FSSAI Ensures Food Safety at Maha Kumbh 2025
In collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration, FSSAI has deployed 10 Mobile Food Testing Labs (Food Safety on Wheels) across the Maha Kumbh area. A total of 56 Food Safety Officers (FSOs), including five Chief Food Safety Officers (CFSOs), are stationed across the grounds. Regular inspections are conducted at hotels, dhabas, and food stalls within the Mela premises to verify food quality.
Agriculture Minister Reviews Rabi Sowing Progress and Price Stability
The Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development held a review meeting with senior agriculture ministry officials to assess the progress of rabi sowing, monitor weather conditions, and discuss strategies for marketing agricultural produce. It was noted that several key crops, including wheat, rice, gram, mustard, and sesame, are currently fetching market prices higher than their respective Minimum Support Prices (MSPs), which is positive news for farmers.
New Legal Metrology Rules for Radar Speed Measurement Equipment
The Indian government has introduced new rules under the Legal Metrology (General) Amendment Rules, 2025, specifically addressing the use of radar equipment for measuring vehicle speed. These rules, set to come into force on July 1, 2025, aim to standardize the operation, construction, and testing of radar speed measurement devices used for traffic enforcement.
GIA Laboratory in Dubai Added to List of Authorized Diamond Certification Labs in India
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced an update to the Handbook of Procedures (HBoP) 2023. This amendment adds the GIA Laboratory, located in the DMCC Free Zone of Dubai, UAE, to the list of authorized laboratories for certifying and grading diamonds of 0.25 carats and above.
Karnataka Government Extends Deadline for Filing FORM GSTR-8 for December 2024
Karnataka Government Extends Deadline for Filing FORM GSTR-8 for December 2024 to January 12, 2025
West Bengal’s New Guidelines for ITC Reversal by E-Commerce Operators
West Bengal clarifies no ITC reversal for e-commerce operators under Section 9(5) of WBGST Act
Government of West Bengal Clarifies GST Treatment on Vouchers
Government of West Bengal Clarifies GST Treatment on Vouchers addressing various concerns raised by the trade and industry, and field formations.
New Extension for Contribution Payment Deadline for Employers in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board (MLWB) announced an extension for employers to submit their contributions by January 31 2025
PFRDA Issues New Master Circular with Key Advisories for Point of Presence (PoPs)
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) issued a comprehensive Master Circular for Points of Presence (PoPs) under the National Pension System (NPS), NPS-Lite, and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
MIB Introduces New Amendments to Cable Television Networks Rules
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) issued the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2025
