Surrender and withdrawals as a share of total benefits paid by life insurers rise to 39%Surrender and withdrawal benefits paid by life insurers have increased significantly. These benefits now exceed maturity benefits paid by t...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA trains guns on overpriced drugsMaharashtra FDA plans to approach the NPPA regarding exorbitant drug prices. The agency is examining data and will take action against unet...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
UPSC invites applications for direct recruitment to various government posts; applications open from July 25The Union Public Service Commission is inviting applications for various government posts. Interested candidates can apply online from July...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
RAF launches probe into actions of its personnel during Delhi student protestsThe Rapid Action Force is investigating claims of excessive force during student demonstrations. Officials are verifying events and inciden...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
PAC expresses concern on impact of delay in production of electronically upgraded Dhanush gun systemA parliamentary committee expressed concern over Dhanush gun system production delays. These delays have affected the Army's operational pr...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
AMFI simplifies mutual fund transmission process to make claim settlement easier for nomineesAMFI has simplified mutual fund transmission procedures for deceased unit holders. New measures consider address and name mismatches for sm...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Supreme Court seeks responses of EC, Bengal govt on plea for data on claims of voters deleted under SIRThe Supreme Court has asked election officials to address issues surrounding voter data transparency. A PIL points out the challenges of ha...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
IndiGo gets DGCA warning over cargo spillage, dangerous goods rule violationsIndiGo's parent company received a DGCA warning letter for procedural deviations. This followed an audit after a cargo spillage incident oc...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Ladakh administration calls for SoPs to curb unauthorised photography, videography as IAF raises concernAuthorities in Leh are implementing strict Standard Operating Procedures to curb unauthorized photography and videography of sensitive area...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
PSBs told to tighten scrutiny of government accounts amid fraud concernsIn response to a staggering ₹590 crore fraud uncovered in Haryana government accounts, the finance ministry has mandated that public sector...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
UNESCO, IIT-Kharagpur roll out accessibility norms for Durga PujaUNESCO, with IIT-Kharagpur, West Bengal government and disability rights groups, has launched accessibility guidelines for Durga Puja panda...
20 Sep, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
Delhi HC directs DDA to formulate comprehensive SOPs for booking of Ramleela Sites within 5 weeksThe Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to create detailed SOPs and guidelines for booking Raml-eela site...
27 May, 2024, 01.14 PM IST
New unlock rules: Gaming arcades, children’s play areas in malls, saunas and steam baths may openWhen Covid-19 cases had been increasing in June, the health ministry’s SOPs had strictly laid down home delivery protocols. The restaurants...
04 Mar, 2021, 10.05 AM IST
Ministry issues SOP for conduct of sporting events in countryThe circular issued by the Sports Ministry on Saturday stated that the guidelines were formulated in consultation with all the stakeholders...
27 Dec, 2020, 09.54 PM IST
NRAI launches SOP and safety guidelines for 'Covid-proofing' restaurantsThe Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) cover issues pertaining to social distancing, reducing touch points, receiving and handling of goo...
25 Jun, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
Operating procedures a plateful, small hotels may keep the doors shutWhile issuing the SOPs, the ministry of health and family welfare had said states and union territories may implement their own set of prot...
09 Jun, 2020, 05.11 PM IST
MHA says PM security guidelines not new, need to be reiterated from time to timeIn a statement, the ministry said it had recently reiterated the guidelines or standard operating procedures regarding security arrangement...
28 Jun, 2018, 07.43 AM IST