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All About UN Biodiversity Treaty That Aims To Protect 30% Of Oceans By 2030
A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing.
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Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
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Cabinet Clears SHANTI Bill To Allow Private Players In Nuclear Energy Field
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, branded as SHANTI - Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India.
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Lok Sabha Introduces Bill To Regulate Deepfake Content With Consent Rules
A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in Lok Sabha. The Regulation of Deepfake Bill aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content
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Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules; Stablecoins, Tokenised Assets Flagged as Financial Products
Australia’s financial regulator, ASIC, has issued long-awaited guidance clarifying which crypto assets fall under financial products. The move provides legal certainty for firms but raises concerns about the regulator’s capacity to handle new licensing demands. Under the revised framework, stablecoins, wrapped tokens, and tokenised securities w...
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Madras High Court Recognises Crypto as Property: What This Means for Indian Investors
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has recognised cryptocurrency as property under Indian law. The judgment provides legal clarity for investors and businesses, affirming that digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be owned and transferred. While experts call it a milestone for India’s crypto ecosystem, concerns remain over the abs...
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UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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UAE to Begin Sharing Crypto Tax Data Under Crypto Asset Reporting Framework in 2028
The UAE has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), joining global efforts to automatically exchange cryptocurrency tax information. The framework will be implemented in 2027, with the first data sharing expected in 2028. Public consultation, running from September 15 to Novemb...
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AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Lauds Passing Of National Sports Governance Bill, Says: "Benefits..."
This landmark legislation stands as the country's first unified and comprehensive legal framework for sports governance--an achievement that brings decades of calls for reform to fruition.
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Ship Turnaround Time At Indian Ports Now Less Than A Day: Minister
The Indian ports have significantly improved operational efficiency, with the average turnaround time for ships reduced from 4 days to less than 1 day, outperforming many advanced nations
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Parliament Passes Bill To Simplify, Update Framework For Shipping Documents
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Lok Sabha in March this year, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition, who staged a walkout in the post-lunch session.
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World's Top Court Steps In, Reminding Governments To Tackle Global Warming
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.
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Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bills Of Lading Bill To Simplify Legal Framework For Shipping Documents
In this Monsoon Session, the Congress is likely to seek a response to US President Donald Trump's claims about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May.
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Israeli Report Accuses Hamas Of Sexual Violence, Seeks UN Action
Israeli researchers released a report on Tuesday detailing sexual assault allegations against Palestinian Hamas fighters who attacked Israeli communities on October 7, 2023, and offering a "legal blueprint" for potential prosecutions.
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All About UN Biodiversity Treaty That Aims To Protect 30% Of Oceans By 2030
A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing.
-
Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
-
Cabinet Clears SHANTI Bill To Allow Private Players In Nuclear Energy Field
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, branded as SHANTI - Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India.
-
Lok Sabha Introduces Bill To Regulate Deepfake Content With Consent Rules
A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in Lok Sabha. The Regulation of Deepfake Bill aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content
-
Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules; Stablecoins, Tokenised Assets Flagged as Financial Products
Australia’s financial regulator, ASIC, has issued long-awaited guidance clarifying which crypto assets fall under financial products. The move provides legal certainty for firms but raises concerns about the regulator’s capacity to handle new licensing demands. Under the revised framework, stablecoins, wrapped tokens, and tokenised securities w...
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Madras High Court Recognises Crypto as Property: What This Means for Indian Investors
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has recognised cryptocurrency as property under Indian law. The judgment provides legal clarity for investors and businesses, affirming that digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be owned and transferred. While experts call it a milestone for India’s crypto ecosystem, concerns remain over the abs...
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UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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UAE to Begin Sharing Crypto Tax Data Under Crypto Asset Reporting Framework in 2028
The UAE has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), joining global efforts to automatically exchange cryptocurrency tax information. The framework will be implemented in 2027, with the first data sharing expected in 2028. Public consultation, running from September 15 to Novemb...
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AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Lauds Passing Of National Sports Governance Bill, Says: "Benefits..."
This landmark legislation stands as the country's first unified and comprehensive legal framework for sports governance--an achievement that brings decades of calls for reform to fruition.
-
Ship Turnaround Time At Indian Ports Now Less Than A Day: Minister
The Indian ports have significantly improved operational efficiency, with the average turnaround time for ships reduced from 4 days to less than 1 day, outperforming many advanced nations
-
Parliament Passes Bill To Simplify, Update Framework For Shipping Documents
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Lok Sabha in March this year, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition, who staged a walkout in the post-lunch session.
-
World's Top Court Steps In, Reminding Governments To Tackle Global Warming
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.
-
Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bills Of Lading Bill To Simplify Legal Framework For Shipping Documents
In this Monsoon Session, the Congress is likely to seek a response to US President Donald Trump's claims about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May.
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Israeli Report Accuses Hamas Of Sexual Violence, Seeks UN Action
Israeli researchers released a report on Tuesday detailing sexual assault allegations against Palestinian Hamas fighters who attacked Israeli communities on October 7, 2023, and offering a "legal blueprint" for potential prosecutions.
