces Fresh Setback in Tejas Mk1A Program After GE Engine Develops Technical Snag

NEW DELHI — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has encountered another major challenge in India’s Tejas Mk1A fighter jet program after discovering a technical defect in the sixth GE F404-IN20 engine supplied by GE Aerospace. The issue, identified during routine quality inspection, is expected to further delay deliveries of the advanced fighter aircraft to the Indian … Read more

Sensex Slides Nearly 600 Points in Under an Hour as Global Market Weakness Weighs on Indian Stocks

Mumbai, India |India’s benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled nearly 600 points in just 50 minutes during Tuesday’s trading session, reflecting growing investor concerns over global market weakness and persistent foreign fund outflows. The Sensex dropped to an intraday low of 76,501.52 at around 12:25 p.m., with selling pressure seen across several sectors, including banking, information technology, … Read more

Pune Industrialist’s Son Allegedly Murdered at Lohagad Fort; Fiancée and Her Alleged Lover Arrested

Pune, India | In a shocking development, Pune Police have arrested the fiancée of a prominent industrialist’s son, Ketan Agarwal, along with her alleged lover, in connection with his death at Lohagad Fort. Investigators now believe what was initially reported as a tragic accident was actually a premeditated murder. According to police, Ketan Agarwal, the … Read more

India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims Over Violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Blames Islamabad’s Internal Policies

New Delhi | India has strongly rejected allegations made by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who accused New Delhi of being responsible for the recent violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian government described the accusations as “baseless, misleading, and an attempt to divert attention from Pakistan’s internal failures.” In an official response, India’s Ministry … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Three-Nation Indo-Pacific Tour Expected to Strengthen India’s Strategic Influence

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-country diplomatic tour next month, visiting Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand in a move widely viewed by strategic experts as a significant step toward strengthening India’s role in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit comes at a time of growing geopolitical competition, … Read more

Chhattisgarh Cabinet Approves ₹4,000 Crore Rural Employment Program and Green Energy Policy

RAIPUR, India — The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has approved a series of major policy initiatives aimed at boosting rural employment, economic development, and green energy. The decisions include a new ₹4,000 crore Rural Employment Guarantee Program, the launch of the Atal Aajeevika Samriddhi Haat Scheme, and the state’s first … Read more

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay Delivers Fiery Assembly Speech, Targets Former DMK Government

CHENNAI, India — Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay delivered a high-energy speech during the final day of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly session on Tuesday, drawing widespread attention for his sharp criticism of the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and his signature cinematic style. Before concluding his nearly 45-minute address, Chief Minister … Read more

IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kumar Jain to Step Down on July 20, 2026

NEW DELHI, India — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has announced that its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Sanjay Kumar Jain, will officially resign from his position effective July 20, 2026, following approval from the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing submitted to the … Read more

GRSE Emerges Lowest Bidder for ₹40 Crore Electric Tug Contract at Kolkata Port

NEW DELHI, India — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has emerged as the Lowest Bidder (L1) for a contract valued at approximately ₹40 crore to design, build, and deliver a 15-Ton Electric Bollard Pull Tug for Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK). The development marks another significant milestone in the state-owned shipbuilder’s expanding … Read more

POWERGRID to Consider FY2026–27 Debenture Issuance Plan Through Private Placement

NEW DELHI, India — Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced that its Committee of Directors for Bonds will meet on June 26, 2026, to consider and approve the General Information Document (GID) for the proposed issuance of debentures during the Financial Year 2026–27. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing submitted … Read more

Coal India Launches Dedicated R&D Website to Drive Innovation in Mining and Sustainable Energy

KOLKATA, India — Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest coal producer, has launched a dedicated website for its Research and Development (R&D) activities, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainable growth in the mining and energy sectors. The new digital platform was officially inaugurated by Director (Technical) Achyut Ghatak at Coal India’s Corporate … Read more

NTPC Commissions 800 MW Unit at Patratu, Expands Installed Capacity to 90,857 MW

NEW DELHI, India — NTPC Limited, India’s largest state-owned power generation company, has announced the commercial operation of Unit-2 of the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) Phase-1 in Jharkhand, marking another major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its electricity infrastructure. The newly commissioned 800 MW generating unit is owned by Patratu Vidyut … Read more

Hindustan Zinc’s Rajpura Dariba and Kayad Mines Earn Silver GreenCo Recognition for Sustainable Mining

UDAIPUR, India — Hindustan Zinc Limited, India’s leading integrated zinc producer, has achieved another significant milestone in its sustainability journey after its Rajpura Dariba Mine and Kayad Mine received Certificates of Recognition from the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) for earning the prestigious Silver GreenCo Rating. The recognition was awarded under the Confederation of … Read more

Hardeep Singh Puri Visits Historic Digboi Refinery Museum, Celebrates India’s First Commercial Oil Discovery

New Delhi, : Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri visited the Digboi Centenary Museum in Assam, highlighting the historic significance of Digboi Refinery, the site of India’s first commercial oil discovery and one of the world’s oldest continuously operating oil refineries. During his visit, the minister described Digboi as the birthplace … Read more

Manappuram Finance Announces Senior Management Restructuring, Effective June 23

KOCHI, India  — Manappuram Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has announced changes to its senior management structure, effective June 23, 2026, as part of an internal reporting realignment aimed at strengthening organizational efficiency. The company informed the stock exchanges that Manikandan T.G., Head of the Information Technology (IT) Department, and … Read more

Rajya Sabha Chairman Administers Oath to Re-Elected MP Neeraj Dangi in Parliament

New Delhi : Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday administered the Oath of Office to Shri Neeraj Dangi, who was recently re-elected to the Rajya Sabha from the state of Rajasthan. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Parliament House, New Delhi, in the presence of senior constitutional authorities, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, … Read more

NHPC Launches ‘SPANDAN’ Real-Time Seismic Data Center to Strengthen Dam Safety and Earthquake Monitoring

Faridabad, June 22, 2026: NHPC Limited, India’s leading hydropower company, has officially inaugurated SPANDAN, a state-of-the-art centralized real-time seismic data monitoring center designed to enhance dam safety, earthquake surveillance, and the operational reliability of its hydroelectric projects across the country. The facility was inaugurated by Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC, … Read more

JSW Infrastructure Launches QIP at ₹290.35 Floor Price to Raise Institutional Capital

Mumbai, June 22, 2026: JSW Infrastructure Limited has officially launched its Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares, setting a floor price of ₹290.35 per share in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR) Regulations, 2018. The capital-raising initiative opened on June 22, 2026, following … Read more

Hindustan Copper’s Salil Kumar Nag Recommended by PESB for Director (Technical) Position at UCIL

New Delhi: In a significant development for India’s public sector mining industry, Salil Kumar Nag, currently serving as General Manager at Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), has been recommended for appointment as Director (Technical) at Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). The recommendation was made following a selection meeting … Read more