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  1. Chandan Roy Sanyal wants people to hate his dark character in '36 Days'

    In a world where social norms often limit acceptance and understanding, stories of bravery and resilience become vital.'36 Days' explores these themes through intricate characters and stories.Among the various plots of the series, a compelling story is that of Tony Walia and Tara, essayed by...
  2. All parliamentary norms were broken: Congress criticizes PM for apparent reference to Ansari in Lok Sabha speech

    New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi violated all parliamentary norms by accusing then Rajya Sabha president Hamid Ansari of having a "tilt" towards the opposition when the BJP came to power in 2014.In his reply to the motion of thanks on the...
  3. Congress criticizes government over 'uncontrolled air pollution'

    New Delhi, expressing concern over "rampant air pollution", the Congress on Thursday alleged that the Narendra Modi government has launched an "all-out war" against India's environmental protection norms and has prioritized the "gains of friends of the Prime Minister" on people's health...
  4. SEBI allows passive funds to invest more than 25 per cent in listed securities of the sponsor group

    New Delhi, Market regulator SEBI has streamlined the norms for passive funds - index funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) - related to exposure to securities of the sponsor's group companies to provide a level playing field for mutual funds.In a notification on Tuesday, the Securities and...
  5. SEBI board approves norms for financiers

    Mumbai, Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday approved norms to regulate unregistered financial influencers, also known as fininfluencers.The move comes amid growing concern over potential risks associated with unregulated financiers who may offer biased or misleading advice. They usually...
  6. Genetic testing can't tell your baby's sex - two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender

    Boston gender reveal parties are best known as celebrations that involve pink and blue, cake and confetti, and occasionally wildfires. In addition to being a hit on social media, the gender reveals are a testament to how society is putting children into one of two predetermined gender boxes...
  7. DGFT implements automated system for determination of ad-hoc input-output criteria

    New Delhi arm of the Ministry of Commerce, DGFT, on Thursday said it has put in place an automated system for ad hoc fixation of entry and exit norms for goods, with a view to promoting ease of doing business for exporters.Exporters can import raw materials or inputs for manufacturing goods...
  8. DGCA relaxes rules for seaplane operations

    Mumbai, Aviation regulator DGCA on Thursday said it has eased norms related to seaplane operations under the government's flagship regional air connectivity scheme UDAN.The revised norms will streamline infrastructure processes, pilot training requirements and regulatory compliance, paving the...
  9. Kanchenjunga accident: Railway unions united in support of the deceased driver, calling it unfair to blame before investigation

    New Delhi: Various railway employee unions have objected to the Railway Ministry's initial response to the West Bengal train accident when it prima facie blamed the driver of the goods train that hit the Kanchenjunga Express from behind for the accident.10 people including the driver lost...
  10. Fit in or get out? Unrealistic standards of beauty are legitimized by brands, social media

    New Delhi, Tanya Raturi remembers being embarrassed in school when a friend pointed out the hair on her legs and told her that people were making fun of her behind her back.Eighteen years later, Raturi is now 30, a gender rights activist and confident in her own skin. And yet, that mixture of...
  11. IFSCA to notify revised norms on direct listing by early July: Chairman

    MUMBAI: International financial services regulator IFSCA will finalize the revised norms for direct listing of companies in GIFT City by early July, Chairman K Rajaraman said on Wednesday.Rajaraman said the highest decision-making body of the International Financial Services Centers Authority...
  12. ECI is following a different rule for Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP

    YSRCP general secretary and advisor to the Andhra Pradesh government Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the Election Commission had violated its own rules by relaxing the postal ballot norms only in the case of Andhra Pradesh.On the Supreme Court's refusal to interfere in this matter, he said that...
  13. SC refuses to consider YSRCP's plea against relaxation in postal ballot norms in Andhra Pradesh

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain YSR Congress Party's plea challenging the relaxation of postal ballot norms for Andhra Pradesh by the Election Commission.A vacation bench of Justices Arvind Kumar and Sandeep Mehta said that considering the facts and circumstances of...
  14. RBI comes up with final framework for fintech industry self-regulatory bodies

    Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Thursday came out with the final framework for setting up self-regulatory organizations (SROs) in the fintech industry.The rules state that SRO-FTs (fintechs) will operate “with impartiality, credibility and responsibility” under the supervision of the central bank...
  15. Pune car accident: Panel formed to probe conduct of Juvenile Justice Board members

    Pune: The Maharashtra government has constituted a committee to probe the conduct of Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members and whether norms were followed while issuing orders in the Pune car accident case, an official said. Said on Wednesday.He said the five-member committee was constituted...
  16. Government puts on hold new wastage norms for gold, silver jewelery exports till July 31

    New Delhi: The government on Tuesday put on hold new norms for permissible wastage amount for gold, silver and platinum content in jewelery exports till July 31, 2024, just a day after the notification, when the gems and jewelery industry raised objections over it. Expressed serious concern. New...
  17. After East Delhi hospital fire, LG orders ACB probe into nursing home registration

    New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered a comprehensive ACB probe into the registration and regulatory management of private nursing homes in the national capital following the death of six newborns in a fire at the neonatal hospital, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday. .In...
  18. Government amends wastage, input-output norms for export of gold, silver jewellery; Industry 'disappointed'

    New Delhi, The government on Monday revised the norms related to acceptable amount of wastage and standard input output in respect of export of gold and silver jewellery.An industry official said that wastage rules have been relaxed and manufacturers are disappointed by this."The wastage...
  19. SEBI is considering relaxing valuation norms for alternative investment funds

    New Delhi, Capital markets regulator SEBI on Thursday proposed relaxation in the framework related to valuation of investment portfolio or Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).Sebi said these relaxations include changes in the calculation of valuation of investment portfolio of AIFs, changes in...
  20. What is the need to educate boys about gender violence?

    Brisbane, more boys and young men are being taught about respect and consent to gender-based violence, but better programs and online tools will help.In my 20s I joined a march of 400 men through the streets of Melbourne Australia under banners emphasizing our commitment to ending men's...