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Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has issued a clarification on the Sanchar Saathi app. The minister said that the cybersecurity app is not mandatory for users. “The app is completely optional. If you want to delete it, you can. If you don’t wish to register, you shouldn’t register and can remove it anytime,” Scindia told reporters…
When the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education told every government and aided school to open assembly with the state anthem Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal, the Hills read a larger message: Uniform ritual, uniform identity. The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) pushed back, saying the order won’t apply to Darjeeling schools. In a letter to the…
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that expatriates working in Indian companies must become members of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and contribute to the fund regardless of their income levels.The court upheld amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, as well as the Centre’s 2008 and 2010 notifications…
Scheduling and rostering lapses at Air India continue five months after being reprimanded by the regulator on this issue. In the latest instance, a co-pilot and a senior captain have been taken off flying duty after the airline found they operated a flight each last month with a lapsed English Language Proficiency (ELP) licence in…
In a move aimed at improving transparency and ease of fund transfers after a depositor’s death, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 2025 and Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025. The new rules, effective November 1, 2025, make it mandatory for banks to clearly inform customers about the nomination…
India is planning to make it mandatory for all liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals to build an additional 10% storage capacity that the government can access during supply or price disruptions. According to a draft proposal by the oil ministry, this change will amend the registration rules for LNG terminals under the Petroleum and…
NEW DELHI: A member of the government’s Central Advisory Council (CAC) has told the housing ministry that mandatory registration of real estate projects under RERA has become meaningless as it doesn’t ensure compliance or protect homebuyers. He has urged the ministry to make mandatory the submission of a “declaration” by builders and their group entities…
Ontario makes one year Canadian driving a mandatory requirement to get a commercial license. Canada’s Ontario province took learning lessons from the US and put in place stricter requirements for getting a commercial driving license in the province. Ontario MPP, Sikh-Canadian politician Hardeep Grewal, announced the measures, including one year of Canadian driving experience for…
Saudi tightens Umrah visa rules, Pilgrims must pre-book hotels and transport Saudi authorities now require Umrah pilgrims to have confirmed hotel bookings and arranged transport when applying for visas, a rule intended to better manage pilgrim movement and prevent fraudulent accommodation offers. Umrah operators in the UAE are already urging travelers to complete these bookings…
NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has sharply criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over their recent conduct in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, particularly their handling of tensions following India’s decision to skip the customary handshake. The move by the Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, drew a complaint from the PCB to the…
