Remove info, data of users who decide to delete account, don’t share it with Facebook: HC asked WhatsApp. It also asks Govt, TRAI to examine feasibility of bringing messaging platforms like WhatsApp under regulatory framework. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed instant messaging service WhatsApp to file an affidavit addressing the privacy and copyright… Read More »
After Panama Papers, here comes Bahamas leak revealing 475 India related files After the biggest-ever leak of offshore entities in Panama Papers, here comes the Bahamas leaks. It reveals incorporation details of more than 175,000 companies, trust and foundations registered in Bahamas, the Caribbean tax heaven. An investigation of list by the Indian Express has… Read More »
Press Information Bureau Government of India Cabinet Dated: 21-September-2016 Cabinet approves extension of the validity of Central Orders dated 28.09.2015 in respect of edible oils and edible oilseeds and Central Order No. S.O. No. 2857(E) dated 18.10.2015 in respect of pulses from 01.10.2016 to 30.09.2017 The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri… Read More »
Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016 and to repeal five archaic admiralty statutes The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal of Ministry of Shipping to enact Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016 and… Read More »
Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters and for the spouses (widows/widowers), eligible daughters and dependent parents of deceased Freedom Fighters, under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman… Read More »
Cabinet approves the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016 The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approval the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. The Order lays down a new institutional structure for policy and implementation in fast track manner and empowers… Read More »
Cabinet approves merger of rail budget with general budget; advancement of budget presentation and merger of plan and non-plan classification in budget and accounts The Union Cabinet has approved the proposals of Ministry of Finance on certain landmark budgetary reforms relating to (i) the merger of Railway budget with the General budget, (ii) the advancement… Read More »
Model framework for guidelines on direct selling Model framework for guidelines on direct selling: The Direct Selling Guidelines 2016 offer guiding principles for state governments to consider regulating the businesses of direct selling and multi-level marketing. The guidelines aim to strengthen the existing regulatory rules. Read KPMG September 2016 report [PDF 297 KB] Related Post Model guidelines on… Read More »
User friendly Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps with Tehsil level details released Shri Venkaiah Naidu asks NDMA and BMPTC to take digital maps to public To enable earthquake resistant construction, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Building Materials Technology Promotion Council (BMPTC) have come out with ‘easy to use’ Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps at the… Read More »
Professional Programme 2012(New) Source ; Institute of Company Secretaries of India FAQ on the Modified Switchover Scheme for Professional Programme 2007 (Old) Syllabus to Professional Programme 2012(New) Syllabus as announced by the Institute on 17.09.2016 Question 1 Please clarify which students are covered under the modified switchover Scheme announced by the Institute on 17.09.2016? Ans.… Read More »