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Irdai Forms Committee to Simplify Insurance Policy Language

October 27, 2023

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has taken a significant step toward improving the clarity of insurance policies. Irdai announced the formation of an eight-member committee tasked with simplifying the language used in insurance policies. The move ..

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Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (Appointment and Conditions of Service of President and Members) Rules, 2023

October 27, 2023

The Finance Ministry has recently issued rules governing the appointment and conditions of service for the president and members of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunals. These rules, known as the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (Appointment and ..

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Lok Sabha Ethics Committee

October 27, 2023

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, responsible for upholding ethical conduct among Members of Parliament in India, will address Nishikant Dubey’s complaint against Mahua Moitra. The committee’s last meeting took place on July 27, 2021. Established as an ad hoc entity ..

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RBI Mandates Minimum Two Whole-Time Directors for Indian Banks

October 26, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a crucial requirement for Indian banks, stating that they must now have a minimum of two whole-time directors (WTDs) on their boards. This mandate extends to the Managing Director and Chief Executive ..

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Vimarsh-2023

October 26, 2023

A national hackathon named “Vimarsh-2023” has been unveiled with the goal of identifying innovative tools to ensure the secure utilization of 5G technology by law enforcement agencies during sensitive operations. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) and the ..

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India Likely to Miss WHO and UN Health Targets for Reducing Premature Deaths from NCDs

October 26, 2023

India is expected to fall short of meeting the targets set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in reducing premature deaths caused by four major Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This conclusion stems from ..

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Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project Comes Under PMKSY-AIBP

October 26, 2023

In a significant development aimed at enhancing irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project of Uttarakhand ..

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Vodafone Idea Partners with C-DOT to Promote IoT Standardization

October 26, 2023

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to establish a laboratory aimed at promoting standardization and interoperability in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in India. Key Points The lab will provide device testing ..

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IOC Produces Specialized ‘Reference’ Petrol and Diesel for Vehicle Testing

October 26, 2023

The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has achieved a significant milestone by producing specialized “reference” petrol and diesel for the first time in India. These fuels, designed to have higher specifications, are crucial for calibrating and testing vehicles by automobile manufacturers ..

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Northwestern, Central, and South-Central India Set to Become Heat Wave Hotspots

October 26, 2023

A new government study conducted by the Mahamana Centre of Excellence in Climate Change Research, under the Department of Science and Technology, reveals that northwestern, central, and south-central India are poised to become future heat wave hotspots. These regions could ..

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