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Banks in a bind over Trai mandate on digital consent
Banks are grappling with new regulations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) requiring digital consent for commercial communication. This has prompted lenders to seek government clarity on whether consent is needed for sharing transaction details, as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines. The move aims to combat cyber fraud, with banks also requesting special prefixes for customer calls following last month's finance ministry directive.
Top US delegation including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi to travel to India next week, meet with Dalai Lama
The delegation's official press release stated that they will meet with the Dalai Lama, Indian government officials, and representatives of US businesses in India. Chairman McCaul emphasized the importance of the US-India relationship, calling India the world's largest democracy and a crucial strategic partner.
Altroz Racer: Tata Motors launches its latest hatchback. Check price and other details
Tata Motors has launched the Altroz Racer, a premium hatchback with race car-inspired aesthetics, priced at Rs 9.49 lakh. The Altroz is the first hatchback in India to earn the 5 Star Global NCAP Safety rating. The top-tier version of the Altroz features a 360-degree camera, a 26.03 cm infotainment touchscreen, ventilated seats, and six standard airbags.
eInfochips joins TSMC Design Center Alliance to accelerate semiconductor innovation
The TSMC DCA program focuses on chip-implementation services and system-level design solutions to help lower design barriers for customers adopting TSMC technology.
Telcos push for compliance parity with OTTs on pesky calls & SMSes
"The industry has developed various modules over the DLT framework, which have been reasonably successful, considering the noticeable decline in the volume of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC) originating from SMS over the last couple of years. But UCC from voice calls is still an issue that the regulator and operators are working together to address," S P Kochhar, director general, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), said Tuesday.
COAI hopes Consumer Affairs Ministry's draft guidelines will help tackle pesky calls
The Consumer Affairs Ministry's draft guidelines, supported by COAI, aim to tackle unregistered telemarketers. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced TCCCPR with DLT to curb pesky communications and address voice call issues.
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Telcos, tech players join forces to counter pesky calls/SMS
Telecom operators in India leverage blockchain-based DLT to combat pesky calls, SMS phishing, and protect users. Collaboration with COAI, Trai, and regulators to implement consent frameworks and draft consumer protection guidelines.
'Stop use immediately': Telangana warns of three fake medicines being sold in the market
The Drugs Control Administration in Telangana has issued a Spurious Drug Alert and Stop Use Notice for drugs claiming to be from 'Meg Lifesciences.' Recent raids have led to the seizure of falsely attributed stocks worth Rs. 33.35 lakhs. Public vigilance and reporting are encouraged.
Purv Flexipack debuts with 266% premium on NSE SME platform
Purv Flexipack shares debut on NSE SME platform with a 266.2% premium. The IPO received over 400 times subscription. The company operates in the thriving Indian plastic industry market, distributing plastic-based products and having subsidiary companies.
Purv Flexipack IPO allotment: Here's how you can check status
Purv Flexipack is finalizing IPO share allotment. Investors can check status on Link Intime India's website. Priced at Rs 71, shares trade with a premium of Rs 110. Proceeds will be used for debt repayment and working capital. Holani Consultants is the lead manager.
Karan Johar's Dharma Cornerstone onboards Orry
Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA) partnered with social media sensation Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, to enhance their influencer marketing strategy and expand Orry's influence. DCA's talent roster includes Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Tiger Shroff, Vijay Deverakonda, and Ananya Panday. EVP Kim Sharma welcomed Orry's collaboration.
Purv Flexipack IPO: Check issue size, price band, GMP and other details
Purv Flexipack's IPO aims to raise Rs 40.21 crore by offering shares at Rs 70-71. It is a DCA and DOPW, distributing plastic products. The IPO opens on February 27 and reserves portions for different types of investors.
Spam crackdown: Companies told to seek fresh nod for promotional messages
TRAI has asked banks and other entities sending out commercial messages to telecom subscribers via SMS or voice calls to take "urgent" steps to be onboard Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) system as per stipulated timelines. The DCA has the facility to seek, maintain, and revoke the consent of customers for commercial and promotional messages and calls.
CDCL: India must adopt an evidence-based approach that gives weight to its realities
Several jurisdictions, including the EU, Britain, Japan and Australia, are designing or implementing ex ante proposals to regulate the business practices of large digital intermediaries, and these proposals vary in scope and approach. India's approach to ex ante legislation should be guided by its policy objectives and market realities. However, understanding international proposals can reveal a bouquet of regulatory design choices and their shortcomings.
Develop digital platform for customers' consent for promotional calls, sms: Trai directs service providers
In order to curb the menace of pesky calls and sms, telecom regulator Trai has directed service providers to develop a unified digital platform in two months to seek, maintain and revoke customers' consent for promotional calls and messages.
Don't dilute the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
In the battle to strengthen drug regulation, parliamentary committees like the department-related committee on health and family welfare have traditionally been the most powerful voice against failures of the pharmaceutical industry. That trust needs to be re-established, and can be by revisiting the JPC's recommended changes to the old DCA.
Make reading vital facts on meds easy
In the face of controversies around the quality of medicines manufactured by some Indian pharma companies in domestic and foreign markets, as well as GoI's invitation to stakeholders to make suggestions for the draft New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics (D&C) Bill, 2022 - updating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act (DCA), 1940 - this conversation is welcome.
Sara Ali Khan leaves 'The Collective', joins Karan Johar’s 'DCA'
Sara Ali Khan parts ways with her current agency The Collective to join Karan Johar and Bunty Sajdeh’s DCA.
Differently-abled cricketer drives e-rickshaw, sells milk to make ends meet
Differently-abled cricketer Raja Babu, who scored a 20-ball 67 for Uttar Pradesh in a national-level tournament against Delhi in 2017, is now driving a e-rickshaw in Ghaziabad and selling milk to make ends meet.
How does DCA investment strategy work for cryptocurrencies?
Buying the dip is the mantra most BTC traders live by, thanks to the inherently volatile nature of the crypto market.
Tata Motors drives in Altroz DCA; price starts at Rs 8.09 lakh
Altroz DCA comes equipped with several segment-first features, such as a wet clutch with active cooling technology, machine learning, shift by wire technology, self-healing mechanism, and auto park lock.
Tata Motors commences bookings for Altroz DCA
"Taking our success story further, we wanted to delight our customers by introducing a world-class automatic transmission to the line-up in the form of the Altroz DCA," Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles' Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Rajan Amba noted.
What is the best time to invest in cryptocurrency?
Beating inflation with low risk assets alone is proving difficult in the post-pandemic world. Enter cryptocurrencies, a new asset class with high potential, accessibility and with possibilities of managing risks.
DCA going ahead with merger of NSEL and FTL
The Department of Company Affairs is going ahead with the merger of the NSEL with parent FTL, the finance secretary said.
CID files case against Abbott in cough syrup smuggling case
CID Telangana has registered case against Abbott Health Care Pvt Ltd and their associates in alleged case of smuggling cough syrup 'Phensedyl' to Bangladesh.
Get MHA nod for fund transfer from Greenpeace International, nine others: RBI
As per the rules of MHA, a list of 10 donor agencies have been put under "prior permission category" before fund can be transfered from them to individuals.
Government plans inter-ministerial group on consumer advocacy to focus on public grievances
“Terms of reference of committee will be to facilitate policy coherence & coordinated action on consumer advocacy for the 6 key sectors."
A scam in pulses import? CAG estimates Rs 1,200 crore loss on import of subsidised pulses
Can profit be skimmed from a policy conceived on the principle of loss, disguised as subsidy, for the larger objective of social welfare?
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