Long before social media campaigns and environmental documentaries, India’s postage stamps carried messages of conservation, biodiversity and sustainable living across the world
The Reserve Bank of India announced that 98.45 per cent of Rs 2,000 banknotes withdrawn from circulation since May 2023 have been returned. Exchange facilities remain open at RBI offices and via India Post, while the notes continue to be recognised as legal tender.
India Post has launched three new time-bound delivery services in six metro cities, including Hyderabad. The ‘24 Speed Post’ and ‘48 Speed Post’ services ensure faster delivery, offer tracking features, and include refunds for delays under certain conditions.
The Department of Posts launched three premium services—24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post—offering guaranteed delivery in 24–48 hours in six major cities. Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the services with tracking, OTP verification, and BNPL options
India Post launched the Next Generation (N-Gen) Sub Post Office at IIT Hyderabad on National Youth Day, offering digital-first services, student-friendly amenities, and creative spaces. The initiative aims to modernise postal services and connect with India’s young, tech-savvy population
India Post will suspend dispatch of parcels to the US from August 25 after Washington withdrew duty-free exemption on goods up to $800. Families in Hyderabad, especially students abroad, face disruption, while private courier firms await clarity on the impact
From September 1, India Post will merge registered post with speed post to improve efficiency and adapt to digital trends. Telangana Postal Circle confirms the move, following a three-month review and largely positive customer feedback across post offices
Using this, customers can book speed post, registered letters and parcels sitting right at home. Currently, the service is available in 107 pin codes in Hyderabad
The Endowments Department and the India Post joined hands for the unique service, which was formally launched by Endowments Minister A Indrakaran Reddy here on Saturday
"Launch of DakPay adds up to the legacy of India Post, which is about reaching out to every household," Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said while launching the app.
