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Posted on: 27 Feb, 10:05 PM

UCC panel submits voluminous report to Uttarakhand CM, Dhami says 'long-awaited moment has arrived'

The draft was handed over to Dhami by the five-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. After receiving the report, Dhami said, It is yet another step towards the fulfilment of a commitment made to the people of the state during the run-up to the assembly polls held in 2022. Key Points

CCI releases draft regulations to bust cartels under 'leniency-plus' regime

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released draft regulations for a leniency-plus regime, which will incentivise companies involved in cartels to proactively report other cartels they are part of. Under the new regulations, companies can receive a penalty reduction if they share vital information and cooperate fully with the CCI throughout the investigation. Key Points

UCC draft focuses on rights of women: U’khand panel chief

The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Uttarakhand focuses on safeguarding the interests of women, children, and the differently-abled. It covers issues such as marriage, divorce, succession, guardianship, custody, and inheritance. The draft is expected to be submitted to the state government by the end of July and may serve as a template for a pan-India code. The UCC aims to subsume customary laws across faiths and tribes and govern issues related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and maintenance. The issue has gained attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a case for UCC. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

NBA draft 2023: Full list of players picked

Wembanyama became the first player to be picked in the NBA draft 2023. San Antonio Spurs acquired the services of the 19-year-old Frenchman. Key Points

Commerce ministry seeking views of ministries, NITI on draft bills on 5 cash crops

India's commerce ministry has circulated notes to seek views from government think tank Niti Aayog on draft bills pertaining to five cash crops, namely tea, coffee, spices, rubber and tobacco. The ministry aims to boost their growth and foster a conducive environment for businesses by decriminalising minor offences. They plan to take the comments of the think tank and other ministries, and in due course seek the Union Cabinet's approval on the list of Spices (Promotion and Development), Rubber (Promotion and Development), Coffee (Promotion and Development), Tea (Promotion and Development) and Tobacco Board (Amendment) bills. Key Points

draft UGC guidelines over de-reservation spark controversy

The Ministry of Education (MoE) clarified that draft guidelines by the University Grants Commission (UGC) proposing de-reservation of reserved posts in higher education institutes have drawn criticism. The Congress alleged a conspiracy to end reservation for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. The JNU Students' Union announced a protest against the UGC Chairman. Key Points

NHL draft 2023 Primer Live streaming: Date, know first round order, how to watch and more

2023 NHL draft is almost here and the first round order is out. Now, grab some popcorns along side whatever you prefer, turn the TV on and enjoy this years NHL draft as we tell you the streaming details. Key Points

Digital India Bill draft bill likely to open for public consultation within 15 days

The draft was due to be released earlier this month, but was held back for fresh consultation with legal and industry leaders. This follows feedback from experts during the governments outreach on the proposed Act, which began in March across multiple cities, including Bengaluru and Mumbai. Key Points

Govt proposes exempting certain M&A deals from Competition Comm approval requirement

Draft rules to exempt certain categories of combinations from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval requirement have been issued by the corporate affairs ministry. Vaibhav Choukse, Partner & Head - Competition Law at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, said the draft rules enlist certain kinds of M&A (Merger & Acquisition) transactions which will not require approval from the CCI. Key Points

Uniform Civil Code draft to be submitted to Uttarakhand government today

A five-member panel headed by Justice (retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai formed to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will submit the draft to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Friday. Key Points

EU lawmakers back rules forcing Big Tech to tackle child pornography

EU lawmakers agreed on Wednesday to draft rules requiring Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) Google, Meta (META.O) and other online services to identify and remove online child pornography, saying that end-to-end encryption would not be affected. Key Points

Row in Assam over delimitation: Oppn flags NRC, Census, ‘devaluing’ of minority vote; BJP hails proposal

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says EC's draft protects interests of 'indigenous communities' and that 'a better delimitation...is not possible till the number of seats are increased' Key Points

The Indian Express

EC's Assam proposal sparks blame game between Congress, BJP

Congress has said that the Election Commission could have waited for the Supreme Court hearing on July 25 before publishing the draft proposal. While Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi alleged that his Lok Sabha seat has been dismembered for political motives a year before polls, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the proposal and accused some people of trying to rake up a communal issue. Key Points

RBI issues draft norms on fintech SROs

The RBI has invited applications for a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for fintech firms, either for the entire sector or for specific sub-sectors. The number of SROs to be recognized will be based on the number and nature of applications received. Key Points

This Treaty Could Stop Plastic Pollution—or Doom the Earth to Drown in It

The UN has released a draft of what might become a landmark agreement to protect human health and the environment. Emphasis on might. Key Points

OpenAI may leave the EU if regulations bite – CEO

The EU is working on what could be the first set of rules globally to govern AI. As part of the draft, companies deploying generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, will have to disclose any copyrighted material used to develop their systems. Key Points

The Indian Express

Uttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had tabled the contentious legislation in the house amidst din from the Opposition on Tuesday. With this, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code. While speaking on the draft CM Dhami said that the bill was prepared in accordance with the Constitution. Key Points

Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza 'ceasefire' at Security Council

Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington of a hypocritical spectacle that does not pressure Israel. The Security Council may later Friday consider another resolution with a more explicit call for an immediate ceasefire. Key Points

Indian e-tailer Firstcry's parent files to go public

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian online retailer Firstcry filed for an initial public offering on Thursday, its draft papers showed. Firstcry's parent Brainbees Solutions will sell shares worth 18.16 Key Points

Karnataka unveils draft EV policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investment

Karnataka was the first in India to launch the EV policy in 2017. With approximately 2.5 lakh EVs registered and 700 charging stations, the state stands as the third highest in EV registrations nationally. It is also home to several electric vehicle makers like Ola Electric, Ather, Altigreen, and Bounce. Key Points

EU tech chief sees draft voluntary AI code within weeks

The European Union’s AI Act, with rules on facial recognition and biometric surveillance, is still going through the legislative process. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points

G7 finance chiefs to warn of global uncertainty as US debt crisis looms

On the banking troubles, the draft communique said policymakers would tackle data, supervisory, and regulatory gaps in the banking system . The grouping is expected to reiterate its condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pledge to strengthen monitoring of cross-border transactions between Russia and other countries. Key Points

UGC set to release rules, portal for foreign varsity campuses in May

In January, the higher education regulator had released draft regulations allowing foreign universities to operate in the country. The draft rules sought to provide autonomy in admissions and fees. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

Gmail AI will be able to draft job application, cover letter, birthday wishes

Reports have stated that the generative AI in Gmail will help users draft birthday invites, letters, job application and cover letter. Further it can also shorten or elaborate texts for the content the user has written. Key Points

Despite opposition, non-trade issues make their way into WTO draft package

The draft package distributed ahead of the Abu Dhabi World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference scheduled for next week has brought attention to themes of trade inclusivity, women's involvement in trade, industrial policy, and environmental considerations – topics that India and numerous other developing nations oppose. The draft document has been reviewed by ET. Key Points

Broadcasters want OTT to be kept outside broadcast bill's purview

The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) has requested the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to exclude OTT platforms from the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023. The IBDF argued that treating linear TV and OTT platforms equally would constitute 'reverse discrimination' and violate Article 14 of the constitution. The draft bill aims to broaden the scope of broadcasting to include both broadcast content and distribution systems, including OTT. Key Points

UGC to announce guidelines for setting up foreign universities in May

The draft University Grants Commission (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations will be adopted in the first week of May, UGC Chairman M. Jagdesh Kumar told The Hindu. Key Points

Chidambaram-led manifesto panel skips OPS, Priyanka & other Congress leaders want it as poll promise

Updated draft of Congress manifesto is with Mallikarjun Kharge for approval. Some functionaries like Praveen Chakravarty have earlier questioned scheme’s effectiveness in poll battles. Key Points

Centre told to inform outcome of consultations of draft rules to regulate e-pharmacies

The Delhi High Court has granted six weeks' time to the Centre to inform it about the outcome of consultations and deliberations with stakeholders on draft rules to regulate e-pharmacies. On perusing the latest status report filed by the Centre, the court noted it has been categorically stated that the Union of India has not yet finalised the draft notification of August 2018 and it is pending for consultation and deliberations. Key Points

Lenders seek anonymity for officers tagging wilful defaulter accounts

Lenders seek RBI guidance on protecting officers' identities identifying defaulters. Recent court order mandates disclosing committee members. Indian Banks Association seeks advice too. Risks highlighted for officers personally named. Key Points