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India's Ministry of External Affairs has issued a public advisory warning citizens against social media accounts, many on Instagram, falsely claiming to advise the MEA on trade and migration policy and selling paid "diplomacy influencer" consultation sessions with no government backing.
Read Full ArticleRajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal renews his call for a National Commission for Men following the alleged murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal. The proposed 2025 Bill aims to provide institutional support for male victims while ensuring existing protections for women remain unaffected.
India's MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan signaled a shift toward a dedicated AI law, saying the ministry could begin drafting legislation, though no timeline is set, departing from the government's 2023 stance against a standalone AI law.
The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Rajnath Singh, approved capital procurement proposals worth Rs 52,000 crore on July 3, 2026, to strengthen the Army, Navy and Air Force.
West Bengal Assembly passes bills allowing 1-year preventive detention without trial and auction of offenders' property to recover riot damage costs.
West Bengal enacts stringent public safety laws allowing year-long preventive detention without trial and property auctions to recover damages caused during riots.
RBI proposes a model risk framework making banks and NBFCs accountable for AI/ML systems, with stricter governance, validation, and human oversight.
Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda Prison launches ‘Feel the Jail’, allowing citizens to voluntarily spend up to 24 hours inside prison cells.
Karnataka withdraws its 2022 hijab ban order and permits limited religious symbols alongside uniforms in schools and colleges.
Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
Telangana’s SEEEPC Survey 2024 reveals SCs/STs are 3x more backward than general castes; IEWG report exposes welfare gaps and deep caste inequalities.
Bageshwar Dham gets FCRA licence, allowing legal foreign donations under strict compliance norms amid evolving regulatory framework in India.
Parliament to vote on key bills expanding Lok Sabha to 850 seats, enabling delimitation, and activating women’s reservation ahead of the 2026 Census.
ICA hosts 5th ICA International Conference 2026 in Delhi with CJI, top judges and global experts, focusing on arbitration, legal tech and cross-border disputes.
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2026, decriminalising minor offences across 79 laws, easing compliance, reducing litigation, and boosting ease of doing business.
The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India.
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