India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog in his address during the valedictory session of the 2nd National Urban Conclave, highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in urban governance, planning and financing to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. Emphasising the scale of India's ongoing demographic and urban transition, Shri Gauba noted that India's population would continue to grow for several decades, stabilisin...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's network of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention has expanded nearly fourfold since 2014. It has grown from 26 to 103 designated sites covering over 13.87 lakh hectares. Ranking first in Asia and third globally, these ecosystems safeguard biodiversity, buffer floods, recharge groundwater, and sustain livelihoods. Anchored by the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, the Government of...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs.1 lakh on M/s Hogar Technologies and Innovations LLP for misleading advertisements and product listings of walkie-talkies that failed to disclose essential regulatory information, including operating frequencies and applicable licensing requirements. The order was passed by the CCPA, headed by Chief Commissioner Smt. Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Shri Anupa...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal commenced his visit to the Netherlands on 25 October 2026, undertaking a series of engagements focused on strengthening India-Netherlands economic ties, exploring new avenues for trade and investment, and deepening engagement with the Indian community. The visit featured engagements with stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sector in Rotterdam, interaction with the In...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NLC INDIA LIMITED Sl. No. Description of Activities Status as on 23.10.2026 Proposed Achieved 1 Number of Campaign sites identified for cleanliness 145 180 2 Campaign space cleared (Sq.ft) 24,15,786 2496193 3 Disposal of Scrap (MT) 1266.22 1272 4 Total Revenue generated (Rs.) Rs.3,11,89,078/- 5 Record Management NLCIL - SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 6 Proposed Achieved (i) Number of Physcial files reviewed 1330 1...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Parliament of India is all set to host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26 October 2026. Ahead of the two day Forum, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla held a bilateral meeting with the Parliamentary Delegation from Russia, led by H.E. Mr. Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, Indian and Russian Parliamentary Delegations underscored the need for strengt...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today lauded the extraordinary achievement of India's para-athletes at the just concluded Asian Para Games 2026. The Prime Minister highlighted that with a record 114 medals, this marks India's best-ever performance at the Games, noting that this is an occasion of immense pride and joy for the entire nation. He congratulated every member of the contingent for their exceptional determination, empha...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: My dear countrymen, Welcome once again to 'Mann Ki Baat'. Twelve years ago, on the pious occasion of Vijayadashami, we began 'Mann Ki Baat'. Since then, this journey of our's has continued without a break. You are both my fellow travellers and my guides on this path. Friends, for me, 'Mann Ki Baat' has been an auspicious opportunity to proudly celebrate the hard work, valour, commitment, dedication, and spirit of service of the co...
India, Oct. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Jai Jagannath. Governor of Odisha, Shri Brajmohan Ram ji; popular Chief Minister of the state, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi ji; my colleagues in the Union Government, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman ji, Shri Jual Oram ji; Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shri Sanjay Malhotra ji; Deputy Chief Ministers of Odisha, Smt. Pravati Parida ji, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo ji; distinguished guests associated with the banking and financial sector,...
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/300 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.12/02.08.001/2026-27 October 26, 2026 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Re-organisation of districts in the NCT of Delhi - Assignment and Review of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has notified re-organisation of districts in the NCT of Delhi vide Gazette Not...