Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Calls on Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Exchanges Deepawali Greetings

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called on the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at the Vice-President's Enclave today. The Vice-President warmly received the Prime Minister, and the two leaders exchanged Deepawali greetings on the occasion. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


With 'Green Diwali' Campaign, WWF-India EIACP Programme Centre inspires Citizens towards a Swachh, Shubh and Green Diwali under Mission LiFE

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: WWF-India's Programme Centre - Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, reaffirmed commitment to 'Mission LiFE' by promoting a conscious and sustainable celebration of a Swachh, Shubh and Green Diwali. Building on the success of its flagship campaign, 'Breath of Change - Clean Air, Blue Skies', which engaged over 2,00,000 citizens across Delhi through 25 awareness program...


DRI seizes smuggled 46,640 pieces firecrackers worth Rs.4.82 crore under "operation fire trail" at Nhava Sheva port; one arrested

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major breakthrough under its ongoing "Operation Fire Trail", the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has successfully busted a sophisticated smuggling attempt involving the illegal import of Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India. During this operation, DRI officers intercepted a 40-foot container at Nhava Sheva port, originating from China and destined for ICD Ankleshwar, which was declared as carrying "...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT KERALA FROM OCTOBER 21 TO 24

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visitKeralafrom October 21 to 24, 2025. The President will reach Thiruvananthapuram in the evening of October 21. On October 22, the President will perform Darshan and Aarti at the Sabarimala Temple. On October 23, the President will unveil the bust of former President of India, Shri K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Later, she will inaugurate the observance of the...


Prime Minister meets the Vice President on occasion of Diwali

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today met Vice President, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and wished him a very happy Diwali. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Met Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and wished him a very happy Diwali." @VPIndia @CPR_VP Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali on board the INS Vikrant

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the armed forces personnel during Diwali celebration on board the INS Vikrant today. Mentioning that today is a remarkable day, a remarkable moment, and a remarkable sight, Shri Modi highlighted that on one side lies the vast ocean, and on the other, the immense strength of Mother India's brave soldiers. He noted that while one side presents the infinite horizon and boundless sky, the oth...


Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews Passenger Movement at Railway Board War Room; Commends Staff for 24x7 Efforts and Extends Diwali Greetings

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited the War Room at the Railway Board and took stock of passenger movement during the festive season today. He appreciated the staff for working round the clock and extended his best wishes to them on the occasion of Diwali. Indian Railways (IR) has made extensive arrangements to cater to the surge in passe...


Prime Minister calls on the President on occasion of Diwali

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi called on Rashtrapati Ji and conveyed greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Called on Rashtrapati Ji and conveyed greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali." @rashtrapatibhvn Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


FINAL REDEMPTION UNDER SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND (SGB) SCHEME - REDEMPTION PRICE FOR FINAL REDEMPTION OF 2017-18 SERIES-IV DUE ON OCTOBER 23, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 22 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In terms of GOI notification F. No.4(25)-(W&M)/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18 Series-IV-Issue date October 23, 2017) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, the Gold Bond shall be repayable on the expiration of eight years from the date of issue of the Gold Bonds. Accordingly, the final redemption date of the above tranche shall be October 23, 2025. 2. Further, the redemption price of SGB shall be based on sim...


PREMATURE REDEMPTION UNDER SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND (SGB) SCHEME - REDEMPTION PRICE FOR PREMATURE REDEMPTION OF 2018-19 SERIES-II DUE ON OCTOBER 23, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 22 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(22)-B(W&M)/2018 dated October 08, 2018 (SGB 2018-19 Series-II-Issue date October 23, 2018) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable. Accordingly, the next due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on October 23, 2025. ...