GOVERNOR BRIEFS PM ON DISASTER LOSSES AND 'DRUG-FREE HIMACHAL' CAMPAIGN

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 29 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and apprised the Prime Minister of the key developmental initiatives of the State, the impact of recent natural disasters and the progress of the 'Drug-Free Himachal' campaign. He briefed the Prime Minister about the extensive damage caused by the cloudbursts and the lan...


DEPUTY CM EXPRESSES GRIEF OVER TRAGIC LOSS OF LIVES IN MANDI CLOUDBURSTS

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 29 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has mourned loss of lives due to the cloudbursts that occurred in Mandi town during the early hours today. Mukesh Agnihotri said that it was a heartbreaking tragedy and his thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones. He said that the state government was making every effort to ensure t...


CM EXPRESSES GRIEF OVER DEATHS IN CLOUDBURSTS IN MANDI TOWN

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 29 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over loss of three lives in cloudbursts occurred in Mandi town in the wee hours today. He said that district officers reached the site immediately and supervised the relief and rescue operations. He said that the district administration has been directed to provide all possible assistance t...


DEPUTY CM PRESIDES OVER HRTC AND BUS STAND MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 29 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Launches four digital systems to modernize HRTC operations · Launches 'Him Bus Plus' and announces upto 20 percent discount for card holders Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri today here presided over the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and the Bus Stand Management and Development Authority (...


GOVERNMENT ADOPTING ZERO-TOLERANCE TOWARDS DRUG ABUSE-CM

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 29 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: In a Cabinet meeting held today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Police, Social Justice and Empowerment and Health Departments made detailed presentations on the steps being taken to combat drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh. He stated, "The State Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards the drug menace...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (INVESTMENT IN AIF) DIRECTIONS, 2025CIRCULAR NO.DATESUBJECTDECEMBER 19, 2023MARCH 27, 2024

MUMBAI, India, July 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/DOR/2025-26/138 DOR.STR.REC.43/21.04.048/2025-26 July 29, 2025 Reserve Bank of India (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025 The Reserve Bank had issued the circulars DOR.STR.REC.58/21.04.048/2023-24 dated December 19, 2023 and DOR.STR.REC.85/21.04.048/2023-24 dated March 27, 2024 ("existing circulars"), prescribing the regulatory guidelines in respect of investment by the regulated entities of the Reserve B...


FROM VANJI TO VIKSIT BHARAT: BANKING ON TRUST, TECHNOLOGY, AND TRANSFORMATION (ADDRESS BY SHRI SWAMINATHAN J, DEPUTY GOVERNOR, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA AT THE 109TH FOUNDATION DAY OF THE KARUR VYSYA BANK ON FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025)

MUMBAI, India, July 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following speech: The Karur Vysya Bank family - represented here by the Chairperson, the Directors on the Board, the shareholders, MD CEO, the staff, officials and the customers of the bank and their families, ladies and gentlemen, Anaivarukkum Vanakkam. Namaskaram. A warm good afternoon. 2. It is both an honour and a privilege to join you here in Karur on the momentous occasion of KVB's 109th Foundation Day. I extend my sincere gratit...


RESULT OF THE 3-DAY VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION HELD ON JULY 29, 2025

MUMBAI, India, July 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Tenor 3-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 50,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 46,058 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 46,058 Cut off Rate (%) 5.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.48 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2025-2026/800 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS AS ON JULY 28, 2025

MUMBAI, India, July 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: (Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 5,98,650.87 5.28 4.50-6.30 I. Call Money 16,044.93 5.35 4.75-5.40 II. Triparty Repo 3,88,160.45 5.26 4.50-6.27 III. Market Repo 1,91,849.94 5.32 5.00-5.50 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 2,595.55 5.48 5.42-6.30 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 166.44 5.25 5.00-5.35 II. T...


How to Choose a Home Loan in India

India, July 28 -- Buying a house is an important decision in one's life that requires careful financial planning. Many people in India apply for a home loan to support this goal. A home loan helps a person purchase a house and repay the amount in equated monthly instalments. The interest rate is charged based on the loan amount and tenure. Choosing the right home loan depends on various factors such as the interest rate, loan amount, and repayment capacity. This article explains how to choose th...