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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicPost office

Topic: Post office

In police net after 8-month hunt, UP postmaster who ’embezzled’ Rs 2.7 crore for fantasy cricket

Department says the 'embezzled' money involved government funds and it will not impact the deposits of ordinary customers.

Working at India Post means being a multitasker—Chase new accounts, sell Gangajal, flags

At India Post, there is now pressure to open accounts, meet revenue goals, and attend frequent review meetings. The addition of Payments Bank has increased responsibilities.

Jail for ‘injuring post boxes’, begging on trains — penalties Jan Vishwas Bill seeks to remove

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2022 was referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee last December. JPC will present its report to Parliament Thursday.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.