NEW DELHI: In the biggest overhaul of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013 in years, Centre has significantly narrowed drugmakers’ liability in overcharging cases, while introducing a host of long-pending changes sought by the pharma industry. The amendments, notified on June 30 and effective immediately, ease compliance for pharma companies, simplify pricing approvals for…
NEW DELHI: Seeking to allay public fears over ethanol-blended fuel, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri Thursday said a “make-believe” narrative had been unleashed on social media over the past few days.Addressing a press conference, the minister said the reduction in mileage of an E20-fuelled vehicle is “minor”. “It is well established that when you have…
PM Modi with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to an early convening of the next Quad Leaders’ Summit and underlined the importance of ensuring unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a joint statement.With both countries heavily…
NEW DELHI: In the first case of its kind, Supreme Court on Thursday quashed orders passed by NCLT and NCLAT on the ground that they decided a case on the basis of AI-generated non-existent case laws and verdicts, cautioning that unchecked use of AI could distort the justice delivery system.A bench of Justices P S…
NEW DELHI: Faced with a pile of cases under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) and eager to avoid prolonged legal battles, the Enforcement Directorate is settling for large-scale compounding of offences and termination of adjudication proceedings after obtaining the Reserve Bank of India‘s approval.In the last 15 months, more than 150 Fema cases have…
NEW DELHI: A day after directing Meta to pause WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, govt has issued similar notices to Telegram and Signal over their existing username systems, asking them to explain how they prevent fraud and impersonation.The IT ministry wants detailed responses on safeguards against scams, phishing, digital arrest frauds and identity impersonation. Like WhatsApp,…
This Thai proverb reminds us that good work should be done without seeking attention. The ultimate act of goodness is doing something noble when no one is watching. Such kind works done in shadows do not cry for attention, for reward. And this timeless Thai saying invokes a religious image as it refers to the…
California is America’s ultimate road trip destination! It is also the third-largest U.S. state by area and its diversity is unimaginable. From snow-covered mountains to deserts and vineyards to redwood forests, the state has them all. And how can we not mention over 1,300 km of Pacific coastline, simply stunning! The state attracts travellers with…
Quote of the Day by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Canva) Few writers have explored the depths of the human mind more deeply than Fyodor Dostoevsky . His novels are not stories but psychological journeys into guilt, faith, suffering, morality, freedom and redemption. Over 140 years after his death, his writings still impact literature, psychology, philosophy and even…
Jagpreet Singh was convicted of murdering his wife days after entering Canada, he claimed he “accidentally poked” her in the stomach. An Indian-origin man has been convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing his wife just six days after arriving in Canada, with a judge rejecting his claim that he had only accidentally “poked” her…