New rules mandate four-stream segregation, polluter pays penalties, and digital monitoring to strengthen India’s waste management ecosystem. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, replacing the earlier 2016 framework. Issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the new…
Month: January 2026
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CAQM Reviews Rajasthan NCR Air Pollution Plans for 2026
Jaipur: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Rajasthan to significantly strengthen its air pollution control strategies across NCR districts, setting ambitious reduction targets and tightening sector-wise compliance. High-Level Review of NCR Districts A high-level review meeting chaired by CAQM Chairperson Shri Rajesh Verma was held in Jaipur…
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SAIL Achieves ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification for Third Time
New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India’s largest public sector steelmaker and a Maharatna company, has secured the prestigious ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for February 2026 to February 2027, marking the third consecutive year of recognition. The certification, awarded by the Great Place To Work Institute, India,…
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Government Amends Consent Guidelines Under Air & Water Acts
In a major reform aimed at improving environmental governance while reducing procedural bottlenecks for industries, the Government of India has amended the Uniform Consent Guidelines notified under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The revised framework seeks…
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IBBI–INSOL Conclave Reviews 10 Years of Insolvency Code
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), in collaboration with INSOL India, hosted the 3rd International Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together domestic and global experts to review a decade of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and chart the future course of insolvency reforms in India. The…
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India RBI Signs MoU with ESMA to Recognize CCPs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to facilitate the recognition of the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) and other RBI-regulated Central Counterparties (CCPs). The agreement was signed during the visit of the President of…
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Q3 Performance: DFS Secretary Reviews NARCL Recovery
Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, chaired a quarterly review meeting with the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), joined by representatives of all public sector banks. The meeting assessed NARCL’s performance for Q3 and strategic objectives for the upcoming quarter. During…
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Union Secretary Meets Champion Fish Farmers to Boost Growth
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, engaged with 59 Champion Fish Farmers from across the country on 28th January 2026 through a video conference. The interactive session included Padma Shri awardees, representatives from the Rajya Sabha,…
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Agriculture Ministry Forms FPO Panel in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has formed a high-level committee to assess and enhance their operations. The move follows the intervention of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan after his recent visit to…
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Rabi Crop Sowing Rises in 2026, Area Up by 18.24 Lakh Hectare
New Delhi: India’s rabi sowing for the 2025–26 agricultural season has recorded a steady and encouraging rise, with total area coverage increasing by 18.24 lakh hectare compared to the same period last year, according to official data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. The progress report on…