Andaman Revises Factory Work Spread-Over Limit to 12 Hours
A&N Administration increases the daily work spread-over for adult factory workers to 12 hours, aligning with Ease of Doing Business reforms.
PFRDA Issues New Master Circular for NPS Tier-I & II Investments
Effective April 1, 2025, PFRDA releases new investment guidelines for NPS Tier-I and Tier-II, consolidating previous directives.
Report for Framework On Repairability Index (RI) In Mobile And Electronic Sector
The Repairability Index seeks to foster an ecosystem where consumers prioritize “mindful utilization” of products over “wasteful consumption.” The Department of Consumer Affairs aims to promote a self-reliant, sustainable, and consumer-friendly economy by providing consumers with easy and hassle-free repair options. The committee recommends that the Repairability Index be displayed at the point of sale/purchase, e-commerce platforms, and as a QR code on packaged products, empowering consumers to make informed choices.
PFRDA Issues New Master Circular for NPS & APY Schemes, 2025
PFRDA releases updated investment guidelines for NPS, APY, and other schemes effective from April 1, 2025, consolidating previous circulars.
CPI for Agricultural & Rural Labourers Drops in March 2025
All-India CPI for Agricultural and Rural Labourers dropped in March 2025, with inflation easing sharply compared to the same period last year.
Depot Darpan: New Portal & App to Mirror Excellence in India’s Food Storage
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) is set to launch the “Depot Darpan” portal and mobile application, a digital initiative aimed at ensuring the highest quality and performance standards across India’s network of food storage depots. This launch will take place on May 20, 2025. The “Depot Darpan” (literally translating to “Depot Mirror”) is envisioned as a tool that will enable depot managers to evaluate their infrastructure, operational, and financial performance on a near real-time basis, fostering transparency and efficiency.
India Bans All Imports from Pakistan Citing National Security
The Indian government has announced an immediate ban on the import of all goods originating from or exported by Pakistan. The notification explicitly prohibits both direct and indirect import, as well as the transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, regardless of whether those goods were previously freely importable or otherwise permitted.
Pharmacy Council of India Mandates Biometric Attendance for Approved Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a circular dated May 1, 2025, directing all PCI-approved pharmacy institutions to implement the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS). Institutions are required to initiate the onboarding process through the PCI portal using the provided user manual.
Dr. Sunita Sharma Takes Charge as President of the Dental Council of India
The DCI’s circular officially informs the general public and relevant stakeholders that Dr. Sunita Sharma, in her capacity as the DGHS under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has taken over the charge of President of the Dental Council of India from April 28th, 2025. She will continue to serve in this role until the National Dental Commission is established or any further orders are issued for the said position, whichever occurs earlier.
