Press Information Bureau organised a 'Conversation Programme' (Media Workshop) in Varanasi as part of 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0', around 100 journalists from Kashi participated in the programme.

India, Dec. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the "Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0" event, the Press Information Bureau organized a "Conversation Program" (media workshop) in Varanasi today. Approximately 100 journalists participated in the workshop. The media workshop was addressed by the Chief Guest, Mr. Dayashankar Mishra "Dayalu," Minister of State (Independent Charge), AYUSH, Food Safety and Drug Administration, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Guest of Honor, Mr. ...


With yoga, design and digital learning, children's enthusiasm peaked on the fourth day of KTS 4.0.

India, Dec. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the event theme of Tamil Karakalam (Learn Tamil), the fourth day of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 saw a number of educational and creative activities for children organized by the National Book Trust (NBT), India. These day-long sessions encouraged health awareness, creative thinking, and digital learning among children. The day began with a "Let's Do Yoga" yoga session conducted by instructor Ashish, where children learned...


The fourth group of Kashi Tamil Sangamam performed Darshan and Puja at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After the Darshan, they received the Prasad of Sri Vishweshwara at the Annakshetra.

India, Dec. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Upon the arrival of the fourth group of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, the priests of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple welcomed all the guests with a shower of flowers and the sound of Veda Dhwani. This group included 50 teachers who teach Tamil in schools. All the guests expressed their devotion at the feet of Sri Vishweshwara with the hymn "Har Har Bhole Namah Shivay." Following the welcome, the temple administration provided the members w...


AUCTION OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DATED SECURITIES

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 8 -- 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 6.68% GS 2040 Jul 07, 2040 16,000 F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2025 dated December 08, 2025 December 12, 2025 (Friday) December 15, 2025 (Mon...


DIRECTIONS UNDER SECTION 35A READ WITH SECTION 56 OF THE BANKING REGULATION ACT, 1949 - THE AMANATH CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD., BANGALORE - EXTENSION OF PERIOD

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 8 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1931/12.23.001/2024-25 dated June 12, 2024, for a period of six months up to close of business on December 12, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further ex...


MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS AS ON DECEMBER 06, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 8 -- 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) 20,203.49 5.23 4.00-5.50 I. Call Money 805.80 4.93 4.70-5.40 II. Triparty Repo 19,002.10 5.25 4.80-5.50 III. Market Repo 395.59 4.83 4.00-5.20 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 0.00 - - II. Term Money@@ 0.00 - - III....


RBI ISSUES MASTER DIRECTION - RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RUPEE INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES) DIRECTIONS, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 8 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank issued the regulatory framework for Rupee Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) in June 2019. Since then, the market for interest rate derivatives has developed with the availability of a larger bouquet of IRD products and increasing participation by residents and non-residents. A growing reliance of the financial system on market-based finance and external benchmarking of loans also necessitates a more...


RBI IMPOSES MONETARY PENALTY ON THE YAVATMAL URBAN CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD., YAVATMAL, MAHARASHTRA

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 8 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated December 4, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.25 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Twenty Five Thousand only) on The Yavatmal Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Yavatmal, Maharashtra (the bank), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Concentration Risk Management', 'Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters' and 'Credit Information R...


RBI IMPOSES MONETARY PENALTY ON THE ASSAM CO-OPERATIVE APEX BANK LIMITED, GUWAHATI

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 8 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated December 1, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Limited, Guwahati (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Know Your Customer (KYC)'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read w...


RBI TO INJECT LIQUIDITY THROUGH LONG TERM USD/INR BUY/SELL SWAP AUCTION

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 8 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: As announced vide thePress Release 2025-2026/1635 dated December 05, 2025, the Reserve Bank will be conducting a USD/INR Buy/Sell swap auction of USD 5 billion for a tenor of thirty-six months. The details of the auction are as under: Swap Amount (USD Billion) Auction date Auction Time Near Leg/Spot Date Far Leg Date 5 December 16, 2025 10.30 AM to 11.30 AM December 18, 2025 December 18, 2028 The market part...