Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Organises Extempore Competition on 'Swachhata' under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026

India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment organised an extempore competition on the theme Swachhata as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, at the Manan Conference Hall in the Social Justice Ministry in the National Capital here today. The competition was organised with the objective of promoting awareness about cleanliness and hygiene and highlighting the importance of collective action towards building a cleaner ...


From Financial Hardship to Academic Achievement

India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Timely institutional assistance can help scholars overcome these barriers, continue their academic journeys and contribute to higher education and research. Otherwise, the financial constraints and limited access to educational resources can prevent deserving students from pursuing higher education and advanced research. Smt. Yatla Sravanthi, a 37-year-old resident of Karimnagar district, Telangana, successfully completed her res...


IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 51A OF UAPA, 1967: UPDATES TO UNSC'S 1267/ 1989 ISIL (DA'ESH) & AL-QAIDA SANCTIONS LIST: AMENDMENT OF 1 ENTRY

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/271 DOR.AML.REC.234/14.06.001/2026-27 September 29, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967...


RBI TO CONDUCT OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- 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 Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 01, 2026 (Thursday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank's Press Re...


REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS ADVANCES TO STATE GOVERNMENTS

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the Report of the Advisory Committee on Ways and Means Advances (WMA) to State Governments. The Reserve Bank had constituted an Advisory Committee, under the Chairmanship of Shri I S N Prasad, former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka. The terms of reference of the Advisory Committee included, inter alia, review of State-wise WMA limits...


RESULT OF THE SECOND OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,00,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 33,770 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 33,770 Cut off Rate (%) 5.24 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.24 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1208 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


RBI TO CONDUCT SECOND OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- 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 second Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,00,000 1 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank'...


RESULT OF THE OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 2,00,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 1,19,048 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 1,19,048 Cut off Rate (%) 5.24 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.24 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1206 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS AS ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29 -- 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) 7,42,309.96 5.06 4.00-5.40 I. Call Money 17,367.62 5.11 4.00-5.25 II. Triparty Repo 5,37,826.35 5.05 4.40-5.21 III. Market Repo 1,80,312.59 5.09 4.00-5.40 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 6,803.40 5.25 5.21-5.40 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 501.00 5.1...


Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan to visit Keralam on September 27

India, Sept. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a one-day visit to Keralam on September 27, 2026. During his visit, the Vice-President will participate in the Vishwa Seva Dinam celebrations at Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Kollam, being organised on the occasion of the 73rd birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi. The programme will also feature the annual celebrations and the launch of several humanitarian initiatives. The Vice-Pr...