Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021
On May 16, 2021, the President promulgated the Ordinance in order to amend Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973. The Amendment modifies
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United Kingdom | Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 implemented
UK has implemented its new Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations,2021 on April 27, 2021. The regulations seek to enhance its existing Global Human
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SEBI has extended the due date for regulatory filings and compliances for InvITs and REITs for the period ending March 31, 2021
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Government notifies draft rules- Industrial Relations (Central) Recognition of Negotiating Union or Negotiating Council and Adjudication of Disputes of Trade Unions Rules, 2021
The Central Government has issued a Notification publishing the draft Rules – Industrial Relations (Central) Recognition of Negotiating Union or Negotiating Council
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The Securities and Exchange Board has notified SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Second Amendment) Regulations 2021 to further amend the Securities and Exchange
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IRDAI issues norms on settlement of COVID-19 health insurance claims
The IRDAI has issued norms for settling COVID-19 health insurance claims vide Circular dated April 29, 2021. The norms have been issued
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IFSCA issues Guidelines for issuance of Certificate of Deposits
The International Financial Services Centres Authority has issued guidelines for issuance of Certificate of Deposits vide circular dated May 10, 2021.
Continue readingSEBI issues Circular on “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting by listed entities”
On May 10, 2021, SEBI issued a Circular containing the format of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (“BRSR”). The BRSR is
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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Preparation of Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report of Insurance Companies) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021
On May 5, 2021, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India in order to provide the manner in which the premium and
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Canada (Ontario) | Employment Standards Act, 2000 modified to provide three paid COVID sick leave
The Employment Standards Act, 2000 is amended to provide employees with an entitlement to three paid days of leave in certain circumstances
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Thailand | Enforcement of Personal Data Protection Act deferred by a year
On May 5, 2021, the Thai Cabinet, citing the pandemic, has further postponed the enforcement of the PDPA to one year, i.e.
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New York Health and Essential Rights Act, signed
On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed New York Health and Essential Rights Bill into law which mandates extensive new workplace health
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021, notified
The Securities Exchange Board of India has amended Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008 to enforce Securities and Exchange
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Exemption of Section 269ST of IT Act for hospitals and other medical facilities providing COVID-19 treatment, notified
The Central Government specifies Hospitals, Dispensaries, Nursing Homes, COVID Care Centres or similar other medical facilities providing COVID treatment to patients for
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COVID-19 | MCA offers relaxation in the number of board meetings and filing of forms
On May 3, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued a notification whereby the rules in respect of number of board meetings
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Securities Exchange Board of India in order to amend Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
Continue readingMinistry of Labour and Employment to collect Aadhar details from beneficiaries under Social Security Code, 2020
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued a notification on May 3, 2021 to enforce Section 142 of the Social Security
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Income tax (15th Amendment), Rules, 2021
The Central Board of Direct taxes makes Income tax (15th Amendment), Rules, 2021 to amend the Income–tax Rules,1962. In the Income–tax Rules,
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Income-tax (14th Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Central Board of Direct Taxes makes the Income-tax (14th Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend the Income–tax Rules, 1962. In the Income–tax
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Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Government, on the recommendations of the Council, makes the Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021 in order to
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