strategic planning

Washington, March 31 – The United States indicated on Tuesday that individuals linked to Al-Qaeda inside Iran could be potential targets, as officials highlighted the continued threat posed by the militant group during the ongoing conflict.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters at a...

New Delhi, March 28 – Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Saturday that, given the considerable impact of the West Asia conflict on India’s economy, the country should leverage the fallout to redouble its recent reform efforts to enhance India’s competitiveness and preparedness...

Mumbai, March 27 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that the government aims to provide affordable and quality healthcare to every citizen within a 5-8 km radius of their home, adding that the state is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance TB control...

New Delhi, March 27 A parliamentary panel has asked SAIL to strengthen its sales and take steps to improve revenue realisation and market competitiveness, as certain advanced and special steel grades remain outside its portfolio.The report titled 'Organisational Structure and Performance of...

Washington, March 27 The ongoing conflict in the Gulf could weaken America's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns for partners like India as military resources and attention shift away from Asia, senior former US officials warned.The official said the crisis is already...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the situation in West Asia and its impact on India's defence preparedness during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, Defence Secretary, Secretary (Defence Production), and Chairman, DRDO in New Delhi. During the meeting, the...

New Delhi, March 23 IndiGo, the country's largest airline, announced on Monday the appointment of former Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh as its Chief Strategy Officer.The appointment comes two weeks after the sudden resignation of IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers.Singh, a veteran...

New Delhi, March 23 India's largest airline, IndiGo, announced on Monday the appointment of former Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh as its Chief Strategy Officer.The appointment comes less than two weeks after the sudden resignation of IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers."Singh will...

Itanagar, March 20 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the state's crucial role in India's transition to clean energy on Friday, noting that its 58,000 MW hydropower potential accounts for over 38 per cent of the national total.Speaking at the Power Ministerial Meet...

A CEO Roundtable on Power Distribution was held today as part of the ongoing Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, based on the draft National Electricity Policy. The roundtable focused on the reforms needed to strengthen the distribution segment and ensure the financial sustainability of DISCOMs, in...

New Delhi, March 19 India has the potential to significantly increase its exports of sports equipment to USD 8.1 billion and generate around 5.4 million additional jobs by 2036, according to a report released by Niti Aayog on Thursday.The report focuses on increasing India's share in global...

Washington, March 18 – The United States is intensifying coordination with allies in Europe and the Gulf as it moves to secure maritime routes and reopen key shipping lanes, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Responding to questions on maritime security and efforts...

Guwahati, March 18 Top officials from the Indian Army and the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) held discussions here on Wednesday to enhance operational preparedness across the eastern sector of the country, according to a defence statement.The meeting focused on aligning mechanisms to ensure...

Mumbai, March 13 Shriram Life Insurance expects to end the 2025-26 fiscal year with around 20 per cent growth, even as regulatory changes weigh on the sector, a top official said on Friday.The company will be looking for more partnerships with banks to strengthen its distribution, managing...

Shimla, March 12 The Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd recorded an annual turnover of ₹111 crore and achieved a net profit of ₹6.65 crore for the financial year 2024-25, which reflects improved financial performance and effective management of the Corporation...

New Delhi, March 10 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled an ambitious vision document on Tuesday, outlining a series of strategic reforms, capability enhancements, and organizational changes required to strengthen the Indian military.The release of the document came eight months after the...

Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting on Tuesday with key stakeholders to discuss the adoption and expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance and the delivery of public services across Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries, Director of the Indian...

Washington, March 4 – US President Donald Trump warned that the "worst-case" outcome of the current conflict with Iran would be the emergence of another hardline leadership in Tehran, while acknowledging that exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi could be "an option" in a future political transition...

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 3 The state-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested all international airport operators in the country to provide details about available fuel stocks as well as estimated requirements for the next seven days amid the escalating Middle East crisis, sources...

New Delhi, March 2 – B.P. Singh, an alumnus of the National Defence College, assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, an official said on Monday.Singh, an officer from the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), took...