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Pilot for Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims

Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced the launch of a pilot project to provide cashless treatment to victims of road crashes. The programme, which will be initially implemented in Chandigarh, is designed to ensure that accident victims ..

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Government Cracks Down on 18 OTT Platforms

In a major crackdown on streaming services showing inappropriate content, the Indian government has banned 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for hosting “obscene, vulgar and even pornographic” material despite repeated warnings. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has blocked access ..

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Panel Recommends Roadmap for Simultaneous Elections in India

A high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind has recommended a clear roadmap for transitioning to simultaneous elections for Parliament, state assemblies, and local bodies in the country. The 22-member panel, which submitted its report to President Droupadi ..

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India to Export Forged Wheels for Railways

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced recently that India is on the cusp of becoming a major exporter of forged wheels used in trains, after being an importer for over six decades. The minister revealed that a new plant being set ..

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Central Panel Recommends Ban on ‘Ferocious’ Dog Breeds

In a significant move aimed at curbing rising instances of fatal dog attacks across the country, the central government has directed all states and union territories to impose an immediate ban on the import, sale and breeding of 25 breeds ..

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Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has notified the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, which aims to curb unethical marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies. The code, which came into effect on March 12, 2024, prohibits pharma companies from offering ..

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