Paytm to form advisory committee on compliance, regulatory matters led by ex-SEBI head
Paytm to form group advisory committee on compliance and regulatory matters. Former chairman of SEBI to head Paytm’s advisory committee.
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Anti-Cheating Bill Passed In Parliament
Parliament on Friday passed a bill that aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations, and entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine up to Rs 1 crore for offences. The bill was passed through a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha, after amendments proposed by some opposition…
Congress Welcomes Bharat Ratna To Narasimha Rao, Sneaks In A Dig At BJP
The Congress, which is accused by the BJP of disrespecting its own leader Narasimha Rao, has welcomed the announcement that the government will confer the Bharat Ratna on the former prime minister – but not without taking a dig at the ruling party. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praised Rao’s contribution to nation-building and India’s nuclear…
“40% Commission Government” Allegation Back In Karnataka, With A Twist
The shoe of corruption is now on the other foot in Karnataka. A contractors’ body which had alleged that 40% commission had to be paid to get contracts for public projects under the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government has levelled the same allegation at the Congress government which came to power last year, but with a…
Colleges Can’t Force Students To Stay In Hostel, Charge Hefty Amounts, Warns Medical Body
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a warning against medical colleges that are forcing students to take hostel accommodation. In an official notification released on the NMC website, the commission said that while it is mandatory for colleges to provide appropriate residential accommodation to postgraduate students, the students are however not bound to take…
“I Demand Nyay”: Sharmishtha Mukherjee Claims Trolling, Writes To Rahul Gandhi
Former Congress leader Sharmishtha Mukherjee – ex-President Pranab Mukherjee‘s daughter – wrote to Rahul Gandhi Friday to flag “vicious and continuous trolling by your supporters” following the release of her new book and comments last week about his ability to lead the party into the Lok Sabha election. In a two-page letter posted on X,…
NEET UG 2024: Documents Required During Application Process
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon open the registration process for the National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024. The examination that is conducted as a common and uniform entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions is scheduled to take place on May 5. NEET UG assesses candidates…
Russians Enter North Korea In First Foreign Tour Group Since Covid
A group of Russian tourists arrived in Pyongyang on Friday, AFP photos and video showed, the first known foreign tour group to visit nuclear-armed North Korea since before pandemic-linked border closures. Their arrival comes as Moscow and Pyongyang bolster ties, with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un making a rare overseas trip to meet President…
Prince Harry Accepts Substantial Damages To Settle Mirror Hacking Case
Prince Harry has settled the remainder of his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers over phone hacking and other unlawful acts after the publisher agreed to pay substantial damages and his legal costs, his lawyer told London’s High Court on Friday. In December, the High Court ruled that Harry had been a victim of unlawful information…
Provident Fund Body Restricts Paytm Payments Bank Transactions From Feb 23
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will not accept claims made via Paytm Payments Bank accounts from February 23. The move comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), last week, imposed restrictions on the payment bank due to persistent irregularities. The RBI directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop accepting new deposits in its accounts…