Friday 14th August 2026

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Three Senior IRS Officers Appointed as CBDT Members

Aug 14th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of three senior Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) officers as Members of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The appointments, communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training on August 13, 2026, fill vacancies arising on different dates.
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National & State Vendors Meet Boosts Rooftop Solar Adoption in West Bengal

Aug 14th, 2026 | By

Kolkata: A National Vendor Meet under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGY) was jointly conducted by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) and REC Ltd. on August 13, 2026, at Hotel Taj Bengal, New Alipore, Kolkata, with an aim to strengthen the implementation of the scheme and accelerate rooftop solar installations across
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HAL Strengthens Industry Partnership for LCH Prachand Production

Aug 14th, 2026 | By

Bengaluru, INDIA, August 14, 2026 — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into partnerships with the Indian industry— Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)—for manufacturing fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), further expanding India’s indigenous helicopter production ecosystem. Under the agreements, BEML and Adani Defence will
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Independence Day 2026: 1,057 Personnel to Receive Gallantry and Service Medals

Aug 14th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|New Delhi: A total of 1,057 personnel from Police, Fire Service, Home Guard and Civil Defence, and Correctional Services have been selected for Gallantry and distinguished and meritorious service medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. The awards recognise courage, dedication, professionalism and sustained commitment to public service. The medal
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Madhya Pradesh Police Earns 20 Medals for Distinguished and Meritorious Service

Aug 14th, 2026 | By

By Abul Hasan| THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA| Bhopal: The commitment, courage and professionalism of the Madhya Pradesh Police will receive special recognition on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, with 20 personnel being honoured with Police Medals for distinguished and meritorious service. The honours underline the dedication of police officers and personnel who have contributed
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Odisha Pushes Digital Governance, Semiconductor Investment and Renewable Energy Reforms

Aug 14th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Bhubaneswar: Odisha is accelerating its administrative and industrial transformation with a series of key policy decisions aimed at strengthening digital governance, attracting high-value investments and improving the allocation of renewable energy projects. Following the state Cabinet meeting, Chief Secretary Anu Garg highlighted three significant areas of reform—implementation of OSWAS 3.0, amendments
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New Hub for Industry, Investment and Employment — Chhattisgarh

Aug 13th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM: Chhattisgarh is steadily emerging as an important destination for industry, investment and employment, with the state government placing sustainable industrialisation, investor confidence and green technologies at the centre of its development strategy. The latest indication of this changing industrial landscape came at the ‘Chhattisgarh Industry Dialogue on Green Steel’ held
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Madhya Pradesh Intensifies Flood Response as CM Reviews Situation, Rescue Operations

Aug 13th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| Madhya Pradesh is witnessing an intensified administrative and disaster-response effort as heavy rainfall, waterlogging and flooding affect several parts of the state. Against this backdrop, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently visited the Situation Room at the State Disaster Command and Control Centre to take a comprehensive review of the emerging
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MP: India’s Strategic Industrial Gateway to the Future; Neeraj Mandloi

Aug 12th, 2026 | By

THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Madhya Pradesh is steadily emerging as one of India’s most strategically positioned destinations for manufacturing and industrial investment, offering a compelling combination of location, infrastructure, policy support and a business-friendly ecosystem. According to Neeraj Mandloi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Investment Promotion, Government of Madhya Pradesh, the state’s
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SECL Constitutes High-Level Committee to Examine Complaints Related to Employment in Lieu of Land

Aug 12th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| A Significant Initiative Towards Transparent, Fair and Time-Bound Grievance Redressal South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has constituted a High-Level Standing Review Committee with the objective of ensuring fair, transparent and time-bound examination of complaints related to employment in lieu of land. The Committee will examine each case on the basis
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