Governance

SEBI Chairman urges listed banks to strengthen insider trading compliance, follow two SDD structure

The first such session was conducted in Mumbai and its expected that SEBI will conduct more such sessions in other cities where banks head offices are based.

Setback for Karnataka govt as Governor returns Greater Bengaluru Governance bill, citing major concerns

In a letter to the state government, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has said that before proceeding with the governance bill, the concerns raised need to clarified, as they involve legal as well as public interest issues.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, rebel leader who toppled Assad's regime, declared interim president of Syria | N18G

Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, became Syria’s interim president after leading the offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Born in 1982 in Damascus to a wealthy family, al-Sharaa’s radicalization began after the September 11 attacks. He joined al-Qaeda in Iraq, fought under Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and was later detained by U.S. forces. In 2011, he founded Al-Nusra Front, which later became Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group tied to al-Qaeda. Despite being labeled a terrorist by the U.S., al-Sharaa distanced himself from al-Qaeda in 2016 and rebranded HTS as a nationalist entity. In recent years, he has adopted a more pragmatic approach, promising inclusive governance and women’s rights, while also adopting a more moderate public image. His past leadership of HTS, known for suppressing dissent, has raised concerns about his ability to govern effectively and fairly in post-Assad Syria.

Bihar to launch GenNext Lab for data-driven governance

In addition to the GenNext Lab, two other key facilities—Viksit Chintan Kaksh and Nitishala—will also be unveiled. These initiatives aim to position Bihar as a frontrunner in modern governance.

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann govt inducts 5 AAP MLAs as Cabinet ministers

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Monday inducted five MLAs as ministers as it carried out a Cabinet rejig.Governor Gulab Chand Kataria.

Why the Modi 3.0 Cabinet points to a change in style of management

Leadership by fear was adopted by PM Modi in the first and even in the second term. This seems to have changed in Modi 3.0 Cabinet

Global AI Conclave: Excessive governance around companies in $2-7 mn revenue range will stifle innovation: Peak XV’s Shailendra Singh

Governance has to be more stage appropriate and the need arises when companies are worth billions or reach a three digit million revenue figure, Singh said.

Had no power to interfere in day-to-day affairs of PFS: Chairman Rajib Kumar Mishra

PTC has been a performer. The company's power trading volumes are also increasing and in the quarter that ended in June, it was about 16 percent higher, Mishra said.

SaaS firm Zluri raises $20 million funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners

Zluri will utilise the funding to expand generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in enterprise SaaSOps

Companies, government need to focus on ‘S’ in ESG to build human capital

ESG has emerged as the best vehicle to ensure workers' welfare is well taken care of. But, the definition of ESG has to be clarified and its principles need to be contextualised for the Indian context

Modi regime responsive to needs of the marginalised, irrespective of religion: PM EAC

The study does not find any evidence that the government catered only to the Hindu majority or against any minority groups in the country.

RBI calls board of directors of banks to address governance, ethics issues on May 22

PSBs directors to meet with India's central bank governor on May 22.

Sisodia's arrest casts shadow over Kejriwal's Delhi model of governance poll plank, AAP fights back

Sisodia, who was handling 18 of the total 33 departments in the Delhi government, was arrested on Sunday by the CBI in the Delhi excise policy scam case, while Satyendra Jain, currently lodged in Tihar jail, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in May last year in connection with a money laundering case. They both resigned of Tuesday.

Our govt re-imagined, re-invented every single element of governance: PM Modi

The prime minister also asked global investors to participate in India growth story saying that in return the country guarantees returns.

Sebi to put in place governance norms for REITs, InvITs similar to listed companies

With respect to REITs and InvITs, the provisions such as those related to tenure of auditor, computation of leverage and unclaimed/unpaid distribution will be streamlined by the regulator.

Our endeavour is to increase impact of governance, reduce interference of govt: PM Modi

PM Modi said his government is striving tirelessly to make the ecosystem transparent and faster by simplifying procedures and processes at every level.

Govt amends rules governing corporate social responsibility

Under the Companies Act, 2013, certain classes of profitable companies are required to spend at least 2 per cent of their average net profit of the preceding three financial years on CSR activities in a particular financial year.

Application delays are a major bottleneck in enrolment for social protection schemes

Prospective beneficiaries of social schemes not only have to cope with delays in processing scheme applications, they often have no clue about the status of their cases or a grievance redressal mechanism.

Blueprint for India at 2047 set to be finalised next month before eventual rollout on Independence Day

In January, the government said it had begun work on the vision for India at 100.

Will the proposed Data Accessibility Policy free more data, or lock it up tighter behind legalese?

Every tenet preached by open-data evangelists everywhere is in the draft. Yet, there are the dodgy bits.

5 Problems with the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022

There are serious concerns in the process that has been followed in its drafting, the objective of the policy and vague definitions in it

Data, data, everywhere, but where’s the stuff that matters?

Effective data — and not personal data — can adequately inform policy making, and it is only effective policies that can eventually tackle the large problems and help create a more equitable society

India retains 43rd rank on IMD's World Competitiveness Index; Switzerland tops list

Among the BRICS nations, India is ranked second after China (16), followed by Russia (45th), Brazil (57th) and South Africa (62th).