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US compliance alert: New York warned of $73M fund loss; federal audit flags improper immigrant commercial licences

The US Transportation Department has warned New York that it could lose $73 million in federal highway funds after an audit found thousands of immigrant commercial driver’s licences (CDLs) were allegedly issued without proper verification, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Friday, AP report.Duffy said federal investigators reviewed 200 non-domiciled commercial licences and found more…

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SWAGAT-FI: Sebi unveils single-window gateway for low risk foreign investors; framework aims to cut compliance load

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a single-window access framework for low-risk foreign investors, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and make India a more attractive investment destination, according to PTI. The new system is designed to streamline compliance, ease multiple registrations and reduce repetitive documentation across investment routes.Called the Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for…

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Air India plane flying on expired ARC: DGCA grounds aircraft; launches probe into compliance lapse | India News

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded an Air India aircraft and launched a detailed investigation after the airline reported that the aircraft had operated eight revenue sectors on an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, quoted in the press note shared by ANI, “Air India…

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Goa to issue ordinance to reduce compliance burden for businesses | Goa News

Panaji: State govt will issue the Goa Jan Vishwas (Laws Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, to promote a business-friendly regulatory environment by reducing the compliance burden on enterprises and citizens and reducing the risk of criminal prosecution for procedural or technical lapses for industries.The ordinance will be issued to enhance trust-based governance by replacing criminal penalties with…

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Ease of compliance: RBI scraps 5,673 circulars; issues 244 master directions to streamline rules

The Reserve Bank on Friday completed a nearly six-month regulatory consolidation, repealing 5,673 obsolete circulars and subsuming over 3,800 into 244 function-wise master directions (MDs), the central bank said.In all, 9,446 circulars have been repealed, subsumed or withdrawn as part of the exercise, Deputy Governor S C Murmu said, describing the review as a “mammoth…

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Trade compliance push: Commerce Ministry maps global non-tariff rules; exporters asked to share data

The commerce ministry has begun a detailed mapping of mandatory and voluntary non-tariff measures across major global markets as part of a new effort to strengthen export quality and technical compliance.In a note, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said it is compiling a database of regulatory requirements — including certifications, testing protocols, inspections,…

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Compliance reform: Sebi tweaks RPT rules to set turnover-linked thresholds; relaxes disclosures for small deals

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a new turnover-linked framework to define what qualifies as a material related party transaction (RPT), shifting from a fixed cap-based approach in a bid to resolve ambiguities and streamline compliance under the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) norms.The regulator has also revised audit committee approval thresholds for RPTs executed…

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Labour reforms: ILO chief stresses social dialogue; experts flag compliance, transition challenges

International Labour Organization Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo on Friday said social dialogue between government, employers and workers will remain essential as India implements the four labour codes to ensure the reforms benefit both labour and industry.“Following with interest developments of India’s new Labour Codes announced today, including on social protection & minimum wages,” he said…

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Steel sector norms: Government extends exemption from quality compliance; here’s the next deadline

The government has postponed the implementation of mandatory quality standards for certain imported steel and stainless-steel products until March 2026, in order to secure the supply of crucial steel items. Quality Control Orders (QCOs), which prevent non-BIS-compliant steel from entering the country, had earlier seen certain exemptions. The Ministry of Steel had allowed specified steel…

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NCW seeks strict POSH compliance; UGC tells colleges to submit reports and step up training

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a directive calling for renewed scrutiny of the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, across Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). In a letter circulated to universities and colleges, NCW has stressed the need for uniform, fully functional redressal systems…

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