Sebi revamps panel on alternative investment

The Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee is chaired by Infosys Founder N R Narayana Murthy, as per the latest update with the markets watchdog. The regulator had constituted the committee in March 2015 with the mandate to prepare a new regulatory framework for alternative investments. So far, the panel has submitted three reports to Sebi. … Read more

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart

In the evening Bhutanese Prime Minister will meet President Ramnath Kovind. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in New Delhi on Thursday. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Togbay and discussed ways to deepen overall bilateral cooperation. In a tweet, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Swaraj and the Bhutanese PM held “warm discussions” to … Read more

Ketogenic diet may improve efficacy of cancer drugs

A study, published in the journal Nature, found a strategy to boost the tumour-killing potential of therapies targeted on the insulin-activated enzyme, phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K) – a family of enzymes involved in cellular functions such as cell growth, proliferation and differentiation. “Any drug that targets PI3K may not be effective unless patients can maintain low … Read more

Evacuation of stranded Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims in Nepal continues

275 pilgrims were also brought to Simikot from Hilsa. According to Embassy of India in the last 3 days 883 stranded pilgrims have been evacuated from Simikot to Nepalgunj and Surkhet. Similarly, around 675 people were brought to Simikot from Hilsa as Simikot has better basic facilities.  Since Tuesday 53 flights were operated and 142 … Read more

Delhi Govt cannot set up investigating agency: Union Minister Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley has written a blog on “What the Supreme Court has actually observed in the Delhi Government case.” His blog says, Delhi unquestionably is a Union Territory. Its power structure has to be separate and distinct. It is the seat of the Central Government, the Supreme Court, the Rashtrapati Bhawan, offices of the Central … Read more

Centre directs States, UTs to take measures to prevent mob lynching incidents

Ministry of Home Affairs has urged them to keep a watch for early detection of such rumours and initiate effective measures. It has also asked States & UTs to direct District Administrations to identify vulnerable areas and conduct community outreach programmes for creating awareness and building confidence. It was also stressed that complaints of child … Read more

HM Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval  review security situation in  J&K

The Home Minister has said that Development and good governance had remained elusive for the common people of Jammu and Kashmir. We are committed to take all possible measures that will bring accountability, transparency and good governance in the system. The solution to problems lies in empowerment of the people and strengthening the institutions of … Read more

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