India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For young people from financially disadvantaged families, limited education and unstable employment can restrict opportunities for progress. Timely financial assistance and mechanised equipment can help sanitation workers build safer, sustainable and dignified livelihoods. Demonstrating the impact of support under the NAMASTE-Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) Initiative, Kapil, a 25-year-old resident of Village Husainpur in Muradnagar,...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For women from economically constrained families, skills alone may not be sufficient to create sustainable livelihoods. Timely access to affordable credit can help them establish enterprises, earn independently and strengthen their families' financial security. Demonstrating the impact of support under the NBCFDC Self-Employment Scheme, Suji K.P., a resident of Wayanad district in Kerala, transformed her tailoring skills into a vi...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For scholars from financially constrained families, limited educational resources and restricted access to career opportunities can create significant barriers to pursuing higher education. Timely fellowship support can enable scholars to continue their academic journey with greater confidence and focus. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Shubhankar Ghorai,...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs today began the three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums in Mysuru, Karnataka. The Conclave brings together policymakers, linguists, researchers, technologists, and tribal community representatives to deliberate on the documentation and revitalisation of tribal languages and on strengthening tribal and Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums (TFFM) across the country. The inaugural session wa...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To celebrate the National Sports Day 2026, the nation is set to witness a large-scale youth engagement initiative, "Khelo India Dialogue - Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath", on 27 August 2026, bringing together young people, athletes and educational institutions at more than 1,500 locations across the country. The nationwide initiative will create a direct platform for young budding athletes to share their ideas, suggest...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Towards a Unified Payment Ecosystem India's digital payments ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. It is driven by the vision of creating a simple and secure payment system accessible to every citizen. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has emerged as a cornerstone of India's digital payments revolution. Today, UPI is accepted in...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in partnership with Invest India, convened a high-level CEO Roundtable today to deliberate on India's ambition of building a USD 1 trillion Chemicals sector by 2040. Chaired by Honourable Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri J.P. Nadda in the presence of Union Minister of State for Health and Fam...
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/247 DOR.SOG(SPE).REC.216/13.03.00/2026-27 August 25, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'Directions'), dated November 28, 2025 (Updated as on June 17, 2026), wherein temporary wi...
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/237 DOR.CRE.REC.210/07-03-008/2026-27 August 25, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies - Concentration Risk Management) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 The Reserve Bank has issued the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies - Concentration Risk Management) Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'Directions'). On a review, it has ...
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/238 DOR.RET.REC.205/12.01.001/2026-27 August 25, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Directions, 2025 (updated as on June 19, 2026) wherein exemption from CRR and SLR maintenance have been prov...