The contract for the acquisition of 11 next-generation offshore patrol vessels under the Buy category was signed with Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata at a total cost of Rs 9,781 crore.

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved hiking electricity tariffs for industrial use by up to 15 percent for FY24. Power for agriculture use will now cost 9 percent more.

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) was inaugurated today in Mumbai, India, marking the opening of the country's first-ever multi-disciplinary cultural space. The impressive venue is home to a 2,000-seat Grand Theatre, a 250-seat Studio Theatre, and a 125-seat Cube, all of which are equipped with cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line facilities. The star-studded event also saw the likes of Vidya Balan, Alia Bhatt, Sachin Tendulkar, Uddhav Thackeray, Aamir Khan, and Rajinikanth in attendance.

Mishra, who was appointed as Jt Secy, DFS in September 2019, had received a three-year extension in 2022. During his tenure, Mishra had primarily focused on the insurance and fintech sectors.