TRAI extended time to submit comments/counter comments on Draft Registration of Consumer Organizations (Amendment) Regulations, 2023
Now, on requests received from the stakeholders for extension of time for submission of comments on the above-mentioned draft amendment, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of comments up to 20 October 2023. Further, counter comments, if any, may be submitted on or before 27 October 2023.
BSE SOP for seeking SEBI’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) for draft scheme of arrangement
BSE has published revised SEBI Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) under Regulation 37 and 59A of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This SOP outlines the steps that listed entities must follow when seeking SEBI’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) for their draft scheme of arrangement.
UGC invites applications from HEIs to offer distance and online programmes
The HEI is required to submit application at https://deb.ugc.ac.in/. The duly certified hard copy of the application along with original affidavit and annexure should reach Deputy Secretary, Distance Education Bureau, UGC, 35, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi -110001 by 15th November, 2023.
Educational institutions to undertake Amrit Kalash Yatra under the Meri Maati-Mera Desh campaign
Educational Institutions are directed to organize the Amrit Kalash Yatras in coordination with NSS units as part of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign from 1st to 13th of October 2023.
BIS revises Standards for certain Textiles, Salts and Alloys
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for certain Textiles, Salts and Alloys. This notification was published on 3rd October, 2023. The standards have been established from 28th September, 2023.
Aadhaar to serve as identity document for delivery of services under NLM Scheme
The notification introduces new requirements for beneficiaries availing of benefits under the scheme of National Livestock Mission Entrepreneurship Development Programme, and it also addresses exceptions for individuals facing Aadhaar authentication issues.
CBME Guidelines Amendment Cannot be Applied Retrospectively
The NMC has clarified that changes introduced in the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Guidelines by the September 1, 2023 amendment will apply only to future students rather than those who have already completed their education or training.
PCI extends deadline for completion of Approval and Appeal Process for Existing Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has extended the deadline for the completion of approval and appeal process for existing institutions. This notice was issued on 4th October, 2023. Therefore, the last date for completion of the approval process for existing institutions has now been fixed as 31st October, 2023. Furthermore, the last date for completion of the appeal process has now been fixed as 30th November, 2023.