India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Technology-driven pension service delivery has brought greater efficiency, while saving significant manpower and financial resources, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today, as he described the superannuating employees as a national asset and called for continued use of technology and feedback from pensioners to make the pension system simpler, more responsive and aligne...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) convened 'Kaushal Manthan', the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers in Kolkata today. The Conference brought together Ministers and senior officers from participating States and Union Territory to strengthen Centre-State coordination and advance an industry-connected, outcome-oriented skilling ecosystem. The Conference was chaired by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister o...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing focused measures for the welfare and socio-economic empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic (DNT/NT/SNT) Communities through the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC). The National Commission for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes was constituted in January 2015 and submitted its report in De...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) as an Umbrella Central Sector Scheme aimed at comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment of marginalised individuals. The scheme includes the sub-scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging, with interventions focused on rehabilitation, me...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marriage is an important part of family and social life, but couples from different caste backgrounds can sometimes face social opposition and challenges. Government initiatives supporting inter-caste marriages can help promote equality, social harmony and acceptance while providing financial assistance to eligible couples. Demonstrating how timely government support can help couples overcome social and financial challenges, Shri ...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Pursuing higher education and advanced research can involve significant academic, technical and personal challenges. For scholars managing research responsibilities alongside financial and family obligations, timely fellowship support can play an important role in enabling them to continue their academic journey. Demonstrating how fellowship assistance can support scholars pursuing higher education, Ms. SANGEETA DAS, a 34-year-old...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For sanitation workers engaged in contractual employment, limited income and lack of access to mechanized equipment can create significant barriers to improving their livelihoods. Timely financial assistance and access to mechanization can provide opportunities for sanitation workers to transition towards self-employment and achieve greater economic stability. Demonstrating how financial support under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (S...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Female WPR in rural areas increased sharply to 37.2% in July, 2026 from 34.7% in the previous month The overall UR decreased to 5.1% in July, 2026 from 5.5% in June, 2026 The overall male and female UR declined in July, 2026 compared to June, 2026 At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total number of 3,71,021 persons surveyed. persons surveyed in rural areas persons ...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has assumed the BRICS Presidency of 2026. India's Presidency is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", reflecting a 'people-centric' and 'humanity first' approach. Youth cooperation stands as one of the key pillars of the BRICS framework. To further this vision, the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, will host the BRICS Yo...
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/235 DOR.AML.REC.203/14.06.001/2026-27 August 18, 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: U...