USA| President passes Executive Order on Improving Nation’s Cybersecurity
President Biden has issued the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity on May 12, 2021. The Cybersecurity policy is aimed at
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DGTR recommends levy of anti-dumping duty on import of Phthalic Anhydride (PAN) from China, Korea, Indonesia and Thailand
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended levy of anti-dumping duty on import of Phthalic Anhydride (PAN) from China, Korea,
Continue readingGovernment extends validity of registration certificates for NGOs under FCRA Rules till September 30
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued public notice dated 18.05.2021, extending the validity of the registration certificates issued to NGOs under
Continue readingIndian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021 comes into force
On May 19, 2021, the Government has notified the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021. The Amendment makes the following
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Delhi Government directs principal employers to mandatorily register their Inter-State Migrant workers with Labour Department
On May 14, 2021, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi directed the principal employers employing or (have employed during the last
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Central Goods and Services Tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 notified
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has notified CGST (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated May 18, 2021. The
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Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2021 comes into force
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on May 17, 2021 to
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UK | New Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill recognises animals as sentient beings
The UK Government has introduced Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill to formally recognise animals as sentient beings in domestic law. The Bill has
Continue readingAircraft (Second) Amendment Rules, 2021 comes into force
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified Aircraft(second) Amendment Rules, 2021 on May 13, 2021 to amend the Aircraft Rules, 1937. Key
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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
Continue readingSEBI | Relaxation from compliance to REITs and InvITs due to the COVID -19 pandemic
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
Continue readingSEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021, notified
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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