The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd, Jalna, vide Directive No. NGP.DOS.SED 2.No.S12/15-04-339/2026-2027 dated April 10, 2026, for a period of six months up to the close of business on October 10, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of
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Constitutional foundations
Full policy history →Where this sector's policy story begins — in the Constituent Assembly, 1946–1949.
The Objectives Resolution
The Resolution's language survives almost verbatim in the Preamble, which courts still use to test legislation — from the basic structure doctrine (Kesavananda Bharati, 1973) to modern welfare and rights jurisprudence. Read the debate →
Abolition of untouchability
Article 17 grounds the Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, and remains the constitutional basis for manual-scavenging prohibition laws and caste-discrimination enforcement today. Read the debate →
Equality of opportunity and reservation in public employment
This debate is the direct ancestor of India's reservation architecture — the Mandal Commission and OBC reservations (1990), creamy-layer jurisprudence from Indra Sawhney (1992), and the 103rd Amendment's EWS quota (2019). Read the debate →
Political safeguards for minorities
The settlement survives today: SC/ST reservations in legislatures, repeatedly extended under Article 334, alongside minority rights protected through Articles 25-30, minority educational institutions and bodies like the National Commission for Minorities. Read the debate →
Ambedkar's closing address: the grammar of anarchy
The speech is modern India's most-cited constitutional text — invoked by courts and policymakers on welfare, reservation and dissent alike, and the standard frame for judging whether policy has closed the social and economic gap Ambedkar named. Read the debate →
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Acts, rules, notifications, schemes and budgets in force
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Sadbhav Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, vide Directive No. BPL.DOS. SED. No. S1638/ 12-07-054/2025-26 dated October 06, 2025, for a period of six months up to the close of business on April 07, 2026, which were last extended up to the close of business on October 07, 2026, vide Directive No. DOR.RG/D-23/12-07-054/2026-2027 dated July 02, 2026. The R
RBI notification: Master Circular - Credit Facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
Adjudication Order in respect of Madhukar Dubey and its proprietorship firm viz. Magnum Industrial Corporation in the matter of IPO of Channel Nine Entertainment Ltd.
RBI notification: Reserve Bank of India (All India Financial Institutions - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026
RBI notification: Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026
RBI notification: Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026
RBI notification: Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026
RBI notification: Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Third Amendment Directions, 2026
Withdrawal of Order No. 23-1/2012-B&CS dated 5th August 2013 regarding furnishing of information on duration of advertisements on TV channels nitinkumar Mon, 09/14/2026 - 15:35 Measure Sector Broadcasting Broadcasting Quality of Service Document Type Miscellaneous Division Broadcasting and Cable Services Group Field Title Order File Order_14092026.pdf (1.63 MB) Release Date Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:00 Closing Date Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:00 Counter Comments Date Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:00 Status Close
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Gujarat Rajya Karmachari Co-op. Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, vide Directive No. AMD.DOS.SSM.No.S1057/11-04-083/2025-2026 dated March 11, 2026 for a period of six months up to close of business on September 11, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of busine
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Kanaka Pattana Sahakara Bank Niyamita, Davangere vide Directive No.BLR.DOS.QAG.No.S1362/12-07-248/2025-2026 dated March 11, 2026 for a period of six months up to close of business on September 12, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on Sept
The Standards of Quality of Service (Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) (Repealing) Regulations, 2026 nitinkumar Thu, 09/10/2026 - 18:13 Measure Sector Broadcasting Broadcasting Quality of Service Document Type Regulations Division Broadcasting and Cable Services Group Field Title Repeal - Regulation File Repealing_Regulation_10092026.pdf (160.3 KB) Release Date Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:00 Closing Date Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:00 Counter Comments Date Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:00 Status Close
TRAI releases The Standards of Quality of Service (Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) (Repealing) Regulations, 2026 nitinkumar Thu, 09/10/2026 - 18:12 File Press Release No. 117 (682.28 KB) Date Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:00
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to the U.P. Civil Secretariat Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, vide Directive LKO.DOS.SED.No.S796/10-12-294/2025-26 dated March 11, 2026, for a period of six months up to close of business of September 11, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond September 1
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1931/12-23-001/2024-2025 dated June 12, 2024 for a period of six months up to close of business on December 12, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on September
Proposed amendments to the Waqf Act 1995 to improve governance and transparency of Waqf properties. Introduces digitisation of Waqf records, representation of women and non-Muslims on Waqf boards, and provisions for dispute resolution.
Central Act enacted 2023-12-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2023-12-24. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Rs 24,000 crore scheme for comprehensive development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) covering 22,000 villages. Provides housing, safe water, electricity, roads, mobile connectivity, and livelihood support.
Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools, covering 18 trades including carpentry, blacksmithing, and pottery. Provides skill training, toolkit incentives, collateral-free credit up to Rs 3 lakh, and digital payment incentives.
Central Act enacted 2023-08-15. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2021-12-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2021-07-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2021-03-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety. Aimed to simplify compliance, extend social security, and improve ease of doing business.
Central Act enacted 2020-09-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2020-09-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2020-09-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2020-09-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2020-09-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Amended the Citizenship Act 1955 to provide a path to citizenship for persecuted religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived before December 2014.
Central Act enacted 2019-07-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2019-07-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2019-07-09. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Direct income support scheme providing Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments to all landholding farmer families. Over 11 crore farmers covered with total disbursement exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore.
World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
Central Act enacted 2018-08-14. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2018-01-05. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2017-12-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2017-08-04. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2017-04-12. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2016-08-03. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC/ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises. Promotes entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups.
Central Act enacted 2016-03-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2016-03-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2015-12-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2015-05-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2014-12-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2014-12-08. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
World's largest financial inclusion programme providing universal access to banking services with zero-balance accounts, RuPay debit cards, and insurance cover. Over 50 crore accounts opened since launch.
Central Act enacted 2014-07-17. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2014-03-04. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Replaced the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 with provisions for fair compensation (2-4x market value), mandatory consent of landowners, social impact assessment, and rehabilitation of displaced families.
Central Act enacted 2013-09-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Legally entitled up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population to receive subsidised food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System. Made food security a legal right, covering approximately 82 crore people.
Provides subsidised foodgrains to approximately 81 crore people (two-thirds of the population) through the Targeted Public Distribution System. Guarantees 5 kg per person per month at Rs 1-3/kg for rice, wheat, and coarse grains.
Central Act enacted 2013-09-10. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2012-09-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2012-08-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2012-02-06. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2011-09-23. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Restructured poverty alleviation programme replacing SGSY to reduce rural poverty through self-managed Self Help Groups (SHGs). Mobilised over 9 crore women into 83 lakh SHGs with bank linkages for sustainable livelihoods.
Central Act enacted 2010-08-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, mandating free and compulsory education in neighbourhood schools. Required 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections. Set norms for pupil-teacher ratios and infrastructure.
Central Act enacted 2009-01-07. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2008-12-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Provided social security framework for unorganised sector workers covering life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, and old age protection. Established National and State Social Security Boards.
Government-funded health insurance scheme providing hospitalisation coverage of Rs 30,000 per year to Below Poverty Line families. Covered over 3.6 crore families. Predecessor to Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.
Central Act enacted 2007-12-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2007-12-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2007-12-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2007-12-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2007-12-12. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Policy framework to address displacement caused by development projects, providing rehabilitation packages to affected families. Aimed to minimise displacement and ensure resettlement with dignity.
Central Act enacted 2007-06-05. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2007-05-11. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2007-03-19. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Mandated 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in central educational institutions including IITs, IIMs, and central universities. Implemented after Supreme Court upheld its constitutional validity.
Central Act enacted 2007-01-03. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-12-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-12-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-09-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-08-23. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Major restructuring and expansion of ICDS to universalise early childhood care, nutrition, and pre-school education through Anganwadi centres. India's primary response to child malnutrition covering over 8 crore beneficiaries.
Central Act enacted 2006-07-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Strengthened protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes against caste-based atrocities. Enhanced penalties, established special courts, and provided for rights of victims during investigation and trial.
Central Act enacted 2005-12-23. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2005-12-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Provides comprehensive civil law protection to women from domestic violence, covering physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Introduced protection officers and shelter homes.
Civil law to protect women from domestic violence including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Provided for protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief. Extended protection to all women in domestic relationships.
Central Act enacted 2005-09-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. The world's largest work guarantee programme, covering over 700 districts.
Guaranteed 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. The world's largest public works programme, providing a social safety net to millions. Later renamed MGNREGA.
Central Act enacted 2005-06-23. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2005-06-06. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2005-01-06. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2004-01-01. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-12-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-08-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-05-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2002-12-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2002-12-17. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2002-12-17. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2002-12-17. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2002-07-03. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2001-09-14. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2000-12-27. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1999-12-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1999-12-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Restructuring of the Public Distribution System to target Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with subsidised food grains, replacing the earlier universal PDS with a targeted approach.
Central Act enacted 1997-03-19. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1996-12-24. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1996-08-16. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Flagship rural housing programme providing financial assistance for construction of houses to BPL families in rural areas. Predecessor to PM Awas Yojana (Gramin). Provided pucca houses to millions of rural families.
Launched to boost primary school enrollment and attendance by providing free cooked meals to children in government schools. Eventually became the world's largest school feeding programme, covering over 12 crore children.
Central Act enacted 1994-09-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1994-07-22. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1993-06-05. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1993-04-02. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1992-12-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1992-03-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1991-09-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
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OHD on Consultation Paper on Draft Amendments in The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 nitinkumar Fri, 09/18/2026 - 14:27 Date Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:00 Location New Delhi Division Quality of Service Date & Time Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:30 description Click Here for Registration Event Category Open House Discussion Event Status In progress Name Shri Tejpal Singh Email adv-qos1@trai.gov.in Attached
The Reserve Bank in its Know Your Customers (KYC) Directions, 2025 has issued instructions on 'Operations of Bank Accounts and Money Mules'. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in its order dated August 4, 2026 has directed the Reserve Bank to adopt and circulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribing the action to be taken by banks for placing temporary debit holds on amounts or accounts linked to money-mule activity and cyber-enabled fraud. 2. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank has today issued the
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Reports, briefs and long reads
1 "Log hamesha 'Mann ki Baat' sunte rahenge to 'Mann ki Baat' bolenge kab?" — Overheard in a flower shop by protesters pretending to be tourists. 2 “Of course we support people's right to protest peacefully. But we reserve the right to decide if they can do it in public.” — Overheard on a Broadcast news channel. 3 "Pehle ghar mein cardio karta tha. Ab protest mein karta hoon.” — Overheard in the Decathlon running section. 4 “CM Rekha Gupta finally addressed the public...at a Dandiya Raas.”
Traditionally dependent on oil, the UAE has been diversifying into sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Alghannam 2026), most notably through its National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. Since 2024, it has invested $147 billion in AI (Arab Weekly 2025) […] The post India – UAE AI Corridor: A New Model for Cooperation appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
India and Singapore explore a 2,000 MW cross-border power corridor to strengthen regional energy connectivity, cooperation and clean power integration.
India is expected to add over 200 MW of data centre capacity in H2 2026, taking total operational capacity to 2 GW, driven by AI and cloud demand.
India and the Netherlands discuss deeper agricultural cooperation, focusing on technology, horticulture, seed sector collaboration and 25 Centres of Excellence.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal invites US manufacturers to co-invest in India’s advanced manufacturing sector, highlighting investment and collaboration opportunities.
India and Qatar agree to accelerate FTA and bilateral investment treaty talks, strengthening trade, investment and economic cooperation between both countries.
DoorDash plans to create 3,000 jobs at its global technology centre in India, expanding its technology operations and strengthening its presence in the country.
India and Italy have agreed to deepen tourism cooperation through destination promotion, cine-tourism, skilling, B2B engagement and the proposed India-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism 2027.
India and Jordan discussed deeper cooperation in trade, investment, food security and fertilisers, with bilateral trade targeted at US$ 5 billion by 2030.
India and the UAE reviewed trade, investment and financial cooperation at the 14th High Level Joint Task Force meeting, with bilateral trade reaching US$ 101.25 billion in FY26.
India and France are expanding space cooperation across human spaceflight, satellite missions, start-ups, microgravity research and emerging space technologies.
World Maritime Day 2026 highlights the maritime sector’s contribution to global trade, while India focuses on infrastructure modernisation, policy reforms and seafarer welfare.
India is strengthening global economic integration through trade partnerships, supply chain participation and deep-tech capabilities, with semiconductor demand and the start-up ecosystem creating new growth opportunities.
India’s manufacturing sector is shifting towards deeper domestic value addition, stronger supply chains, technology development and greater integration with global production networks.
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India’s first coal and minerals exchanges are expected to be finalised within eight to nine months, with the proposed framework aimed at improving pricing transparency, strengthening domestic production and reducing import dependence.
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi under India’s chairship with the unanimous adoption of the 140-point New Delhi Declaration, themed “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The declaration backed India and Brazil for expanded, permanent roles at […] The post BRICS and the Global South: Between Unity and Contradiction appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
**Riyan Paul Mathew “The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons”, Dostoevsky reminds us that a society must be judged by how it treats its most vulnerable, but what do you make of a society which throws people in prison for long durations before they have even been convicted? […] The post The Invisibilisation of the Undertrial appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.
Impact frameworks, strategic roadmaps and culture statements looks impressive on proposals for capacity building. But none of them replaces the work of actually fixing the cracks running through an institution's foundation. Illustration courtesy: Ishani Mody
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https://youtu.be/QEwmd4nLGJc?si=Tt912sSsse-5zzDM Almaas Masood and Swati Thapa are independent journalists reporting from India's coastlines and hill states on labour, gender, migration, and the environment. Their work comes with a cost that rarely gets talked about, one that most newsrooms in India aren’t set up for: financial precarity, field risk, online harassment, and little to no institutional support. Watch this video where they talk about the toll that reporting takes on their mental hea
The recent BRICS Summit in New Delhi was declared a success. Its 140-paragraph New Delhi Declaration is the longest yet. With members divided over the Russia-Ukraine and West Asia wars, leaders avoided naming countries or taking positions, focusing on issues affecting the Global South and deepening intra-BRICS cooperation. India steered the grouping towards practical cooperation. The question now is: how will BRICS implement the decisions taken? The post BRICS after the New Delhi Summit appeared
New Zealand's parliament has passed legislation implementing its free trade agreement with India, eliminating or reducing tariffs on 95% of exports. The deal includes a US$ 20 billion New Zealand investment commitment in India over 15 years.
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18th BRICS Summit: Explore India’s priorities, Global South cooperation, strategic autonomy, and key issues discussed at the CPPR roundtable. The post Event Report — The 18th BRICS Summit: India’s Priorities and the Future of the Global South | CPPR appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Global leaders praised India's hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit and the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026. The declaration addressed global trade concerns, health cooperation and the priorities of the Global South.
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
Professional journeys in the social sector begin with a laundry list of WhatsApp group invitations. Here’s what that looks like, from the perspective of someone who routinely wakes up to 25+ group notifications every morning. While access to a majority of these groups is granted instantly, there is always one unofficial group without the project head where you must earn inclusion by demonstrating the ability to crack cryptic e-mails, provide emotional support, and share unofficial updates.
India-UAE Trade Targeted to Reach US$ 200 Billion by 2032, BRICS to Support Investment Opportunities
India-UAE bilateral trade is targeted to reach US$ 200 billion by 2032, with CEPA, investment flows and BRICS cooperation expected to create new opportunities for businesses.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi chaired a BRICS session on inclusive global governance, calling for greater representation of the Global South and stronger multilateral cooperation.
BRICS exports surged nearly sevenfold to US$ 6 trillion in 2024, underscoring the bloc’s growing trade potential and scope for deeper economic integration.
In January 2026, the forest department began felling dhupi (Cryptomeria japonica) across the rain shadow ridges of Gupti and Mungrang in the Sadam Hills of Namchi District, southern Sikkim, along with chir pine and juniper. Officials of the Namchi Territorial Division are removing dhupi from several reserved forests in the region. According to the department, the objective is to conserve natural
https://youtu.be/TAjrwzNZywc?si=u_mZb3Cw4C6qOt0D I have been harvesting mahua flowers in Dhipa Toli, Jharkhand, for the past 50 years. Our mahua trees are older than some of the residents in our small village, and have been passed down within families over generations. Traditionally, we have collected mahua through controlled burning of fallen leaves. This would separate them from the flowers, making it easier to pick the flowers. However, as the trees age, we are worried about the decline in th
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala, convened a roundtable titled “The 18th BRICS Summit: India’s Priorities and the Future of the Global South” on […] The post CPPR Issue Brief | The 18th BRICS Summit: India’s Priorities and the Future of the Global South appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Martin Macwan is a human rights activist from Gujarat, India, and the founder of Navsarjan Trust, Dalit Shakti Kendra, and Dalit Foundation. The recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in 2000, Martin has spent decades challenging untouchability by mobilising marginalised communities and organising campaigns across the country. His mentorship and grassroots activism have inspired generations of young leaders from India’s marginalised communities. In this interview wi
Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai showcased India's fintech scale, with UPI processing US$ 314.59 billion in July 2026 and DBT transfers reaching US$ 558.02 billion.
Martin Macwan is a human rights activist from Gujarat, India, and the founder of Navsarjan Trust, Dalit Shakti Kendra, and Dalit Foundation. The recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in 2000, Martin has spent decades challenging untouchability by mobilising marginalised communities and organising campaigns across the country. His mentorship and grassroots activism have inspired generations of young leaders from India’s marginalised communities. In this interview wi
India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with the upcoming 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi expected to advance collaboration among the grouping’s expanded membership.
India’s bullet train is expected to begin testing by May-June 2027, with commercial operations targeted by the end of 2027, marking a major step in the modernisation of the country’s railway infrastructure.
DFPD and FCI have signed an MoU for FY27, introducing a performance-based framework to strengthen technology adoption, operational efficiency, transparency and accountability in India’s foodgrain management system.
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New Delhi is stepping up security and civic preparations ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. Measures include motor carcade rehearsals, strengthened security and citywide beautification works.
Education in an unequal society, Citizens, suspects, and the portable border, Who belongs or not to the SC and ST, and more
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Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman held bilateral meetings with key global partners during the G20 meetings to strengthen trade, investment, infrastructure financing and cooperation in emerging technologies.
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Across Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj (Allahabad) district, there are eight food packaging and processing plants responsible for meeting the nutritional needs of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children. These plants are part of the Take Home Ration (THR) programme, which is an extension of the Integrated Child Development Services scheme (ICDS) (subsumed under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 in 2021). Launched in 1975, the ICDS has since evolved into one of the largest community-
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi participated in the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, calling for stronger cooperation on security, connectivity and development.
India’s EV sales rose 51% year-on-year in August 2026, driven by strong demand for electric cars and two-wheelers, despite a temporary month-on-month decline in registrations.
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Official press releases
Security 7.88% GS 2030 6.10% GS 2031 7.95% GS 2032 7.26% GS 2033 7.18% GS 2033 7.10% GS 2034 Total amount notified Aggregate amount of ₹25,000 crore (No security-wise notified amount) Total amount (Face Value) accepted by RBI (₹ in crore) 2,820 8,430 1,600 2,735 9,415 - Cut off yield (%) 7.1428 7.2236 7.2659 7.3413 7.3947 - Cut off price (₹) 102.20 95.54 103.21 99.58 98.85 - Detailed results will be issued shortly. Ajit Prasad &nbs
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 50,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 15, 2026 (Thursday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same.Ajit Prasad &n
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 14, 2026 (Wednesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued on Cancellation Order Date 1 Nakodar Finance Private Limited 8th Floor, SKCL Tech Square, Plot No.SP14, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032 B-13.02246 May 25, 2018 September 07, 2026 2 Ajitnath
The following ten Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have surrendered their Certificates of Registration (CoRs) granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (‘the RBI Act), has therefore cancelled these CoRs. i) Due to exit from Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) business Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued on Date of Cancellat
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a second Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Friday, October 09, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor(day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 3 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM October 12, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same.Ajit Prasad
On the basis of assessment of current market conditions, Reserve Bank of India has decided to open a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirements of three public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs), viz. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Under the facility, the Reserve Bank will undertake sale of USD to the public sector OMCs through designated bank/s. The facility will come in effect from October 12
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Monday, October 12, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 3 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 15, 2026 (Thursday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad &n
General Remittance dated 09.10.2026 against Kapil Wadhawan (PAN: AAOPW6145L) [Defaulter] in the matter of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) under Recovery Certificate No. 9277 of 2026
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a second Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Thursday, October 08, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 1 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM October 09, 2026 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad &
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Friday, October 09, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 10 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 19, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad &nb
Warm and substantive interaction with H.E. Mr. Joao Jorge Matlombe, Hon’ble Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mozambique. We discussed strengthening aviation linkages with the growing presence of Indian business & investments in Mozambique. India has always extended a warm and positive hand of friendship towards Mozambique. Look forward to a continued dialogue for aviation cooperation!
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, October 08, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 29 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM November 06, 2026 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020.3. Participants will have an opti
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Wednesday, October 07, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 3,00,000 1 12:00 Noon to 12:30 PM October 08, 2026 (Thursday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad &nb
Consumer Awareness Program at Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) by Helpage Social Welfare Society nitinkumar Mon, 10/05/2026 - 12:07 Date Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:00 District Ganderbal Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:00 Programme Category CAP by CAG's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Ashok Kumar Contact person Email helpagesociety823@gmail.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Government Degree College, Kangan, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir Event From Con
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Tuesday, October 06, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,50,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 07, 2026 (Wednesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad
NITI Aayog organises National Workshop on SDG Budgeting in Kolkata under the State Support Mission, in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal and UNDP niti_admin Sat, 10/03/2026 - 21:23 Publishing Date Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:00 Release Link https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2318067®=48&lang=1
Government of India press release: Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Culminates at SECL with Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Monday, October 05, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor(day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 06, 2026 (Tuesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same.Ajit Prasad
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Thursday, October 01, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 4 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 05, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad &n
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A four-page court order passed on October 9 records the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urging the government to look for a ‘spacious, open’ alternative site in Delhi
Organised through the Kannur Corporation and KSRTC’s Budget Tourism Cell, the service will operate for 10 days, allowing residents and tourists to enjoy colourful illuminations and festival decorations in the city. Its continuation will depend on public response.
No tolls countries back declaration opposing fees on shipping through straits
Karnataka High Court quashes SC, ST quota hike over 50 per cent cap
He alleges that a sting operation was carried out, targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disturb him, even as he was resting at home and staying away from active electoral politics.
The community had not secured reservation in either the zilla or taluk panchayat in the constituency for the past 35 years, resulting in social and political injustice, he alleges
Former Jawaharlal Nehru University academic Angomcha Bimol Akoijam represents the Inner Manipur constituency in the Lok Sabha; he was dismissed by the university administration on October 9, after an internal enquiry found him guilty of sexual harassment
The report ‘Rationalisation of Tax on Contract Carriage Buses Plying within Telangana’, flags alleged misuse of temporary permits by operators
Bill aims at promoting healthy and active ageing, regulation of senior citizen care centres, capacity-building for family and care givers, and protection of rights, dignity, and social security of the elderly
Following the recent protests, the government has shifted the designated venues for rallies and protests. Demonstrations are now being directed to Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan and CBD Maidan.
Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026: The selection process includes a written examination, skill test, class demonstration, and interview, depending on the requirements of the post.
UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds' visit to India came amid demonstrations in New Delhi.
IIT Kharagpur launched a free AI tutor and online platform to aid GATE and JAM exam preparation, aiming to reduce dependency on costly coaching.
The NTF itself will not be responsible for monitoring implementation of its final recommendations, the member said
Shah said that the illicit funds generated from drugs are used in financing organised crimes and terrorism