MUMBAI, India, March 10 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated September 30, 2019 (SGB 2019-20 Series-X-Issue date March 11, 2020) 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 March 11, 2026. 2....
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The government has initiated efforts to ensure India 's fertilizer supply ahead of the Kharif season due to political instability in      West Asia . The Department of Fertilizers has assured farmers that India currently has adequate fertilizer reserves , despite disruptions to maritime transport , particularly cargo movement . The Department of Fertilizers has further clarified the situation through data t...
India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the post-budget webinar on " Agriculture and Rural Transformation " via video conferencing . Representatives from companies under the Department of Fertilizers and lakhs of farmers from across the country participated in the webinar.   According to the Department of Fertilizers, farmers from nearly all states across the country participated in this webinar. Approximately 1.6 mi...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a press conference after interacting with coconut farmers and stakeholders at the IIT Madras campus in Chennai today, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development , Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan clarified that the ' Coconut Promotion Scheme ' announced in Budget 2026-27 will not be formulated merely from offices in Delhi , but will be formulated on the basis of suggestions from farmers working in the field...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Post Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Fulfilling Aspirations of People" on 9th March 2026 at 10:15 AM via video conferencing. Under this theme, multiple breakout sessions will be organised across sectors including education and skilling, health and AYUSH, tourism and hospitality among others. The discussions will cover initiatives such as strengthening educatio...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the National Convention of Women Thought Leaders, organised by Bharatiya Vidvat Parishat in association with Rashtra Sevika Samiti-Sharanya, in New Delhi today (March 8, 2026). The theme of the Convention was 'Bhāratī -Nārī to Nārāyanī.' Addressing the gathering, the President said that from the intelligence of Brahmavadini women in t...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, March 8: Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt Raksha Nikhil Khadse on Sunday said that India's medal count at the Summer Olympic Games and other multi-discipline events can only improve if there is a multi-fold rise in women's participation in sports.  Smt Khadse said during the launch of nationwide athletics league at 250 locations across the subcontinent under the ASMITA (Achie...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa inaugurated several special healthcare facilities aimed at strengthening patient care and expanding specialized Ayurvedic services. The facilities were inaugurated by Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, in the presence of Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India; Shri Vai...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Shri Modi said that remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. He noted that the team showed outstanding grit through the tournament. The Prime Minister added that the victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said; "Champions...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On  the occasion of International Women's Day, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil, marked the Shubharambh of Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, from Village Rahej in Gandevi Block of Navsari district, Gujarat, with the observance of Jal Arpan Diwas, symbolising handing over of drinking water assets to the Gram Panchayat to...