Cigarettes to burn holes in your pocket from Feb 2026: Govt raises Excise Duty on tobacco products
Finance Ministry has notified an increase in excise duty on tobacco products, applicable from February 2026.
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FAQs on the Labour Codes: Everything Employers and Employees Need to Know!
Labour Ministry has issued FAQs on the Labour Codes to clarify provisions, address compliance requirements, and dispel myths, ensuring smooth implementation of these reforms.
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MeitY Advisory to Social Media Platforms on Unlawful Online Content: Compliance Under IT Act & Rules
MeitY has issued an advisory directing intermediaries and social media platforms to prevent hosting, sharing, or transmission of obscene, indecent, sexually explicit, paedophilic, or otherwise unlawful online content; directing to remove them within 24 hours.
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NHAI’s New FASTag Policy: No KYV Needed for FASTags From February 2026
NHAI announced the discontinuation of KYV for FASTags, simplifying activation rules and easing highway travel for millions of commuters, effective 1-2-2026.
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Delhi High Court Issues Rules on Personal Appearance of Government Officials in Court Proceedings, 2025
The Delhi High Court has introduced the Personal Appearance of Government Officials in Court Proceedings Rules, 2025, applicable to all cases involving the government before the High Court, District Courts, and Tribunals under its supervision. The rules outline when officials must appear in person or via video conferencing, classify proceedings into evidence-based, summary, and non-adversarial categories, and emphasize respect and professionalism during hearings.
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CBSE Withdraws Jaipur’s Neerja Modi School’s affiliation After 9-Year-Old Student’s Death – How Students Will Be Affected
In November 2025, a Class IV student fell from the fourth floor of the school building and succumbed to injuries. CBSE withdrew affiliation of Neerja Modi School noting gross violations of mandatory child safety norms by the School.
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Foreign Investment in Indian Insurance: What Changed Under the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment 2025 Rules?
Finance Ministry has notified Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2025, aligning FDI norms with modern frameworks to enhance clarity, flexibility, and governance.
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India International Arbitration Centre (Transaction of Business of Committees) Regulations, 2025 — Key Provisions & Governance Framework
On 24 December 2025, the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) notified the Transaction of Business of Committees Regulations, 2025 to streamline and formalize the internal governance of its committees. The regulations outline procedures for committee meetings, notice requirements, quorum, agenda circulation, and record-keeping.
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Aadhaar authentication compulsory for NMNF benefits; Farmers to receive ₹4,000 per acre annually for 2 years
Agriculture Ministry mandates Aadhaar authentication for farmers to access benefits under NMNF Scheme, ensuring transparency and efficient delivery of ₹4,000 per acre incentive.
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Malaysian Bar Council Issues Updated Publicity Rules 2025 for Lawyers
Malaysia announces Legal Profession Publicity Rules 2025 to regulate ethical publicity by lawyers effective from January 2026.
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Government Simplifies Coal Mine Opening Process with Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025
Government has notified Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 to simplify approval process for opening coal mines.
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Gujarat Shops and Establishments Amendment Ordinance 2025: Key Changes in Employment Regulations and Service Conditions
Gujarat Govt amends Shops and Establishments Act, revising employment and service conditions for establishments with 20 or more workers.
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Centre issues Directions to protect Aravalli Range and ban mining leases
Govt issues directions to protect Aravalli Range, imposing a ban on new mining leases and planning sustainable management to ensure ecological balance and stronger environmental governance.
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Corrigendum to Code on Social Security, 2020 Enforcement Dates: Clarity on EPS, EPF Provisions
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued a corrigendum to clarify enforcement dates under the Code on Social Security, 2020. It confirms earlier notifications from May 2023 and November 2025 regarding provisions related to the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and repeal of EPF Act clauses. The update ensures transparency and avoids ambiguity in compliance with Sections 15, 16, 143, and 164 of the Code.
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Securities Markets Code, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha: Key Highlights and Implications
Securities Markets Code, 2025 was tabled in Lok Sabha that proposes to unify laws relating to securities market, strengthen investor protection, streamline regulation, and foster innovation with digital tools and regulatory sandboxes.
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SPREE Circular is for awareness only; Compliance to take place once Social Security Code Rules Are Notified: ESIC Clarifies
ESIC issued a circular clarifying the intent of circular on 11-12-2025 and compliance under Social Security Code.
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Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill 2025: Key Provisions, Need & Impact
Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill, 2025 introduces a robust framework to ensure ethical AI use in India. It addresses challenges like algorithmic bias, misuse of surveillance, and lack of transparency by establishing an independent Ethics Committee, enforcing strict compliance standards, and prescribing penalties for violations.
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Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act Amended: Central Inspection System and Digital Registration Introduced Under 2025 Second Amendment
Madhya Pradesh has notified the Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing digital registration, a Central Inspection System, and streamlined compliance processes.
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DPIIT Introduces Digital Sponsorship Module for e-B4 Visa to Boost Ease of Doing Business
DPIIT has launched e-B4 Visa, an online module on NSWS to help Indian companies generate digital sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals.
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Health Security & National Security Cess Act, 2025: Objectives, Compliance, and Penalties
Key Highlights of the Health Security and National Security Cess Act, 2025.
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