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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.

US citizens by falsely claiming to renew their policies or providing technical assistance. Among those arrested was Ankur Gupta, an MBA graduate who led the gang.

report revealed that 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud. This is due to a lack of visibility across hybrid environments and a patchwork strategy to protect data as it moves across clouds, databases, apps, and services. A host of cybersecurity challenges come with a cloud-first application architecture, and multiple cloud-native environments demand meticulous attention and proactive mitigation measures.

LTIMindtree and Bharat Electronics (BEL) will replace UPL and Dabur India from S&P BSE Sensex 50 index with effect from December 18 as part of the reconstitution of the 30-stock index, a BSE release said on Monday. Shares of LTIMindtree jumped over 2% to the day's high of Rs 5638 on the BSE while BEL fell 1.4% to the day's low of Rs 143.95. Meanwhile, UPL traded flat though the bias was positive and Dabur India gained up to 0.40% to Rs 543.85 around 12 pm. The rejig exercise will also be in other indices on the BSE viz.

Uttarkashi, 41 workers are still waiting to be rescued. The current rescue plan, if executed accurately, may take at least another two days. The workers have been provided with food, water, and essential medicines at regular intervals. Additionally, some of them are being given anti-depressants to help cope with the situation. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who reviewed the rescue operation at the partially collapsed Silkyara tunnel, emphasized the collective responsibility of ensuring the well-being of the trapped workers and their family members.

REC Ltd (with P/E of 7.71), and Power Finance Corporation (with P/E of 4.79), as per the RHP. Also Read: IREDA IPO: GMP, price, lot size, other details of upcoming IPO.

Samsung hosted two unpacked events where it introduced its flagship smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, along with the Galaxy S23 series. As the new year approaches, speculations about the upcoming Galaxy S24 are gaining momentum. According to Tom's Guide, there are reports suggesting that the announcement might take place in mid-January 2024.

Windows 11, offering users greater control over their operating system, in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA). These changes, set to roll out in early 2024, allow Windows 11 users to uninstall Microsoft Edge, Bing, and even disable ads, providing a more customisable experience.

How many of us have heard of Yngve Slyngstad, a name synonymous with finance? Being the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) from 2008 to 2020, he successfully expanded the Government Pension Fund Global in Norway, transforming it into the largest sovereign wealth fund globally, with assets under management surpassing $1 trillion. Additionally, he is recognised for spearheading responsible investment initiatives, including the strategic divestment from companies with subpar environmental and social performance.

Achieving one’s financial goals is no easy task as it requires consistent investment strategies and a disciplined investment approach in the long and short terms. Many people find it difficult to identify their goals and adjust their investments based on that. One of the most important things is to know your financial goals and requirements of funds for each of them. It is also important to understand your income and expenses and existing debt and liabilities.

As the rescue operation work entered the ninth day and the rescuers raced against time to evacuate the 41 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi, an international team of tunnelling experts arrived at the site on Monday.

Vivek and Apoorva ran into each other again and realized how much they had in common, she told the crowd. “We have been together ever since as we were neighbors." Vivek continued by saying that his parents had always taught him that "who you marry matters," and they would do the same for their own offspring.

Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. PM took information about the ongoing relief and rescue operations of the workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi.

Renault Duster from the new generation has had its image leaked online, providing a glimpse of the car's silhouette. While still bearing a resemblance to the original Duster, the compact SUV now exudes a more stylish and sophisticated appeal. As per the publication, the new generation Renault Duster features a distinct design, diverging significantly from its original iteration.

Gold rate today: On account of nosediving US bond yield and US dollar index, gold price today opened upside at ₹60,719 per 10 gm levels on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). MCX gold rate further extended its morning gains and went on to hit intraday high of ₹60,774 per 10 gm levels within few minutes of commodity market's opening bell today. In international market, spot gold price is oscillating around $1,982 per ounce levels.

Lendlease’s search for a new auditor is on hold until at least February and the ASX-listed developer, builder and investor is keeping KPMG – its auditor since 1958 – on standby for another year’s work, chairman Michael Ullmer said.

The local boss of Japanese gas giant Inpex says Australia’s deteriorating policy climate for gas threatens future investments to support the $US45 billion ($69.5 billion) Ichthys LNG project in Darwin.

Mumbai | Australia defeated India to win the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, yielding a windfall for punters who had wagered against the host country’s unbeaten streak until the final.

A dispute at the top of the powerful NSW racing administration has descended into accusations that each side used its preferred publishers and broadcasters to attack the other in the lead-up to a decision on the tenure of Racing NSW chairman Russell Balding.

The Australian Securities Exchange has hired TATA Consultancy to design the replacement for itsshare settlement and clearing infrastructure, a year after the abandonment of plans for a long-touted blockchain-based system left the market operator in disarray and in the sight of regulators.

EY Australia has admitted another staff member helped draft documents for a former partner who allegedly promoted tax exploitation schemes, but says the second person was working under instructions and is not accused of doing anything wrong.