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SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025

SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025 The first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025 was organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conclave aimed to nurture leaders capable of driving national and global progress. Key Details Aspect Details Event First edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025. Venue Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Aim To nurture leaders who can drive national and global progress. Key Outcome A new SOUL campus will be established near GIFT City, Gujarat. PT Facts Venue: SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. SOUL Campus: A new SOUL campus will be established near GIFT…

29 April, 2026 Governance and good governance

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana On 4 July 2025, the Government of Rajasthan launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Garibi Mukt Gram Yojana. The scheme aims to eliminate rural poverty through village-level targeted development, livelihood generation, and financial empowerment. Aim and Objectives Aspect Details Core Aim To eliminate rural poverty one village at a time. Target Group Focuses on empowering BPL (Below Poverty Line) families. Financial Support Provides financial assistance, skill training, and linkages to self-employment opportunities. Livelihood Focus Promotes entrepreneurship, SHGs, and government support mechanisms for sustainable livelihoods. Coverage and Implementation Component Details First Phase Coverage Covers 5,002…

05 May, 2026 Governance and good governance

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 Introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 18, 2025, this Bill seeks to amend 17 Central Acts, including the Motor Vehicles Act and Legal Metrology Act, to decriminalize minor offences. It aims to enhance the Ease of Doing Business by replacing criminal provisions with administrative penalties. Key Provision Details Decriminalization Replaces imprisonment with monetary penalties for offences such as driving while medically unfit or violating export/import orders under the APEDA Act. Removal of Jail Terms Entirely removes imprisonment for specific violations under the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Graduated…

12 April, 2026 Governance and good governance

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 On August 22, 2025, the President of India gave assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. This legislation aims to protect players from financial ruin and addiction while fostering a safe, constructive digital ecosystem. Key Provision Details Ban on Online Money Games The Act strictly prohibits all online games involving money, whether based on chance, skill, or hybrid models. It also bans advertisements, promotions, and financial transactions linked to such games. Promotion of E-sports Recognizes e-sports as competitive and legitimate. It provides for incentives, training academies, and development…

11 April, 2026 e-Governance and application

National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025

National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025 The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025 was enacted to ensure India’s anti-doping regime fully complies with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards. It amends the 2022 Act to ensure a transparent, independent, and globally compliant anti-doping regime. Key Provision Details Operational Independence Grants the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) autonomy from government and sports bodies, preventing external interference in testing. Board Restructuring Removes the National Board’s oversight powers over NADA and disciplinary panels to satisfy international autonomy requirements. Appeal Panels Empowers the Central Government to constitute Appeal Panels, ensuring procedural clarity and uniform legal standards for…

10 April, 2026 Governance and good governance

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025 On January 31, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025. These rules update the 2020 framework to broaden the scope and efficiency of Aadhaar-enabled services. Area Details Expanding Authentication Scope • Wider Participation: The amendment now permits both government and non-government entities to utilize Aadhaar authentication for providing services in the public interest. • Beyond Governance: While the 2020 rules focused on preventing fund leakages and improving ease of living, the 2025 update encourages digital innovation and stronger partnerships between the…

09 April, 2026 e-Governance and application

IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Amendment Rules, 2025

IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Amendment Rules, 2025: AI & Synthetic Content These amendments tighten regulations on synthetically generated information (SGI) and AI-based content to curb deepfakes and ensure digital accountability. The rules introduce formal recognition of synthetic content, mandatory labelling, intermediary obligations, prohibited content categories and faster compliance timelines. Key Provision Details Recognition of Synthetic Content Provides the first formal definition of SGI, specifically targeting deepfakes and AI impersonations while excluding routine editing and academic materials. Mandatory Labelling & Disclosure All SGI must be prominently marked as artificial and embedded with metadata or unique identifiers. Intermediaries are prohibited from allowing removal…

07 April, 2026 e-Governance and application

Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 20

Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025 On 15th January 2025, in a significant move towards ‘One Nation, One Time,’ the Union government introduced the Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025, aimed at establishing precise synchronization of time. The Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025 involve coordination with the Department of Consumer Affairs, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and ISRO. The aim is to disseminate Indian Standard Time with high precision for critical infrastructure and national systems. PT Facts Date: 15 January 2025. Theme: One Nation, One Time. Department: Department of Consumer Affairs. Core Aim: Mandatory…

07 April, 2026 Governance and good governance

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 lay down compliance requirements for entities handling personal data. They focus on lawful processing, breach reporting, children’s privacy, data localisation and penalties for security failures. Provision Details Data Fiduciaries Entities must process data lawfully and report breaches “without delay.” Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs) Large tech firms such as Google and Meta face higher compliance, including mandatory Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and periodic audits. Children’s Privacy Requires verifiable parental consent and prohibits behavioral tracking or targeted advertising for minors. Data Localisation Introduces conditional restrictions; specific categories of…

07 April, 2026 e-Governance and application

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