Bonus Rules Under Code on Wages
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Employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month will be eligible for bonus, while bonus for eligible employees earning above ₹7,000 per month will be calculated on ₹7,000 or the applicable minimum wage, whichever is higher, instead of their actual salary.

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Draft Maharashtra Private Coaching Centers Act 2026
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Maharashtra Government has released a draft law to regulate private coaching centres, proposing mandatory registration, fee and infrastructure norms, student welfare measures and penalties; suggestions can be submitted by 4 September 2026.

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Panel Counsel Empanelment Guidelines
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Centre has revamped the empanelment framework for advocates representing the Union of India, making AIBE qualification and a Certificate of Practice mandatory. The guidelines also prescribe court-wise minimum experience requirements for empanelment.

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Officers' Power to Compound Offences
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Labour Ministry has clarified that offences under the Code on Wages, 2019 carrying imprisonment cannot be compounded, restricting the facility to less serious violations.

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High Court Bench in Ladakh
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High Court of Jammu and Kashmir is set to have its third bench in Ladakh, making access to justice easier for people living in the Union Territory.

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Monsoon Session 2026
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Read a comprehensive overview of Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2026, highlighting Acts passed, major reform measures and Bills remaining pending during Monsoon Session 2026.

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MMDR Amendment Act 2026
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MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 restricts State levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands, while protecting taxes and cesses already collected from refund claims.

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Suspicious Foreign Remittances
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Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide verification exercise covering 394 entities and 36 professionals after identifying suspicious foreign remittances linked to shell entities, non-filers and alleged bogus transactions.

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AIBE XIX Enrolment Certificate Extension
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BCI has allowed certain candidates who cleared AIBE XIX to submit their enrolment certificates within one year from the declaration of results, subject to specified conditions and documentary proof.

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Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Act
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With mandatory TReDS settlement, time-bound dispute resolution and enhanced recovery powers, the MSMED Amendment Act, 2026 significantly strengthens protections for MSMEs.

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NTA major reforms
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Ministry of Education has announced sweeping reforms at the NTA, including the removal of over 50 staff members, recruitment for key leadership positions and a comprehensive review of examination security systems.

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UGC One-Year Postgraduate Programme
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Under NEP 2020, UGC-recognised institutions offering two-year PG programmes in ODL or online mode may now extend one-year postgraduate options to eligible Honours graduates.

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NTA UGC-NET Re-Conduct
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NTA has announced the re-conduct of the UGC-NET June 2026 papers for English, Commerce and Sociology on 9 and 10 September after a committee identified multiple errors and repeated questions in the papers; no additional examination fee will be charged to affected candidates.

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US Executive Order on Birth Tourism
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US has issued an executive order directing federal agencies to curb birth tourism, defining it as entry into the country on a non-immigrant visa for the purpose of giving birth on American soil and obtaining immigration-related benefits.

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BCI Closes Proceedings Against NALSAR Graduates
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Hours after directing State Bar Councils not to enrol NALSAR’s 2026 graduates and subsequently modifying that direction to permit enrolment pending an inquiry, BCI ultimately closed the proceedings altogether, stating that the 2026 batch had no role in any disturbance or movement.

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Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry Report
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Finding all three Articles of Charge proved, the Inquiry Committee observed that Justice Yashwant Varma failed to satisfactorily explain the presence of substantial currency notes, withdrew from the proceedings at the stage of defence evidence, and failed to exhibit the candour, transparency and institutional responsibility expected of a Judge.

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Kerala (Altearation of Name) Bill 2026
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Passed by the Lok Sabha, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to formally adopt ‘Keralam’ as the State’s official name and provide for consequential amendments to the Constitution and existing laws.

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Tribunals Reforms Bill
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The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 seeks to replace the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 by establishing a National Tribunals Commission and introducing a common framework for appointments, tenure and service conditions across major tribunals.

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RBI Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%
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Amid inflation concerns linked to food and fuel prices, the RBI opted to keep the repo rate at 5.25%, signalling a cautious approach despite steady domestic growth.

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No Charges for UPI Users
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Government has clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers and person-to-person transactions, while any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), if introduced, will be limited, threshold-based and applicable only to certain merchant transactions.

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