From Need to Opportunity: DEPwD, ALIMCO and EkStep Join Hands to Build a Digital Bridge for Persons with Disabilities

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new digital architecture is set to bring Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and the opportunities, services and support they need closer than ever. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) and EkStep Foundation, Bengaluru, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to establish an ins...


NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana Conferred Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), Shri Kishor Makwana, was conferred the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026 in recognition of his dedicated service to the Commission and his contribution towards advancing social justice. The award was presented during the 16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026, held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, in the National Capital here. Hon'ble Union...


From Alcohol Dependence to Renewed Stability: Kavi's Journey towards Recovery, Responsibility and Hope

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Alcohol dependence can gradually affect an individual's physical health, emotional well-being, family relationships and ability to maintain a stable livelihood. Timely counselling, structured rehabilitation and sustained family support can help individuals overcome dependency and rebuild their lives with confidence and dignity. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), ...


From Financial Challenges to Academic Confidence: Babli's Journey under NFSC

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Determination, timely support and access to opportunity can enable scholars to pursue their academic ambitions with confidence. For researchers from lower-middle-income families, fellowship assistance can provide the financial stability required to remain focused on doctoral studies and meaningful research. Demonstrating the positive impact of the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (NFSC) Students Scheme, Babli, a 32-year-ol...


First-ever district-level estimates released by NSO for unincorporated non-agricultural sector

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: State District within the state with highest number of estimated establishments Percentage Contribution within State/UT State District with Highest number of estimated establishment Percentage Contribution within State/UT Andaman & Nicobar Islands South Andaman 61.04 Maharashtra Pune 9.14 Andhra Pradesh Prakasam 5.61 Manipur Imphal West 24.75 Arunachal Pradesh Papum Pare 24.57 Meghalaya East Khasi ...


First Regional Review Conference on Implementation of the Forest Rights Act Held in Bengaluru

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, convened the first Regional Review Conference on implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) at Bengaluru, Karnataka, today, bringing together senior functionaries of the Tribal Welfare, Revenue and Forest Departments of the five Southern States, namely Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil...


Shri. Rajiv Gauba Calls for Deregulation as the Defining Feature of India's Next-Generation Reforms at Global Fintech Fest 2026

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, participated in a fireside chat on "From Regulation to Transformation: Building India's Next-Generation Reform Architecture" at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, a conversation spanning India's regulatory journey, the need for balance between innovation and oversight in fintech, and the institutional changes needed to sustain growth to achieve the Viksit Bharat vision. Reflecting on the reforms o...


BRICS

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A boardroom acronym for four emerging markets has grown into something far bigger. Today It is a geopolitical bloc spanning four continents. The journey runs from a four-country dialogue to today's far wider grouping. Successive waves of membership pulled in oil states, African economies and Southeast Asian partners. At the centre of this expanding architecture sits India this year, chairing the grouping for a fourth time since it...


Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0

India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, formally launched the Operational Guidelines for the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) 3.0 during a hybrid event held at Krishi Bhawan today. The launch brought together State Revenue and Registration Ministers, Principal Secretaries, and senior officials from across the country via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, Shri Shivra...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (LOCAL AREA BANKS - CASH RESERVE RATIO AND STATUTORY LIQUIDITY RATIO) SECOND AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 11 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/255 DOR.RET.REC.220/12.01.001/2026-27 September 11, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025. Consequent upon the inclusion of a Local Area Bank in the Second S...