AYURVEDA DAY TO BE MARKED ON SEPT. 23 ANNUALLY FROM

India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: For the first time since its inception in 2016, Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date i.e. on 23 September - every year, as notified by the Government of India through a Gazette Notification issued in March 2025. Earlier, Ayurveda Day was celebrated on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). The decision to assign a fixed date marks a historic shift, giving Ayurveda a universal calendar identity and enabling greater p...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER TO INAUGURATE TWO DAY NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHAIRPERSONS OF COMMITTEES ON WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES IN BHUBANESWAR

India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will inaugurate the National Conference of Chairpersons of the Committees on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Parliament and State Legislatures in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 29 August 2025. Shri Birla will also inaugurate an Exhibition and release a Souvenir on this occasion. Chief Minister, Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi; Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS THE PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF GANESH CHATURTHI

India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted the people on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In his message, Shri Birla said: "May the blessings of Lord Shri Ganesh, the first revered deity and the giver of all accomplishments, bring auspiciousness and prosperity into every life. We pray to Lord Shri Ganesh that our nation continues to progress steadily on the path of development." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


PM MODI INAUGURATES THE GREEN MOBILITY INITIATIVES IN HANSALPUR, GUJARAT

India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Taking large strides towards becoming Aatmanirbhar in the field of green energy, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the green mobility initiatives in Hansalpur, Gujarat today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted that amid the festive spirit of Ganeshotsav, a new chapter is being added to India's 'Make in India' journey. He remarked that this marks a significant leap towards the shared goal...


ENGLISH RENDERING OF PM'S ADDRESS AT THE LAUNCH OF GREEN MOBILITY INITIATIVES AT HANSALPUR, GUJARAT

India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The popular Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Ambassador of Japan to Bharat, Mr. Keiichi Ono San, President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toshihiro Suzuki San, Managing Director of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Hisashi Takeuchi San, Chairman R.C. Bhargava, all employees of the Hansalpur Plant, other distinguished dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen! Amidst the joy of Ganeshotsav, today a new chapter is ...


PM MODI WELCOMES RETURN OF FIDE WORLD CUP TO INDIA

India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed immense pride and enthusiasm as India prepares to host the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025, marking the tournament's return to Indian soil after more than two decades. Responding to a post by International Chess Federation on X, the Prime Minister said: "India is delighted to be hosting the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 and that too after over two decades. Chess is ...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA'S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF GANESH CHATURTHI

India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in her message on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi has said: - "On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings to every Indian in the country or abroad. This festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. Bhagwan Shri Ganesh is worshipped as the source of wisdom and well-being. We seek His blessings for new beginnings and removal of...


RBI TO CONDUCT OVERNIGHT VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO (VRRR) AUCTION UNDER LAF ON AUGUST 28, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 26 -- 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 Thursday, August 28, 2025, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 75,000 1 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM August 29, 2025 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank's Press Release 2...


MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS AS ON AUGUST 25, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 26 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: (Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,70,429.03 5.39 2.00-6.40 I. Call Money 18,313.38 5.45 4.00-5.50 II. Triparty Repo 4,36,906.95 5.39 5.10-5.47 III. Market Repo 2,11,600.35 5.39 2.00-5.65 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 3,608.35 5.60 5.53-6.40 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 218.00 5.35 5.00-5.45 II. T...


MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON SHRIKANT SHUKLA V/S THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS

JABALPUR, India, Aug. 25 -- Madhya Pradesh High Court issued the following judgment/order on July 25: 1. In all these writ petitions, a common question of fact and law is involved and therefore, they are heard analogously and disposed of by this common order. 2. A common grievance of the petitioners in this batch of writ petitions is with regard to grant of annual increment which became due on completion of one year's service before attaining the age of superannuation. In some of the cases, t...