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Mumbai, April 10 The Reserve Bank proposed changes in the criteria for identifying upper layer non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on Friday, advocating for an asset-based approach instead of the previous parametric system and including state-run entities.According to the draft 'Reserve...

New Delhi, April 9 The resolution of insolvency cases in the real estate sector should adopt a project-centric approach to ensure timely project completion, rather than prioritizing financial recovery, according to a panel set up by the insolvency regulator.The committee, established by the...

Mumbai, April 7 – To ensure that customers receive secure services through online platforms, gig, and delivery workers, Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Phundkar on Tuesday directed the formulation of a comprehensive framework.The focus will be on verifying workers to ensure that services are...

April 6, New Delhi — The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament earlier this month, amends 79 central laws administered by 23 ministries, covering 784 provisions across various sectors.The legislation aims to decriminalize minor procedural lapses by replacing...

New Delhi, April 3 Bitcoin and Ether trimmed recent losses and stabilized this week as improving sentiment surrounding a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict boosted risk appetite, although trading remained subdued.Bitcoin remained within a narrow range of USD 66,000-USD 67,000 with...

April 03, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, calling it a major boost to ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’.In a post on X, PM Modi said the Bill strengthens a trust-based governance...

New Delhi, April 1 A bill to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is unlikely to come up before the Lok Sabha in the ongoing Budget session for consideration, amid concerns from opposition members over some of its provisions, sources said on Wednesday.In the Lok Sabha, the FCRA...

Gandhinagar, March 28: Gujarat's GIFT City has experienced rapid growth in financial activity and international participation, positioning India as a competitive global financial hub. This has prompted Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to describe it as a "vibrant reality driving economic growth."...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress on Friday demanded the revocation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, alleging that it is being used to silence those who do not align with the BJP’s ideology, while calling it a “fascist move”.“The Foreign Contribution (Regulation)...

Kohima, March 27 The Nagaland Assembly passed a bill on Friday to decriminalize minor offenses and overhaul regulatory frameworks across multiple state laws.The core intent of the Nagaland Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, is to shift governance from a punitive...

New Delhi, March 27 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed "grave concern" over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, describing the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha as "dangerous and alarming" in its implications.In a press statement, the...

New Delhi, March 26 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) on Thursday expressed "grave concern" over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, describing the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha as "dangerous and alarming" in its implications.In a press...

New Delhi, March 25 A bill brought by the government to amend the FCRA will significantly tighten its oversight of foreign-funded organizations, proposing the creation of a powerful new authority to seize and manage the assets of non-profits that lose their licenses.The Foreign Contribution...

The Centre has issued a new order to streamline the laying of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products in order to strengthen the country's energy security. This directive comes in the wake of growing concerns about fuel supply disruptions caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz...

New Delhi, March 25 In a significant move aimed at bolstering energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuels, the Central government has issued a new order to streamline the laying of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products.The order, titled the Natural Gas and Petroleum...

New Delhi, March 23 Artificial Intelligence is no longer a secondary aspect of the telecom industry, and is becoming integral to how networks are designed, managed, and experienced, said Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), on Monday.AI is already...

New Delhi, March 23 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO, Rajit Punhani, called on the industry to comply, build capacity, and collaborate among stakeholders to position India as a global hub for high-quality nutraceutical products, on Monday.Nutraceuticals are...

New Delhi, March 20 In a major crackdown against illegal gambling and betting websites, the government has blocked 300 such websites and applications, sources said on Friday.The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, and...

New Delhi, March 20 The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to significantly increase input costs for India's crop protection industry by 20-25 per cent, CropLife India, an industry body, said on Friday, warning that disruptions in key shipping routes could lead to a shortage of essential...

New Delhi, March 20 In a major reform aimed at improving the quality of dental education in the country, the Union government has constituted a National Dental Commission (NDC) with three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India (DCI).The developments were notified on March 19...