Authorities in Rawalpindi have failed to stop pollution from brick kilns operating without mandatory zig-zag technology, particularly in Gujar Khan. Residents report health risks and weak enforcement, while kiln owners cite high costs. Citizens and legal experts have demanded stricter action
Calendar year 2025 marked a defining phase in India's economic and legal landscape, with the government rolling out a series of structural reforms, tax rationalisation measures, regulatory simplification initiatives and monetary support steps, creating a more enabling environment for medium-
The recommendations follow a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, which had sought TRAI's views on the terms and conditions for issuing and renewing no-objection certificates (NOCs) for the import and sale of foreign SIM/eSIM cards used in expo
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 30: The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI), the sole representative body of investment bankers, today, unveiled the theme for its 14th Annual Convention. The theme for 2026 is 'IPOs India - Gateway to Global Capital, Sustainable Growth, V
Economic reforms in 2025 reflect a maturing phase of India's governance, where the emphasis shifted decisively from "expanding regulatory frameworks" to "delivering measurable outcomes", the government said in a Year-Ender note.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 30: BRISKPE, the Prosus-backed cross-border payments platform, today announced it has received the Reserve Bank of India's final authorisation to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Cross Border (PA-CB) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, en
Ten days after the alleged physical assault at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1, passenger Ankit Dewan has raised pointed questions to the airport operator DIAL, the aviation regulator DGCA and airlines Air India Express, SpiceJet and IndiGo, seeking clarity on the i
In 2025, India's insurance sector saw major shifts with the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 enabling 100% FDI, fostering competition, alongside tech booms in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) for underwriting & claims, a surge in digital policy
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 25: M1 Group successfully concluded the third edition of its flagship thought-leadership forum, Samaah 2025, in Mumbai. The event brought together policymakers, senior banking leaders, corporates, and fintech players to discuss how digital finance and s
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has further simplified the procedure for issuing duplicate securities certificates to enhance ease of investment, strengthen investor protection, and promote dematerialisation.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 24: GHR Infra has announced the launch of its new villa community, GHR TRIVANA in South Hyderabad, placing its future residents at the intersection of connectivity and tranquility. With low density at just 52 villas, calibrated orientations for light a
The Department of Commerce concluded 2025 with significant growth in international trade and digital infrastructure, marking a year of record-breaking export figures and the finalization of major global trade deals. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's year-end recap highli