Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit PVSM AVSM VM VSM, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, on 01 November 2026, commenced his tenure by paying homage at the National War Memorial to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. This was followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Force Station New Delhi. An Experimental Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, Air Chief Marshal Dixit has over 3,500 hours of flying experience. He has held several key operational…
India’s total coal imports declined by 5.83% in August 2026, falling to 104.57 million tonnes (MT) from 111.05 MT in August 2025, a reduction of 6.48 MT. The decline reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal to enhance domestic coal production, improve availability and strengthen the supply chain, with a view to reducing the country’s dependence on imported coal. Key Highlights 1. Coal Imports by the Power Sector Decline by 6.39% Coal imports by power plants decreased by 6.39%, from 22.77 MT in August…
The Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment has issued a factual report with regard to the claim—appearing in a report published in The Central Chronicle (Bhopal), on October 31, 2026. The claim with regard to Madhya Pradesh Council for Employment and Training (MAPCET), having made payments amounting to crores based on placements without verifying the placement data, is entirely incorrect and baseless. The factual report is attached herewith, for publishing the same with accuracy and factual context: FACTUAL…
Translating Vision to Action Shared Seas, Shared Security and Shared Prosperity The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise, being conducted from 30 Oct to 03 Nov 2026, marks a significant milestone in advancing maritime cooperation among the member states of BIMSTEC. Bringing together Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, the exercise reinforces the shared commitment of member states towards regional security, stability and prosperity in the Bay of Bengal. Building upon the…