Aadhaar-Based Payment under Employment Guarantee Scheme
The Ministry of Rural Development, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, has taken significant steps to modernize the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) through the implementation of Aadhaar-based payment systems. This initiative aims to ensure timely, transparent, and direct wage payments to the workers participating in the scheme, which […]
Delhi Disaster Management Authority Reviews Earthquake Preparedness Following February Tremor
Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is actively reviewing and strengthening its preparedness measures to effectively respond to any future natural disasters. The DDMA has also highlighted its comprehensive Delhi Disaster Management Plan (DDMP), which includes a specific Earthquake Action Plan
India Maintains Zero Under-Recovery for PDS Kerosene
The Government of India has maintained the retail selling price of Public Distribution System (PDS) Kerosene at a zero under-recovery level across the country, effective from March 1, 2020.
FSSAI Releases List of Recognized Food Testing Laboratories with Accreditation Validity
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a public notice providing an updated list of recognized food testing laboratories. This list includes the validity of their National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation as of March 18, 2025.
FSSAI Clarifies Testing Standards for In-Shell Nuts in Notified Labs
All FSSAI-notified food testing laboratories are instructed to test all in-shell nut products solely against the standards for dry fruits and nuts outlined in sub-regulation 2.3.47 (5) of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.
SEBI’s Latest Insider Trading Amendment: A Game Changer for Listed Entities
Understanding the importance of Structured Digital Databases (SDD) in insider trading compliance is crucial for maintaining transparency and fairness in securities trading. Dive into how SDD helps manage Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) effectively.
Measures for encouraging 5G innovation
The programme, supported by a ₹1.5 crore budget, covers seed funding, IPR assistance, mentorship, and operational costs. It aims at developing over 50 scalable 5G prototypes, generate 25+ patents, strengthen academia-industry-government collaboration, and support startup creation. Key dates include submission of proposals from 15 March-15 April 2025, announcement of final winners on 01 October 2025, and a rigorous timeline ensuring milestones are met through bi-weekly progress reports and a centralised tracking dashboard.
Online scams and spam: DoT campaign with Whatsapp
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) collaborates with WhatsApp to extend ‘Scam Se Bacho,’ Meta’s safety campaign against online scams and spam. As part of the collaboration, DoT and WhatsApp will work together to educate citizens on identifying & reporting suspected fraud communications in an effort to enhance digital safety and awareness.
Annual Conference of the RBI Ombudsmen
The theme of the Conference was “Transforming Grievance Redress: The AI Advantage”. It was attended by Managing Directors & CEOs of major banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Non-bank Payment System Operators, Credit Information Companies, RBI Ombudsmen and senior officials of RBI.
