India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government of India has undertaken a series of structural and policy interventions to enhance women's safety, dignity and participation across sectors. A key focus area has been the creation of safe and secure workplaces, which is essential for enabling women's economic empowerment and ensuring their sustained participation in the workforce. In this direction, Mission Shakti, the Government's flagship programme for women's safety,...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Round of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded with the award ceremony today at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, bringing together 105 young leaders from across States and Union Territories for two days of parliamentary deliberations, democratic engagement, and discussions on the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The award ceremony was graced by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai, 17 June 2026 In line with Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building a fitter, healthier and more active nation through the Fit India Movement, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today led the FIT INDIA Cyclothon - "Cycling by the Sea" at the Worli Coastal Cycle Track in Mumbai. The event brought together fitness enthusiasts, cyclists, youth and citizens from all walks of life,...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's defence sector has transformed radically between 2014 and 2026. This was a decade during which the nation built its capability, capacity, and global credibility. This was done through reforms, higher investments, and a strong push for self-reliance. The Defence budget increased from Rs.2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs.7.85 lakh crore in 2026-27. The indigenous Defence production rose from Rs.46,429 crore in 2014-15 to Rs.1...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Friday, June 19, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,00,000 3 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM June 22, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank's Press Release 2021-2022/...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2,10,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Ten Thousand only) on The Nasik Road Deolali Vyapari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Loans and Advances to Directors, their Relatives, and Firms / Concerns in which they are Interested'. This penalty has been impo...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated June 15, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) on Wardha District Ashirwad Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Hinganghat, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Exposure Norms & Statutory/ Other Restrictions - UCBs'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 15, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Chitradurga District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Chitradurga, Karnataka (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and non-compliance with certain directions issued by R...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 16, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on Navapur Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nandurbar, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 35(2) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under t...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated May 29, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) on Sarvodaya Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mehsana, Gujarat (the bank), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Inoperative Accounts / Unclaimed Deposits in Banks - Revised Instructions'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conf...