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BCI issues digital ethics framework for lawyers, bans AI deepfakes and misleading legal content

BCI issues digital ethics framework for lawyers, bans AI deepfakes and misleading legal content

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In a landmark move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) issued a comprehensive circular on July 17, 2026, regulating the digital conduct of advocates, law students, interns, and legal influencers. The directive addresses concerns over sensational social media content, misleading legal advice, advertising, client solicitation, influencer-style promotion, and the misuse of artificial intelligence, while preserving the dignity of courts and public confidence in the justice system.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Centre bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations citing public health concerns

Centre bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations citing public health concerns

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The Centre has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, saying they lack “therapeutic justification” and their continued use was not considered beneficial in relation to the potential risks involved. The Ministry banned the FDC in the notifications issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. (Representational Photo/Unsplash) The move, the Union Health Ministry said, was to safeguard public health and promote rational use of medicines while ensuring only effective and scientifically validated medicines are available to the public. Also Read| Spl campaign against drugs to be launched across 441 panchayats in Shimla: Kashyap FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a fixed ratio. The decision follows a review of FDCs undertaken in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions. The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) had constituted an expert committee to examine various drug combinations and identify those that were irrational, therapeutically unjustified or potentially harmful. “The manufacture for sale, sale, distribution and supply of the identified …

India bans sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026

India bans sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026

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The Central government on Wednesday imposed an immediate ban on the export of sugar till September 30, 2026, in a move aimed at protecting domestic availability and maintaining food security amid concerns over future supply pressures. The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which amended the export policy status of several sugar categories from “restricted” to “prohibited.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amid West Asia crisis, government bans sugar exports until September 30 | Business News

Amid West Asia crisis, government bans sugar exports until September 30 | Business News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 14, 2026 01:57 AM IST The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) late on Wednesday prohibited export of raw, white and refined sugar with immediate effect till September 30 amid inflation and future supply-related concerns in the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia conflict. The prohibition will not apply to sugar exports to the European Union and the US under the preferential quota, the notification said. The prohibition on sugar exports will also not apply to the advance authorisation scheme (AAS), government-to-government exports, and consignments already in the physical export pipeline, it stated. The decision to ban sugar exports is seen more as a precautionary move, given the finely balanced supply and stocks position. Sugar production in the 2025-26 season (October-September) has been estimated at about 275 lakh tonnes . With opening stocks of 50 lakh tonnes, the total availability of 325 lakh tonnes can comfortably meet the projected domestic consumption requirement of 280 lakh tonnes. It will leave the closing stocks of sugar at 45 lakh tonnes, which is the …

Dev reacts after BJP sweep in West Bengal, hopes new government ends ‘culture of bans’ in Bengali film industry

Dev reacts after BJP sweep in West Bengal, hopes new government ends ‘culture of bans’ in Bengali film industry

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In West Bengal, the BJP sealed a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress’s uninterrupted 15-year rule. Actor Dev, who has been associated with Mamata Banerjee‘s TMC for years now, took to his Facebook account to react to the election results. (Also read: Ram Gopal Varma says Mamata Banerjee is ‘attacking democracy’ by not resigning as West Bengal CM after defeat to BJP) Dev is a popular Bengali actor and Trinamool Congress MP from Ghatal. What Dev said He said, “Congratulations to the BJP on receiving the mandate to form the new government in Bengal. I sincerely hope the government works towards the progress, peace and development of our state and make sure people’s voice is heard. As someone deeply connected to both public life and the film fraternity, I would earnestly request the new government to uphold the spirit of unity and artistic freedom by ensuring that the culture of bans and divisions within the Bengali film industry becomes a thing of the past. Cinema is one of …

After Australia, UK bans rapper Kanye West from entering country: ‘Celebration of Nazism’ row, explained

After Australia, UK bans rapper Kanye West from entering country: ‘Celebration of Nazism’ row, explained

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The UK government has barred rapper Kanye West from entering the country ahead of his planned concert at the Wireless Festival in July over his past antisemitic comments. FILE: US rapper Kanye West meets with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP) The move comes after several brands withdrew their sponsorships to the London festival and critics calling organisers to cancel his appearance and demanding revoking of his visa, AP reported. The British officials and the opposition Conservative Party had condemned Kanye’s event and demanded cancellation of his visa over antisemitic remarks. Also Read: Kanye West’s first India concert postponed by 2 months amid US-Iran conflict. Check out new date, details about tickets The latest setback comes months after the American rapper, who changed his name to ‘Ye’ in 2021, was denied entry into Australia over similar reasons. Why British government refused entry to Kanye West Kanye West has caused global outrage for his antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments in recent years, the latest after he released …

ECI bans all campaigning, opinion polls, and voter outreach during 48-hour silen

ECI bans all campaigning, opinion polls, and voter outreach during 48-hour silen

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The Election Commission of India on Monday announced that the Silent Period for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026, will commence from 5:00 PM on April 7, 2026, marking 48 hours before the close of polling across all constituencies. As per Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, all forms of election campaigning will be strictly prohibited during this period. This includes public meetings, processions, rallies, and any campaign-related activities. The Commission has also barred the dissemination of election-related content through electronic and social media platforms. Canvassing of votes through bulk SMS, phone calls, or online platforms will not be permitted. Additionally, political functionaries and party workers brought in from outside constituencies, who are not registered voters there, have been directed to leave immediately after the campaign period ends. The district and police administrations have been tasked with ensuring compliance to maintain a free and fair electoral environment. Further, under Section 126(1)(b) of the Act, the display of election-related content, including opinion polls or survey results, on electronic media …

RBI tightens forex rules, bans non-deliverable Re contracts | Business News

RBI tightens forex rules, bans non-deliverable Re contracts | Business News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 2, 2026 01:51 AM IST The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed authorised dealer (AD) banks to discontinue offering non-deliverable derivative contracts involving the Indian rupee to both resident and non-resident users, with immediate effect. The move is aimed at strengthening oversight in the foreign exchange derivatives market. According to the new guidelines, banks and other ADs are prohibited from entering into or facilitating any non-deliverable derivative transactions linked to the rupee. It is seen as part of a broader effort to curb speculative activity and enhance transparency in currency markets as the rupee has come under pressure in the wake of the West Asia conflict. The rupee, which had fallen below 95, closed at 94.81 against the dollar Wednesday. However, Wednesday’s directive provides some operational flexibility. Authorised dealers may continue to offer deliverable foreign exchange derivative contracts, provided these are strictly used to meet genuine hedging requirements of clients, the RBI said. Importantly, users availing such contracts must not simultaneously hold offsetting positions in non-deliverable derivatives. To ensure compliance, dealers …

IOC bans Trans women; make SRY gene test mandatory

IOC bans Trans women; make SRY gene test mandatory

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Only biological women can compete in sports starting from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the International Olympic Committee announced in a new policy on Thursday, effectively shutting the door for transgender women athletes in sports. “Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females,” the IOC said in a statement. The gender will be determined one‑time SRY gene screening via saliva, cheek swab or blood sample, which the apex body terms is “unintrusive compared to other possible methods.” The policy also restricts women athletes such as two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya with medical conditions known as differences in sex development, or DSD. “With the rare exception of athletes with a diagnosis of Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS) or other rare differences/disorders in sex development (DSDs) who do not benefit from the anabolic and/or performance-enhancing effects of testosterone, no athlete with an SRY-positive screen is eligible for competition in the female category at an IOC event,” the IOC …

Karnataka CM bans social media for under 16; while presenting the state budget

Karnataka CM bans social media for under 16; while presenting the state budget

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that social media will be banned for children under the age of 16, while presenting the 2026-27 State Budget in the Vidhana Soudha. During his Budget speech, Siddaramaiah said the move aims to prevent the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage among children. He also announced that an AI and Technology Park will be set up under the Indian Institute of Science, which will establish a Robotics and AI campus named the “Bangalore Robotics and AI Innovation Zone” in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation and Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited. The Chief Minister further said that the North-South Corridor project from Hebbal Junction to HSR Layout-Silk Board Junction and the East-West Corridor project from K. R. Puram to Mysore Road, covering a total length of 40 km, have been approved at an estimated cost of Rs 40,000 crore under the BOOT model. In the first phase, tenders have been invited for the 17-km North-South Corridor project for Rs 17,780 crore. Siddaramaiah also announced that a tunnel …