Guidelines
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National Medical Commission withdraws newly announced MBBS curriculum
Education | Sep 05, 2024, 11:11 PM ISTTrans rights groups have protested the newly released guidelines calling them transphobic. The new guidelines. The new curriculum also brought contentious topics back that were done away with after the Madras High Court ruling in 2022.
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High cholesterol is 'Silent Killer': Cardiological Society of India launches lipid guidelines
Health | Jul 04, 2024, 08:39 PM ISTKnow the pioneering lipid guidelines by the Cardiological Society of India, targeting high cholesterol as a silent health threat. Learn proactive strategies to combat dyslipidemia and safeguard cardiovascular health.
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Is it okay to cook food in non-stick cookware? Know what ICMR has advised
Health | May 21, 2024, 09:05 AM ISTICMR and the National Institute of Nutrition introduced 17 new dietary guidelines for Indians of different ages. They cautioned against non-stick cookware, warning of toxin release at high temperatures.
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ICMR releases dietary guidelines for Indians, says ‘restrict salt intake’
Health | May 10, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTICMR unveiled 17 dietary guidelines to foster healthy habits and deter chronic diseases in Indians. Experts advocate for balanced, nutrient-rich diets, minimising unhealthy fats, sugar, and salt.
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Elections 2024: How to cast vote without voter I-card? Check Election Commission's guidelines here
India | Apr 04, 2024, 06:03 PM ISTIn its guidelines, the Election Commission said the electors who are not able to produce their voter I-card will have to furnish one of the alternative photo identity documents for establishing their identity.
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RBI's new guidelines allow customers to choose from multiple card networks at issuance
Business | Mar 06, 2024, 11:16 AM ISTRBI said that card issuers need to provide an option to their eligible customers to choose from multiple card networks at the time of issue.
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Modi govt forms committee to draft guidelines to address issue of unsolicited calls, spam messages
India | Feb 15, 2024, 07:24 PM ISTIn the meeting, it was also pointed out that spam callers are now switching to internet calls, especially using WhatsApp to lure customers into Ponzi schemes, and crypto investments and offer job opportunities.
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Maharashtra cabinet approves guidelines for cluster universities
Maharashtra | Nov 17, 2023, 07:01 PM ISTCluster universities will be public universities and the Maharashtra Governor, as chancellor of the universities, will appoint their vice chancellors, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.
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Doctors can now refuse treatment to abusive, violent patients | Here is the new guideline
India | Aug 11, 2023, 09:09 AM ISTThese new regulations will replace the Medical Council of India's Code of Medical Ethics 2002. This is for the first time when doctors will have the right of refusal of patient treatment to the unruly and violent patients. The move is aimed at discouraging violence against doctors.
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Char Dham Yatra: DGCA issues strict guidelines for chopper pilots operating in Himalayas | DETAILS
India | May 30, 2023, 10:15 AM ISTDGCA guidelines for chopper pilots: The safety guidelines have been issued to all operators in the hill region in an attempt to avoid crashes in hilly areas during the Char Dham yatra for this season onwards.
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Indian Railways Night Travel: New rules to ensure sound sleep for passengers; check guidelines
Travel | Mar 06, 2023, 01:00 PM ISTIndian Railways has released a set of guidelines for passengers travelling at night, including rules against talking on mobile phones in a loud voice, listening to music at high volumes without earphones, and keeping lights on after 10 PM, except for the night light.
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Uttar Pradesh board exam 2023: Guidelines issued to ensure fair, cheating-free exams | DETAILS
Education | Jan 28, 2023, 08:13 PM ISTUttar Pradesh board exam 2023: According to the guidelines, no invigilator, whose acquaintances and relatives are taking the examination, will be posted at that particular examination centre.
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UP: Fresh guidelines issued ahead of Diwali, other festivals | Details
India | Oct 17, 2022, 07:43 AM ISTUP: Festivals like Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai-Dooj, Devotthan Ekadashi, Ayodhya Deepotsav, Varanasi Dev Deepawali and Chhath Mahaparv will be celebrated in the coming days.
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RBI issues consolidated guidelines on unhedged foreign currency exposure
Business | Oct 12, 2022, 08:21 AM ISTReserve Bank of India news: In the wake of a bank seeking clarification on various aspects related to UFCE, the RBI said a comprehensive review of the extant guidelines has been undertaken and all the existing instructions on the subject have been consolidated.
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Monkeypox: 21-day isolation, keeping lesions fully covered among Centre's guidelines for patients
India | Dec 17, 2022, 04:13 PM ISTMonkeypox is a viral zoonosis – that gets transmitted to humans from animals – with symptoms similar to those seen in smallpox patients, albeit clinically less severe.
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Monkeypox: After 2nd case detected, Centre asks for strict screening of international passengers
India | Jul 19, 2022, 06:22 AM ISTThe decision was made at a meeting which was attended by airport and port health officers, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a statement.
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Government issues new guidelines to curb 'misleading ads'; bans surrogate commercials
India | Jun 11, 2022, 12:05 PM ISTThe guidelines, notified by the consumer affairs ministry and that have come into force with immediate effect, also specify due diligence to be carried out while endorsing in advertisements.
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Centre to soon release guidelines amid increasing Monkeypox cases in non-endemic countries
India | May 27, 2022, 08:29 AM ISTMonkeypox has been also reported in certain non-endemic countries including the USA, UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Austria, Canary Islands, Israel, and Switzerland.
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J-K fresh Covid guidelines: Night curfew lifted, schools to reopen soon | Details
Education | Feb 13, 2022, 09:19 PM ISTAnnouncing the guidelines on Sunday after a fresh review of the COVID-19 situation, the SEC, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary A K Mehta, said all universities, colleges, polytechnics and ITIs shall commence routine offline classes teaching from February 14.
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COVID-19: Haryana government allows cinema halls to open at 50 pc seating capacity
India | Jan 29, 2022, 08:27 AM ISTThe govt also allowed physical classes of Universities, colleges, schools for classes 10th to 12th; coaching/training institutes both govt and private to open with immediate effect from Feb 1.