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India’s Labour Laws and Overwork Culture

India’s labour laws, designed to protect workers, often fall short in practice. Despite regulations capping working hours at 48 per week, many employees face extensive overtime without proper compensation. The ongoing dialogue about workers’ rights is particularly relevant as India ..

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Controversy Over Voter ID-Aadhaar Linking in Delhi

The political landscape in Delhi has become tumultuous as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exchange accusations regarding the manipulation of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. This controversy has reignited discussions about ..

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New Appointment Process for Election Commissioners

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) in India are very important figures in ensuring free and fair elections. Traditionally, the next senior-most Election Commissioner succeeded the CEC. However, the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, ..

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Interpol Introduces First Silver Notice for Asset Recovery

Interpol has recently launched its first Silver Notice, aimed at locating laundered assets across borders. This initiative, announced on January 10, 2025, is part of a pilot project involving 52 member countries, including India. The Silver Notice is a new ..

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Stricter Laws for Women’s Safety in Tamil Nadu

Recent legislative developments in Tamil Nadu focus on enhancing the legal framework for the protection of women. Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced amendment bills in the Tamil Nadu Assembly aimed at revising punishments for crimes against women. These amendments seek ..

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India Revamps Medical Device Regulations

The Government of India is revising its regulatory framework for medical devices to enhance safety and efficiency. This initiative aims to classify approximately 1,178 medical devices into four distinct categories based on their risk profiles. The Central Drugs Standards Control ..

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Delhi Land Reforms Act Controversy

The Delhi Land Reforms Act of 1954 has recently gained attention due to allegations made by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He claimed that Prime Minister Modi has not fulfilled his promise to repeal Sections 33 and 81 of the ..

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NCLT Appointments Boost Corporate Governance in India

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently appointed 24 new members to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This strategic move, announced on January 7, 2025, aims to enhance the tribunal’s efficiency in resolving corporate disputes. The appointments include ..

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CBI Enhances Ties with INTERPOL

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken steps to improve its collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). As of January 2025, three senior CBI officers have been deployed to INTERPOL offices in France and Singapore. This marks ..

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MHA Directs States to Implement Section 479 of BNSS

The Central Government of India has taken steps to address the plight of undertrial prisoners. On January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a directive to all states and Union Territories (UTs) regarding the implementation of Section ..

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