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Deadline to file income tax returns extended till September 15
“To facilitate a smooth and convenient filing experience for...
Govt to address ecommerce dark pattern concerns with all stakeholders
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs After extensive...
Over 13,000 cybercrime cases registered in UP from 2022 to March 20 this year: State govt
To effectively control cybercrime in the state, 18 cybercrime police stations have been set up. The process of setting up cybercrime police stations in 57 districts is underway, Yogi Adityanath, chief minister, UP, said Lucknow: More than 13,000 cybercrime cases were...
Karnataka govt approves cyber security policy
''The cabinet has approved Karnataka Cyber Security Policy 2023-24. The main intention of this policy is to reduce the cyber crime rate in the state which is increasing and create awareness among people about cyber security and data privacy,'' Law and Parliamentary...
No compensation paid from Environment Relief Fund since 2019: Govt
Instituted under the Public Liability Act, 1991 (PLIA) in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the Environment Relief Fund's (ERF) primary purpose is to offer immediate relief to victims of accidents involving hazardous substances. The PLIA mandates industries handling...
Odisha Govt to open ‘CSP Plus’ banking outlet in 4,373 unbanked gram panchayats
Stating that financial inclusion is a high priority agenda of the state government, the minister said banking penetration in the state is quite low as out of the 6,798 GPs, around 65% (4,373 GPs) do not have brick and mortar branches The Odisha Cabinet chaired by...
Bihar to get real-time AQM reports from all 534 blocks from next month
The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) in association with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has already installed indigenously developed sensor-based AQMs in 432 blocks, covering 33 districts, in the state Patna: The Bihar government is all set...
Punjab govt to check BP, sugar, body mass index of people for early detection of diseases
The minister also said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will dedicate 76 more Aam Aadmi clinics on August 14 to mark the 76th Independence Day, taking the total number of such operational clinics to 659, he said Chandigarh: The Punjab government will launch a new...
Doctors to be penalised for not prescribing generic drugs, says new NMC regulation
Even though doctors are currently required to prescribe generic drugs only, there are no penal provisions mentioned in the regulations issued in 2002 by the Indian Medical Council "Every RMP (registered medical practitioner) should prescribe drugs using generic names...
There should be realistic green ratings to assess actual environmental impact of projects: RBI Governor
''Green flows today are dependent on ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) ratings. Recent research shows that these ESG ratings do not adequately reflect financial and non-financial materialities of these investments. Therefore, there is a need to ensure that 'green...
Action taken against 1.6 lakh claims worth Rs 287 crores under AB-PMJAY till Aug 5: Mandaviya
The anti-fraud structure under the scheme has National Anti-Fraud Unit at the central level, followed by State Anti-Fraud Units. NHA uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to detect suspicious transactions or potential frauds under...
Disclosure or disclaimer must for celebrities, influencers endorsing as health experts: Govt
''Celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers presenting themselves as health experts or medical practitioners, when sharing information, promoting products or services or making any health-related claims, must provide clear disclaimers, ensuring the audience...