regulatory compliance

Thane, April 11 An inspection of agricultural service centers in the Thane district has resulted in the recovery of several "non-compliant" samples of fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides, an official said on Saturday.A legal case has been filed against one seed company, while police cases have...

Chandigarh, April 11 Power distribution companies in Haryana have approached the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) seeking relaxation in rules related to the recovery of fuel surcharge, officials said on Saturday.Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli...

Ranchi, April 10 – The Jharkhand government has adopted a strict stance on the disposal of biomedical waste, making it clear that untreated waste must not be stored for more than 48 hours under any circumstances.At a high-level meeting held on Friday, chaired by Ajay Kumar Singh, Additional...

Indore, April 9 Authorities in Indore district sealed several commercial establishments on Thursday for alleged violations of fire safety regulations.The action was taken during a crackdown on non-compliance with fire safety regulations in Madhya Pradesh's commercial capital, an official said...

New Delhi, April 9 – The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) welcomed the decision of the Delhi High Court on Thursday not to issue a stay on its recognition as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball in India.This development comes after a Division Bench of the High Court took up...

The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to expedite cross-border payments. In guidelines issued today, the RBI stated that it has observed that several banks rely on end-of-day statements of the nostro account to confirm and reconcile receipts in the nostro accounts, resulting in a delay in...

Mumbai, April 9 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday directed banks to streamline their processes for inward cross-border payments to ensure faster customer notification and timely credit to beneficiaries.The central bank has mandated banks to inform customers immediately once a payment...

New Delhi, April 9 E-commerce giant Amazon announced on Thursday the expansion of its Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) to India, aimed at strengthening consumer protection and intensifying the crackdown on the sale of fake goods.The unit will bring together local experts to work closely with...

Jaipur, April 8 – The Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal, comprising Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member) and Prashant Gargava (Expert Member), took cognizance of a report concerning a fatal explosion at an oxygen plant in Jaipur on Wednesday.According to...

New Delhi, April 8 The capital markets regulator, Sebi, has introduced a mechanism for the lock-in of pledged shares in an effort to streamline requirements related to public offerings.Under the new framework, Sebi has allowed depositories to mark certain securities as "non-transferable" for...

Mumbai, April 8 The Reserve Bank proposed on Wednesday to remove the due diligence requirement for MSMEs to join TReDS platforms, in order to promote ease of doing business for micro, small, and medium enterprises.The Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) refers to a system for...

The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has imposed an environmental compensation of approximately ₹61.85 crore on six thermal power plants located within a 300-kilometer radius of Delhi. The Ministry of Environment stated that this...

The National Human Rights Commission held a meeting of its Core Group on the Right to Food and Nutrition in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on the theme "Combating Food Adulteration in India: Understanding the Scale, Challenges, and Reforms." NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian...

New Delhi, April 7 – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily allowed airlines to extend flight duty time for pilots on long-haul flights, as planes are required to take longer routes on international flights due to the Iran war, a senior official of the Civil Aviation...

New Delhi, April 7 The telecom department expects that the reassessment of AGR for Vodafone Idea – which recently received government relief for its dues and liabilities – will be completed by June, sources said.The reassessment was initially targeted for completion by March 31.Sources said...

New Delhi, April 7 The Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that all issues concerning the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations across the country would be resolved within two weeks.Attorney General R Venkataramani told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that he...

New Delhi, April 6 Besides making arguments, what research have you conducted before filing this public interest litigation, the Supreme Court asked a petitioner who sought the constitution of a national task force or committee to monitor and ensure effective compliance with food safety...

Mumbai, April 6 Sebi chairman Tuhim Kanta Pandey said on Monday that independent directors play a very important role in a company's affairs, and emphasized the need for them to adopt a "constructive approach" when performing their duties.In comments that came weeks after the resignation of...

New Delhi, April 5 – In an effort to make the LPG distribution system more transparent and efficient, the Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of cylinders directly from warehouses, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.She said that Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have...

Bhubaneswar, April 5 The Odisha government has made e-KYC mandatory for domestic consumers to obtain LPG cylinders from distributors, Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister K C Patra said on Sunday.This move will ensure that only genuine customers receive LPG cylinders, he asserted."We...