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MoRTH Proposes 5-Year Age Extension For Electric, Hydrogen & Natural Gas Commercial Vehicles Under National Permit System

MoRTH Proposes 5-Year Age Extension For Electric, Hydrogen & Natural Gas Commercial Vehicles Under National Permit System

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MoRTH Proposes 5-Year Age Extension For Electric, Hydrogen & Natural Gas Commercial Vehicles Under National Permit System | File Pic (Representative Image) New Delhi: The government has proposed extending the permissible age of battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based and natural gas-driven commercial vehicles covered under the national permit system by five years. According to a recently issued…

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Sebi Proposes Revamp of Portfolio Manager Rules, Widens Options: Rediff Moneynews

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Sebi proposes significant changes to portfolio manager rules, allowing investments in overseas securities, unlisted debt, and ”to-be-listed” assets. Aims to broaden options for investors. New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed expanding the investment avenues available to portfolio managers by allowing them to invest in “to-be-listed” securities and overseas listed equity…

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Government proposes city-level statistical reports for 47 million-plus cities to enhance urban planning

Government proposes city-level statistical reports for 47 million-plus cities to enhance urban planning

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) proposed an initiative to publish dedicated city-level statistical reports for the country’s 47 million-plus cities, to provide more granular data for urban policy and planning, an official statement said on Friday.  The ministry said that 47 million-plus cities will be identified as per Population Census 2011, and the…

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‘Dream Military’: Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, up from $1 trillion; links increase to tariff income

‘Dream Military’: Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, up from $1 trillion; links increase to tariff income

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US President Donald Trump said the United States should set its military budget for 2027 at $1.5 trillion instead of $1 trillion, arguing that the higher allocation is necessary to build what he called a “Dream Military” capable of deterring any adversary and keeping the country safe.Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth…

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EV ecosystem reform: Govt proposes Aadhaar-like ID for batteries; aims to boost traceability, recycling

EV ecosystem reform: Govt proposes Aadhaar-like ID for batteries; aims to boost traceability, recycling

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The ministry of road transport and highways has proposed assigning an Aadhaar-like unique identification number to electric vehicle (EV) batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency, according to draft guidelines issued by the ministry.Under the proposed framework, battery producers or importers will be required to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)…

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Draft Seeds Bill 2025 Proposes Fine Up to Rs 30 Lakh, Jail Term for Violations; Aims to Ensure Seed Quality and Farmer Protection

Draft Seeds Bill 2025 Proposes Fine Up to Rs 30 Lakh, Jail Term for Violations; Aims to Ensure Seed Quality and Farmer Protection

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The proposed legislation seeks to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality seeds at affordable prices, curb the sale of spurious and substandard seeds, and promote innovation, research, and seed imports under regulated conditions to enhance crop productivity. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the draft Seeds Bill 2025, proposing sweeping…

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