RAJASTHAN CHIEF MINISTER SHARMA MEETS UNION MINISTER CHOUHAN IN DELHI TODAY

India, July 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. The two leaders held a meaningful discussion on various matters related to the comprehensive development of the rural and agricultural sectors. Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Agriculture Secret...


CHIEF MINISTER OF ASSAM SARMA MEETS PM MODI

India, July 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The Prime Minister's Office in post on X said: "CM of Assam, Shri @himantabiswa met Prime Minister @narendramodi." @CMOfficeAssam Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


GOVERNOR INAUGURATES CULTURAL EVENING OF MINJAR FAIR

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 28 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla formally inaugurated the first cultural evening of the International Minjar Fair-2025 by lighting the ceremonial lamp at the historic Chaugan in Chamba district on Sunday evening. Lady Governor Janaki Shukla was also present on the occasion. During the event, Shiv Pratap Shukla paid floral tributes to the martyrs of Chamba di...


GOVERNOR VISITS MYSTIC VILLAGE AT KHAJJIAR, LAUDS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION FOR PROMOTING RURAL TOURIS

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 28 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today visited the mystic village Khajjiar (Pukhri) and experienced the natural charm and rich cultural heritage of the village. Lady Governor Janaki Shukla was also present with him. The Governor said that the natural beauty and clean environment of Pukhri village make it more attractive even when compared to some of Himachal'...


STATE GOVERNMENT GEARS UP TO SECURE BBMB ENERGY ARREARS PENDING FOR 14 YEARS

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 28 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Distinguished battery of lawyers to represent the case before SC After securing a historic victory in the JSW energy case from the Supreme Court of India, the present state government is now committed to assertively pursue its long pending claims for energy arrears from the BBMB projects. The case is listed for hearing before a new bench comprising of Ju...


H.P. CABINET DECISIONS

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 28 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: In a meeting held today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the State Cabinet decided to grant a special relief package for the disaster affected families across the State. Under the package, the compensation of Rs. 1.30 lakh for a completely damaged house has been increased more than five times to rupees seven lakh. Ap...


RBI TO CONDUCT 3-DAY VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON JULY 29, 2025

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- 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 Tuesday, July 29, 2025, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 50,000 3 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM August 01, 2025 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank's Press Release 201...


RBI - DIGITAL PAYMENTS INDEX FOR MARCH 2025

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been publishing a composite Reserve Bank of India - Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) since January 1, 2021 with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for March 2025 stands at 493.22 as against 465.33 for September 2024, which was announced on January 29, 2025. The increase in RBI-DPI index was driven by significant ...


AUCTION OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DATED SECURITIES

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹32,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (₹ Crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 6.68% GS 2040 Jul 07, 2040 16,000 F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2025 dated July 28, 2025 August 01, 2025 (Friday) August 04, 2025 (Monday) 2...


RBI IMPOSES MONETARY PENALTY ON SMRITI NAGRIK SAHAKARI BANK MARYADIT, MANDSAUR (MADHYA PRADESH)

MUMBAI, India, July 28 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated July 23, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.50 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Smriti Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) (the bank), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) - A Graded Approach' and 'Know Your ...