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How the world’s first official airmail service began from Prayagraj in 1911

World’s first ‘aerial post’ being carried from Allahabad to Naini on February 18, 1911 (Source: PIB)
Updated on Feb 19, 2026 06:33 am IST

Speed Post breakdown leaves rakhi senders in the lurch

Speed Post breakdown leaves rakhi senders in the lurch
Published on Aug 06, 2025 07:24 am IST

Rakhi rush: Software roll-out, tech snags disrupt postal services in Ludhiana district

Along with the visitors, postal staff too expressed frustration over the major technical fallout. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 05, 2025 05:18 am IST

Why Registered Post is being merged with Speed, what happens to secure delivery

As per the circular, the reason behind this major change is an aim to make the mail service more streamlined and “deliver greater customer convenience.
Updated on Aug 03, 2025 10:05 am IST

Registered Post to retire as standalone service: Announcement stirs nostalgia

Registered post saw a decline of nearly 25 per cent in the decade even before the Covid pandemic arrived and accelerated digital adoption.
Updated on Aug 03, 2025 09:51 am IST