Chief Minister of Bihar meets Prime Minister

India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at New Delhi, today. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri @samrat4bjp met Prime Minister @narendramodi." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in a mishap at a cracker factory in Thrissur, Keralam

India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a mishap at a cracker factory in Thrissur, Keralam. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to the mishap at...


'With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility': Vice President to Civil Servants at the 18th Civil Services Day Celebrations in New Delhi

India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: PR/ASM/VM The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, delivered the keynote address on the occasion of the 18th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. Extending his greetings, the Vice President conveyed his best wishes to all civil servants serving across the country, as well as to their retired colleagues. He recalled that it has been 79 years since Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister of...


HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA ISSUES ORDER ON RAKESH CHANDRA SAHAY VS VIKASH CHANDRA SAHAY VERMA AND OTHERS

PATNA, India, April 22 -- Patna High Court issued the following order on April 1: Rakesh Chandra Sahay S/o Late Chandra Madhav Sahay Verma Appellant Versus 1. Vikash Chandra Sahay Verma S/o-Late Chandra Madhav Sahay Verma 2. Amaresh Chandra Sahay Verma S/o Late Chandra Madhav Sahay Verma 3. Peeyoosh Chandra sahay Verma S/o Late Chandra Madhav Sahay Verma Respondents ORAL ORDER Perused the office notes dated 12.02.2026. From perusal of record it appears that the present Memo of Appeal...


HIGH COURT OF SIKKIM ISSUES ORDER ON SIKKIM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION VS SIKKIM INFORMATION COMMISSION AND ANOTHER

GANGTOK, India, April 22 -- Sikkim High Court issued the following order on April 1: JUDGMENT (ORAL) Meenakshi Madan Rai, J. The instant application under Article 227 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC), the Petitioner herein, impugning the Orders dated 17-06-2025 and 22-07-2025, of the State Information Commission, Sikkim, Respondent No. 1, in Appeal No. 7/SIC/2025 [Mrs. Reha Bhandari vs. State Public Information Officer (SPIO), Sikkim P...


Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Annapurna Devi extended her heartfelt greetings to all the civil servants of the country on 'Indian Civil Services Day'

India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Annapurna Devi extended her best wishes to all the civil servants of the country on ' Indian Public Service Day ' . On the social media platform 'X', he said , " Heartiest greetings to all the civil servants of the country on Indian Civil Service Day . All of you have an important role in fulfilling the resolve of building a ' Self-reliant New India ' . Your contribution t...


PREMATURE REDEMPTION UNDER SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND (SGB) SCHEME - REDEMPTION PRICE FOR PREMATURE REDEMPTION OF SGB 2018-19 SERIES-II DUE ON APRIL 23, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 22 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(22)-B(W&M)/2018 dated October 08, 2018 (SGB 2018-19 Series-II-Issue date October 23, 2018) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable. Accordingly, the next due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on April 23, 2026. ...


RBI ISSUES DRAFT MASTER DIRECTION ON PREPAID PAYMENT INSTRUMENTS (PPIS), 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 22 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: As a part of its continued efforts to develop a conducive framework for long term growth of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) with enhanced security of transactions, a comprehensive review of guidelines on PPIs has been undertaken by the Reserve Bank. Accordingly, RBI today released the draft Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments. The comments / feedback on the draft Direction may be submitted by th...


FINANCES OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT COMPANIES, 2024-25

MUMBAI, India, April 22 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Today, the Reserve Bank released the data1 relating to financial performance of non-government non-financial (NGNF) foreign direct investment (FDI) companies in India during 2024-25 (https://data.rbi.org.in/#/dbie/reports/Statistics/Corporate%20Sector/Finances%20of%20FDI%20Companies) based on audited annual accounts of 3,100 companies, which reported in the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) format for three ...


RESERVE MONEY FOR THE WEEK ENDED APRIL 15, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 22 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank has today released data on Reserve Money for the week ended April 15, 2026. Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/122 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....