State of Nagaland declared to be a ‘disturbed area’ for 6 months by Central Government
S.O. 4700 (E).—Whereas the Central Government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of State of Nagaland is in
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President promulgates Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019
President on 28-12-2019 promulgated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Insolvency and
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Cabinet approves creation of the post of — Chief of Defence Staff in the rank of four star General
In a landmark decision with tremendous reform in higher defence management in the country, the Union Cabinet approved to create the post
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Cabinet approves ex-post facto agreement between India & Uzbekistan on — Cooperation in the field of Combating Transnational Organized Crime & International Terrorism
Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval on an Agreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of India and
Continue readingSEBI | Informant policy in relation to insider trading laws
Submission of Information to the Office of Informant Protection Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (PIT
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Cabinet approves ex-post facto agreement on Security Cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval on an Agreement on Security Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of India
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Strategic Tunnel under Rohtang Pass to be renamed after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Cabinet Decision
Union Cabinet has decided to honour the contribution of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by naming the Strategic Tunnel under Rohtang
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Cabinet approves transformational Organisational Restructuring of Indian Railways
Union Cabinet has approved a transformational organisational restructuring of the Indian Railways. This historic reform will go a long way in achieving
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Cabinet approves Promulgation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to promulgate an Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Amendment will remove
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Cabinet grants Ex-post facto approval to amend — Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations; protection to indigenous people of State of Manipur from CAA
The Union Cabinet gave its ex-post facto approval to the Adaptation of Laws (Amendment) Order, 2019 issued by the President of India
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National Population Register (NPR) has been approved for updation by Cabinet
Cabinet has approved the proposal for conducting the Census of India 2021 at a cost of Rs 8,754.23 crore and updation of
Continue readingCentral Govt. appoints Special Public Prosecutor, Gautam Narayan on behalf of NIA before NIA Special Court, New Delhi
S.O. 4590(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 15 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of
Continue readingPresident grants assent to –The International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019
The International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019 received President’s assent on 19-12-2019. It is an Act to provide for the establishment
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Central Govt. designates Special Courts under Companies Act, 2013 for speedy trial
S.O. 4570(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 435 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) (hereinafter referred to as
Continue readingForeigners (Amendment) Order, 2019; Amendment to — Restrictions on mountaineering expeditions
S.O. 4571(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946), the Central Government hereby
Continue readingTripura gets its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the setting up of the first-ever Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tripura on December
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Amendments approved in interest subvention scheme for MSMEs
The improvements are set to provide momentum giving fillip to the MSME sector. The Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs was launched by
Continue readingPresident grants assent to the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
Ministry of Law and Justice notified on 16-12-2019 that the President gave its assent to the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019. Purpose
Continue readingArms (Amendment) Act, 2019, receives President’s assent
The President of India granted assent to the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 on 13-12-2019. The Bill seeks to enhance the punishment for existing
Continue readingUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to decide on whether “Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council” is an unlawful association
S.O. 4454(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37
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