Government Simplifies Coal Mine Opening Process with Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025
Government has notified Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 to simplify approval process for opening coal mines.
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Gujarat Shops and Establishments Amendment Ordinance 2025: Key Changes in Employment Regulations and Service Conditions
Gujarat Govt amends Shops and Establishments Act, revising employment and service conditions for establishments with 20 or more workers.
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Centre issues Directions to protect Aravalli Range and ban mining leases
Govt issues directions to protect Aravalli Range, imposing a ban on new mining leases and planning sustainable management to ensure ecological balance and stronger environmental governance.
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Corrigendum to Code on Social Security, 2020 Enforcement Dates: Clarity on EPS, EPF Provisions
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued a corrigendum to clarify enforcement dates under the Code on Social Security, 2020. It confirms earlier notifications from May 2023 and November 2025 regarding provisions related to the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and repeal of EPF Act clauses. The update ensures transparency and avoids ambiguity in compliance with Sections 15, 16, 143, and 164 of the Code.
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Securities Markets Code, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha: Key Highlights and Implications
Securities Markets Code, 2025 was tabled in Lok Sabha that proposes to unify laws relating to securities market, strengthen investor protection, streamline regulation, and foster innovation with digital tools and regulatory sandboxes.
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SPREE Circular is for awareness only; Compliance to take place once Social Security Code Rules Are Notified: ESIC Clarifies
ESIC issued a circular clarifying the intent of circular on 11-12-2025 and compliance under Social Security Code.
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Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill 2025: Key Provisions, Need & Impact
Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill, 2025 introduces a robust framework to ensure ethical AI use in India. It addresses challenges like algorithmic bias, misuse of surveillance, and lack of transparency by establishing an independent Ethics Committee, enforcing strict compliance standards, and prescribing penalties for violations.
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Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act Amended: Central Inspection System and Digital Registration Introduced Under 2025 Second Amendment
Madhya Pradesh has notified the Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing digital registration, a Central Inspection System, and streamlined compliance processes.
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DPIIT Introduces Digital Sponsorship Module for e-B4 Visa to Boost Ease of Doing Business
DPIIT has launched e-B4 Visa, an online module on NSWS to help Indian companies generate digital sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals.
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Health Security & National Security Cess Act, 2025: Objectives, Compliance, and Penalties
Key Highlights of the Health Security and National Security Cess Act, 2025.
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BCI Reforms Legal Education: Legislative and Plain Language Drafting Now Part of LL.B. Curriculum
BCI has notified the integration of Drafting of Legislation and Plain Language Drafting into Paper 21 under Schedule II, Part II(B) of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 to enhance legal drafting skills.
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SEBI’s New Governance Provisions for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)
SEBI has notified governance provisions for Market Infrastructure Institutions to strengthen oversight.
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ESIC Circular on SPREE Initiative: Compliance Under Social Security Code
ESIC advised registration under Social Security Code, 2020 mandatory for all establishments but later clarified it was for SPREE awareness; compliance once rules are notified.
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CCI Directs Maharashtra Liquor Associations to Halt Anti-Competitive Practices
CCI issues a cease and desist order against anti-competitive trade practices against Maharashtra Liquor Associations and holds their office-bearers accountable for violating the rules of Competition Act.
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NRIs Re-KYC: SEBI Relaxes Geo-tagging, IP & GPS Checks for Digital KYC on Mobile App
SEBI has eased geo-tagging requirements for NRIs during digital re-KYC. NRIs can now complete due diligence without being physically in India. The updated app ensures security with random action prompts, time stamping, GPS verification against proof of address, and prevention of spoofed IP connections.
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Significant Reforms in NDPS Rules 2025: Key Changes in Import and Export Procedures
Finance Ministry has notified NDPS Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing new procedures for import and export of narcotic drugs.
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Constitutional Amendments, IBC Changes, Data Protection Reforms, and Criminal Law Updates: Major Amendment Bills Introduced in Rajya Sabha
With the Winter Session in motion, Rajya Sabha saw the introduction of major amendment bills spanning the Constitution, Representation of the People Act, and Data Protection laws.
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From National Commission for Men to Right to Read: 26 Transformative Bills Tabled in Rajya Sabha
On 5-12-2025, many bills were introduced in Rajya Sabha out of which 26 were new acts that might become Acts on approval.
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Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 tabled in Lok Sabha: Will India move towards better Work-Life Balance?
Read about the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, safeguarding dignity, mental health, and work life balance.
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Government Empowers SEBI as ‘Authorised Agency’ for Digital Securities Ecosystem
Finance Ministry designates SEBI as ‘authorised agency’ under IT Act, aligning regulation with digital platforms and online trading ecosystems.
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