RBI Amends Urban Co-operative Bank Financial Statement Directions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the financial statement presentation and disclosure directions for urban co-operative banks. These amendments, effective April 1, 2026, require specific disclosures regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums.

RBI Amendment Directions for Rural Banks Financial Statements

The Reserve Bank of India has issued second amendment directions for Regional Rural Banks' financial statements. These amendments modify the disclosure requirements regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums, effective April 1, 2026.

RBI Local Area Banks Financial Statements Amendment Directions

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Local Area Banks Financial Statements Amendment Directions, 2026. These amendments modify the disclosure requirements for Local Area Banks regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums.

Operation Encompass Cross-Border Meeting on Child Domestic Violence Support

The Irish Department of Justice convened a cross-border meeting to advance the introduction of Operation Encompass, an initiative to share information between police and schools to support children affected by domestic violence. The program, already successful in Northern Ireland, will be legislated for national rollout in Ireland, starting with a pilot in Drogheda.

EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Meeting Discussions

The Irish Minister for Justice attended the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting to discuss migration, security, and justice issues. Key topics included voluntary returns, EU support for transit countries, the EU Drugs Strategy, and the future mandate of Europol. Ministers also agreed on a general approach for a regulation protecting vulnerable adults.

EU Internet Forum Discusses Terrorism and Illegal Content Online

The EU Internet Forum met in Brussels to discuss combating terrorism, extremism, and illegal content online. Ministers endorsed a revised EU Online Crisis Response Framework to expedite the removal of terrorist content and enhance early warning alerts among member states' law enforcement.

Child Maintenance Calculator Launched in Ireland

The Irish Department of Justice has launched a new online child maintenance calculator to assist parents in determining child support payments. This tool follows the recent publication of Ireland's first Child Maintenance Guidelines and aims to facilitate direct arrangements between parents or with professional assistance.

Ireland's National DNA Database Marks 10th Anniversary

Ireland's Department of Justice announced the 10th anniversary of the national DNA database, established under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014. The database, managed by Forensic Science Ireland, has aided nearly 8,000 criminal investigations since 2015 and currently holds over 94,000 profiles.

EUIPO Trains Judges and Prosecutors on Dark Web Technologies

The EUIPO has conducted training for judges and prosecutors across the EU on open dark web technologies. This initiative aims to enhance their understanding and capabilities in addressing intellectual property rights infringements facilitated by these technologies.

EUIPO Workshop on Intellectual Property Crime

The EUIPO hosted a workshop focused on combating intellectual property crime. The event brought together various stakeholders to discuss tools and strategies for fighting IP crime across the European Union.