Two Cases of HMPV Detected in Karnataka, No Unusual Surge in Respiratory Illnesses Nationwide
The Union Health Ministry is actively monitoring the situation through all available surveillance channels. ICMR will continue to track HMPV circulation trends throughout the year. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also providing timely updates on the respiratory illness situation in China to inform ongoing monitoring and response measures.
Delhi’s Air Quality Improves, Stage-III GRAP Restrictions Lifted
Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was steadily declining throughout January 5, 2025. Therefore, the Sub-Committee unanimously decided to lift all actions under Stage-III of the revised GRAP across the entire National Capital Region (NCR).
Nurses Warned of Fraudulent Calls Regarding Registration and Tracking System
The fraudsters have been targeting nursing officers, particularly women, and threatening them with registration cancellation if they do not comply with their instructions. The INC has clarified that it does not contact nurses via phone regarding NRTS matters. Any official communication from the INC regarding NRTS is conducted exclusively through email, and only in cases where nurses are experiencing technical difficulties with the enrollment process.
Certification for Investment Advisers and Associated Persons
This new notification expands on previous directives, specifically affecting investment advisers and associated individuals, ensuring that those engaged in offering investment advice meet a higher standard of certification.
SEBI Measure for ease doing business – Settlement of Account of Clients who have not traded in the last 30 days
SEBI has decided that the funds of such clients who have not traded in last 30 calendar days shall be settled on the upcoming settlement dates of monthly running account settlement cycle as notified by Exchanges in the annual calendar issued by them from time to time.
PLI Scheme 1.1 Launched by Union Steel and Heavy Industries Ministry
Ministry of Steel has come out with PLI scheme 1.1 for specialty Steel for five product categories which is the same as the existing PLI Scheme to enable further participation as industry participants requested the ministry for relaxation. ‘PLI Scheme 1.1’ will remain open from January 6th to January 31st, 2025.
Ministry of Mines Issues New Offshore Areas Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Mines Issues New Offshore Areas Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2024
Bureau of Indian Standards Withdraws Two Key Indian Standards
BIS announced the cancellation and withdrawal of two important Indian standards, effective from 9th December 2024.
Rajasthan Government Proposes Amendments to Motor Vehicles Rules
On December 30, 2024, the Transport and Road Safety Department of the Rajasthan Government issued a notification regarding proposed amendments to the Rajasthan Motor Vehicles Rules, 1990. These amendments are made under the powers conferred by sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The draft rules have been published for public information and are open […]
Rajasthan Government Launches Integrated Cluster Development Scheme for MSMEs and Artisans
Government of Rajasthan Launches Integrated Cluster Development Scheme for MSMEs and Artisans
