Mark Cuban supports Donald Trump's executive order targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Cuban highlights measures like separating drug formularies from PBMs, transparent claims-data reporting, and removing specialty-drug tiers to curb cost inflation.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella showed interest in the new hybrid sport 'Crennis' after a playful video featuring Bill Gates and Sachin Tendulkar playing the game was shared. Combining cricket and tennis, the video highlighted their fun interaction and ended with them enjoying vada pav. The collaboration hints at future projects between the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation & Gates Foundation.
For the first time since the Delhi assembly's formation in 1993, the city will send members of two different political parties to the Rajya Sabha. With BJP winning 48 seats and AAP securing 22 seats, the BJP will claim two seats while AAP will take one seat in the Upper House.
Lok Sabha faced disruptions as Rahul Gandhi urged Speaker Om Birla to expunge Nishikant Dubey's remarks. Dubey had linked Congress and Gandhi with George Soros and OCCRP. BJP accused Congress of connections with Soros, while Congress alleged BJP shielded Adani Group. Congress expressed willingness to participate in Parliament after the Speaker's decision on the remarks.
The Netherlands seeks to deepen its defence collaboration with India, particularly in dual-use technologies like drones, AI, and semiconductors. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans expressed plans to upgrade bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, emphasizing robust security guarantees for Ukraine and reciprocal military exercises in the Indo-Pacific.
RBI announced measures to infuse over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in money markets to address liquidity shortfall. The plan includes government bond buy-backs, a long-term repo auction, and a dollar-rupee swap auction. These steps, seen as a precursor to a possible repo rate cut in February, aim to stabilize the financial system and enhance monetary transmission.
BJP and allies have cleared significant amendments to the Waqf Act, ending the 'waqf by user' scheme. Proposed changes include the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Central Waqf Council and excluding minority Muslim sects from Waqf board jurisdiction. These measures aim to tackle misuse and corruption, with the bill expected to be passed in Parliament.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has apologized for an extra fee imposed on vegetarian food deliveries, labeling it a mistake. This came after LinkedIn user Rohit Ranjan criticized the charge, calling it a 'luxury tax.' Goyal assured that the fee would be removed and such errors would be addressed.
Minister of state for transport Madhuri Misal acknowledged security lapses at state transport depots, including one in Swargate where a woman was raped on a bus. Misal pointed out issues in implementing government mandates at ground level and highlighted ongoing nuisances. She announced measures such as scrapping defunct buses and enhancing security provisions, including CCTV and women security guards.