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Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Tuesday told the staff that it was the right time to hand over the reins for the airline's next phase of growth. Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the airline to ensure a smooth succession. "I am incredibly proud of what you have achieved, especially in the face of unprecedented headwinds in the form of aircraft delivery and supply chain challenges ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Monday appointed IAS officer Vibhu Goel as the additional CEO with immediate effect, entrusting him with crucial coordination responsibilities related to the SIR exercise, an official order said. Goel will serve in his new role until further orders, according to the directive by CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal. In his capacity as additional CEO, Goel will act as the single point of contact between the EC, the appellate tribunals headed ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Shipbuilding and heavy fabrication firm Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) on Tuesday said it has secured an order from Energy ONE Ltd to construct four dual-fuel ammonia bulk carriers. The first vessel under the Category 4 order is expected to be delivered in October 2029, with subsequent deliveries scheduled at four-month intervals, SDHI said. An order valued between Rs 1,501 crore and Rs 3,000 crore falls under Category 4. These Category 4 vessels will be ...Read More >
Venu Srinivasan quits Bai Hirabai Charitable Trust after eligibility objections, Mehli Mistry seeks probe into alleged irregularities and violations of trustee rule Venu Srinivasan has stepped down from the Bai Hirabai Charitable Trust following objections over his eligibility to serve as a trustee. The trust is one of the smaller entities under the umbrella of Tata Trusts. According to the CNBC-TV18 report the objections were raised by former trustee Mehli Mistry, after which Srinivasan chose ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Tata Group-owned Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has resigned from the position, according to a source. Wilson was appointed as Air India's CEO and MD in July 2022 , following former Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci's decision not to take up the top job in March 2022 amid a controversy. Tata Group acquired Air India from the government in January 2022. "He expressed his desire to resign, conveyed it (to the Board) and resigned," the source privy to th ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over appointment orders to 124 candidates from the Jammu division under the rehabilitation assistance scheme (RAS), urging the appointees to serve with dedication, integrity and compassion. The chief minister made these remarks while handing over compassionate appointment letters to 124 beneficiaries of Jammu division appointed under RAS, SRO-43 and SRO-94 at the Convention Centre, Jammu, an official press release said. Expressing solidarity ...Read More >
A vibrant Gen-Z themed music video featuring top officials aims to inspire Keralam's youth to actively participate in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The initiative underscores the critical role of voting in shaping government leadership, anticipating the participation of approximately 2.7 crore voters statewide. The Chief Electoral Officer of Keralam, Rathan U Kelkar IAS, and District Collector Anu Kumari IAS of Thiruvananthapuram have engaged in a spirited Gen-Z themed music video desig ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday reacted strongly after the Rajya Sabha Chairman rejected the Opposition's notice of motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying the decision was not unexpected given past precedents. "We know what happened to the last Chairman of the Rajya Sabha who accepted a petition moved by Opposition MPs," Ramesh posted on X while sharing the Rajya Sabha bulletin that announced the rejecti ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 6 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over appointment orders to 124 candidates from the Jammu division under the rehabilitation assistance scheme, urging the appointees to serve with dedication, integrity and compassion. Expressing solidarity with the families, the CM said the appointments were aimed at providing support and stability in difficult times and asked the beneficiaries to carry forward the legacy of service of their loved ones with dignity and commitment. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rugby India on Monday announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will take place at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28. After a successful inaugural event last year in Mumbai, the second edition will include the same six franchises from the first, maintaining a high-performance platform that features top Indian and international players, and delivers an exciting, action-filled rugby experience for fans. Welcoming the league to Hyderabad, Jaye ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rugby India, the national governing body for the sport, announced the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, commencing from June 16 to 28, 2026. Following a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, the Rugby Premier League returns in the fast-paced Rugby 7s format, aligning with the league's long-term vision of accelerating the growth and global competitiveness of rugby in India. Also Rea ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Keralam Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar IAS and Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari IAS joined in a vibrant Gen-Z themed music video especially made to inspire young voters and boost participation in the upcoming Assembly elections in Keralam. Along with the CEO and Thiruvananthapuram DC, Assistant Collector Sivasakthivel IAS, Election Department Under Secretary Sarin SS KAS, and a dedicated team including BLO Sathyab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rugby India, the national governing body for the sport, announced the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, commencing from June 16 to 28, 2026. Following a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, the Rugby Premier League returns in the fast-paced Rugby 7s format, aligning with the league's long-term vision of accelerating the growth and global competitiveness of rugby in India. The seco ...Read More >
Mumbai : Punjab National Bank (PNB), the nation's leading public sector bank, witnessed an overwhelming nationwide response to PNB Soldierathon 2026, drawing participation from diverse running communities, Army groups, and fitness enthusiasts. Emerging as one of India's largest running events, the marathon reflects the country's growing culture of fitness and national unity. Organised in association with the Indian Armed Forces under the theme "Run with Soldiers - Run for Soldiers," the event br ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Chintan Shivir on the Pharmaceutical Sector, organized by the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India (PHARMEXCIL), with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, concluded successfully today in Hyderabad. This event marked the continuation of the series of discussions, following successful editions in Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, and served as a platform for strengthening India's pharmaceutical export agenda. The inaugural session, chaired by ...Read More >
Based on credible information, during the intervening night between March 2-3, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement conducted the raid in coordination with Gachibowli Police Station staff, on the pub in Kondapur, and seven people were apprehended, an official release said. A son of an IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh, software engineers and businessmen were among the seven people held for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs, official sources said. Acting on inputs that the pub was hosti ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI) Telangana SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar today said the state government is moving forward on the path of equality, justice and self-respect inspired by the ideals of Jagjivan Ram while reaffirming the Congress party's commitment to Dalit dignity. Addressing a programme organised on the occasion of the 119th birth anniversary of Jagjivan Ram here, Laxman said the celebrations should serve as a resolve to strengthen the Dalit self-respect movement rather than ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday visited the family of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation (PWC) official who died by suicide last month, and stepped up the demand for a "CBI inquiry" into the case. Randhawa was allegedly tortured by Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and later died by suicide. The controversy erupted when Akali leader Bikramjit Majithia and others shared a purported ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday visited the family of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation (PWC) official who died by suicide last month, and stepped up the demand for a "CBI inquiry" into the case. Randhawa was allegedly tortured by Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and later died by suicide. The controversy erupted when Akali leader Bikramjit Majithia and others shared a purported ...Read More >
A 25-page investigative report by SDM Solan, Poonam Bansal, has triggered a political and administrative firestorm in Himachal Pradesh. The report alleges a massive circumvention of Section 118 of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, involving a multi-crore gated housing project named Chester Hills. The controversy has escalated into a standoff between field officers and the state's top brass, with allegations of corruption reaching the office of the Acting Chief Secretary. ARTICLE CONTIN ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 4 (PTI) Under attack from the opposition over the Chester Hill land case in Solan, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday directed a fresh inquiry into allegations of a 'benami' land deal and violation of Section 118 of the HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act. Section 118 restricts the purchase of land by non-Himachalis without prior permission. The state government also withdrew the earlier order of December 6, 2025, in which the Chief Secretary (Revenue) had dubbed the inquiry c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The country's second-largest lender HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 12 per cent credit growth to Rs 29.6 lakh crore for the March quarter. Its total advances were Rs 26.43 lakh crore at the end of March 31, 2025, HDFC Bank said in a regulatory filing. The lender reported a 14.4 per cent rise in total deposits to Rs 31.05 lakh crore from Rs 27.14 lakh crore at the end of the fourth quarter of the preceding financial year. During the period, CASA deposits recorded a grow ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As many as 500 companies of central armed police forces (CAPFs) will stay deployed in Bengal for post-poll law and order duties after the poll results are out, "till further orders of the Election Commission", EC said on Friday.Each CAPF company comprises 80-100 personnel. A total 2,400 CAPF companies have been assigned for poll deployment in Bengal and 1,700 will leave the state after polling gets over on April 29.EC officials said besides the 500 companies that will stay back to mai ...Read More >
Kolkata: A total of 35 people got arrested in the Mothabari incident on Friday where seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage for several hours during voter list revision work. The prime accused Mofakkerul Islam, also got arrested by the state CID from Bagdogra Airport while he was about to flee to Bengaluru. According to the sources, a warrant had been issued against Islam as he was absconding after the incident took place. The sources also mentioned that the accused ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The son of a senior IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh was among seven people held for alleged consumption of narcotic drugs after the Telangana's EAGLE Force raided a pub here, officials said on Friday, April 3. Based on credible information, during the intervening night between April 2-3, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) conducted the raid in coordination with Gachibowli Police Station staff, on the pub in Kondapur, and seven people were apprehended, an official r ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader CTR Nirmal Kumar on Friday raised serious concerns over the safety of his party candidates during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign. He alleged that several violent incidents, including bottles being thrown at party meetings in Villivakkam, were deliberately instigated by DMK to disrupt TVK's electoral activities. Speaking to ANI, Nirmal Kumar said, "There is no safety for our candidates and our ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam. The warship is an advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A of the Indian Navy. Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials. Also Read | Bihar Hooch Tragedy: 4 Dead, Dozens Ill After Consuming Liquor Allegedly Mi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday criticised his party MP Raghav Chadha for failing to confront the central government on critical issues, stating that the latter preferred "soft PR" in Parliament. Bhardwaj's remarks follow a statement by Raghav Chadha on X, where he questioned the reasoning behind his removal. Also Read | Mysuru Cloth Bag Scam: Karnataka High Court Orders Probe Against IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri Over INR 5.8 Cr ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridaman' is power!," said the post. Also Read | Mysuru Cloth Bag Scam: Karnataka High Court Orders Probe Against IAS O ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to accord approval within four weeks under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act for registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri D and the then Managing Director of Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation for investigation by the Lokayukta police into alleged corruption and consequent loss to the state exchequer in the procurement of eco-friendly cloth bags by her as Deputy Com ...Read More >
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