NICDC organises cross-learning site visit to AURIC Smart City to Strengthen Industrial Corridor Development
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in collaboration with Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL), commenced a two-day cross-learning site visit to the Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (AURIC Smart City), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on 23 July 2026. The programme has brought together senior officials from State Governments, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), Programme Managers for New Cities (PMNCs), […]
IAS Naresh Pal Gangwar takes charge as Secretary, Higher Education
New Delhi: Senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar has been appointed as the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. A 1994-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, Gangwar assumed the new responsibility on 23 July 2026, succeeding Vineet Joshi, who has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Panchayati […]
NBCC signs Rs. 430.69 Crore MoU with Rajasthan Council of Science Education to Upgrade Science Education Infrastructure
New Delhi: State-owned NBCC (India) Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan Council of Science Education for infrastructure development projects valued at Rs. 430.69 crore (excluding GST). The collaboration is aimed at modernising science education facilities across Rajasthan and creating advanced learning environments for students, educators, and research institutions. Under […]
Dr. Komal Kapoor assumes charge as CMD & Director (Technical) of ECIL
New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Distinguished scientist Dr. Komal Kapoor has taken over as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) and Director (Technical) of Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Category-I CPSE under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Before assuming this role, Dr. Kapoor served as the Chief Executive of […]
CCI approves acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of NCR Atleos Corporation (Target) by The Brink’s Company (Acquirer)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of NCR Atleos Corporation (Target) by The Brink’s Company (Acquirer). The Proposed Combination entails the acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of the Target by the Acquirer. Post completion, the Target shall be wholly owned and controlled […]
NHAI strengthens framework for engaging professionals in National Highway Consultancy contracts
With the objective of strengthening technical supervision of National Highway projects, NHAI has made amendments to the Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for deployment of Authority Engineer (AE) and Independent Engineer (IE) consultancy services, mandating minimum remuneration to be paid by the Consultancy Firms to Key Professional, Sub-Professional (Civil Engineer) and Young Professional (Civil […]
Gujarat Government announces major IAS reshuffle, Transfers 28 officers across key Posts
The Gujarat Government has undertaken a significant administrative reshuffle by transferring 28 IAS officers to various important positions across the state. Issued on 21 July 2026, the order includes new assignments in government departments, district administrations, municipal bodies, and public sector organisations. The latest postings are intended to enhance administrative effectiveness and strengthen governance across […]
MoHUA holds National Interaction with 75 AMRUT Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) Cities under the ‘Catch the Rain’ Campaign
As part of the nationwide ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in collaboration with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), organised a national interaction with 75 cities implementing the Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) programme under AMRUT. The event provided a platform for participating cities to share progress, exchange […]
NHAI Enhances Digital Services on RajmargYatra Mobile App with Launch of Digital Local Pass and MargMitra Help Centre
In line with the Government of India’s vision of Digital India and enhancing Ease of Living, NHAI has strengthened the digital ecosystem for National Highway users by introducing two major citizen-centric features on the Rajmargyatra Mobile App, the online ‘Local Passes’ and digitally enabled ‘MargMitra’ Help Centre. The new initiatives are aimed at making National […]