In a proud moment for the Delhi Paralympic Committee, its President, Ms. Parul Singh, was conferred with the prestigious National Icon Award 2026 in recognition of her remarkable contribution towards the promotion of para sports, empowerment of para-athletes, and the advancement of inclusive sports in India. The award was presented at a grand ceremony organised by Arogya Darpan at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The honour was bestowed upon Ms. Parul Singh by an eminent panel of dignitaries, including Shri Saurabh Kumar Tewari, Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government…

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The Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC) has officially appointed Mr. P. Hassim as the State Chairman (Kerala State Board). The appointment has been approved by the Board of Governors and the National Executive Council under the provisions of the Council's Constitution and Governing Bylaws. The appointment is effective from August 3, 2026, for a tenure of three years, subject to periodic performance and executive review. Welcoming the appointment, Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Chairman & Founder, ASSC, said, “We welcome Mr. P. Hassim to the ASSC family and are confident that…

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India’s coal production witnessed a growth of 7.51% in July 2026, compared to the same period last year. The overall coal production in the country during July 2026 reached 69.75 MT (Provisional), marking an increase over the 64.88 MT produced July, 2025. Meanwhile coal dispatch in July 2026 showed a robust growth of 17.34% YoY in July, 2026, reaching 86.33 MT (Provisional) during the month compared to 73.57 MT last year. The growth in coal production and dispatch underscores the Ministry of Coal’s sustained commitment and efforts to ensuring consistent…

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SC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, was launched on 01 Aug 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Mrs Kamal Singh in presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel. The event was conducted with full naval traditions and ceremonial splendour, in presence of senior officials from Indian Navy and M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).   The construction of Diving Support Craft is being undertaken by M/s TRSL, Kolkata. Featuring a catamaran-hull form and an approximate displacement in range of 300 to 400…

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The Coal Employees' Forum has urged the Union Ministry of Coal to immediately raise the minimum monthly pension to ₹10,000, introduce Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), and strengthen medical and social security benefits for retired coal workers covered under the Coal Mines Family Pension Scheme (CMPFS-1971) and the Coal Mines Pension Scheme (CMPS-1998). Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India, Coal Employees' Forum President Biman Mitra, Jt GS Mou Mukherjee, and General Secretary Chanchal Banerjee ,  Executive Committee Member Laxman Kalwala said the Forum is a non-political platform…

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General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies, the specialised fuel will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions. The technology also has wider civilian use in high-altitude and severe winter regions and represents a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.   Developed under the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the advanced diesel is engineered to operate efficiently in…

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