Review of Know Your Client process for individual Person Resident Outside India clients
In an official record dated 2026-11-04, Securities and Exchange Board of India published “Review of Know Your Client process for individual Person Resident Outside India clients”. This Bulletin records the existence of the original document. Its operative conditions, legal effect and applicability must be established by reading the source itself.
Cabinet approves ₹2,814 crore support for lithium and nickel processing
The Cabinet approved ₹2,814 crore in capital support for four planned lithium and nickel processing plants over FY 2026–27 to 2030–31. It provides a 30% subsidy within beneficiary-level caps and a competitive selection process.
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.
