Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates CWG 2026 bronze medal-winner powerlifter Jhandu Kumar

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who won India's first medal in the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, at his residence on Monday. Jhandu won bronze in the men's heavyweight category with a best lift of 190kg. Dr Mandaviya handed INR 10 Lakh as cash award to Jhandu, who comes from a humble background in Nalanda district in Bihar. Talking about ...


The Making of a Sporting Nation

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) KIRTI Olympic Games Year Host City Indian Athletes Medals Won 2016 Rio de Janeiro 117 2 2020 Tokyo 119 7 2024 Paris 117 6 Year Host City Indian Athletes Medals Won Gold Silver Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro 19 4 2 1 1 2020 Tokyo 54 19 5 8 6 2024 Paris 84 29 7 9 13 Asian Games Year Host City Indian Athletes Medals Won Gold Silver Bronze 2014 Inch...


RBI TO CONDUCT OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REPO (VRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON JULY 29, 2026

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- 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 Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 50,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM July 30, 2026 (Thursday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank's Press Release 2021-2...


STATE GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - FULL AUCTION RESULT

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on July 28, 2026, is as under: (Amount in ₹ Crore) ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2039 ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2051 GUJARAT SGS 2035 GUJARAT SGS 2038 Notified Amount 1000 1600 1000 1000 Tenor Re-issue of 7.56% ANDHRA SGS 2039 issued on 01-JUL-2026 25 -Years Re-issue of 7.38% GUJARAT SGS 2035 issued on 15-JUL-2026 Re-issue of 7.51% GUJARAT SGS 2038 issued on 15...


WINDING UP OF PAYTM PAYMENTS BANK LIMITED

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated April 24, 2026, cancelled the banking licence issued to Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 ('BR Act') effective from close of business on April 24, 2026. As indicated in the Press Release issued on the said date, the Reserve Bank, in exercise of powers conferred under Sections 38 and 39 of the Banking Re...


RESULT OF BUYBACK AUCTION OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DATED SECURITIES

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: I.Summary Results Aggregate amount (Face Value) notified ₹20,000.000 crore Total amount offered (Face Value) by participants ₹16,959.078 crore Total amount accepted (Face Value) ₹12,604.078 crore II. Details Of Each Security Security 7.33% GS 2026 5.74% GS 2026 8.15% GS 2026 8.24% GS 2027 No. of offers received 10 12 11 14 Total amount (Face Value) offered (₹ Crore) 9,160.691 3,618.000 ...


RESULT OF YIELD/PRICE BASED AUCTION OF STATE GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Sr. No State Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Amount Accepted (₹ Crore) Cut off Price (₹)/ Yield (%) Tenor (Year) 1. Andhra Pradesh 1000 1000 99.58/7.6105 Re-issue of 7.56% Andhra Pradesh SGS 2039, issued on July 01, 2026 1600 1600 7.68 25 2. Gujarat 1000 1000 100.07/7.3685 Re-issue of 7.38% Gujarat SGS 2035, issued on July 15, 2026 1000 1000 100.23/7.4799 Re-issue of 7.51% Gujarat SGS 2038, is...


MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS AS ON JULY 27, 2026

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: (Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ -- > Money Markets@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 7,04,971.29 5.21 0.01-6.00 I. Call Money 18,826.61 5.26 4.60-5.45 II. Triparty Repo 4,85,865.95 5.22 4.95-5.51 III. Market Repo 1,93,869.28 5.15 0.01-6.00 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 6,409.45 5.29 5.25-5.35 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 139.00 5.06...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Interacts with Participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026

India, July 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with Participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026. Highlighting the incredible nationwide participation, he warmly welcomed the enthusiastic young participants representing around two hundred and fifty districts across the country. Reflecting on the successful establishment of the 'Mera Yuva Bharat - MY Bharat' platform a few years ago, the Prime Minister praised its ma...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lauds the commendable work of the Participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026

India, July 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted virtually with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026, during which young MYBharat Volunteers shared their experiences from border villages in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh. The interaction highlighted the transformation of these villages through improved infrastructure, connectivity and public services, along with women-led development, tourism, commu...