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31 Mar

Ashwini Bhide becomes first woman to lead Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAshwini Bhide, BMC Commissioner, Mumbai infrastructure, women in leadership

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has made history as the first woman to be appointed Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, taking charge of India’s wealthiest civic body on Tuesday. Bhide, a seasoned 1995-batch officer, officially succeeded Bhushan Gagrani following his retirement. During a ceremony held at the BMC’s historic headquarters in South Mumbai, she acknowledged the 150-year legacy of the institution, which remains one of the oldest and most significant local self-governing bodies in the country. Upon assuming her new role, Bhide identified the enhancement of public transport safety for women as a top priority for…

31 Mar

MP Raghav Chadha advocates for national paternity leave law to promote balanced caregiving

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacaregiving law, gender equality, paternity leave, Raghav Chadha

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has formally called for the introduction of a mandatory paid paternity leave law in India, highlighting the urgent need for a more equitable approach to childcare. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, the Aam Aadmi Party leader argued that the traditional burden of caregiving has historically fallen disproportionately on mothers, often hindering their professional growth and personal well-being. By institutionalizing leave for fathers, Chadha suggests that the state can play a pivotal role in shifting societal norms toward shared parental responsibilities from the very beginning of a child's life. The proposal emphasizes that…

31 Mar

Aviation veteran Willie Walsh appointed as IndiGo CEO following period of operational turmoil

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaairline CEO, aviation leadership, IndiGo, Willie Walsh

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant leadership transition, InterGlobe Aviation Limited has announced the appointment of William "Willie" Walsh as the new Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo. Walsh, a prominent figure in the global aviation industry and current Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is expected to take charge by August 3, 2026. The move comes just weeks after the sudden resignation of former CEO Pieter Elbers on March 10, following a difficult period for the carrier marked by severe operational disruptions and regulatory scrutiny. The appointment is seen as a strategic effort to stabilize India’s…

31 Mar

Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow following cockpit smoke alarm

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAir India Express, aviation safety, emergency landing, flight diversion

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight operating from Bagdogra was forced to make an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Monday evening. The pilot of flight IX1523 issued a "Mayday" distress call after the crew detected smoke emanating from the avionics bay, the section of the aircraft housing critical electronic systems. The Airbus A320 was diverted to Lucknow immediately following the alert to ensure the safety of those on board. The aircraft landed safely at 5:18 pm after local Air Traffic Control was notified of the technical emergency. A total of 148 individuals, including…

31 Mar

National highways to transition to 100% digital tolling starting April 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiadigital payment, FASTag, highway toll, UPI

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a significant shift in infrastructure policy by mandating the complete removal of cash transactions at all national highway toll plazas. Effective April 1, commuters across the country will be required to settle toll fees exclusively through digital platforms. This transition is designed to eliminate the delays often associated with manual cash handling, moving instead toward a fully automated system that utilizes FASTag and UPI technologies for seamless transit. Government officials emphasized that this move is a cornerstone of a broader national strategy to modernize highway infrastructure and…

31 Mar

Strait of Hormuz: 18 crude oil, LPG laden Indian-flagged ships stranded in waterway, New Delhi weighs evacuation

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Rajeev Sharma :- At least 18 Indian-flagged tankers carrying energy supplies with LPG, crude oil, and LNG are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the government. Speaking at a media briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, said of the 10 India-bound foreign-flagged ships, three are carrying critical liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), four are crude oil tankers, and three are liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. "The government's priority is to ensure that Indian-flagged vessels carrying India-bound cargo are allowed to pass through the Strait…

31 Mar

MCD Deputy Commissioner Arrested by CBI in ₹4 Lakh Bribery Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArrested, CBI, MCD, New Delhi, Officer

Rajeev Sharma :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4 lakh, officials said on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Abhishek Kumar Mishra, a Deputy Commissioner posted in the Shahdara North Zone. According to CBI sources, action was initiated after receiving credible inputs regarding a demand for illegal gratification. Investigators laid a trap and apprehended the official while he was allegedly accepting the bribe amount. The arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown on corruption within public offices, aimed at ensuring accountability and…

31 Mar

Stampede at Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda Leaves 8 Dead, Several Injured

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Rajeev Sharma :- At least eight people lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, raising serious concerns over crowd management and safety arrangements. The incident took place on the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month, when a massive number of devotees had gathered at the temple for prayers. According to eyewitnesses, the situation turned chaotic when some people attempted to break the queue in a hurry to enter the temple, leading to panic and a sudden stampede. Police and emergency teams rushed to the…

30 Mar

Sikkim Establishes District Control Rooms to Regulate LPG Distribution Amid Energy Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrisis, Gas, LPG, Rationing, Sikkim

Gangtok (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of Sikkim has established 24/7 control rooms across all six districts to monitor and regulate the distribution of LPG cylinders, according to a notification issued on Monday, March 30, 2026. Food and Civil Supplies Secretary Devariya Bardhan stated that these measures are a direct response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has severely disrupted the global supply of cooking gas. The state-level and district-level control rooms aim to ensure a steady supply, improve coordination between distributors, and provide a dedicated platform for the timely redressal of public grievances. To manage the limited inventory, the…

30 Mar

Indian Rupee Hits Record Intra-Day Low of 95.22 Amid Global Volatility

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDollar, Forex, Low, Oil, RBI, Rupee

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian rupee plunged to a historic intra-day low of 95.22 against the US dollar on Monday, March 30, 2026, as surging crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to batter emerging market currencies. Despite a brief early-morning recovery, the currency's dramatic 160-paise swing during the session underscored the intense pressure on the Indian forex market. The decline follows a volatile Friday session where the rupee had already slumped 89 paise to close at a then-record low of 94.85. The trading day began with a glimmer of hope as the rupee opened at…