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Key watchouts in September 2025: ITR, NPS-UPS Switch, SBI card changes and more

Be it tax returns and pension scheme switches to credit card reward alterations and fixed deposit closures, here's a summary of the major watchouts this month.

India Post adds digital banking authentication feature to help elderly and differently-abled

The feature will help banking for the elderly, differently-abled, and individuals with worn fingerprints in carrying out transactions, the statement said.

India Post turbocharges small businesses’ export game in UP

Meant for commercial exports by MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), the Dak Niryat Kendras (DNK) service has boosted the earnings of small businesses, including the ones operating under the One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government.

India Post, Shiprocket partner to boost e-commerce delivery services

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India Post, Shiprocket and Pickrr at Dak Bhawan.

India Post gearing up to provide services at doorstep, open 10k more post offices: Secretary

The government has provided the department with Rs 5,200 crore for the modernisation of the post offices using technology.

Kerala woman writes 434-metre long letter to pacify younger brother. It weighs 5 kg

The brother, Krishnaprasad, was upset that his sister had not wished him on World Brother's Day. He sent her screenshots of every wish that he received from others and then refused to talk to her and even blocked her on WhatsApp.

For 1st time, India Post delivers mail using drone in Gujarat under pilot project

The mail was sent by the drone from Habay village in Bhuj taluka to Ner village in Bhachau taluka of Kutch district by the postal department under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Communications, a release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Ahmedabad said.

India Post needs a proper strategy to come out of the red: Experts

Its traditional revenue streams have dwindled but the financial services sector holds much promise for India Post, given its huge customer base, access and sheer last-mile reach, which is unmatched

India’s postal service now comes bearing fintech services to stay relevant

India Post is undergoing a radical transformation. That means its primary role of a means of communication has taken a backseat.

India Post Payments Bank ties up with HDFC to offer home loans

Credit, technical and legal appraisals, processing and disbursements for all home loans will be handled by HDFC, while IPPB will be responsible for sourcing of loans.

Mumbai Postal department launches 'Know Your Postman' Android app; check details here

This is the first application to get details of your beat postman in the history of the Mumbai Postal region, said Swati Pandey, Postmaster General, Mumbai Region.

India Post, IPPB customers can now transact through app DakPay

DakPay will provide digital financial and assisted banking services provided by India Post and IPPB through the postal network across the country. It will facilitate services such as sending money, scanning QR code and making payment for services and merchants digitally. It will also provide interoperable banking services to the customers with any bank in the country.

COVID-19 has reiterated the importance of India Post

If the humble postal service is serving the larger goal of sustaining democracy in the US, in India, where it works as a bank, pension fund, primary savings instrument and delivery service, it is doing the job of literally saving lives

India Post is now resolving parcel delivery related concerns on Twitter

The over 2 lakh followers of India Post on Twitter can now raise complaints in English or Hindi and have their issues resolved in no time.

India Post not to charge any late payment fee for RD holders in May

Considering that the movement is restricted during the nationwide lockdown, the Department of Posts has announced that RD account holders may deposit the instalment of May till June 30 and there would not be any "revival fee", the official said.

ICMR partners India Post for delivery of COVID-19 testing kits to labs

Nodal officers have been identified from both the agencies -- Department of Post and ICMR for each regional depot to ensure smooth operations.

Janaushadhi Kendras accepting orders on WhatsApp, e-mail to facilitate access to medicines: Govt

At present, there are over 6,300 Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) functioning in 726 districts of the country ensuring supply of quality medicines at affordable prices, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said in a statement.

India Post designs 22 routes connecting 75 cities to deliver essentials faster

The Department of Posts has already taken a number of initiatives to ensure supplies of essential items including medicines, coronavirus testing kits, masks, sanitizers, PPEs and medical equipment including ventilators and defibrillators to all corners of the country, the statement said.