Review of Know Your Client process for individual Person Resident Outside India clients
Securities and Exchange Board of India published an official record dated 2026-11-04 titled “Review of Know Your Client process for individual Person Resident Outside India clients”. This source-indexed Bulletin does not substitute for the document’s operative requirements or effective dates.
Cabinet approves ₹2,814 crore support for lithium and nickel processing
On 4 November 2026, the Cabinet approved a five-year ₹2,814-crore capital-support scheme for four critical-mineral processing plants: two lithium plants of at least 30 kilotonnes each and two nickel plants of at least 50 kilotonnes each. The scheme offers a 30% subsidy on eligible investment, capped at ₹500 crore per lithium beneficiary and ₹900 crore per nickel beneficiary, with a two-stage selection process. The plants are proposed, not already commissioned.
Centre issues joint advisory on 22 fodder and livestock works under rural employment programme
The Centre issued a joint advisory identifying 22 eligible fodder and livestock-infrastructure works under the rural employment framework. It encourages states to consider spending towards 5% on these works where local needs and programme rules support it; no mandatory earmark was announced.
Rural employment scheme sets 7-day enquiry and 15-day grievance deadlines
The Rural Development Ministry notified 2026 grievance rules for the VB–G RAM G employment programme. Complaints must be registered, enquiries completed in seven working days and resolution sought within 15 days, with escalation and digital tracking for unresolved cases.
Health Ministry proposes immediate licence suspension for drugs failing critical quality tests
The Health Ministry proposed changes allowing immediate suspension of a drug's manufacturing licence after specified critical quality-test failures. The draft requires verified corrective action before restoration; it is open for consultation, not yet a final rule.
The Cabinet approved the ₹4,371.10-crore VISTAR scheme for official statistics through 2030–31. It covers national surveys, state statistical systems and the eighth Economic Census, with planned digital and AI-supported improvements.
Cabinet approves ₹14,500 crore support for 92 GWh of energy storage
The Union Cabinet approved ₹14,500 crore in support for 92 GWh of planned storage capacity: 60 GWh pumped hydro, 30 GWh batteries and 2 GWh alternatives. Battery projects have a 40% minimum domestic-content requirement. The ministry's original release explains the scheme.
Cabinet extends fast-track courts scheme to March 2031
The Cabinet approved five more years of support for fast-track courts handling rape and POCSO cases, allocating ₹3,788.04 crore with provision for up to 850 courts. The government listed 779 as functional at the time.
Cabinet offers willing Agniveers an additional two-year engagement
The Cabinet approved an additional two-year engagement for willing Agniveers not initially selected for regular service. Later regular enrolment remains subject to willingness and selection criteria, according to the Defence Ministry.
