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March 16, 2026 1:04 PM

India Post to launch ‘24 Speed Post’ for next-day guaranteed delivery in six major cities

The Department of Posts will launch a new premium express delivery service, “24 Speed Post,” offering next-day guaranteed delivery for urgent consignments across six major cities starting March 17. The service will be launched by Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani at the Rangbhawan Auditorium in Akashwani Bhawan in New Delhi. In the first phase, the service will be available in six major metropolitan c...

December 10, 2025 8:08 PM

Postal network strengthened with 10,170 new offices in 11 years: Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia briefed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday on the major expansion and modernisation efforts underway at India Post, describing the postal network as a pillar of public service that continues to evolve with the country’s needs. The Minister said India Post now operates 1.64 lakh post offices, supported by 2.78 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks across the country. He acknowledged the role of GDS personnel, noting that they work day and night not ...

December 9, 2025 3:23 PM

India Post launches Kerala’s first Gen-Z post office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam

India Post on Monday unveiled Kerala’s first Gen-Z Post Office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam, introducing a youth-centric approach to postal services. The facility was inaugurated by N.R. Giri, Director Postal Services (Kerala Central Region). Designed around the theme “of the students, by the students, for the students,” the new centre has been conceptualised and co-created by CMS College students in collaboration with India Post. The result is a modern, vibrant space that b...

August 19, 2025 3:46 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia lauds advanced postal technology rolled out nationwide by India Post

India Post has announced the nationwide rollout of its Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a Rs 5,800 crore initiative under the IT 2.0 program aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia congratulated India Post on the launch, calling it a “historic leap in Bharat’s digital journey.” In his post on social media, Scindia highlighted that the platform is fully indigenous and a...