The Indian Postal Khabar

 The Salary Account Package for Central Government Employees (CGSP) is one of the most feature-rich salary accounts currently available in India. Here’s a clean, easy-to-understand breakdown you can use for your blog, YouTube description, or social media post. 🔹 1. Free Insurance Cover – Biggest Attraction SBI is offering massive insurance protection at zero cost : ✅ Personal Accident Death Cover: ₹100 lakh (up to ₹130 lakh in Royale variant) ✈️ Air Accident Insurance: ₹160–₹190 lakh ♿ Permanent Disability Cover: Up to ₹130 lakh ❤️ Free Term Life Insurance: ₹10–₹20 lakh ➕ Extra Add-ons: Plastic surgery cover (up to ₹10 lakh) Air ambulance (up to ₹10 lakh) Financial support for girl child’s higher education/marriage 👉 This makes CGSP one of the most insurance-loaded salary accounts in the country. 🔹 2. Premium Banking & Lifestyle Perks 💰 Zero Minimum Balance 📲 Free IMPS, RTGS, UPI & SMS Alerts 🛫 Free Airport Lounge Access (Domestic & International – select va...

  For more than 165 years, India Post has been a symbol of trust and connectivity, reaching the remotest corners of the country. With over 1.55 lakh post offices , it remains the world’s largest postal network. Today, however, India Post is no longer just a traditional mail service. Backed by a landmark ₹5,800 crore modernization drive , it is rapidly transforming into a technology-driven logistics and financial services powerhouse , ensuring that every citizen participates in India’s digital growth story. At the core of this transformation are two major pillars: advanced infrastructure and a modern, business-focused operational model . 1️⃣ Supercharging Deliveries with Integrated Parcel Infrastructure To compete in the booming e-commerce ecosystem, India Post has built a strong and scalable logistics backbone. 🔹 Integrated Parcel Hubs More than 100 automated parcel processing centres have been set up in key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, creating a nationwide logi...

                     Posted On: 29 OCT 2025 5:03PM by PIB Delhi The Department of Posts convened its Quarterly Business Meet for Q2 of FY 2025–26 in New Delhi under the leadership of Union Minister of Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. The strategic gathering brought together Heads of Circles from across the country to deliberate on India Post’s evolving roadmap for business transformation and its expanding role as a premium logistics and citizen-centric service provider. Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chairs the India Post Business Meet 2025-26 (Q2) Speaking at the event, Shri Scindia outlined a comprehensive roadmap aligned with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat and an  Atmanirbhar Bharat . He emphasised that India Post is poised to transform into a large-scale, future-ready logistics organisation, driven by technology, innovation, and inclusivity. Highlighting the...

  Ministry of Communications Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Addresses 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks Posted On: 23 FEB 2026 1:26PM by PIB Delhi The Department of Posts, Andhra Pradesh Circle, organised a grand Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan at Guntur on February 22, 2026. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks from across the Circle, reflecting their collective commitment and dedication to strengthening rural postal services. ( Over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks participated in the GDS Sammelan at Guntur) The Sammelan was graced by the   Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh,  Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu ,   Union Minister for Communications and DoNER,  Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia ,   Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development,  Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar , Member (Personnel), Postal Services Board, Shri Suvendu Kumar Swain, MLA Shri Mohammed Naseer Ahmed, and ...

                                                                      Ministry of Communications Memorandum Signed in the Presence of Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of State for Communications Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N. Chandra Babu Naidu ₹2,432 Crore Financial Support Approved for Implementation in Andhra Pradesh Partnership to Strengthen and Upgrade Rural Telecom Infrastructure Across Andhra Pradesh Posted On: 23 FEB 2026 11:51AM by PIB Delhi In a significant step towards strengthening digital infrastructure in rural Andhra Pradesh, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), the Department of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Communications, the Government of India, and the Government o...

Ministry of Communications Posted On: 22 FEB 2026 12:20PM by PIB Delhi India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the postal sector, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral collaboration in postal services, digital transformation, and inclusive service delivery. The MoU was signed by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications, Government of India, and H.E. Mr. Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications of Brazil, during the State Visit of the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to India. The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the Department of Posts, India, and the Ministry of Communications, Brazil, aimed at enhancing strategic partnership and knowledge exchange in the postal domain. (Shri. Jyotiraditya Scindia and Mr. Frederico de Siqueira Filho exchange documents after signing an MoU on Postal Sector cooperation between...

 For millions of central government employees and pensioners, the 18-month Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) frozen during the COVID-19 pandemic has remained an unresolved issue. Now, a recent 124-page landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India has revived fresh hope. Although the case directly involved employees in West Bengal, the legal principles laid down by the Court could have wider implications for central government employees across India. DA is a Legal Right, Not Charity One of the most powerful observations made by the Court is that Dearness Allowance is not a favor or charity by the government . The judgment clarified that DA is: A statutory entitlement Linked to inflation Earned under established service rules This recognition strengthens the long-standing argument of employee unions that DA cannot be treated as a discretionary benefit. Financial Crisis Cannot Be a Permanent Justification During the pandemic, the government cited...

The Department of Posts , Government of India, has issued an official communication regarding the grant of relief to Muslim employees during the holy month of Ramzan. The advisory has been issued from the Office of the Chief Postmaster General (CPMG), Telangana Circle , Hyderabad, and is dated 17 February 2026 . Background of the Decision The communication follows representations received from various employee unions, including AIRMEU (R-III & R-IV) and BPEA Group ‘C’, requesting suitable relief measures for Muslim employees observing Ramzan. Key Direction In the official letter, Heads of Offices have been instructed to refer to Rule 153 of the Post Office Manual, Volume III , and to take appropriate action strictly in accordance with the existing rules . The responsibility for granting relief rests with the concerned administrative authorities, based on the provisions laid down in the manual. Administrative Scope The advisory has been circulated to: The Postmaster Genera...

  Planning a trip? Make memories—not worries! To give travelers a reliable safety net, India Post Payments Bank, in partnership with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, offers the Travel Ace (Bharat Sugam Suraksha Yatra) insurance scheme. Designed as “The Real Ace in Your Travel Pack,” this affordable plan provides wide-ranging protection for your journey. 🛡️ What Does Travel Ace Cover? 🚑 Accidents & Health Accidental death (including road & common carrier accidents) Emergency road/air ambulance OPD expenses for accidents & sickness 🧳 Trip Contingencies Trip cancellation (due to specified perils) Trip interruption Missed connections 🎒 Baggage Protection Loss of checked-in baggage Fixed benefit if baggage is delayed over 3 hours (Excludes portable equipment, jewellery, valuables & documents) 🏠 Safety While You’re Away Home Burglary & Theft cover during travel (with forcible entry proof) ⚖️ Miscellaneous Support Personal liability cover Hijack cover Terrorism...