Cabinet approves — Foreign Direct Investment policy on Civil Aviation
To permit foreign investment upto 100% by those NRIs, who are Indian Nationals, in case of M/s Air India Ltd., the Union
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Mega Consolidation in Public Sector Banks — Approved by Cabinet
Union Cabinet has approved the mega consolidation of ten PSBs into four which include the – (a) Amalgamation of Oriental Bank of
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Cabinet approves — Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019; would enable listing of Indian companies on stock exchanges in foreign jurisdictions
The Union Cabinet has approved the Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 to amend the Companies Act, 2013. The Bill would remove criminality
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In Lok Sabha — The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020; to bring co-operative banks on par with developments in banking sector
It is decided to amend the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which was introduced in Lok
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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 — introduced in Lok Sabha; Enhancing gestation period from 20 to 24 weeks
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 02-03-2020. The said bill has been introduced to
Continue readingSEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 — Notified
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2020/05.—In exercise of the powers conferred under section 30
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions notifies — Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020
Central Government in the exercise of Section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 has made the following rules: The Lokpal
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs notifies — Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2020
G.S.R. 145(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 149 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013),
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Cabinet approves — Issuance of an Order for adaptation of Central laws in UT of J&K under S. 96 of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved issuance of an order for adaptation of Central Acts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
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Notification of Revamped Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020
In pursuance of its objective of strengthening the corporate governance framework under the Companies Act, 2013 to attain the national objective of
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MCA notifies — The Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2020
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013),
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President accords sanction to constitution of — Twenty-Second Law Commission of India
Constitution of Twenty-second Law Commission of India for a term of three years President accords sanction to the constitution of the Twenty-second
Continue readingAmendments in Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 notified; Increase in number of Firearms and Ammunition allowed for Shooters
Shooting is an important Olympic sport in India. The Indian shooters have excelled in international competitions. Keeping this in mind, the Ministry
Continue readingMoF notifies — Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities (Qualifications, Experience and other Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 2020
The Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities (Qualifications, Experience and other Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 2020 were notified by the
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Cabinet approves — Updating EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive MoU signed between SEBI and Financial Conduct Authority, UK
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to sign an updated Alternative Investment
Continue readingMinistry of Minority Affairs notifies — The Waqf Properties Lease (Amendment) Rules, 2020
G.S.R. 126(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 56 of the Waqf Act, 1995 (43 of 1995), the
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Cabinet approves — Constitution of an empowered “Technology Group”
Union Cabinet has approved the Constitution of an empowered “Technology Group”. Details Cabinet has approved the constitution of a 12-Member Technology Group
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Cabinet approves Constitution of 22nd Law Commission of India for a term of three years
The Union Cabinet has approved the Twenty-second Law Commission of India for a period of three years from the date of publication
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Breaking | Historic Bill | Cabinet approves — The Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020
Path-breaking measures taken to protect women’s reproductive rights
Continue readingCentral Govt. employees selected for appointment before 1-1-2004, but joined service on or after 1-1-2004, can now opt to be covered under — Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has taken out an order through which all Central Government employees whose selection for appointment
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