IRDAI issues Guidelines on Insurance e-commerce
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued guidelines on insurance e-commerce dated 9th March, 2017. IRDAI has informed that
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Govt. clarification: No change in fee structure or word limit in RTI queries
A factually incorrect and misleading news report appeared in a section of the media that a new set of RTI Rules have
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Cabinet approves MoU between India & Bangladesh in the field of judicial sector cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of MoU between India and Bangladesh in the
Continue readingMandatory quoting of Aadhaar for PAN Applications & IT Returns applicable only to resident individuals
Section 139-AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as introduced by the Finance Act, 2017 provides for mandatory quoting of Aadhaar /
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Prof. David R. Syiemlieh appointed Chairman, UPSC
Prof. David R. Syiemlieh took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, under clause (1) of Article
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Directives issued under Rule 126 of Explosives Rules, 2008 for safe public display of fireworks
A recent accident during display of fireworks at Paravoor, Kerala has brought out several discrepancies such as lack of effective enforcement of
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Orissa High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justices Krushna
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Ms Vanaja N. Sarna, IRS appointed Chairman, Central Board of Excise & Customs
Ms. Vanaja N. Sarna, IRS (C&CE:1980) presently holding the charge as Member (Administration), has been appointed as Chairman, Central Board of Excise
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Cabinet approves ratification of Minimum Age Convention, 1973 and Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 of ILO
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of the two fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization, namely, Minimum Age
Continue readingJustice Ratnaker Bhengra appointed Judge, Jharkhand High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justice Ratnaker
Continue readingJustice Alok Verma appointed Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justice Alok
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CBDT introduces simplified ITR Form-1 (Sahaj) for individuals, for AY 2017-18
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified Income-tax Return Forms (ITR Forms) for the Assessment Year 2017-18. One of the major
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Justice Indira Banerjee appointed Chief Justice, Madras High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Justice Indira
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Parliament passes Finance Bill, 2017
Parliament on Thursday approved the Finance Bill, 2017, after the Lok Sabha rejected the five amendments to the Bill passed by the
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Cabinet approves proposal to establish a Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals with regard to the Fund of
Continue readingSmt Madhabi Puri Buch appointed Whole Time Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 4 of Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15
Continue readingDr. Nagin Nanda appointed Expert Member, National Green Tribunal
The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of Section 6 read with Section 7 of
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Draft National Policy for Domestic workers under consideration
A draft National Policy for Domestic workers is under consideration of the Government. The salient features of the Policy are as under:
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Law Commission of India proposes amending IPC to curb the menace of ‘Hate Speech’ in its report
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan v. Union of India, (2014) 11 SCC 477 : AIR 2014 SC
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Law Commission of India submits Report No. 266, recommends comprehensive amendments in Advocates Act, 1961
The recent judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of Mahipal Singh Rana v. State of UP, (2016) 8 SCC 335
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