From Waste Picker to Swachhta Udyami: Balamala Malli's Journey Towards Dignity and Self-Reliance

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The limited income, social exclusion and lack of educational opportunities can restrict the possibility of building a secure future for sanitation workers from economically disadvantaged communities. Timely financial assistance and access to mechanised sanitation equipment can help transform such vulnerable livelihoods into safer and more sustainable sources of income. Demonstrating the impact of support under the Swachhta Udyami...


From Financial Barriers to Doctoral Achievement: Shewani Kumari's Journey towards Academic Excellence

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial help and support can make higher education and advanced research feasible and possible for students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Fellowship assistance can provide the stability required to meet academic expenses, continue research and work towards long-term professional goals. Shewani Kumari, a 29-year-old scholar from the Scheduled Caste community, overcame financial, social and educational...


From Addiction and Distress to Recovery and Stability: Dev M's Journey through Counselling and Rehabilitation

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Addiction can affect not only an individual's health but also family relationships, livelihood, emotional well-being and social standing. Timely counselling, medical treatment and sustained follow-up can help a person understand addiction-related triggers, develop healthier coping mechanisms and move steadily towards recovery and rehabilitation. Demonstrating the value of coordinated rehabilitation support, Dev M (name changed), ...


Press Note on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin August 2026

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Rural LFPR registered an increase of 1.2 percentage points over the corresponding month of the previous year, reaching 58.2% in August, 2026 Overall female LFPR increased for the second consecutive month, reaching 34.8% in August 2026 Year-on-year comparison indicates an increase in the overall female WPR, rising to 33.0% in August, 2026 from 32.0% recorded in August, 2025. Since January, 2026, rural UR recorded its ...


NSTFDC signed Memorandum of Understanding with HPCL for establishment of Computer Lab-cum-Smart Classroom in 29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Rajasthan

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishment of integrated Computer Lab-cum-Smart Classroom facilities in 29 functional Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across 11 districts of Rajasthan. The MoU was signed in the presence of Smt. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, MoTA; Shri T. Roumuan...


Union MoS Raksha Khadse reviews sports ecosystem in Mizoram; visits SAI Aizawl

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse reviewed the sports ecosystem in Mizoram during her visit to Aizawl, with a focus on strengthening sports infrastructure, supporting athletes and creating greater opportunities for sporting talent from the Northeast, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to build a stronger sporting culture and expand opportunities for young Indians. Duri...


Silicon Dreams

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will walk into Yashobhoomi in Dwarka and inaugurate SEMICON India 2026. Global chipmakers, policymakers and investors will fill the halls behind him, all watching an industry India has built from the ground up. For three days, the country's semi-con (semiconductor) manufacturing story will be on full display. For an industry that barely had a heartbeat in India a decade ago, this is no...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported assault and public humiliation of a woman by her husband and other relatives in Banswara, Rajasthan

India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report brought to its notice that a woman was beaten with sticks and paraded semi-nude after forcibly cutting her hair by her husband and other relatives in Banswara, Rajasthan on 1st September 2026. Reportedly, they were accusing her of leaving home with another man. The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if t...


CONVERSION/SWITCH OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SECURITIES

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 16 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Government of India announces the conversion/switch of its securities through auction for an aggregate amount of ₹30,000 crore (face value). The security-wise details of the conversion/switch are given as under: Date of Auction Source Securities Amount (FV) of Source Securities (in ₹ crore) Destination Securities September 21, 2026 (Monday) 8.26% GS 2027 (Maturing on Aug 02, 2027) 2,000 7.19% GS...


RBI TO CONDUCT OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 16 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 3,00,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM September 18, 2026 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank's Press Rel...