Shri Tejveer Singh Assumes Charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC)

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Tejveer Singh, IAS (PB :1994), today assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. On the occasion, Shri Singh was welcomed by Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, outgoing Secretary, DCPC, along with senior officers of the Department. Prior to his appointment as Secretary, DCPC, Shri Tejveer Singh was serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Technic...


NHRC, India organised a meeting of the Core Group on Right to Food and Nutrition on the theme 'Tackling Food Adulteration in India: Understanding the Scale, Challenges and Reforms'

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised a meeting of the Core Group on Right to Food and Nutrition on the theme 'Tackling Food Adulteration in India: Understanding the Scale, Challenges and Reforms' in hybrid mode at its premises in New Delhi. NHRC Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian chaired the meeting which was attended by Members, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani; Secretar...


NHRC, India presents awards to the seven winners of its human rights Short Film Competition 2025

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today organised an award ceremony at its premises in New Delhi to felicitate the seven winners of its human rights Short Film Competition 2025. Addressing the gathering, NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian congratulated the winners and lauded their passion for filmmaking. He highlighted the impact of audio-visual content, describing it as a powerful medium that appeals to ...


CCI approves acquisition of equity shares amounting to 14.286% of Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd. by Indriya Ltd.

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of equity shares amounting to 14.286% of the Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited by the Indriya Limited. The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of equity shares (by way of preferential issue on a private placement basis) amounting to 14.286% of the post-issue paid up equity share capital of the Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (Target), on a fully ...


CCI approves proposed acquisition of 100% equity shares and non-cumulative optionally convertible redeemable preference shares in Nabha Power Ltd. by Torrent Power Ltd.

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed acquisition of 100% equity shares and non-cumulative optionally convertible redeemable preference shares in Nabha Power Ltd. by Torrent Power Ltd. The proposed combination entails the acquisition of 100% equity shares and noncumulative optionally convertible redeemable preference shares (on a fully diluted basis) in Nabha Power Limited (Target) by Torrent Power Limite...


CCI approves acquisition by Citrus Investment LLC (Citrus) of additional shareholding of 0.4% in Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) and (ii) sole control of its 50:50 joint venture, HCJI Holdings K. K. (HCJI)

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition by Citrus Investment LLC (Citrus) of (i) additional shareholding of 0.4% in Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) and (ii) sole control of its 50:50 joint venture, HCJI Holdings K. K. (HCJI). The Proposed Combination involves acquisition by Citrus of (i) additional shareholding of 0.4% in HCM through market purchases on a regulated stock exchange, i.e., th...


CCI directs 17 Opposite Parties to cease and desist from anti-competitive practices in relation to tenders invited by Assam Police Housing Corporation for "Internal and External Electrification works in Police Station Buildings" across the State

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed seventeen (17) Opposite Parties to cease and desist from anti- competitive practices in relation to tenders invited by Assam Police Housing Corporation Limited for "Internal and External Electrification works in Police Station Buildings" across the State of Assam. The Competition Commission of India (CCI), vide an order dated 07.04.2026 issued under Section 27 of the Competition A...


CCI approves acquisition of 100% equity shareholding of KNR SPVs by Indus Infra Trust from KNR Constructions Ltd.

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% equity shareholding of KNR SPVs by Indus Infra Trust from KNR Constructions Ltd. The proposed combination involves the acquisition of 100% equity shareholding of KNR SPVs (KNR Palani Infra Private Limited (KPIPL), KNR Ramanattukara Infra Private Limited (KRIPL), KNR Guruvayur Infra Private Limited (KGIPL) and KNR Ramagiri Infra Private Limited (KRAIPL))...


CCI approves acquisition of certain equity shares by Coastal Cedar Investments B.V. in Fleur Hotels and internal restructuring of Lemon Tree Hotels group through amalgamation and demerger

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of certain equity shares by Coastal Cedar Investments B.V. in Fleur Hotels Limited and internal restructuring of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited group through amalgamation and demerger. The proposed combination involves the acquisition of certain equity shares by Coastal Cedar Investments B.V. (Coastal) in Fleur Hotels Limited (FHL) and internal restructuring of Lemon Tr...


India's Green Pathway

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration Legal and Policy Framework Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (Plant4Mother Campaign)[23] Mission LiFE International Climate Commitments and Multilateral Engagement Clean Energy Expansion and Structural Energy Transition From Pollution Control to Sustainable Development Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Conclusion Core Environmental Laws Launched...