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Inside the Newly launched Digital Notary Portal: How Notarial Services Are Going Paperless

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal updates Parliament on launching Notary Portal to digitally modernize legal services under the Notaries Act, 1952 and Notary Rules, 1956.

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High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee Issues Key Directions to Safeguard Fairness in Telangana State Bar Council Elections

High Powered Election Supervisory Committee has issued key directions to ensure transparency and fairness in the upcoming Telangana Bar Council elections.

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Revised Uniform Consent Guidelines Introduced under Air and Water Laws to Accelerate Industrial Approvals

Govt has revised the Uniform Consent Guidelines to accelerate approvals, improve compliance, and harmonise procedures under the Air and Water pollution control frameworks.

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UGC 2026 Row: What’s in the Notification that has everyone up in arms

UGC has notified UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations 2026, which has sparked controversy across the country due to concerns about uneven protections and possible misuse.

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Maharashtra notifies Audio-Video Electronic Means Rules, 2026 to modernise Criminal Justice System

Gov of Maharashtra notified Maharashtra Audio-Video Electronic Means Rules, 2026 to integrate technology, secure evidence, and streamline judicial processes.

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GSTAT Allows Leniency in Appeal Scrutiny Until July 2026

GST Appellate Tribunal has issued an order allowing lenient scrutiny of appeal documents on the GSTAT Portal for six months, limiting objections to substantive defects only.

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SEBI issued Master Circular on Social Stock Exchange

SEBI has issued a Master Circular to consolidate and streamline the entire regulatory framework for the Social Stock Exchange.

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Reimagining India’s Power Toward Viksit Bharat @2047: Ministry of Power releases Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public consultation

Power Ministry has issued draft National Electricity Policy 2026 which aims for a future-ready energy ecosystem that strengthens reliability, sustainability, and economic competitiveness.

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UGC Issues Guidelines for Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Educational Institutions

UGC has issued Uniform Mental Health and Well-Being Guidelines, a step towards creating safer, supportive, and resilient higher-education campuses, and strengthening the mental-health policy framework for HEIs.

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Delhi High Court to sit on first and third Saturdays every month to reduce case backlog

The Delhi High Court issued the Notification on 15-01-2026.

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Key FAQs on Social Security Code 2020: Clarifications for Modern Workforce Needs

Labour Ministry issues FAQs on Social Security Code to clarify gratuity rules, maternity benefits, gig worker coverage, and compliance for India’s modern workforce.

Digital Signature Certificate for FPI onboarding

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SEBI Introduces Digital Signature Certificate Integration for Seamless FPI Onboarding

SEBI has introduced a new Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) feature in the Common Application Form (CAF) portal, allowing Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to complete registration and DSC application in one seamless process. This enhancement simplifies onboarding and promotes greater use of digital functionality.

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AIBE-XX Results Declared: 69.21% Pass Rate, Next Exam on June 7, 2026

BCI has announced the AIBE XX results with a 69.21% pass rate and confirmed that the next AIBE exam will be held on June 7, 2026, with registration starting on February 11.

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UIDAI hikes Aadhaar PVC Card Fee: New Rates Effective January 2026

UIDAI has increased the Aadhaar PVC card service fee from ₹50 to ₹75 marking the first price revision since its introduction in 2020, effective from January 2026.

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Cigarettes to burn holes in your pocket from Feb 2026: Govt raises Excise Duty on tobacco products

Finance Ministry has notified an increase in excise duty on tobacco products, applicable from February 2026.

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FAQs on the Labour Codes: Everything Employers and Employees Need to Know!

Labour Ministry has issued FAQs on the Labour Codes to clarify provisions, address compliance requirements, and dispel myths, ensuring smooth implementation of these reforms.

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MeitY Advisory to Social Media Platforms on Unlawful Online Content: Compliance Under IT Act & Rules

MeitY has issued an advisory directing intermediaries and social media platforms to prevent hosting, sharing, or transmission of obscene, indecent, sexually explicit, paedophilic, or otherwise unlawful online content; directing to remove them within 24 hours.

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NHAI’s New FASTag Policy: No KYV Needed for FASTags From February 2026

NHAI announced the discontinuation of KYV for FASTags, simplifying activation rules and easing highway travel for millions of commuters, effective 1-2-2026.

Personal Appearance of Government Officials Rules 2025

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Delhi High Court Issues Rules on Personal Appearance of Government Officials in Court Proceedings, 2025

The Delhi High Court has introduced the Personal Appearance of Government Officials in Court Proceedings Rules, 2025, applicable to all cases involving the government before the High Court, District Courts, and Tribunals under its supervision. The rules outline when officials must appear in person or via video conferencing, classify proceedings into evidence-based, summary, and non-adversarial categories, and emphasize respect and professionalism during hearings.

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CBSE Withdraws Jaipur’s Neerja Modi School’s affiliation After 9-Year-Old Student’s Death – How Students Will Be Affected

In November 2025, a Class IV student fell from the fourth floor of the school building and succumbed to injuries. CBSE withdrew affiliation of Neerja Modi School noting gross violations of mandatory child safety norms by the School.