Discontinuation of filing of returns by Insurers and Insurance Brokers
IRDAI vide certificate dated 24th November, 2023 has provided for Discontinuation of filing of return of remuneration by Insurers and Insurance Brokers.
IICA Two-Day Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors
Among IICA’s key initiatives is Independent Director Databank & Certification initiative, a mandatory certification for individuals aspiring to serve on company boards in India. This initiative, along with several others, is designed to improve the quality of boardroom composition, discourse, and effectiveness in India.
Revised alert list of entities/platforms/websites recognised as unauthorized forex trading platforms
The Alert List also contains names of entities/platforms/websites which appear to be promoting unauthorised entities/ETPs, including through advertisements of such unauthorised entities or claiming to be providing training/advisory services. This list is not exhaustive. An entity not appearing in the list should not be assumed to be authorised by the RBI. The authorisation status of any person/ETP can be ascertained from the list of authorised persons and authorised ETPs.
RBI Occasional Papers Volume 43 released
The Reserve Bank of India on November 28, 2023 has released Volume 43, No.2, 2022 of its Occasional Papers, a research journal containing contributions from its staff. This issue contains three articles and two book reviews.
BMC Cracks Down on Mumbai Shops for Not Displaying Marathi Signboards
Starting from Tuesday, 28th November, 2023, the BMC will take legal action against shops and establishments that fail to display Marathi signboards. In addition to prosecution, a penalty of ₹2000 per staffer per shop will be levied. The civic body has formed teams at the ward level to ensure effective enforcement. Offenders will face registration of an offense, and the BMC will report their violations to the Supreme Court.
Government of Tamil Nadu Bans Nylon Thread Coated With Glass / MANJHA in Tamil Nadu
Order stated that the plastic coated Manjha thread was responsible for causing severe injury and sometimes even death of people, animals and especially birds during the kite flying competitions or otherwise. These plastic coated manjha threads cause severe environmental degradation by choking drainage lines and water bodies. It also causes suffocation of birds and other animals.
The Khelo India Youth Games to be Conducted by Tamil Nadu Government
A multi-sport event in India, under the support of the Union Government that aims to promote sports and fitness among the country’s youth. Khelo India Youth Games is scheduled to be held in four cities (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy) .
Establishment of New Cattle Feed Plant
The objective of the project is to provide optimum quality cattle feed to milk producers to ensure uninterrupted supply of balanced cattle feed to the affiliated unions and to increase the milk production by providing quality cattle feed. The project also proposes to utilize the energy efficient, green technology to reduce the Carbon Foot Print.
Blending of Compressed Bio-Gas in CNG (Transport) & PNG (Domestic) Segments
The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs has announced the introduction of the CBG Blending Obligation (CBO). The CBO aims to stimulate demand for CBG in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector, with a focus on mandatory blending in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transport and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) domestic segments.
India to Chair International Sugar Organisation (ISO) in 2024
The Indian sugar industry has undergone substantial modernization, expansion, and diversification, tapping into the potential of by-products to generate additional revenue streams. Throughout the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry demonstrated resilience by operating mills during lockdowns and even contributing to the production of hand sanitizers to meet national demand.
