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Abla El Hawary Makes History by Presiding Over Egypt’s Parliament

January 14, 2026

A Historic First in Egypt’s Parliamentary Journey

On January 12, 2026, Abla El Hawary created history by presiding over the opening sitting of the House of Representatives in Egypt. At 79 years of age, she became the first woman to chair parliamentary proceedings in the country’s 160-year legislative history, marking a symbolic milestone for women’s political participation.

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Supreme Court Split Verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act Explained

January 14, 2026

Supreme Court Split on Section 17A: What the Verdict Means

The Supreme Court recently delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, a provision that requires prior approval before initiating any enquiry or investigation against a public servant for actions taken in official capacity.

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Centre Plans Funding Support for Gram Sabha–Led Forest Management Under FRA

January 14, 2026

Centre Explores Funding Support for Community-Led Forest Management Under FRA

The Union government is examining measures to reinforce community-led forest governance by enabling financial support for Community Forest Resource (CFR) management committees constituted under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). The initiative is being discussed jointly by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), with the objective of empowering gram sabhas that hold legally recognised forest management rights.

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RBI Issues Foreign Exchange Management Guarantees Regulations, 2026

January 14, 2026

RBI Notifies Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026, creating a consolidated and transparent regulatory framework for guarantees involving persons resident outside India. The new regulations are intended to simplify procedures, strengthen oversight, and bring uniformity to cross-border guarantee transactions under the foreign exchange regime.

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India Hosts 28th CSPOC in New Delhi, Showcasing Parliamentary Leadership

January 14, 2026

India to Host 28th CSPOC, Reinforcing Its Parliamentary Leadership in the Commonwealth

India is set to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in its parliamentary diplomacy. The three-day conference, beginning on Wednesday and concluding on January 16, will see participation from Speakers and Presiding Officers representing more than 60 Commonwealth countries and semi-autonomous legislatures, highlighting India’s central role in advancing democratic dialogue within the Commonwealth.

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