CAQM conducts extensive inspection of MCG-maintained 125 road stretches in Gurugram on 26.12.2025

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an extensive inspection drive on 26.12.2025 in Gurugram to review road-cleaning and sweeping operations and upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG). The inspection was done as part of its continuous monitoring and enforcement efforts under the statutory framework of the extant Graded Response Action Plan (G...


Shri Alok Mehta meets the Prime Minister

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Alok Mehta met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at New Delhi, today. He presented the first copy of his book "Revolutionary Raj: Narendra Modi's 25 Years", the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Glad to have met Shri Alok Mehta and received a copy of his work." @alokmehtaeditor Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Powering India's Next Tech Leap

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways India's End-to-End Value Chain Strategy Mining Reforms for Critical Minerals Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) is a joint venture of National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) and Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) under the Ministry of Mines, established to secure India's supply of critical and strategic minerals by identifying, exploring, acquiring and developing miner...


Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee meet reinforces stakeholder confidence

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) meeting was convened by Delhi Customs at the Kalpana Chawla Conference Hall, IGI Airport, under the chairmanship of the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Delhi Zone. The meeting brought together partner Government agencies including FSSAI, Plant Quarantine, and the Drug Controller, alongside trade associations such as the Customs Broker Fraternity, ASSOCHAM, and GJEPC. Custodians, i...


Prime Minister pays homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on sacred Parkash Utsav

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the occasion of sacred Parkash Utsav, today. Shri Modi stated that he remains an embodiment of courage, compassion and sacrifice. "His life and teachings inspire us to stand for truth, justice, righteousness and to protect human dignity. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's vision continues to guide generations towards service and selfless duty" Shri Modi said....


Govt Notifies Guidelines for Shipbuilding Assistance, Development Schemes; Rs.44,700 Crs Outlay to Boost India's Shipbuilding Capacity

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, December 27, 2025: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) notified the operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives-the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)-aimed at strengthening India's domestic shipbuilding capacity and improving global competitiveness. The approved guidelines lay down a transparent and accountable framework for i...


15th Pension Adalat conducted at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on 24.12.2025 under the Chairpersonship of Ms Rachana Shah, Secretary DoPT, DARPG & DOPPW

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1087 grievances related to long standing grievances of pensioners pertaining to 30 Departments/Ministries belonging to the Departments under Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Finance, Posts, Housing & Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation etc were taken up in the Pension Adalat held on 24.12.2025 for redressal out of which 815 grievances were resolved on the spot underscoring the efficiency of this initiative in delivering tim...


Empowering Consumers: National Consumer Helpline Facilitates Rs.45 Crore Refunds Across 31 Sectors in 8 Months

India, Dec. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl No. Sector Total Grievances Total Amount Refunded (in Rs.) 1 E- Commerce 39,965 320,680,198 2 Travel & Tourism 4,050 35,222,102 3 Agency Services 957 13,497,714 4 Electronic Products 635 11,725,231 5 Airlines 668 9,556,843 Total 46,275 39,06,82,088 The National Consumer Helpline (NCH), a flagship initiative of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, continues to play a crucial role in ...


REPORT ON TREND AND PROGRESS OF BANKING IN INDIA 2024-25

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Today, in compliance with Section 36 (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India released the Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25. This Report presents the performance of the banking sector, including commercial banks, co-operative banks and non-banking financial institutions, during 2024-25 and 2025-26 so far. Highlights * The Indian commercial banking sector rema...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (URBAN CO-OPERATIVE BANKS - KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER) AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/165 DOR.AML.REC.369/14.01.006/2025-26 December 29, 2025 Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Know Your Customer) Amendment Directions, 2025 Reserve Bank had issued Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Bank - Know Your Customer) Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the Directions) in compliance of the provisions of the PML Act, 2002 and the Rules ma...