RBI modifies HFC Directions; extends applicability of instructions w.r.t “Raising Money through Private Placement by NBFCs” under the SBR Directions, 2023 to HFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued the following modifications to the Master Direction –...
Gujarat PCB lays down process to ensure faster grant of consent under Air/Water Act and authorization under the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules for Non-Bedded Health Care Units and Health Care Units with less than 30 beds
With the growth in the health sector and increase in the number of Healthcare units in the State,...
CPCB revises classification of industrial sectors into red, orange, green and white categories; introduces a new blue category to distinguish the Essential Environmental Services
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has revised the categories of...
BBMP mandates online renewal of Trade Licenses for 2025-26: traders face 25% to100% penalty for late applications post February 2025
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (“BBMP”) has issued a public notice regarding the renewal...
Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Act, 2025 notified; mandates stricter penalties, CCTV surveillance and protection Orders against repeat offenders
The Government of Tamil Nadu has notified the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women...
Draft Pollution Guidelines to Pave the Way for Greener Pharmaceutical Industry in India
Despite having a significant pollution potential, the pharmaceutical industry in India lacks...
Timeline for filing annual and quarterly returns by registered entities under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 for FY 2023-24 extended till 31st January, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board has further extended the timeline for filing annual and...
Extension of deadline for remittance of half-yearly contributions for the period ending on 31st December 2024, extended till 31st January, 2025
The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board has extended the deadline for remittance of half-yearly...
Government of Karnataka notifies the Karnataka State Factories Self Certification Scheme 2024 ; repeals the 2016 Scheme ; applicable to factories licensed under Factories Act who want to voluntarily opt for the scheme , immediately effective
Government of Karnataka has repealed the Karnataka State Factories Self Certification Scheme –...
CPCB invites comments on Draft guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Industry in India’ till 5th February 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has invited comments on ‘Draft guidelines for the...
Employees Provident Fund Organisation revises the Standard Operating Procedure for processing Joint Declarations to modify members’ basic profile details
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has revised the Standard Operating Procedure...
MeitY invites public comments on AI Governance Guidelines; recommends comprehensive framework to tackle cybersecurity, deepfakes, bias and IP challenges in India’s emerging AI ecosystem
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has invited public comments on the...