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SchemeRBI4 Aug 2026

Scheme for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects- Year 2025-26

With a view to encourage original writings and research in Banking Hindi, Reserve Bank of India has launched a ‘Scheme for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects’. Under this scheme, working/retired Professors (Including Assistant and Associate Professor etc.) of Indian Universities (UGC recognized) are awarded three prizes of ₹1,25,000.00 (One lakh twenty-five thousand) each for writing books originally in Hindi on subjects related to Economi

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – The Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pusad, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra – Extension of Period

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The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pusad, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra vide Directive No. NGP.DOS.SSM3.No.S611/5-04-166/2025-2026 dated November 06, 2025, for a period of six months up to close of business on May 07, 2026, which was last extended up to the close of business on August 07, 2026 vide Directive No. DOR.MON/D-11/12-22-635/2026-27 dated April 30, 2026. The Rese

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Remittance Order dated 04.08.2026 issued against Vinet Rajkumar Chopda HUF (PAN: AAFHV9878Q) in RC No. 9157 of 2026

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Remittance Order dated 04.08.2026 issued against Vinet Rajkumar Chopda HUF (PAN: AAFHV9878Q) in RC No. 9157 of 2026

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Notification for Pre- Bid Meeting dated 3th August, 2026

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Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 05 Entries:

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RBI notification: Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 05 Entries:

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OHD on Consultation Paper On the Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India

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OHD on Consultation Paper On the Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India nitinkumar Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:14 link Click here New Off

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India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO Scheduled on 21 and 23 July 2026

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Government of India press release: India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO Scheduled on 21 and 23 July 2026

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Policy in the making

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RBI Issues Amendment Directions on Interest Rate on DepositsRBI · 30 Jul OHD on Consultation Paper On the Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in IndiaTRAI · 29 Jul RBI issues Draft (Securitisation Transactions) Amendment DirectionsRBI · 27 Jul Rationalisation of Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 – Draft Rules for CommentsRBI · 21 Jul

Bills before Parliament

The Delimitation Bill, 2026PRS Bills · 1 Jun The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026PRS Bills · 1 Jun The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 [Delimitation Bills of 2026]PRS Bills · 1 Jun The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026PRS Bills · 1 Jun Parliament tracker: sessions, bills, committees →

Question Hour

Ministers' replies to starred and unstarred questions appear here as Parliament sits.

Long reads

In-depth essays and analysis from EPW, The India Forum, Ideas for India, IDR and others.

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IDRWhat if CSR stopped working in silos?If we were to map the flow of CSR funding in India, its geography would tell a story of its own. The case of Maharashtra is a stark example.…IDRJoining a nonprofit? Here’s what you get IDRPrison reform begins where apathy ends“If you get these f***ers to do some boxing, all their issues will get solved.” This is what a CSR leader told us (Mohit and Saanchi)1 durin…IDRFunding AI for lasting impactFunders are growing increasingly interested in artificial intelligence (AI). Across the social sector, AI-powered solutions are being explor…

Policy in the news

Journalism about policy — context, not policy documents. Never counted in the tracker's policy numbers.

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MP panel on UCC submits report to CM Yadav, recommends exclusion of tribalsPolicyRadar · 14 Jul
Citizenship can't be determined without fair hearing: Supreme Court quashes ex-parte orders by Assam Foreigners TribunalsPolicyRadar · 14 Jul
Leash on lawless with Goonda Act as Bengal enforces rules for 'public safety'PolicyRadar · 14 Jul
Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Reviews BSNL’s Quarter-I FY 2026-27 Results at the Strategic Review and Planning MeetPolicyRadar · 14 Jul
US reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade as Trump proposes 20% cargo feePolicyRadar · 14 Jul
ITDC, SCOPE and LBSNAA Organise ‘AI Champions for Digital Governance’ Summit in New DelhiPolicyRadar · 14 Jul

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Central Acts enacted, per year by government

Congress1991–1995

8.2/yr

NDA / UF1996–2003

6.5/yr

UPA2004–2013

8.1/yr

NDA2014–2024

8.5/yr

A fair, like-for-like comparison: Central Acts enacted per year, counted fromIndia Code by enactment year — one consistent source measured the same way for every era (through 2024). This removes the collection bias that makes recent years look larger elsewhere on the site.