India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today welcomed and appreciated the visit of Shri Omar Abdullah to the Sabarmati Riverfront and the iconic Statue of Unity at Kevadia, Gujarat. Responding to a post on X by Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, the PM said: "Kashmir to Kevadia! Good to see Shri Omar Abdullah Ji enjoying his run at the Sabarmati Riverfront and visiting the Statue of Unity. His ...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Deoghar at Deoghar, Jharkhand today (July 31, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President stated that although AIIMS, Deoghar, primarily focuses on tertiary healthcare, it should also actively provide guidance and support in the field of primary healthcare. She emphasised that primary care is the basis of universal health c...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on August 2, 9 and 16, 2025, at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan as the Ceremonial Battalion will be engaged in the rehearsal for the upcoming guard of honour for the visiting Head of State and the Independence Day ceremony. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 31 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: President State Youth Congress Chhattar Singh Thakur, Assembly Youth President, Nalagarh, district Solan Uday Pratap Singh Rana, former State General Secretary, State Youth Congress Shiv Singh Renny presented a cheque of Rs. 1,11,111 to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu towards Chief Minister Relief Fund here today. Chief Minister thanked this...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 31 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was presented a cheque of Rs. 47,05,683 by MLA and Member of Executive Council of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla Harish Janartha towards Chief Minister's Relief Fund on behalf of teaching faculties and non-teaching staff of the University here today. The Chief Minister thanked this noble gesture and said ...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 31 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: A warm farewell ceremony was held today at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations to honour Senior Editor of Giriraj Weekly Newspaper Dr. Rajesh Sharma on his retirement. Dr. Sharma began his journey with the department on 9th October, 1995 as a Sub-Editor. Over the span of nearly 30 years, he made a remarkable mark through his editorial acu...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 31 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri have expressed grief over the death of Army officers in tragic accident in Ladakh's Galwan Valley, where there vehicle was hit by a huge boulder. In this unfortunate incident, Lt. Col. Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia from Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh and Lance Dafa...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 31 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Assures full support in land-related issues Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi, held a meeting with representatives of the Seb Utpadak Sangh, Sanyukt Kisan Manch and Kisan Sabha here today. Various challenges being faced by farmers and horticulturists across the State were discussed in detail in the meeting. The repre...
MUMBAI, India, July 31 -- 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, August 01, 2025, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 7 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM August 08, 2025 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank's Press Release 2...
MUMBAI, India, July 31 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) received during the month of July 2025 are set out in Tables 1 to 7. Highlights: Lending Rates: * The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs declined to 8.62 per cent in June 2025 from 9.20 per cent in May 2025. * The WALR on outstanding rupee loans o...