India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Country Domestic LPG (Rs./14.2 kg.cyl.) India (Delhi) 553.00* Pakistan (Lahore) 902.20 Sri Lanka(Colombo) 1227.58 Nepal(Kathmandu) 1205.72 It is being reported in some sections of the media that the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs.111. In this regard, it may be noted that the price of commercial LPG cylinders is market-determined and linked to international benchmarks. Accordingly, revisions in c...
India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step to enhance public convenience and eliminate post-activation harassment faced by highway users, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars (Car/Jeep/Van category FASTag) for all new FASTag issuances with effect from 1st February 2026. This reform will bring significant relief to lakhs of common road users who were facing inconvenience and de...
India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Digital India and the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Department of Fertilizers has taken a significant step towards strengthening digital governance and financial reforms. The Hon'ble Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Sh. Jagat Prakash Nadda today inaugurated the e-Bill System, which will enable the government to proc...
India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ayushman Bharat comprises of four components: a. Ayushman Arogya Mandir The first component pertains to creation of 1,50,000 Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), now renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir, by upgrading the Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and rural and urban Primary Health Centres (PHCs), in both urban and rural areas, to bring health care closer to the community. These centres aim to provide Comprehensive Primary Health C...
India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, today conferred SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) certificates upon learners, including students and Members of Parliament, and announced the '#SkillTheNation Challenge' at a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, reaffirming India's commitment to building a digitally skilled, future-ready and inclusive nation. A group of 17 select students from PM SHRI Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Ja...
India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) organised a New Year 2026 get-together on 1st January 2026. IREDA organized this event for its employees at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, marking the beginning of the year with a spirit of unity and renewed commitment. The event was graced by Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE); Shri J.V.N. Subramanyam, Joint Secretary, MNRE; Shr...
India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Slabs of AUM (in Rs. Crores) IMF rates for Non-Government Sector subscribers (NGS) Up to 25,000 0.12% Above 25,000 & Up to 50,000 0.08% Above 50,000 & Up to 1,50,000 0.06% Above 1,50,000 0.04% The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority's (PFRDA) board has approved, in principle, a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to independently set up Pension Funds to manage NPS, with the objective of stre...
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 5 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/185 DOR.CRE.REC.386/21-04-018/2025-26 January 05, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) - Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to th...
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 5 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/186 DOR.CRE.REC.387/21-04-018/2025-26 January 05, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) - Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to th...
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 5 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/181 DOR.CRE.REC.382/21.04.018/2025-26 January 05, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) - Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issu...