Government Amends Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
This sub-rule, which dealt with the constitution of a Central Coordination Committee, has been removed. Sub-rule (9) of Rule 13 has been amended to specify that any person who fails to comply with the provisions of these rules shall be liable to a penalty under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) announced new regulations today that will update health warnings on cigarette and other tobacco product packaging. These changes aim to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use and encourage people to quit.
Government Pushes for Faster Broadband Expansion with OPGW Fiber Leasing
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged the Ministry of Power (MoP) to facilitate broadband expansion by allowing the leasing of fibers on Optical Ground Wires (OPGW) installed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PowerGrid). This move aims to enhance connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Deadline Extended For BDS Admissions For Uploading Student Details
Students who have secured a BDS seat through NEET UG Special Round II need to complete their joining formalities at their assigned college by December 16, 2024. Student details uploaded by the college on the DCI website will be used for registration with State Dental Councils/Tribunals.
SEBI Consultation Paper on Online Monitoring of System Audit of Stock Brokers
The objective of this consultation paper is to seek comments from public on proposal of creating online monitoring and supervision mechanism(web based portal)by stock exchanges to monitor system audit process of stock brokers on concurrent basis.
RBI amendment to Framework for Facilitating Small Value Digital Payments in Offline Mode
The Offline framework has been updated and the enhanced limits for UPI Lite shall be ₹1,000 per transaction, with ₹5,000 being the total limit at any point in time.
Rajya Sabha passes Boilers Bill, 2024
Rajya Sabha has passed a bill for decriminalization of provisions for the Boilers Act,1923 as contained in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill.
SHe-Box portal for better implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
Any complaint filed on the SHe-Box portal reaches directly to the IC of the workplace concerned or LC of the district, as the case may be. The portal is so designed that it masks the details of the complainant to maintain confidentiality. Except the Chairperson of the IC/ LC, no other person is able to see the details or nature of the complaint registered.
Government Initiatives to Boost Milk Production in India
The Government of India has implemented several initiatives to enhance milk production and productivity of bovine animals in India. These initiatives are aimed at improving the genetic makeup of indigenous breeds, providing quality breeding services, and ensuring better healthcare for livestock.
SEBI Master Circular for Depositories
This Master Circular covers the relevant applicable circulars/communications pertaining to depositories issued by SEBI up to September 30, 2024.
