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parliamentary panel has held that the Hindi names given to the three proposed criminal laws is not unconstitutional, dismissing criticism against the move by some political parties and their leaders. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP MP Brijlal has taken note of the wording of Article 348 of the Constitution, which says that the language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the high courts, as well as for Acts, Bills and other legal documents shall be in English language. «The committee finds that as the text of the Sanhita is in English, it does not violate the provisions of Article 348 of the Constitution. The committee is satisfied with the response of the Ministry of Home Affairs and holds that the name given to the proposed legislation is not in violation of Article 348 of the Constitution of India,» the panel said in its report submitted to Rajya Sabha. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS-2023), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS-2023) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA-2023) were introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11. The proposed laws will replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Criminal Procedure Act, 1898, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 respectively. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram had questioned the rationale behind the central government giving Hindi names to the bills. «I am not saying Hindi names must not be given (to bills).

Delhi High Court has in its recent ruling clarified that the extended 10-year review period for Income-Tax (I-T) assessments should only be applied when the assessee's alleged undisclosed income exceeds ₹50 lakh, The Times of India reported. It further clarified that below the specified threshold, assessments can only be reopened within a three-year period, the report added. This will be applicable to all review notices sent on or after April 1, 2021.

A plan for US billionaire Paul Tudor Jones to invest in Fortescue’s clean energy projects has turned sour, with the Wall Street icon’s private office accusing the Australian company of breaching contracts and behaving in an “unethical, immoral and unscrupulous” way.

Several states in India have collected detailed caste and sub-caste (jati) data over the past few years. Bihar became the first state to publicly release such data when it tabled its caste survey report in the state assembly earlier this month. Despite some complaints about the veracity of the numbers, all political parties seem to have accepted them.

Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice on a plea filed by the Kerala government that alleged undue delay on the part of the governor in clearing Bills passed by the state legislature. Appearing for the Kerala government, former Attorney General KK Venugopal alleged that Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has signed three Ordinances, but when it comes to a Bill, he delays the signing for about two years. The senior lawyer argued that the Governor is yet to grant assent to eight Bills that were passed by the state legislature. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued the notice on the plea filed by the state government.

U.K. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt says the government can afford to lower some taxes now that inflation is falling

A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world has sold for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million)

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship but lost both the booster and the spacecraft in a pair of explosions minutes into a second test flight

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the U.K. is setting up a new science initiative to help develop flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat and other crops that are more resilient to climate change

Bank of India (RBI) issued two important directives that will have far-reaching consequences for the personal loan segment. One, it asked the country’s largest consumer goods financier Bajaj Finance Ltd to stop lending through two of its loan products. Two, it increased the risk weights— the money set aside by banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) for loans to cover credit risk—in the personal and retail loan categories to 125% from the earlier 100%.

Microsoft Corp. capped the weekend with one of its own: the software giant hired ousted OpenAI chief Sam Altman. The moves reshape the world of artificial intelligence given that OpenAI is behind the hugely popular ChatGPT app that took generative AI into the mainstream, and Altman was its figurehead.

National Pharmacy Register with details of all pharmacy professionals as part of a draft Bill that seeks to repeal the nearly 75-year-old Pharmacy Act and replace the Pharmacy Council of India with a national commission. The Union Health Ministry uploaded a draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023, on its website on November 10, seeking comments from the public.

Health Ministry has released the draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023, which seeks to repeal the Pharmacy Act of 1948 and replace the Pharmacy Council of India with a national commission. The ministry put up the draft bill on its website on November 14 seeking comments from the public. The proposed bill aims to provide for a pharmacy education system that improves access to quality and affordable pharmacy or pharmaceutical education, ensures availability of adequate and high-quality pharmacy professionals in all parts of the country, promotes equitable and universal healthcare, and makes services of pharmacy professionals accessible to all citizens. The draft bill calls for a periodic and transparent assessment of pharmacy institutions, facilitating maintenance of a pharmacy register for India, and enforcing high ethical standards in all aspects of pharmacy services. It also encourages pharmacy professionals to adopt latest pharmacy research in their work and to contribute to research. The draft bill proposes flexibility to adapt to changing needs and seeks to set up an effective grievance redressal mechanism. According to the draft, the Pharmacy Ethics and Registration Board will maintain a National Pharmacy Register which will have details of pharmacy professionals to ensure transparency.

Health Ministry has sought comments from the general public on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023. A draft Bill was prepared and uploaded on the website of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (news and highlights section) on November 14. The Bill prepared by the ministry proposes to finalise the National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023 for setting up the National Pharmacy Commission and repealing the Pharmacy Act, 1948. The proposed draft bill calls for a comprehensive approach towards enhancing the pharmacy education system. The draft bill emphasizes improving access to quality and affordable pharmaceutical education. The proposed Bill seks to provide for a pharmacy education system that improves access to quality and affordable pharmacy or pharmaceutical education, ensures availability of adequate and high quality pharmacy professionals in all parts of the country; that promotes equitable and universal healthcare and makes services of pharmacy professionals accessible to all the citizens. The proposed Bill encourages pharmacy professionals to adopt latest pharmacy research in their work and to contribute to research.

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Netflix expands its content with 14 additions this week from November 19 to 25, featuring a reality show, an animated movie, and a limited thriller series. "Squid Game: The Challenge," a reality show based on the hit series, kicks off on November 22, 2023, as 456 participants vie for a $4.56 million prize. Players navigate challenges, devise strategies, form alliances, and strive to survive until the competition's end. On Tuesday, November 21, Netflix premieres the animated movie "Leo!" voiced by Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, and others. The film follows a lizard's escapade during the final year of elementary school, breaking free from a 74-year confinement in a terrarium with his turtle companion. Swedish limited series, «A Nearly Normal Family,» arrives on November 24, depicting a seemingly ordinary family shattered by a shocking murder. As one family member faces arrest, questions arise about how well they truly know each other. Rounding out the week are «Love Island USA» season 3 on November 24 and «Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist» on November 22, offering a diverse selection for Netflix subscribers.

₹800), exceeding its market value by over tenfold. Often Nusr-Et has been under critics' radar after frequent complaints for excessive pricing. Critics also condemned his restaurant for their excessive emphasis on presentation rather than food quality.

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Tamil Nadu and Kerala governments, alleging a delay by the respective state governors in giving assent to bills passed by the assemblies. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear the pleas.

Tripura Assembly is contemplating to enact a rule to disallow raising any question on a particular subject, which is «three-year or more old» by any member of the House, Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen said. To push the plan, the Rules Committee of the Assembly headed by the Speaker held a meeting on Friday and discussed the issue at length. «We run the Assembly guided by Rules and Procedures.