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Exploding pagers in Lebanon spur theories on sabotage method
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Presence of carcinogenic chemicals in cars NGT issues notice to BIS and MoRTH
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WhatsApp, Signal cite encryption, privacy to avoid compliance, says govt
On November 28, Naidu had asked Congress MP Ramesh to form a committee comprising lawmakers from across party lines to suggest concrete steps to curb pornography on social media and other Internet platforms saying it is adversely affecting children.
IndiGo may have to replace more engines as govt intensifies scrutiny T
A “more intense boroscopic examination” of engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney has identified more engines at risk of shutting down in midair, Arun Kumar, the head of India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, told Bloomberg News on Sunday. Out of roughly 200 engines in use, IndiGo will now have to replace at least 130. India’s Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, had earlier put the figure at 110.
Financial Action Task Force cautions financial institutions on dealings with North Korea
The FATF remains concerned by theNorth Korea’s failure to address the significant deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime and the serious threats they pose to the integrity of the international financial system. The FATF urges the DPRK to immediately and meaningfully address its AML/CFT deficiencies.
Boeing to halt production of the risky 737 Max from January
After the two crashes, prosecutors, regulators and two congressional committees are investigating whether Boeing overlooked safety risks and played down the need for pilot training in its effort to design, produce and certify the plane as quickly as possible.
Infosys fined $800,000 for worker misclassification, tax fraud in US
Infosys will pay California $800,000 (nearly Rs 56 crore) to resolve allegations that between 2006 and 2017, approximately 500 Infosys employees were working in the State on Infosys-sponsored B-1 visas rather than H-1B visas, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said.
British watchdog FCA probes data sharing in financial services
Britain’s FCA said on Tuesday that going a step further with open finance could set up “dashboards” to help consumers keep an eye on their finances, encourage shopping around for better deals, and become a means to obtain financial advice.
Rs382 cr collected as fine for violation of pollution norms since 2017: CPCB
The CPCB, which works under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is responsible for advising the central government on prevention and control of water and air pollution. It is also responsible for coordinating the activities of the state pollution control boards and resolving disputes among them, besidesplaying other roles.
Over 14,000 prosecutions withdrawn under Companies Act
As part of de-criminalisation of technical and procedural violations under companies law and reducing the burden on criminal courts as well as the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the government has shifted 16 offences sections to monetary penalty regime.
US agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use.
While autonomous vehicles are an exciting development, the tech is simply not ready to be deployed safely. Congress must act to protect the public from these vehicles until their safety can be assured,” said Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who is a member of the Senate’s Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Royal Caribbean cruises faces potential liability for New Zealand volcano deaths
Cruise ship passengers were among the tourists on White Island on Monday when it erupted. While no lawsuits have yet been filed, legal experts said they expected action in U.S courts by injured passengers and families of those who died.There were 47 people on the island at the time. Eight have been officially declared dead and more than 20 are being treated for severe burns