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The Department of Consumer Affairs in India has mandated the display of Retail Sale Price (RSP) on all pan masala packages, as per the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Second (Amendment) Rules, 2025, effective February 1, 2026. This change aims to enhance consumer transparency and support GST compliance by ensuring all
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The Government of India, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has announced the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its rules effective from November 13, 2025. This initiative establishes a simplified compliance framework beneficial for start-ups and certain data fiduciaries. The legislation sets out
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The Ministry of Coal in India has set a target of producing 1157 million tonnes of raw coal for 2025-26, with Coal India Ltd assigned 875 million tonnes. By 2029-30, the aim is 1.5 billion tonnes, amidst strict environmental compliance. Initiatives include zero effluent discharge in new washeries, eco-friendly
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Coal mines in Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh are significantly contributing to local development and India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Magadh and Amrapali mines in Jharkhand collectively account for half of Central Coalfields Limited's output, aiding power generation by ensuring reliable coal supplies. Namchik Namphuk mine is enhancing
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The National Crime Records Bureau's most recent publication highlights the increase in cyber crime cases across India from 2021 to 2023. State and central forensic facilities have been expanded to handle complex cyber crimes better. The Ministry of Home Affairs has invested Rs. 116.5 Crores in cyber
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced initiatives for the disposal of seized narcotics and the destruction of illicit opium cultivation in an effort to combat drug abuse. New guidelines enable authorities to conduct pre-trial disposals of narcotics through designated Drug Disposal Committees. Between 2020 and 2024, significant quantities of
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The Government of India has sanctioned the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme, allocating ₹2254.43 crore for the 2024-29 timeline. This initiative aims to bolster forensic facilities and includes plans for eight new Central Forensic Science Laboratories. Furthermore, the Ministry of Home Affairs is addressing existing staffing gaps in these
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In a significant move, India's Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, emphasizing stringent measures for crimes against women and children. This includes severe penalties, such as life imprisonment or death for gang rape of minors under 18. The laws also incorporate new offences
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated its commitment to enhancing women's representation in India's paramilitary forces by outlining specific recruitment targets and supporting infrastructure. As of the financial year 2024-25, a total of 3,239 women were recruited across CRPF, BSF, ITBP, and SSB, with
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The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has initiated a comprehensive scheme to bolster the capacity of state agencies in controlling cyber crimes. This initiative includes the establishment of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the launch of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and several other platforms designed
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On December 3, 2025, the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development of India conducted a National Symposium on NAKSHA and LandStack to discuss the future of land mapping in India. Shri Manoj Joshi highlighted the importance of transitioning from outdated manual methods to advanced GIS-based
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The Indian government has disbursed the first instalment of ₹15.20 crores for the fiscal year 2025-26 under the XV Finance Commission, designated for Rural Local Bodies in Mizoram. The funds are targeted at Village Councils, inclusive of those in Autonomous District Councils. These grants, split into untied and tied