Maharashtra Govt Clarifies Establishment Registration
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Maharashtra Govt has issued clarification easing registration requirements for establishments covered under OSHWC Code 2020 and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017.

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Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026 and OCI Card
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The amendments modernize the Overseas Citizen of India framework by providing for physical and electronic OCI (e-OCI) cards, mandating electronic maintenance of OCI registers, and streamlining procedures for renunciation and cancellation of OCI registration.

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Supreme Court Postpones AOR Examination
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Supreme Court has postponed the 2026 Advocates-on-Record Examination after reviewing current AOR strength, next examination likely in 2027.

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Maharashtra Draft Code on Wages Rules
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Maharashtra Government has notified the Draft Code on Wages Rules, 2026 for public consultation, aiming to bring uniformity in wage fixation, payment mechanisms, and worker protections.

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Draft Maharashtra Industrial Relations Rules 2026
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These Draft Rules intend to modernize, rationalize, and standardize procedures governing employer—employee relations across industries in the State of Maharashtra.

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Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Amendment Act
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Punjab Government has notified the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, with the objective of addressing and deterring acts of sacrilege.

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NCLT Streamlines Hearings Through Single Benches
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The National Company Law Tribunal has issued an order streamlining proceedings by empowering Single Judicial Member Benches to hear defined classes of matters across all benches.

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Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules 2026
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These Rules are a structured framework to ensure transparency, user safety, and sustainable growth in India’s online gaming sector.

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BCI Allows Office Bearers to Contest State Bar Elections
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BCI has revised Chapter III of BCI Uniform Rules (and Guidelines) for the elections of Bar Councils, 2016, removing artificial distinction and restoring fair participation for Bar Association office-bearers.

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DIR-3 KYC fee amendment rules 2026
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The amendment clarifies timelines for periodic KYC, introduces a Rs. 5,000 fee for delayed or reactivation filings, and prescribes a Rs. 500 fee for each subsequent DIR-3 KYC Web filed due to changes in personal details.

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Digital Payments E-mandate Framework
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RBI has notified the Digital Payments— E-mandate Framework, 2026 for recurring transactions.

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Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act
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MeitY has enforced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, with the statutory framework in force from 1 May 2026.

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Odisha repeals levy of Professional Tax
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Odisha has abolished the levy of Professional Tax with retrospective effect from 1 April 2026, easing the tax burden on professionals and salaried employees.

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guidelines to facilitate faster cross-border inward payments
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RBI has issued guidelines to ensure faster credit and improved processing of cross-border inward payments by requiring prompt customer intimation, frequent reconciliation, and quicker credit to beneficiary accounts.

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Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026
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This Act aims to make laws less punitive, more facilitative, and citizen-friendly, while maintaining regulatory discipline.

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ECI regulates social media during elections
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ECI has instructed stakeholders to ensure responsible use of social media and AI tools and to act promptly on unlawful content in Elections 2026.

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Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2026
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The Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 amends select Delhi laws to decriminalize minor offences and rationalize penalties.

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Cabinet Approves Additional 2% DADR
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Cabinet approves 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for Central Government employees and pensioners, effective from January 2026.

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Lok Sabha Bills Rejected
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In the special session, the Lok Sabha did not adopt the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill after it failed to secure the special majority required under Article 368, resulting in the withdrawal of the associated Delimitation and Union Territories Laws Bills.

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