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India Post is set to introduce a new guarantee-based delivery service for mails and parcels, offering customers assured timelines of 24 and 48 hours, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Friday. Aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of postal services across the country, the initiative will see 24-hour and 48-hour delivery options for mails and next-day delivery for parcels, starting January-2026. The move is part of India Post's broader strategy to moder ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 14 (Reuters) - India will resume all postal services to the United States from Wednesday after putting in place systems to collect duties upfront, the Department of Posts said, ending a nearly two-month suspension triggered by new U.S. import regulations. Postal shipments to the United States were halted in August after the U.S. administration issued an executive order suspending the "de minimis" exemption that had allowed low-value commercial shipments to enter the country witho ...Read More >
The Election Commission said on Wednesday that since polls were announced on October 6, a total seizure of Rs 33.97 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies has been made by different enforcement agencies. Enforcement agencies have seized cash, drugs, liquor and freebies worth Rs 33.97 crore from poll-bound Bihar as part of efforts to prevent inducement of voters by political parties. The state goes to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11. Votes will be counted on November 14. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Many major financial and regulatory changes took effect on Wednesday, affecting small banking, postal services, pensions, and railway ticketing. Indian Railways booking platform IRCTC has launched new Aadhaar-based guidelines for the online booking of general tickets to prevent misuse of the reservation system by fraudulent agents. India Post is expected to revise its Speed Post charges and introduce an OTP-based delivery system to improve the security of the packages, effective from ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Many major financial and regulatory changes took effect on Wednesday, affecting small banking, postal services, pensions, and railway ticketing. Indian Railways booking platform IRCTC has launched new Aadhaar-based guidelines for the online booking of general tickets to prevent misuse of the reservation system by fraudulent agents. India Post is expected to revise its Speed Post charges and introduce an OTP-based delivery system to improve the security of the p ...Read More >
Hyderabad: To sustain ongoing improvements, meet rising operational costs, and invest in innovations, the Department of Posts has revised the tariff of Speed Post (documents), which will come into effect from October 1, 2025. Speed Post was introduced on August 1, 1986, in order to provide fast and reliable delivery of letters and parcels across the country. Over the years, Speed Post has emerged as one of the most popular and trusted mail services in India, standing strong against private cour ...Read More >
Forever News New Delhi: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, today announced a revision in the tariff structure for Inland Speed Post (documents), along with the introduction of new value-added features designed to enhance customer convenience, security, and reliability. The revised tariff will take effect from October 1, 2025, as per Gazette Notification No. 4256 dated 25.09.2025. Launched on August 1, 1986, Speed Post was a landmark initiative in India Post's modernization jo ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to promote sustainable packaging practices and strengthen efficiency in postal services. The MoU was signed at the Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai, by Dr. Sudhir Jakhere, IPoS, Assistant Po ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bank customers, pension subscribers, train passengers, and postal service users will all be impacted by several regulatory, banking, and service-related changes that take effect October 1. RBI Cheque Clearing: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will transition from batch clearing to a continuous clearing method for cheque processing. The new system will be rolled out in two phases, with the first starting October 4, 2025, and the second from January 3, 2026. Railway ticketing rules: Ne ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bank customers, pension subscribers, train passengers, and postal service users will all be impacted by several regulatory, banking, and service-related changes that take effect on October 1. RBI cheque clearing: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will shift cheque processing from batch clearing to a continuous clearing method. The new system will be rolled out in two phases, with the first starting on October 4, 2025, and the second from January 3, 2026. Railwa ...Read More >
The Union Ministry of Communications has announced a sweeping overhaul of India's postal services, officially designating Speed Post as the primary accountable mail service nationwide. This major rationalisation, notified by the Department of Posts, is set to take effect on October 1, marking a significant shift in how important documents and parcels are sent across the country. Under the revised framework, the traditional Registered Post service, a cornerstone of secure communication for over ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Department of Posts has announced a revamp of its Inland Speed Post service for documents, introducing new digital features and a revised tariff effective October 1, 2025, as per Gazette Notification No. 4256 dated September 25, 2025. Launched on August 1, 1986, to provide fast and reliable delivery of letters and parcels across India, Speed Post has been a trusted service competing with private couriers. To maintain its edge and address rising operational costs, the department ...Read More >
Guwahati: Authorities here have issued a stern warning against a misleading image of a fake commemorative stamp on Bhupen Hazarika circulating on social media platforms. A viral post, purportedly depicting an official stamp, has been identified as fabricated and unrelated to the authentic releases. A viral post, purportedly depicting an official stamp, has been identified as fabricated and unrelated to the authentic releases. Digboi MLA Suren Phukan, representing the BJP, emphasized the gravi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 15 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday slammed the Centre for giving its nod to the Asia Cup T20 cricket match between India and Pakistan, but denying permission to send a Sikh 'jatha' to the neighbouring country. India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in Dubai on Sunday when the arch-rivals faced off for the first time since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, and the subsequent military strikes by India targeting terror hideouts across the ...Read More >
Darrang (Assam) [India], September 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday laid the foundation stones for three major health and infrastructure projects in Mangaldoi, Darrang district, with an investment of Rs 6,300 crore. These projects include the construction of Darrang Medical College and Hospital at a cost of Rs 570 crore, the Guwahati Ring Road with an investment of Rs 4,530 crore and the construction of the Kuruwa-Nar ...Read More >
Chennai: E-commerce shipments as well as parcels sent to relatives in the US will now be subjected to tariffs as the US has suspended the exemptions for smaller packages valued $800 or less. The suspension of tariff from Friday will have a six-month transition period to a new tariff regime. The tariff rates on small packages will be calculated in one of two ways starting August 29. As per the first option, a flat rate of $80 to $200 per item, depending on the country of origin, will be levied. ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 22 (IANS) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday approved a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle of as many as 14 Secretary-rank IAS officers across various ministries and departments of the Centre. The appointments, which include several officers on special duty (OSD) who are taking charge of posts to replace incumbent officers who are retiring, will see new faces in top positions of the Central government. As part of the reshuffle, Atish Chandra, an IAS ...Read More >
The minister said the new technology will "Enable real-time decision making, boost e-commerce reach, cut operational costs through automation and deliver citizen-first, mobile-ready services anywhere-anytime. The India Post has rolled out Rs 5,800-crore Advanced Postal Technology across the country that will transform it into world-class public logistics organization by enabling mobile-ready services and real time decision making, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. The Advanc ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India Post on Tuesday announced that it has entered a new era of digital transformation with the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 -- Advanced Postal Technology (APT). The initiative, led under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guided by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, is being hailed as a milestone in India Post's journey towards Digital India. The advanced postal technology platform is designed to bring faster, more reliable a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: To commemorate the golden jubilee of Bengaluru-based realtor Puravankara Ltd, India Post released a customised stamp on Wednesday, under the corporate scheme, 'My Stamp'. At the event organised by Puravankara Limited to launch the stamp, K Prakash, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Postal Circle, said, through initiatives like 'My Stamp', India Post celebrates the contributions of companies towards shaping India's future. "Stamps are powerful storytellers of history, achievements, ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: The decades-old Registered Post service of the Postal Department is poised to enter the pages of history, with the Union Ministry of Communications -- the authority overseeing Telecommunications and Postal Services in India -- officially discontinuing the service effective Sept. 1. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that has been integral to secure postal communication for decades. The Ministry has announced that the Registered Post facility will now be merged wi ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative, aimed at promoting fitness and healthy living, was organised in Delhi, drawing enthusiastic participation from athletes and fitness enthusiasts. New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative, aimed at promoting fitness and healthy living, was organised in Delhi, drawing enthusiastic participation from athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Manoj Singh, a Player Develop ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], August 3 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the state's first international cricket stadium at Narsingarh is expected to be completed by December this year. Addressing an event at Kamalpur in Dhalai district, the Chief Minister emphasised that there should not be any politics involving players. Also Read | Kerala Weather Update and Forecast: Heavy Rains To Lash Several Parts of State in Coming Weeks, IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts. Ch ...Read More >
Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of 11 pilgrims after their vehicle plunged into a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. At least eleven people were killed today after a vehicle carrying pilgrims fell into a canal in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred under the limits of Itia Thok P ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 3 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has voiced support for the resumption of sporting ties between India and Pakistan, calling it the "best thing" to normalise the situation between the two nations. Speaking to reporters on Saturday on the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, Mehbooba Mufti said, "There should be sporting events (between India and Pakistan). If you want to live in peace and do not want to ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 03: India Post has announced a major operational shift: from September 1, 2025, its long-standing Registered Post service will be merged with Speed Post for all domestic mail. The move, aimed at streamlining services, will bring faster delivery, improved tracking, and reduced operational costs under a single, unified system. The change marks the end of an era for Registered Post, once a trusted and economical option for secure, addressee-specific delivery. While the service it ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is anti-national and only supports the Muslims of Bangladesh and Pakistan. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign meeting in Bodoland Territorial Region, Sarma also claimed that the Congress does "not respect icons of Assam", like the Kamakhya temple and Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. "Rahul Gandhi is an anti-India person. He is only with Bangladeshi and P ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Continuing its mission to build a healthier, pollution-free India, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in partnership with India Post, organised a special edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' across 6000 locations nationwide. Started by Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024, the cycling initiative has been organised across more than 41,000 locations till now with an overall participation of 7.5 lakh-plus individuals. The 34th edition p ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 3: A special edition of the popular fitness campaign 'Fit India - Sundays on Cycle' was held on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in collaboration with India Post, drawing large participation from athletes, youth, and fitness enthusiasts. Organised under the banner of the Fit India Movement, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the weekly cycling event promotes cycling as a sustainable, environment-friendly, and health-conscious lifestyle choice. This Sunda ...Read More >
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