Self-assembly of organic molecules opens a new path to green hydrogen production

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A simple yet powerful strategy of integrating naturally occurring amino acid with a light-absorbing organic molecule could improve solar driven hydrogen production using completely metal free organic materials. Hydrogen is considered one of the most promising clean energy carriers because its combustion produces only water, making it an environmentally benign alternative to fossil fuels. One of the promising methods for producing...


Department of Land Resources to Launch Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0; Set to Announce Rs.565.50 Crore Digital Overhaul of Land Records

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards making land governance more transparent, accessible, and citizen-friendly, the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development is set to officially launch the Operational Guidelines for the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) 3.0 (2026-2031) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, at 6:30 PM. Building on the success of earlier phases that achieved near-complete computerization of...


NHAI Tightens Compliance Norms for Plantation Before Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Completion for National Highway Projects

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To ensure strict compliance with contractual obligations related to plantation along the median and avenues of National Highway projects, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued comprehensive guidelines mandating plantation and landscaping as integral components of National Highway development and overall project completion. Under the new guidelines, NHAI will ensure that median and avenue plantation is undertaken s...


MoS for Railways Shri V. Somanna Reviews Safety, Operations, Punctuality and Public Grievances at Delhi Division Control Office

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti Shri V. Somanna today visited the Control Office of Delhi Division and reviewed various aspects of railway operations, including safety, train operations, punctuality and public grievances. During the visit, the Minister interacted with officials and staff of the Control Office. He also held detailed discussions with DRM Delhi Shri Pushpesh R. Tripathi and his team. The Control Office se...


MC²+ to Launch Dedicated Co-working Space and Innovation Node at NRL Centre, Guwahati Tomorrow

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: MC²+ will tomorrow launch a dedicated Node and Co-working Space on the 6th Floor of the NRL Centre, Guwahati, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen India's startup and innovation ecosystem, with particular focus on the Northeast. Located in the heart of Guwahati, the new facility has been envisioned as a vibrant, collaborative and professionally equipped environment for startups, entrepreneurs and innovators...


9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry and 10th ASEAN-India Agriculture Working Group Meeting Held in New Delhi

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, held on 9 September 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirmed India and ASEAN's shared commitment to building a more food-secure, sustainable and resilient agricultural future. Co-chaired by H.E. Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, The Philippines, and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, India, the Meetin...


SHAPING THE NEXT DECADE OF FINANCE - TECHNOLOGY, TRUST AND INNOVATION - KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY SHRI SANJAY MALHOTRA, GOVERNOR, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA AT THE GLOBAL FINTECH FESTIVAL 2026, MUMBAI ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 10 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following speech: Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here at the Global Fintech Fest once again. Over the years, this platform has evolved beyond being an industry conference to a forum where policymakers, regulators, innovators, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and academia come together to exchange ideas that will shape the future of finance. 2. Let me begin by complimenting the organisers - the Payments Council of India, the...


RBI TO CONDUCT 26-DAY VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 10 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: On a review of the current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Friday, September 11, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 5,00,000 26 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 07, 2026 (Wednesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Ban...


PREMATURE REDEMPTION UNDER SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND (SGB) SCHEME - REDEMPTION PRICE FOR PREMATURE REDEMPTION OF SGB 2019-20 SERIES X DUE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 10 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In terms of GoI notification F.No. 4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated September 30, 2019 (https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/content/pdfs/SGBN30092019.pdf) (SGB 2019-20 Series X - Issue date March 11, 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 next due date of prema...


RBI IMPOSES MONETARY PENALTY ON JILLA SAHAKARI BANK LTD., AZAMGARH, UTTAR PRADESH

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 10 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 09, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.15 lakh (Rupees One Lakh and Fifteen Thousand only) on Jilla Sahakari Bank Ltd., Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks' and 'Know Your Customer (KYC)'. This penalty has b...