Madhya Pradesh Revises VDA and Minimum Wages from Oct 2024
Madhya Pradesh revises Variable Dearness Allowance and minimum wages for scheduled employment, effective from October 1, 2024 after CPI increase and court order
Madhya Pradesh Announces New Guidelines for Cess Collection
Madhya Pradesh introduces new guidelines to address inefficiencies in Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess assessment and recovery process.
Government Extends PMFBY & RWBCIS Until 2025-26
The government extends PMFBY and RWBCIS with Rs. 69,515 crore funding, enhancing farmer insurance support and addressing grievances for smoother implementation
Kerala Revises Industry Categorization for Pollution Control
Kerala updates industry categorization under Red, Orange, Green, and White categories, aligning with CPCB guidelines for better environmental regulation
Maharashtra Introduces Bill to Curb Violent, Sexual Ads
Maharashtra’s new bill targets ads promoting violence or sexual offenses, aiming to create a safer, more responsible advertising environment across the state.
TRAI measures for unwarranted calls and SMS
Unwarranted calls and SMSs which are also known as Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC) are regulated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI has issued Telecommunications Commercial Communications Consumers Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018) which deals with UCC. TRAI has issued amendment to TCCCPR-2018 dated 12.02.2025. The TCCCPR-2018 regulations have been followed by a number of Directions for implementation of provisions of the regulations.
Introduction of 6G Spectrum Technology
Prime Minister has released India’s 6G vision “Bharat 6G Vision” document on March 23, 2023 which envisaged India to be a frontline contributor in design, development and deployment of 6G technology by 2030. Bharat 6G Vision is based on principles of affordability, sustainability and ubiquity.
EPFO Bans Officials from Labour/EPF Consultancy Work
The EPFO’s March 2025 circular bans officials from engaging in any labour or EPF consultancy work
Ministry of Labour Issues Key Benefits Under EPS-95 Scheme
The Ministry of Labour’s recent press release details the various pension and withdrawal benefits under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95)
Karnataka Releases 2024 Annual CPI for Industrial Workers
Karnataka releases the 2024 Annual CPI for Industrial Workers, aiding wage adjustments to reflect the cost of living and ensuring fair compensation for workers
