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French liquor major Pernod Ricard faces CCI probe, antitrust watchdog examines retailer deals

In a fresh regulatory challenge for French liquor major Pernod Ricard in India, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed antitrust investigation into allegations that the company entered into exclusive arrangements with retailers in New Delhi to promote its brands at the expense of rival firms, according to a Reuters report.The Competition…

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North Korea Nuclear Weapons: ‘Very serious increase’: UN watchdog flags sharp rise in North Korea’s nuclear activity at Yongbyon

North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said, pointing to heightened activity at key facilities.IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, speaking during a visit to Seoul on Wednesday, said monitoring indicates a “rapid increase in the operations” at the…

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After raids in France and UK probe, Ireland privacy watchdog to investigate Elon Musk’s X

The legal pressure on Elon Musk’s X, is mounting as Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a “large-scale” investigation into the social media company, focusing on how its AI chatbot, Grok, handles sensitive user data to generate non-consensual sexual photos. The latest action against the company follows a series of high-profile raids and investigations…

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A single watchdog for higher education: Here’s what the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill sets in motion

Big education reforms rarely arrive all at once. They move through Cabinet notes, draft clauses and administrative reshuffles before their effects are felt in classrooms and campuses. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet on Friday, is one such moment. It gives legislative form to a core promise of the National…

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