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India Opens Insurance Sector to 100% Foreign Ownership

India has notified 100% FDI in insurance under the automatic route, letting foreign investors fully own Indian insurers without prior approval. The change opens the door for JV buyouts and new entrants, though LIC retains its separate 20% FDI cap.

Govt Grants 4-Month Force Majeure Relief on West Asia Crisis

India's government has allowed contractors to invoke Force Majeure clauses for up to four months, formally recognising the West Asia crisis as a qualifying event. This gives businesses with government contracts a legal shield against penalty clauses tied to supply chain and project disruptions.

FM Warns AI Cyberattacks Threaten National Market Stability

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warned that one successful cyberattack could disrupt markets nationally, erase wealth, and erode public trust. She pointed to AI-powered tools as making attacks faster, more scalable, and increasingly autonomous. Policy responses from regulators like RBI or SEBI may follow.

Punjab Enacts Stricter Sacrilege Law Amid Communal Pressure

Punjab has introduced a new sacrilege law imposing stricter punishments than existing Indian Penal Code provisions. The move responds to recurring desecration incidents, particularly involving the Guru Granth Sahib, which have repeatedly caused communal unrest and political pressure in the state. Constitutional

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Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?

Punjab has introduced a new sacrilege law imposing stricter punishments than existing Indian Penal Code provisions. The move responds to recurring desecration incidents, particularly involving the Guru Granth Sahib, which have repeatedly caused communal unrest and political pressure in the state. Constitutional

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

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