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Food packs still don't tell the full story: Firms make selective label changes as FSSAI rules gather dustFood companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, an...
NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bondsThe PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development B...
SEBI, MCA norms on forced labour 'soft and voluntary': India to USTRIndia has conveyed to the US that identifying forced labor in other nations presents challenges. New Delhi's strategy remains measured and ...
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data trackingAustralia currently has no specific AI legislation. The centre-left Labour government has said it would rely on existing laws to manage eme...
CCPA warns restaurants against levying gas, LPG chargeThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued a stern warning to hotels and restaurants. They are prohibited from adding extra charg...
World Heritage list: Charaideo Maidams meet UNESCO requirements, says Assam CMSarma tweeted, “With great pride, happy to share a landmark achievement in our endeavour to get World Heritage Site status for Charaideo Ma...
Centre plans appeal against Delhi High Court stay on service charge barThe central government will appeal against a Delhi High Court order that stayed Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines pro...
Collectors told to enforce new rules on hotel service chargeThe CCPA has also written to chief secretaries of all states and district collectors across India to arrange wide publicity of the guidelin...
Hotels, Restaurants cannot deny entry or service based on service chargeIf any consumer finds that a hotel or restaurant is levying service charge in violation to the guidelines, a consumer may make a request to...
Aadhaar not mandatory for Jeevan Pramaan, Sandes app, attendance systemThe government has also made Aadhaar verification voluntary for its instant messaging solution 'Sandes' and attendance management at public...
COVID-19: Schools in Delhi to remain closed for all students till Oct 5, says Delhi govt"All government and private schools will remain closed for all students till October 5. However, online teaching and learning activities wi...
Sebi extends deadline for public comments till Oct 18 on biz responsibility reporting format"In view of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided to extend the timelines for seeking public comments to October 18, 202...
Sebi floats consultation paper on format for business responsibility and sustainability reportingThe disclosures recommended in the business responsibility and sustainability report are intended to enable companies to engage more meanin...
Govt-appointed panel proposes 2 formats for business responsibility reporting by companiesThe committee, constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in 2018, has proposed that the Business Responsibility Report should be cal...
Govt allows blood donation camps amid short supplyFaced with a shortage of blood and blood components across healthcare facilities in India, the Centre has allowed voluntary blood donation ...
Draft guidelines for authorised vehicle scrapping centres soonThe government is set to float new norms that will make way for formalising vehicle-scrapping sector.
- India Inc not yet prepared for mandatory business responsibility reporting, says a study
SEBI through its circular in August this year has made business responsibility reporting mandatory for the top 100 listed companies.
- CSR guidelines not mandatory for companies, says Government
Government has said it has not conducted any assessment to ascertain compliance on part of companies to various CSR guidelines.
- GRI A+ rating for RIL’s Corporate Sustainability Report
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has awarded A+ level to Reliance Industries (RIL’d) sustainability report 2011-12, said the company i...