RBI issues restriction on storage of actual card data
On December 23, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification on Restriction on storage of actual card data
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IBBI extends Online Delivery of Educational Course and Continuing Professional Education by Insolvency Professional Agencies and Registered Valuers Organisations Guidelines, 2020 till March 31, 2022
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has extended the validity of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Online Delivery of
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Draft Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2021 introduces unique device identification of the medical device
The Ministry of Health and Family welfare notifies the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated December 23, 2021, to
Continue readingNew Mexico | Governor signs Medical Malpractice Reform Bill
The Governor of New Mexico has signed House Bill 11, Medical Malpractice Reform Bill as published vide press release dated December 23,
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Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021
On December 22, 2021, the Legislative Assembly, Karnataka introduced the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 and was
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Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
The Parliament passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 on December 18, 2021. Key features of the Act are: The Act
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COVID Guidelines: State-wise summary
BANGALORE Section 144 imposed in the city of Bengaluru starting 6PM on 31 December 2021 to 5AM on January 01, 2022. No
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Bihar enforces complete ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic
The Government of Bihar has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single use
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Ministry notifies the Use of Very Low Power Radio Frequency Devices or Equipments for Inductive Applications (Exemption from Licence) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Communications has issued the Use of Very Low Power Radio Frequency Devices or Equipments for Inductive Applications (Exemption from
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Mediation Bill, 2021 introduced in Rajya Sabha
On December 20, 2021, a Mediation Bill (Bill No. XLIII of 2021) has been introduced in Rajya Sabha with an object to
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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Act, 2021 declares six institutes of national importance
The Ministry of Law and Justice has passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 2021 on December 18, 2021.
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Government of Haryana enhances dearness allowance from existing 312% to 356%
On December 17, 2021, the Finance Department of Haryana has issued a notification to announce increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for
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UK | Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 extends sick pay leave from 7 to 28 days where employers are precluded from requiring medical evidence
The Government of United Kingdom has passed the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 on December 17, 2021. The Regulations provide
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MeitY introduces incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
On December 17, 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the decision of the Government to incentivise the acquiring
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Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021
On December 21, 2021, Rajya Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on
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High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 2021
On December 18, 2021, the High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 2021 received the assent
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Election Laws (Amendment) Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhar
The Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on December 20, 2021 which seeks to link electoral rolls with
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SEBI revises the Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Paper
The Securities & Exchange Board of India has revised the Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments,
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Junior advocates to be paid stipend upto INR 5000 per month vide the Kerala Advocates’ Stipend Rules, 2021
The Government of Kerala has notified The Kerala Advocates’ Stipend Rules, 2021 vide notification dated December 18, 2021. Key highlights: The
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FSSAI revises appeal procedure under Food Safety and Standards (Approval for non-specified food and food ingredients) Regulation, 2017
On December 15, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has revised the appeal procedure under the Food Safety and
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