Modern Gold Loan Procedure Explained: A Complete Guide

India, Feb. 25 -- Consider this. You run a small unit in Ludhiana and an unexpected machine failure brings work to a halt. Or you are a parent in Chennai facing a university fee deadline that cannot be postponed. In these moments, the most reliable safety net isn't sitting in a bank account-it is likely resting in your family locker.Gold has always been India's "silent capital." However, the process of unlocking its value has changed considerably. The earlier practice of visiting local lenders w...


Bosscoder School of Technology: BSAT Introduces a New Skills-First Approach to Engineering Admissions

India, Feb. 25 -- As lakhs of students prepare for traditional engineering entrance examinations, Bosscoder School of Technology (BST) is offering an alternative approach to admissions through the Bosscoder Scholastic Admission Test (BSAT). Designed to move beyond rote learning and coaching-driven exams, BSAT focuses on identifying students with strong problem-solving ability and genuine interest in technology. Bosscoder Scholastic Admission Test (BSAT) is the official entrance examination for...


NEW LAWS TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF 'HONOUR'- BASED ABUSE

LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Victims and survivors of 'honour'- based abuse will be kept safer through a new legal definition and guidance to help improve how frontline professionals support victims and pursue perpetrators. Recent statistics show that nearly 3,000 'honour'- based abuse related offences were recorded by the police in England and Wales in the year ending March 2025. However, due to the hidden nature of 'honour'- based abuse, ...


GAD SETS UP NEW PENSION SCHEME WORKING GROUP

LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Colleagues from across the public sector have joined a new Public Sector Defined Contribution (PSDC) working group set up by the Government Actuary's Department (GAD). Inaugural meeting GAD chaired the first meeting of the PSDC working group in February, which attracted attendees from a wide range of organisations including: * Cabinet Office * Department of Health & Social Care * Department for Work & Pensions...


GOVERNMENT CRACKS DOWN ON UNSAFE AND UNREGULATED BUILDING PRODUCTS IN RESPONSE TO GRENFELL TOWER TRAGEDY

LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major Construction Products White Paper to strengthen safety and regulation of building products, ensuring they are properly assessed before being used. * First Annual Report on implementation of Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations also published today - with over 2,100 buildings having started or completed remediation and number of inspections and formal notices on unsafe buildings more than doubling. * Ref...


DORSET FARMER FINED AFTER FAILING TO COMPLY WITH SLURRY NOTICE

LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ADorsetfarmer has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency fornot increasing his slurry storageto prevent the risk of pollutionandcomply withEnvironmental Regulations. Mark Pearson,ofHanford Farm, Hanford, Blandford in Dorset appeared beforeYeovilMagistrates Court on Tuesday2December. He pleadedguiltyto the offence and was fined £1200. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £480 and full co...


COUNCILS URGED TO CRUSH MORE FLY-TIPPERS' VEHICLES

LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New guidance issued today will help local authorities crack down on waste crime, as new statistics reveal there were 1.26million incidents of fly-tipping last year. For the first time, government guidancewill advise local authorities how to seize and crush vehicles used to dump waste. The new guidance will provide the first comprehensive overview for councils, offering clear instructions on identifying, seizing...


MANCHESTER FRAUDSTER WHO FOLLOWED FRIEND'S ADVICE TO CLAIM MAXIMUM-VALUE COVID LOAN IS JAILED

LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Fahad Sheikh falsely stated his Garage Cars 4U business had a turnover of £220,000 when applying for a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan * Sheikh admitted to Insolvency Service investigators that a friend advised him on how to complete the false application and what figures to enter * He also used the funds to pay off personal debts and has made no repayments to the loan A Manchester fraudster who illegally s...


LANDMARK BILL TO DELIVER SWIFTER JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS

LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Courts and Tribunals Bill puts victims at the heart of a faster, fairer courts system * Government sets out pragmatic package of court reform to turn the tide on years of neglect * Highest ever investment so Crown Court can sit unlimited sitting days and run at maximum capacity next year * Only reform, investment and modernisation will deliver the Government's Plan for Change to fix the justice system Faster a...


UK Tender Notice: RA356590 - Defibrillators and consumables

LONDON, Feb. 24 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS trust Industry: Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Description: PRICES REQUIRED FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES. THE TRUST HAVE NOT FINALISED THE DECISION ON WHICH MODEL TO PURCHASE AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF OUR CURRENT DEFIBRILLATOR STOCK. PRICES EXCLUDING VAT...