DIRECTIONS UNDER SECTION 35A READ WITH SECTION 56 OF THE BANKING REGULATION ACT, 1949 - INDIAN MERCANTILE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LIMITED (IMCBL), LUCKNOW - EXTENSION OF PERIOD

MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- 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 Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited (IMCBL), Lucknow vide Directive DOS.CO.OCCD.185569/12.28.007/2021-22 dated January 28, 2022 for a period of six months up to close of business on July 27, 2022, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on Janu...


RESULT OF UNDERWRITING AUCTION CONDUCTED ON JANUARY 23, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In the underwriting auction conducted on January 23, 2026, for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) of the undernoted Government securities, the Reserve Bank of India has set the cut-off rates for underwriting commission payable to Primary Dealers as given below: Nomenclature of the Security Notified Amount (₹ crore) Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) Amount (₹ crore) Additional Competitiv...


MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS AS ON JANUARY 22, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- 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) 6,98,720.68 5.24 1.00-6.40 I. Call Money 17,853.30 5.52 4.50-5.65 II. Triparty Repo 4,92,727.90 5.19 4.80-5.35 III. Market Repo 1,83,521.98 5.33 1.00-5.55 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 4,617.50 5.55 5.50-6.40 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 1,018.70 5....


DDWS organises Third Edition of multilingual Sujal Gram Samvad with 8 GP-headquartering villages across 8 States in their local language

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, successfully organised the Third Edition of 'Sujal Gram Samvad' today, reinforcing the Government of India's commitment to participatory water governance and community-led implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The virtual interaction brought together Gram Panchayat representatives, Village Water and Sanitation Committee members, community participa...


Cabinet approves continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding till 2030-31

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to FY 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding. Implementation Strategy: The scheme will continue up to 2030-31 with Government support for: Major Impact: Background: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Digital India BHASHINI Division Showcases Voice-First Multilingual AI at Uttar Pradesh AI Innovation and Capacity Building Conference

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), participated in the AI Led Innovation and Capacity Building Conference, organised by the Centre for e-Governance (CeG), IT and Electronics Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, on 20 January 2026 at Lucknow. The conference brought together senior officials of the State Government, representatives of the Government of India, in...


Cotton Corporation of India hands over Rs.8.89 crore dividend to Union Minister of Textiles for FY 2024 - 25

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, today presented a dividend cheque of Rs.8.89 crore for the financial year 2024-25 to the Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, at a ceremonial function held in New Delhi, in the august presence of the Secretary, Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao and Joint Secretary, Textiles, Smt.Padmini Singla. Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta, CM...


Udhamapur's GI-tagged "Kaladi" to be upscaled for diverse food recipes using advanced food technologies: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh today directed that "Kaladi", the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir, be upscaled for wider food applications and recipes, while strictly preserving its original flavour, texture, and nutritional identity. The Minister said that the focus should be on value addition and enhancement of ...


DRAFT NATIONAL ELECTRICITY POLICY (NEP), 2026 RELEASED FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Power announced the release of a new "Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026". The Draft NEP 2026 aims to transform the power sector for meeting the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The policy, once finalised, intends to replace the existing NEP which was notified in 2005.. The first National Electricity Policy, notified in February 2005, addressed fundamental challenges of the power sector, including demand-su...


Prime Minister extends greetings on Manipur Statehood Day

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today extended warm greetings to the sisters and brothers of Manipur on the occasion of the Statehood Day. The Prime Minister said that the people of Manipur are enriching India's progress through their dedication and hard work. He noted that the State's passion for sports, rich cultural heritage and close bond with nature are truly noteworthy. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Manipur...