RBI extends deadline of ‘On Tap Targeted Long-Term Repo Operations scheme’
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the On Tap Targeted Long-Term Repo Operations (TLTRO) Scheme till 31st December 2021, notified vide
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Inland Vessels Act, 2021
The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 was assented by the President on August 12, 2021. It replaces the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The
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Provisions of Extradition Act, 1962 made applicable to New Zealand
On August 16, 2021, the Central Government directs that the provisions of the Extradition Act, 1962, other than Chapter III, shall apply
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Lock-in period for promoter contribution reduced from 3 years to 18 months vide SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021
On August 13, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue
Continue readingUSA- Minnesota | New and expectant parents accorded workplace protections under new legislation
The Minnesota Government has passed legislation that strengthen workplace protections for new and expectant parents. The new law comes into effect on
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SEBI issues guidelines on issuance of non-convertible debentures with warrants through Qualified Institutional Placement
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued circular dated 13th August 2021 providing the guidelines on issuance of non-convertible debt
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Commissioner empowered to call for furnishing any information under Delhi GST Act, 2017 vide Delhi GST (Amendment) Act, 2021
The Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs has passed the Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2021 to amend the
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ESIC extends Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana till 2022
On August 11, 2021, ESIC has decided to extend the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for the period 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2022 with
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Government notifies Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, prohibiting identified single use plastic items by 2022
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, which prohibits identified single use
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Revision of Ceiling Prices to be carried out every five years vide Drugs (Prices Control) Third Amendment Order, 2021
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Third Amendment Order, 2021 on August 12, 2021. It amends the
Continue readingMinimum pension of INR 3000 per month to be awarded under National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Person, 2019
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has passed the National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self- Employed Persons, 2019 vide notification
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Central Government has power to prohibit strikes, lock-outs, and lay-offs in units engaged in essential defence services vide Essential Defence Services Act, 2021
The Central Government has notified the Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 on August 11, 2021. It shall be deemed to have come
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Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process for MSMEs, introduced vide IBC(Amendment) Act, 2021
On August 12, 2021, the Central Government has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Act, 2021 which has brought Pre-packaged Insolvency
Continue readingBattery-operated motor cabs, driven on methanol and ethanol exempted from necessity of permits vide Rent-a-Cab (Amendment) Scheme 2021
The Central Government has notified Rent-a-Cab (Amendment) Scheme 2021 on August 5, 2021. The Amendment provides that the battery-operated motor cabs and
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Every factor shall register transaction with registry under SARFAESI, vide Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2021
The Parliament passes the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2021 on 7th August, 2021, amending the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011. Key changes enacted
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Determination of income of specified funds associated with units held by NRI, notified vide Income tax Amendment (22nd Amendment), Rules, 2021
The Central Board of Direct taxes has notified the Income tax Amendment (22nd Amendment), Rules, 2021 through circular dated the 9th August,
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Rajya Sabha clears National Commission for Homoeopathy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Amendment) Bill, 2021
On August 11, 2021, the Rajya Sabha passed the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and the National Commission for Indian
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MCA amends schedule III of Companies Act on disclosure norms in financial statements
On August 10, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has stated various disclosures to be made by companies in their financial statements
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Parliament passes General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021
On August 11, 2021, the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed by Rajya Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend
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USA | USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a press release that those applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status can
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