Meet the six-member expert committee overseeing Adani-Hindenburg case
The Supreme Court has appointed a six-member expert committee to look into the Adani-Hindenburg case, including top bankers, judges, a prominent lawyer and a technology stalwart. Here is all you need to know. Key Points
India TodayMeet the six-member expert committee overseeing Adani-Hindenburg matter
The Supreme Court has appointed a six-member expert committee to look into the Adani-Hindenburg case, including top bankers, judges, a prominent lawyer and a technology stalwart. Here is all you need to know. Key Points
India TodayGovernment bans 14 fixed-dose combination drugs, citing risk to people
The banned drugs included those used for treating common infections, cough and fever. The move comes following the recommendations by an expert committee. Key Points
India Todayexpert panel recommends legal framework for MNI platform
On 4th July 2023, Chairperson of the expert Committee has submitted a report of the expert Committee on MNI platform. Aforesaid committee has recommended the implementation framework of MNI-P platform, legal framework & inter-state reciprocity of license and movement, dispute resolution mechanism, roll-out strategy etc, an official statement said. Key Points
Economic Times‘The voter is being badly cheated due to defections’
India News: Explore the implications of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker's decision on the anti-defection law and its impact on the voters. Understand the shortcomings and debates surrounding defections in Indian politics. Key Points
Times Of IndiaJimmy Carter's 77-year marriage helped him live longer, longevity expert says
Jimmy and Rosalynn enjoyed a decades-long marriage. Their relationship likely helped them age gracefully, Blue Zones expert Dan Buettner said. Key Points
InsiderJimmy Carter's 77-year marriage helped him live longer, longevity expert says
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are both in their nineties. Their lasting marriage likely helped them age gracefully, Blue Zones expert Dan Buettner said. Key Points
InsiderIndia bans 14 fixed-dose medicines for likely posing risks to health
The Indian government has banned 14 types of fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines due to a lack of therapeutic justification and potential risks to humans, according to an expert panel's recommendations. FDCs mix two or more active ingredients in a fixed ratio. The FDCs that have been banned include Nimesulide+ Paracetamol dispersible tablets and Pholcodine+ Promethazine, amongst others. The decision has been taken after an earlier restriction of 344 FDCs was challenged by manufacturers in court. Key Points
Economic TimesRoyal expert on Prince William- Kate's marriage: 'Despite many fights…’
“I think it’s a sign of a healthy and relatable marriage. And, actually, there is an incredibly equal partnership," the expert said. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesRoad ministry sets up an expert panel to review all tunnel project proposals
In a notification dated September 6, the ministry of road transport and highways said the advisory panel, comprising experts from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and THIDCL, will henceforth tender expert advice during the appraisal of long tunnel projects with length more than 1.5 km. Key Points
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R-Day Parade 2024: Why were Punjab, Bengal's tableaus not selected?
Punjab and West Bengal have been rejected from the Republic Day Parade 2024 due to their tableaux not aligning with the broader themes of the parade. The Ministry of Defence sources stated that the tableaux proposals received from various States/UTs and Central Ministries/Departments are evaluated in a series of meetings by the expert Committee for selection of tableaux, comprising eminent persons in the field of art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, and choreography. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarkashi tunnel disaster: expert panel's observations point to weak shear zone
The Uttarakhand tunnel disaster was caused by a 'shear zone' situation, with no escape route or piped passage in place. The tunnel collapsed on November 12 and an expert committee was established on November 14. The 'shear zone' likely missed during inspections before drilling began. The 4.531 km '2-Lane bi-directional Silkyara bend-Barkot tunnel with escape passage' was approved in February 2018 to provide 'all weather connectivity' to Yamunotri, part of Uttarakhand's Chardham Yatra. Key Points
Economic TimesSC forms five-member expert committee to look into Hindenburg report on Adani Group, to be overseen by retired SC judge
The expert committee’s members are former SBI chairman O.P. Bhatt, Justice J.P. Devadhar (retired), veteran banker K.V. Kamath, Infosys co-founder Nadan Nilekani and advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan. It will be monitored by former Supreme Court judge A.M. Sapre. Key Points
The HinduG20 panel on multilateral banks’ reforms to meet this week
The G20 expert group on reforming multilateral development banks (MDB), jointly steered by Harvard University president emeritus Lawrence Summers and Fifteenth Finance Commission Chairperson N.K. Singh, is slated to hold its first in-person meeting in Washington this week. Key Points
The Hindu‘Trapped Uttarkashi workers could be evacuated in 3 hours’ — cautious hope as rescuers reach closer
12 rat-hole miners have been trying to clear a path to the trapped workers, cutting and removing the debris by hand in a hazardous procedure. Workers have been trapped for 17 days. Key Points
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Motors expert warns drivers over TikTok button hack that could cost a fortune
A motors expert has issued an urgent warning for drivers over a TikTok button hack that could lead to them spending a fortune on their car. Read more about this below. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesCouple doesn't sleep on 'regular' side of the bed, sparks outrage
"We never designated a spot," Angelina Murphy told Insider about their unique sleeping habits. "We just land where we land, I guess." Key Points
InsiderDiwali to be school holiday in New York
New York: Diwali, the festival of lights, will now be enshrined as a school holiday in New York City, authorities announced here. Mayor Eric Adams described it as a victory for the city’s residents. New York Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar said the fight took two decades for the South Asian a Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSovereign Gold Bond scheme 2023-24: 1st tranche opens for subscription from Monday; 8 reasons to buy
The Indian government is launching the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2023-24, Series I, opening for subscription on 19 June, with a nominal value of INR5,926 ($92.5) per gram of gold. Online subscribers are also eligible for a discount of INR50 per gram. Subscriptions end on 23 June. SGBs offer several advantages over physical gold, including an interest rate of 2.5% on capital appreciation, capital gains tax exemption after eight years of investment, guarantee against default, and high liquidity via exchange trading, said personal finance expert Jitendra Solanki. Key Points
Economic TimesBihar bridge collapse: Sushil Modi demands technical experts, CBI to probe incident
Patna (Bihar) [India], June 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushil Kumar Modi has demanded an investigation by the Technical expert Committee and the Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) in connection with the collapse of the Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge in Bhagalpur. “We demand Technical expert Committee carry out the investigation. CBI should also investigate the matter. The […] Key Points
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