Union Minister Shri Jual Oram and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, Jointly Release National Framework and Operational Guidelines for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, today jointly released two important publications of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs - the "National Framework for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs" and the "Operational Guidelines for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs." The two documents mark the culmination of a comprehensive, consultative and evidence-based national exercise aime...


Prime Minister Highlights Growing Role of Women in Nation Building in his Address to the Nation on 80th Independence Day

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in his Address to the Nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, highlighted the growing role and contribution of women in the nation's development journey and emphasised the need to further strengthen their participation in the country's progress. The Prime Minister highlighted the achievements of the daughters of India and said that women are today ma...


Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Interacts with MY Bharat-NSS Volunteers at Independence Day Celebrations

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with MY Bharat-NSS volunteers during the Independence Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, recognising the contribution and active participation of young volunteers in the national celebrations. MY Bharat-NSS volunteers participated as special guests at the Independence Day programme, providing them an opportunity to witness ...


Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation, highlights youth's potential and India's sporting ambitions, announces nationwide talent hunt for 2036 Olympics

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day and underscored the central role of sports and youth in India's journey towards a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. The Prime Minister pointed to advances across the sporting ecosystem, stating: "The TOPS scheme has achieved tremendous success. Khelo India Games, University Games, Winter Games, Beach Games, sports infrastr...


Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launches RSVC-AMRIT platform developed by NABARD to strengthen rural innovation and technology transfer

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, launched the RSVC AMRIT platform on 15th August 2026, the 80th Independence Day, marking a significant step towards strengthening technology-led rural development. Developed by NABARD in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India, AMRIT serves as the digital backbone of the RuTAGe Smart Village Ce...


Lokpal of India Celebrates 80th Independence Day; Reaffirms Commitment to Clean and Corruption-Free Governance

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day of India, the National flag was hoisted by Hon'ble Shri Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar, Chairperson, Lokpal of India in the august presence of Hon'ble Members: Shri Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy, Shri Justice Sanjay Yadav, Shri Sushil Chandra, Shri justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Shri Pankaj Kumar and Shri Ajay Tirkey. He extended greetings of Independence Day to all Hon'ble Members, senio...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Calls for Indian Pharma Companies to Make Mark Among World's Top Five

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the significant work accomplished in the pharmaceutical sector and called for greater global ambition. He said that India has done a great deal of work in the pharmaceutical sector; however, the need of the hour is for one or two Indian pharmaceutical companies to ma...


RBI TO CONDUCT OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON AUGUST 18, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- 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 Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank's Press Release 2...


AUCTION OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DATED SECURITIES

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹28,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (₹ Crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 7.06% GS 2041 Jul 27, 2041 17,000 F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2026 dated August 17, 2026 (https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/content/pdfs/GSECN1...


RESULT: CONVERSION/SWITCH AUCTION OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SECURITIES

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: A. Source Security 8.26% GS 2027 7.17% GS 2028 7.06% GS 2028 7.37% GS 2028 7.26% GS 2029 B. Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 2,000 3,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 Destination Security 7.19% GS 2060 6.64% GS 2035 6.83% GS 2039 7.10% GS 2034 6.64% GS 2035 C. i. No. of offers received 4 31 4 4 36 ii. Total amount of Source Security offered (Face value, in ₹ crore) 2,203.100 8,038.712 4,428.000 5,957.032 12,321.121 ...