Securities market code bill: Sebi reform bill seeks bigger board, stronger oversight; key provisions explained

The Securities Market Code Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, proposes a sweeping overhaul of India’s securities law framework, including expanding the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) board to up to 15 members from the current nine, strengthening governance norms and enhancing investor protection, PTI reported.The Bill seeks to reinforce Sebi’s…

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Annamalai arrested: TN police detains BJP workers for protesting garbage dumping; BJP calls it ‘condemnable’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu police on Thursday ‘arrested’ former BJP state president K Annamalai along with other party workers protesting against “dumping of waste from Tiruppur city at Chinnakalipalayam village,” BJP said.BJP alleged that it drew the Stalin government ire for supporting and protesting along with the the local residents against the decision of…

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NCLAT needs to dispose of appeals within 3 mths: Panel

New Delhi: Amid increasing delays, the select committee of Parliament examining the bill to amend the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code has recommended that The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) should dispose of appeals within three months of their receipt.“…IBC presently does not prescribe any statutory timelines for the disposal of appeals by NCLAT. This…

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Green metals push: AM Green, Mitsui sign MoU to explore low-carbon aluminium; energy transition ties widen

India’s AM Green and Japan’s Mitsui & Co are exploring a strategic partnership for the energy transition. This collaboration includes potential investments in AM Green’s integrated green aluminium platform, aiming to support the world’s first fully integrated green aluminium production facility. Discussions also cover offtake agreements for low-carbon aluminium. India’s AM Green and Japan’s Mitsui…

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‘Nothing wrong’: BJP minister Giriraj Singh backs Bihar CM over hijab row; calls Nitish Kumar a ‘guardian’ | India News

Giriraj Singh (ANI image) NEW DELHI: BJP leader and union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday defended Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar after a video showing him pulling down the hijab of a woman doctor during an official programme went viral. He claimed that there was “nothing wrong” in the chief minister’s action. His remarks came…

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