EPFO Issued New Directive on UAN Activation and Aadhaar Seeding for ELI Scheme Benefits
EPFO issues UAN Activation and Seeding Bank Account with Aadhaar for availing the benefits under ELI Scheme.
Public Input Sought In Karnataka Over Paid Menstrual Leave Proposal
The Karnataka government is seeking public opinion on a proposal to grant women workers six days of paid menstrual leave per year. This initiative aims to improve the well-being of women in various sectors, including factories, garment industries, multinational companies, and the IT sector, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and morale. The deadline for submitting feedback is within November 29, 2024.
TRAI directions under the Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024
Every service provider shall publish, for the information of the consumers, its performance with respect to the benchmark of QoS parameters as may be directed by the Authority from time to time and shall publish on its website the service wise geospatial coverage maps in such a manner and format, as may be directed by the Authority from time to time, for the geographical areas where wireless voice or wireless broadband service is available for subscription by consumers.
National Consumer Helpline (NCH) partners with over 1000 companies to resolve consumer grievances
In a move to further improve the grievance redressal system, NCH is in the process of introducing AI-based Speech Recognition, a Translation System, and a Multilingual Chatbot as part of the NCH 2.0 initiative. These technological upgrades are aimed at making the grievance filing process more seamless, efficient, and inclusive.
Telecommunications (Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure) Rules, 2024
The rules provides that a telecommunication entity shall ensure reporting of security incidents within the timelines specified for Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure.
Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024
The rules provides that directions to suspend any telecommunication service or any class of telecommunication services shall only be issued by suspension order, and for reasons to be recorded in writing by a competent authority.
Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024
Every telecommunication entity shall conduct periodic telecom cyber security audits of its network to assess resilience to threats on telecom cyber security through its own mechanisms and through the certified agency in such intervals as may be specified by the Central Government on the portal, and share the audit report with the Central Government, which may undertake further audits if so required.
Gurugram Offices Encouraged to Implement Work-from-Home Amidst Air Quality Concerns
Private offices are encouraged to shift their employees to work-from-home arrangements to minimize traffic congestion and pollution. The move is expected to reduce vehicular emissions and contribute to the overall improvement of air quality in the region. It is important to note that the duration of the work-from-home advisory will depend on the prevailing air quality conditions and further directives from the authorities.
Central Consumer Protection Authority Hosts Stakeholder Consultation to draft Guideline for Protection of Consumer Interest in Diamond Sector
Industry consensus emphasized the need for ethical marketing practices and consistent terminology to enhance consumer protection and Prohibition of misleading terms like “natural” or “genuine” for lab-grown products.
Extension of the last date to receive comments/counter-comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023
Keeping in view the requests of some of the stakeholders for an extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last dates for submission of written comments and counter-comments up to 27thNovember 2024and 4th December 2024 respectively. No further requests for extension would be considered.
