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Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025 to reshape country’s sporting landscape

National Sports Policy 2025 visions India in becoming a leading sports nation globally by creating healthier, engaged, and empowered citizens.

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Railways unveil RailOne App: Revolutionizing passenger experience with seamless connectivity

RailOne app will have single sign on with login via mPIN or biometric.

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Ticket Price Update: New fare structure for passenger trains effective July 1, 2025

There will be no change in Ancillary Charges.

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Think before you click ‘Enrol’! Understand BCI’s stance on Unapproved Online/Distance LL.M.

BCI has issued a firm directive to institutions offering unapproved LL.M. programmes, declaring them void from inception and warning of legal action to uphold the integrity of legal education.

Companies to report sexual harassment complaints data

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MCA mandates all Companies to report data on sexual harassment complaints

MCA also mandates compliance with provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

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No water tax on farmers under M-CADWM: Centre rebuts false media claims

Ministry of Jal Shakti has responded to false media claims regarding the imposition of a water tax on farmers under the M-CADWM scheme, clarifying that these claims are unfounded and misleading.

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South Africa enacts Plant Breeders’ Rights Act to strengthen protection of plant varieties

Following South Africa’s President assent, the long-awaited Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, 2018 officially comes into force from June 1, 2025, after years of preparation.

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LL.M. via Online, Distance, or Hybrid Mode Unauthorised: BCI warns Law Schools

BCI has issued compliance directive on online/distance LL.M. programmes.

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“Closed, Elite Club”: BCI slams SILF’s claims; Extends date for receiving views on 2025 Rules on Foreign Lawyers and Firms

“The deliberate dissemination of misleading statements, intended to create a false impression among the legal fraternity and the public at large, is not merely an act of misinformation, but also a clear violation of an Advocate’s broader duty to maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession.”

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SEBI brings all Passive Breaches under one rebalancing framework

Timelines for Rebalancing of Portfolios of Mutual Fund Schemes revised to encompass all Passive Breach categories.

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Telecom Cyber Security set to strengthen as Centre plans mobile verification and IMEI Controls

Telecom Department notifies proposed telecom cyber security amendment to introduce mobile number validation, expanding compliance to TIUEs, and tightening control over IMEI-linked devices.

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FSSAI sets the record straight on alcoholic beverages under 2025 framework

FSSAI has notified new standards for ready-to-drink beverages and other alcoholic products.

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No More Paperwork! Govt mandates e-filing for all Debt Recovery cases before DRTs and DRATs

Finance Ministry notified ‘DRTs and DRATs Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2025’ to introduce digitalisation way of filing before Debt Recovery Tribunal.

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Attention US Visa Seekers! Make your Social Media Accounts “Public” as US expands Screening Rules for these 3 categories

U.S. Visa applicants face expanded screening rules that include social media review effective from June 18, 2025

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MoSPI announces India’s first-ever full-fledged Household Income Survey, 2026

Household Income Survey, 2026 will be India’s first full-fledged effort to assess Indian income in its statistical history.

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UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Reshaping digital future and data protection

An overview of the UK’s new data protection framework.

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‘No Summons to Advocates unless Director approves’; ED after withdrawing summons to two Senior Advocates

Section 132 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 protects advocates from being compelled to disclose any communication made in the course and purpose of their professional employment.