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New York | Paid family leave to include siblings; legislation signed by Governor

Governor of New York has signed new bill S.2928-A/A.06098-A, that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for

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Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 to come into force on November 3, 2021

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has notified 3rd November 2021 as the date on which the provisions of Major Port

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Karnataka Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

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Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Manner and Intervals of Time for Conduct of Energy Audit) Amendment Regulations, 2021

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has notified the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Manner and Intervals of Time for Conduct of Energy Audit)

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MCA extends deadline for filing cost audit report to the board of directors

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the last date of filing of the Cost Audit Report to the Board of Directors

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RBI issues revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs: Scale Based Regulation (SBR)

RBI issues revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs: Scale Based Regulation (SBR). These guidelines shall be effective from October 01, 2022. The instructions

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MCA announces relaxation on levy of additional fees in filing of e-forms

On October 29, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced the relaxation in levy of additional fees in filing of

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IFSCA issues International Financial Services Centres Authority (Operations of International Financial Services Centres Insurance Offices) Guidelines, 2021

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has released International Financial Services Centres Authority (Operations of International Financial Services Centres Insurance Offices)

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Madhya Pradesh Government revises minimum rate of wages

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has revised the minimum rate of wages with effect from 1st October, 2021 vide notification dated October

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UK Government proposes ban on LGBT Conversion Therapy; consultation launched

The UK Government has set out proposals to ban the practice of LGBT conversion therapy vide press release dated October 29, 2021.

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Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing), Amendment, Regulations, 2021

The Ministry of Finance has notified the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing), Amendment, Regulations, 2021 to further amend the

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License to be granted within 7 days vide Drugs (5th Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs (5th Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Drugs Rules, 1945

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SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Second Amendment) Regulations,

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Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy for Local Area Banks) Directions, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy for Local Area Banks) Directions,

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Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

The Government of Hong Kong has passed a new legislation banning films that are contrary to China’s national security interest. The new

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IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021

The International Financial Services Centres Authority has notified the IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021 vide notification dated October 18, 2021.

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Provisions for adjustment of tariff in cases where there is a change in law notified vide the Electricity (Timely Recovery of Costs due to Change in Law) Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Timely Recovery of Costs due to Change in Law) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated

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MCA allows LLPs to file Form 8 without additional fess till 30.12.2021

On October 26, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification regarding relaxations in paying additional fees in case of

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Centre notifies new road safety draft rules for children below 4 years

On October 21, 2021, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft rules for safety of children below 4 years. The

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Compensation Rules for curtailing ‘Must Run’ Renewable Power notified vide Electricity (Promotion of Generation of Electricity from Must-Run Power Plant) Rules, 2021

On October 22, 2021, the Central Government notified Electricity (Promotion of Generation of Electricity from Must-Run Power Plant) Rules, 2021. Key points: