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Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps

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Understand when and why Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities freeze bank accounts, the legal process under Section 83 of the CGST Act, 2017, and how companies can manage risks and respond effectively.

Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized

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India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.

India’s Code on Wages, 2019: What Employers Need to Know

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Learn how India’s Code on Wages, 2019, streamlines wage compliance through universal minimum wages, a unified “wages” definition, and stricter payment rules, delivering a more predictable labor framework for CEOs, investors, and employers.

Karnataka Menstrual Leave Order: Introduction of Mandatory Paid Leave for Women Employees

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Beginning November 12, 2025, Karnataka will require employers to provide women employees with one paid menstrual leave day per month, strengthening workplace welfare standards and adding new compliance and HR obligations for businesses.

India Amends TCS Rules, 2025 with New Authentication Standards for Messaging Platforms

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Under the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Amendment Rules, 2025, messaging app platforms in India are now required to implement SIM-linked authentication.

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

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Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country’s industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.

India Expands Export Controls with New SCOMET Category 7 for Emerging Technologies

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India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.

Forensic Accounting in India: Fraud Prevention and Risk Management for Businesses

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Discover how forensic accounting can protect businesses from financial and cyber risks, strengthen governance, and support strategic due diligence in India.

Kerala Introduces India’s First Right to Disconnect Legislation: All You Need to Know

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Kerala’s Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, introduces clear rules on after-hours work communication, employee rights, and workplace accountability, marking a major step in India’s evolving labor reforms.

India-Cyprus Relations: Strategic Partnership and Economic Roadmap 2025–2029

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India and Cyprus advance their comprehensive partnership through strengthened defense ties, growing trade links, and a forward-looking Joint Action Plan for 2025–29.

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