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Committee for pharma marketing practices

September 23, 2022

A high-level committee has been set up to regulate the promotion of pharmaceutical products. Key facts The Government has set up a five-member committee chaired by Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog member (health) to create a legal mechanism to address ..

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Gujarat Government withdraws Cattle Control Bill

September 22, 2022

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly had unanimously withdrawn the Cattle Control Bill after protests from cattle-rearing communities across the state. Key facts The proposed legislation sought to ban the movement of stray cattle on roads and public places in the urban ..

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Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022

September 22, 2022

Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022 was unveiled recently by the Department of Telecommunications for stakeholders’ comments. Key features The objective of the draft bill is to consolidate and make changes to existing laws for the development, expansion and operation of ..

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300 in Wipro fired for moonlighting

September 22, 2022

Wipro has sacked employees who were involved in moonlighting. What is Moonlighting? Moonlighting is the term used to describe an individual taking up a second job or multiple other work assignments besides his full-time job. The practice of working for ..

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ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties

September 21, 2022

The Chief Election Commissioner has written to the Union Law Ministry to limit anonymous political donations. He has provided several recommendations reduce election funding via black money. Key recommendations Disclose donations above Rs.2,000: Under the current rules, political parties are ..

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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022

September 21, 2022

The Home Affairs Ministry has notified the rules governing the implementation of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. Key facts The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 repeals the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, whose scope was limited to collecting finger ..

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Indian Government to set up panel to study status of SC converts to Islam and Christianity

September 19, 2022

The Central Government will constitute a national commission to study the social, economic and educational status of members of Scheduled Castes or Dalits who have converted to religions other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Key facts This proposed commission is ..

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Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill

September 16, 2022

The ‘Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’ was recently passed by the state legislative council. Key facts Karnataka’s anti-conversion bill was passed by the legislative assembly in December 2021. The bill bans forced religious conversions by direct ..

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