Centre inks deals with 21 States, UTs for next phase of UDAN scheme

September 22, 2026 8:55 PM

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Centre inks deals with 21 States, UTs for next phase of UDAN scheme

Twenty-one states and Union Territories have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil Aviation Ministry under the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme in New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu described UDAN as one of the ...

Traditional Heikru Hidongba Boat Race Festival Celebrated in Manipur
Bishnupur: Participants wear traditional attire and ride boats during the Heikru Hidongba festival, an annual traditional socio-religious boat race celebrated by the Meitei community, at Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district of Manipur, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

September 22, 2026 8:00 PM

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Traditional Heikru Hidongba Boat Race Festival Celebrated in Manipur

The Heikru Hidongba festival, popularly known as the traditional boat race festival, was celebrated in the valley districts of Manipur today. The festival is celebrated on the 11th day of the Manipur calendar month 'Langban' (September) to bring prosperity to the community. The celebration was organ...

RBI Receives Over $143.5 Billion Through Special Forex Swap Facility

September 22, 2026 5:39 PM

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RBI Receives Over $143.5 Billion Through Special Forex Swap Facility

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said its special US dollar-Indian rupee (USD-INR) forex swap facility has received forex inflows of over 143.5 billion US dollars till September 18, 2026. According to the latest data, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR-B] deposits accounted for the overwhelmi...