NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Gyan Chand Ratanlal Jain

Mumbai, India, Dec. 15 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Gyan Chand Ratanlal Jain (PAN: ABKPJ0166B) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI Di...


Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addressed the closing ceremony of Bastar Olympics in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today.

India, Dec. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today. Several dignitaries, including Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, were present on the occasion. On this occasion, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah said that we had decided to eliminate red terror from the en...


On the 12th day of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, a group of women bathed in the Ganges at Hanuman Ghat and visited Subramania Bharati's home to share history.

India, Dec. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The sixth women's group from Tamil Nadu, part of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, reached Hanuman Ghat, where all the women bathed in the Ganges, worshipped Mother Ganga, and sought her blessings for happiness and prosperity. After bathing in the Ganges, the group visited and worshipped the ancient temples located on the ghat. Everyone was given information about the temples' history, divinity, and grandeur. The Tamil delegation then vis...


Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 begins its 13th day with the seventh contingent from Tamil Nadu welcomed with drum playing and flower showers.

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The seventh spiritual group from Tamil Nadu arrived at Varanasi Railway Station by special train to participate in Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0. Upon landing, the group was given a grand welcome with traditional drum playing, flower showers, and chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Vanakkam Kashi." The Tamil group members were particularly enthusiastic upon receiving the traditional welcome at the station. Many people said that the spirit...


Seventh group visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple and learned about the historical connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The seventh group that came to Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 performed Darshan Pooja at Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After the Darshan, the group took the Prasad of Shri Vishweshwar in Annakshetra. On the arrival of the group, the scholars of Kashi Vishwanath Temple welcomed all the guests with flower shower, Damru and Veda Dhwani. All the guests expressed their devotion at the feet of Shri Vishweshwar with "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Vishwa...


On the 10th day of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, the sixth team from Tamil Nadu reached Kashi.

India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The sixth contingent from Tamil Nadu has arrived in Kashi to participate in the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 . This contingent, comprised of women, arrived at Varanasi railway station aboard a special train and received a grand, traditional welcome. The Tamil delegation was thrilled by the traditional welcome at the station. Many remarked that the spiritual atmosphere in Kashi was unforgettable. The sound of the drum playing filled th...


CICT stall bridges Tamil language and culture, facilitating language learning with 'Tamil Karkalam'

India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Institute of Classical Languages ​​(CICT) stall, part of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, has emerged as an important hub for understanding Tamil language, literature, and culture. The stall aims to present the Tamil classical language in a simple, accessible, and multilingual format through the "Tamil Karkalam" (Learn Tamil) initiative. CICT has translated Tamil classical texts into Hindi and made all the books a...


CHANGE IN NOTIFIED AMOUNT FOR 10-DAY VRR AUCTION ON DECEMBER 16, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 15 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Please refer to the press release 2025-2026/1697 dated December 12, 2025. On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to increase the notified amount for the 10-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction scheduled to be conducted on December 16, 2025, from ₹75,000 crore to ₹1,50,000 crore. 2. The other terms and conditions of the above press release remain the same. Ajit...


PREMATURE REDEMPTION UNDER SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND (SGB) SCHEME - REDEMPTION PRICE FOR PREMATURE REDEMPTION OF SGB 2020-21 SERIES III DUE ON DECEMBER 16, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 15 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated April 13, 2020 (SGB 2020-21 Series III Issue date June 16, 2020) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable. Accordingly, the due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on December 16, 2025. 2. Furth...


RBI IMPOSES MONETARY PENALTY ON THE KOVILPATTI CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LIMITED, TAMIL NADU

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 15 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated December 10, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Kovilpatti Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Tamil Nadu (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers confe...