6,000+ Perform Bhujangasana, Set Asia Record as Yoga Mahotsav Marks 50-Day Countdown to IDY 2026

India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hyderabad, the City of Pearls, witnessed a grand celebration of yoga as thousands of enthusiasts gathered for Yoga Mahotsav, marking the 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2026. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush, was held at the serene spiritual centre, Kanha Shanti Vanam. Over ��❟������ partic...


Prime Minister wishes for the speedy recovery of Shri Ajay Rai

India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has wished for the speedy recovery of Shri Ajay Rai. The Prime Minister stated that he received the news of Shri Ajay Rai being unwell and wished for him to get well at the earliest. The Prime Minister posted on X: "उत्तर प्रदेश कांग्रेस अध्यक्&#2359...


Governor of Haryana meets the Prime Minister

India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Governor of Haryana, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Governor of Haryana, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh met Prime Minister @narendramodi." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister expresses delight over the inauguration of the 'Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata' in Leh

India, May 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed immense delight over the inauguration of the 'Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata' in Leh, which took place yesterday on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The Prime Minister noted that these revered relics, which are linked to the Piprahwa Stupa in Kapilavastu and were excavated in the closing years of the nineteenth century, embody the enduring teachings of Lord Budd...


LEARNING, JUDGEMENT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE - LESSONS FROM BANKING - 12TH G. RAMACHANDRAN MEMORIAL LECTURE, DELIVERED BY SHRI SWAMINATHAN J, DEPUTY GOVERNOR, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, ON APRIL 30, 2026, AT THE MADRAS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, CHENNAI

MUMBAI, India, May 4 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following speech: Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Madras School of Economics, Dr. N. R. Bhanumurthy, Director, Madras School of Economics, Shri V. N. Shiva Shankar, Sr. Vice President, Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry, members of late Shri G. Ramachandran's family, distinguished guests from industry, academia and banks, esteemed faculty members, staff and dear students, ladies, and gentlemen. A very good morning to all of you....


PORTFOLIOS OF DEPUTY GOVERNORS

MUMBAI, India, May 4 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Consequent on the appointment and assumption of charge by Shri Rohit Jain as Deputy Governor, the distribution of portfolios among the Deputy Governors with effect from May 4, 2026 will be the following: Name Departments Shri Swaminathan Janakiraman* 1. Central Security Cell 2. Consumer Education and Protection Department 3. Department of Supervision 4. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation 5. Fi...


SHRI ROHIT JAIN TAKES OVER AS RBI DEPUTY GOVERNOR

MUMBAI, India, May 4 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In pursuance of the Government of India notification dated May 02, 2026, Shri Rohit Jain assumed charge as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India today (May 04, 2026) for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shri Jain was Executive Director of the Reserve Bank before being elevated to the post of Deputy Governor. As Deputy Governor, Shri Jain will look after Department of Exte...


DIRECTIONS UNDER SECTION 35A READ WITH SECTION 56 OF THE BANKING REGULATION ACT, 1949 - THE PUSAD URBAN CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD., PUSAD, MAHARASHTRA - EXTENSION OF PERIOD

MUMBAI, India, May 4 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India had issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pusad, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra, vide Directive No. NGP.DOS.SSM3.No.S611/5-04-166/2025-2026 dated November 06, 2025, for a period of six months up to the close of business on May 07, 2026. 2. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the publ...


AUCTION OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DATED SECURITY

MUMBAI, India, May 4 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (issue) of one dated security for a notified amount of ₹34,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (₹ Crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 New GS 2036 May 11, 2036 34,000 F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2026 dated May 04, 2026 May 08, 2026 (Friday) May 11, 2026 (Monday) Total 34,000 ...


RBI IMPOSES MONETARY PENALTY ON PANDHARPUR URBAN CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD., PANDHARPUR, MAHARASHTRA

MUMBAI, India, May 4 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated April 29, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Pandharpur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pandharpur, Maharashtra (the bank), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Asset classification and treatment of accounts as Non-Performing Assets'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on...