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Govt Floats Draft Norms To Curb Unsolicited Business Calls

Inc42 · 1y ago

Govt Floats Draft Norms To Curb Unsolicited Business Calls

The draft norms guidelines for business communication have been made open for public feedback until July 21. These proposed rules aim to define business communication and prohibit any communication that is carried out without the consent of the end-users. A directive was issued by TRAI in November 2023, instructing commercial entities to obtain user consent before sending unsolicited marketing messages and making pesky calls.

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IRDAI Floats Draft Regulations For Insurance Electronic Marketplace Bima Sugam

Inc42 · 1y ago

IRDAI Floats Draft Regulations For Insurance Electronic Marketplace Bima Sugam

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued draft regulations for Bima Sugam, a digital public infrastructure that aims to promote transparency, collaboration, and technological innovation in the insurance sector. Bima Sugam will be a not-for-profit company and its shareholding will be widely held among insurers, with no single entity having a controlling stake. The deadline for comments on the proposed norms is March 4. The platform seeks to empower policyholders, increase insurance penetration, and enhance availability, accessibility, and affordability.

Trai moves to rein in spam calls with new digital consent rule

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Livemint · 2m ago

Trai moves to rein in spam calls with new digital consent rule

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is launching a three-month pilot project requiring digital consent for promotional calls and texts. This initiative, involving telecom operators and banks, aims to enhance consumer control over marketing communications and significantly reduce unwanted spam. It addresses ongoing consumer issues with unsolicited calls and messages, particularly from sectors like banking and real estate, and aligns with upcoming digital personal data protection regulations.

Fair representation, transparent contracts: Gig workers' suggestions on Karnataka draft bill

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YourStory · 1y ago

Fair representation, transparent contracts: Gig workers' suggestions on Karnataka draft bill

Various organizations, including IFAT and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, have submitted suggestions to the Karnataka government for the draft Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024. The joint submission emphasizes the inclusion of platform worker representatives on the Gig Workers Tripartite Welfare Board, calls for tighter registration norms, fair contracts between aggregators and gig workers, and income security measures. The submission also proposes a welfare fee for gig workers, to be covered by aggregators or customers. The bill aims to protect gig workers' rights and provide dispute resolution mechanisms.

TRAI Unveils AI-Powered Consent Platform to Tackle Spam Calls and Protect Users

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StartupTalky · 2m ago

TRAI Unveils AI-Powered Consent Platform to Tackle Spam Calls and Protect Users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a pilot project to reduce spam calls via an AI-powered digital consent management system. Initially focusing on the banking sector, the initiative aims to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and gradually expand to other industries. By enhancing consumer protection and trust in commercial communications, this system targets verifiable consent acquisition, combating unsolicited calls and potential fraud. Recent measures include complaint facilitation against unregistered telemarketers and potential fines for regulatory breaches.

Govt Working With Google Pay, Paytm To Block Real-Time Payments Fraud: Report Govt Working With Google Pay, Paytm To Block Real-Time Payments Fraud: Report

Inc42 · 2m ago

Govt Working With Google Pay, Paytm To Block Real-Time Payments Fraud: Report Govt Working With Google Pay, Paytm To Block Real-Time Payments Fraud: Report

The Indian government is collaborating with third-party UPI apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm to enhance safety measures for real-time transaction fraud detection. This initiative aims to curb fraudulent transactions, particularly targeting scams affecting users with lower digital literacy. The measures may involve introducing minor delays and issuing fraud alerts to protect users from fraudulent peer-to-peer (P2P) and person-to-business (P2B) transactions.

Elon Musk's X wants to stop showing headlines on news articles. Here's why

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Livemint · 2y ago

Elon Musk's X wants to stop showing headlines on news articles. Here's why

Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) plans to remove headlines from news articles to encourage more engaging posts. Musk also calls on journalists to publish directly on the platform for more income. The move aims to reduce the height of tweets and curb clickbait.

RBI proposes easing business authorisation norms for urban cooperative banks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

RBI proposes easing business authorisation norms for urban cooperative banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed new guidelines for urban cooperative banks (UCBs) to replace current norms, suggesting a harmonized eligibility criteria for business authorizations. UCBs complying with the criteria and having a net worth of Rs 50 crore may expand operations beyond their registered state, subject to RBI approval. They can operate in two states per year, provided they have capital for five branches in each. Comments on these draft guidelines are invited until August 2025.

SEBI Leveraging AI For Initial Scrutiny Of IPO Papers: Ananth Narayan

Inc42 · 1y ago

SEBI Leveraging AI For Initial Scrutiny Of IPO Papers: Ananth Narayan

SEBI, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for the initial scrutiny of draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs). The regulatory body finds AI beneficial for vetting publicly available documents, while an in-house machine learning language module is needed for private documents. SEBI is looking to bring fintech firms under market norms and is proposing relaxation in norms for alternative investment funds and venture capital funds dealing with unliquidated investments.

UAE rule, wary I-T to deter dodgy crypto deals

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

UAE rule, wary I-T to deter dodgy crypto deals

India's Income Tax department is scrutinizing real estate transactions suspected to be funded through cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the UAE is implementing new regulations to curb crypto-based purchases, allowing only stablecoins converted by licensed entities under strict KYC norms. These moves, part of broader efforts to combat money laundering and ensure tax compliance, aim to increase transparency and traceability in digital financial flows, impacting Indian investors engaging in the UAE's economy.

Stricter rules likely to curb substandard steel imports

Economic Times

Economic Times · 21d ago

Stricter rules likely to curb substandard steel imports

India plans to tighten advance authorisation norms for steel imports to curb substandard inputs entering the domestic market. Non-Bureau of Indian Standards compliant steel, reportedly sold domestically instead of for export production, results in revenue loss and disadvantages local manufacturers. The government considers shortening the Export Obligation Period from 18 to six months and removing exemptions under the Quality Control Order. These measures, including extending duties, aim to protect the domestic steel industry.

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