Understanding SIM Requirements in M2M Communications: A Regulatory Perspective
In recent communications from various licensees, concerns have been raised regarding the use of 10-digit SIMs in machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, specifically requesting exemption from end-user KYC requirements.
Enhance Your Marketing Skills: Join the ‘Market Mystery’ Workshop
Discover the secrets to mastering marketing at the Kerala Institute for Entrepreneurship Development’s (KIED) upcoming workshop, ‘Market Mystery’. Aimed at MSME entrepreneurs eager to elevate their marketing prowess, this intensive three-day training will run from June 27 to June 29 at the KIED Campus in Kalamassery.
CBIC mounts campaign against frauds committed in the name of Indian Customs
In order to counter frauds through public awareness, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is mounting a multi-modal awareness campaign.
DoT takes action against Electricity KYC Update Scam
The DoT has directed all Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for Pan India IMEI based blocking of 392 mobile handsets misused in cybercrime, financial frauds. It also directed them for re-verification of 31,740 mobile connections linked to these mobile handsets. Failure in re-verification will result in – immediate disconnection of reported numbers and blocking of associated handsets.
TRAI meeting with Access Providers, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, Banks and other Financial Entities
The role and obligations of senders such as banks, insurance companies and other entities with respect to TRAI regulations was deliberated and it was decided to whitelist URLs/ Apks in the content templates, use of minimum number of headers and content templates, taking immediate action against the entity/ TM in case of misuse of senders’ credential etc.
Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2024
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)has notified Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 permitting any scheduled bank for the purpose of depositing the amounts of the Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund.
NPPA Approves 15% Price Increase for Ciprofloxacin Injection by Aculife Healthcare
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 15% increase in the ceiling price of Ciprofloxacin Injection 200mg/100ml for M/s Aculife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., due to the special features of their packaging. The ceiling price has been fixed as Rs. 0.23/ ml (plus applicable Goods and Services Tax). Prices for all such formulations must be revised downward if they exceed the set ceiling price plus local taxes.
NPPA Revises Retail Prices for 54 New Drug Formulations
The retail price for these specified formulations must match the specified price. Manufacturers are required to submit a price list in Form–V via IPDMS to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) and provide copies to State Drug Controllers and dealers. Retailers and dealers must clearly display the price list provided by manufacturers to ensure it is easily accessible to customers.
Goa Government Revises Industrial Hygiene Fees
The Government of Goa issued orders on June 13, 2024, to revise industrial hygiene survey fees. The fees for industrial hygiene surveys will increase by 5% annually, effective immediately and starting from April 1, 2025.
Karnataka Government Issues Draft Amendments To Education Rules, 2024
The amendments extend recognition validity from five to ten years for the first renewal and make it permanent thereafter, subject to certain conditions. Additionally, a new provision for processing fees allows up to three submissions within the same academic year before requiring a fresh application with an additional non-refundable fee. Stakeholders can submit objections or suggestions within fifteen days of the amendments’ publication in the Official Gazette.
