public issues: Sebi moots audio-visual representation of disclosures made in offer documents
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday proposed introducing audio-visual representation of disclosures made by companies in their offer documents for public issues, a move that will help investors have an easier understanding about the key features of an offer. Comments from stakeholders have been sought on the proposal till April 9. […] Key Points
ThePrint'Shall fully cooperate with SEBI': JM Financial on investigation into public debt issue
Market regulator Sebi imposed curbs on the parent company JM Financial from acting as the lead manager for any new debt public issue. It, however, ruled that it can continue as lead manager for existing debt public issue mandates for another 60 days. Key Points
Business TodayFarmers' Protest: Haryana government extends mobile internet suspension
The Haryana government extended suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts due to the ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' agitation led by farmers. The suspension aims at maintaining law and order, preventing disruptions and damage to public assets, and addressing farmers' demands for MSP and farm loan waiver. Key Points
Economic TimesPresident gives nod to anti-cheating bill: What is the punishment and which exams will it cover?
President Droupadi Murmu approved the public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing cheating in government recruitment exams. The bill, passed in both Houses of Parliament during the recent Budget session, seeks to enhance transparency, fairness, and credibility in public examinations. Key Points
Economic TimesRam and Sita: What the epic couple can teach us today
India News: Explore the lessons we can learn from the epic couple Ram and Sita. Discover their love story, Ram's adventures, and Sita's sacrifice. Gain insights into the conflicts between public roles and private values. Dive into the timeless story of Ram and Sita. Key Points
Times Of India
‘Instant publicity doesn’t solve problems’: Shah cautions BJP leaders on publicly targeting civil servants
Amit Shah delivers message to ‘video-veer’ leaders while addressing party MLAs in Chhattisgarh. Warning follows several instances of party leaders making headlines over such episodes. Key Points
ThePrintRam Mandir Inauguration Holiday: Bombay HC rejects law students' appeal against Jan 22 holiday for Ram Tem
Ram Mandir Inauguration Holiday: Law students challenge Maharashtra's public holiday for the Ram Temple consecration, arguing it contradicts India's secular principles. In a quick hearing at the Bombay High Court, they emphasize public interest, not political affiliations. The students stress the potential impact on education, finances, and governance. This legal battle reflects a broader nationwide debate on religious events influencing public holidays, with Goa and Madhya Pradesh also declaring holidays for the Ram Temple. The students' stand questions the constitutional commitment to secularism. Key Points
Economic TimesAmid Covid surge, Leh makes masks compulsory in public places
The Leh district administration has ordered mandatory mask-wearing in public places due to rising COVID-19 cases. The District Disaster Management Authority CEO, Santosh Sukhadeve, urged people to maintain social distancing and avoid unnecessary gatherings. Heads of departments and sub-divisional magistrates will ensure compliance. Key Points
Economic TimesSec 144 imposed in Lucknow ahead of Christmas, New Year
Public gatherings in malls, bars, restaurants, and other places have been limited in view of Christmas and New Year, with Section 144 imposed in the city. The restrictions will be in place for 10 days, and action will be taken against violators. Key Points
Hindustan TimesEU auditors warn about worsening competition in public procurement
Competition in public procurement across the 27 European Union countries worsened over the last decade, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said on Monday, with as much as 2 trillion euros ($2.2 trillion) at stake every year. Key Points
Reuters
No new issue in agri till permanent solution on public stockholding: India at a WTO meet
In a WTO meeting, Piyush Goyal put forward New Delhi's approach to the issue saying that public procurement and stockholding of food grains serve the twin objectives of food security and income support to marginal farmers. The 19-member Cairns group, which includes agri-exporting nations, lobbies for agricultural trade liberalisation. It was formed in 1986 in Cairns, Australia. Key Points
Economic TimesScientists should admit their covid errors to regain the trust they lost
American trust in them has dropped, given their pandemic mis-calls, but they could earn it back. Their dedication to the pursuit of truth is under watch. Key Points
mintAmic Forging, Graphisads among 6 SME IPOs set to hit the Street this week. Check details
Dalal Street is gearing up for another busy week in the primary market as six small and medium enterprises (SME) IPOs to hit the primary market this week. However, Swashthik Plascon has already opened for subscription and will close this week. The Rs 31.73 crore initial public offering of Amic Forging will open for subscription on Wednesday Key Points
Economic TimesIndia, 20 others to talk agriculture subsidies at WTO tomorrow
Around 80 WTO members opposed this proposal by the Cairns Group, which has 19 members including Argentina, Australia, Brazil and Canada. Last month, the European Union had shown willingness to negotiate the public stockholding issue with India. The move was seen as a significant breakthrough on the issue which has been deadlocked for the past 10 years. Key Points
Economic TimesUkraine Corruption Worries Cloud Its Push to Join EU
Brussels is to recommend that membership talks start soon but many European leaders share U.S. concerns over Kiev’s governance and political culture. Key Points
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US Supreme Court weighs if public officials can block critics on social media
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday waded into the issue of free speech rights in the digital age during arguments in cases from California and Michigan involving whether public officials may legally block others on social media, a function often used on these platforms to stifle critics. Key Points
ReutersHow Neuralink Keeps Dead Monkey Photos Secret
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup conducted years of tests at UC Davis, a public university. A WIRED investigation reveals how Neuralink and the university keep the grisly images of test subjects hidden. Key Points
WIREDHow Neuralink Keeps Dead Monkey Photos Secret
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup conducted years of tests at UC Davis, a public university. A WIRED investigation reveals how Neuralink and the university keep the grisly images of test subjects hidden. Key Points
WIREDValiant Laboratories, Plaza Wires IPOs, 12 SME issues currently open for subscription. check details
Valiant Laboratories & Plaza Wires are open for subscription in the mainstream segment. As many as 12 IPOs in the SME segment are available for public subscription. These issues are Goyal Salt, Sunita Tools, Canarys Automations, Oneclick Logistics, Vinyas Innovative, Kontor Space, E Factor Experiences, Vivaa Tradecom, Karnika Industries, Plada Infotech, Sharp Chucks and Vishnu Priya Projects. Key Points
Economic TimesMedi Assist files DRHP with SEBI in second attempt to go public, issue entirely an OFS of 2.8 crore shares
According to the fresh DRHP, the initial public offering (IPO) is entirely an offer for sale of up to 2.8 crore equity shares of Medi Assist by promoters and existing shareholders. Key Points
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Why you rarely believe celebrity apologies on social media
On social media, posts of contrition from public figures are endless. They usually flop. Key Points
BBCIndia's public WiFi coverage falls way short of target
India has missed its public WiFi hotspots rollout target by a mile. The count is a paltry 0.5 million, a far cry from the 10-million target by the end of 2022 outlined in the National Digital Communications Policy-2018. Key Points
Economic TimesByju’s case holds lessons on unicorn audit quality
The accounts of this big edtech unicorn would have been under tighter regulation if it were publicly owned. Let us redefine ‘public interest’ to include other stakeholders like students. Key Points
mintUsing public transport is liberating
Veteran film producer and actor Viveck Vaswani, a big votary of public transport, often shares his view on the ways of the world on Twitter. A few days ago he had posted a story about a man buying him his bus ticket, taken aback to see a celebrity use public transport. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesPrince Harry, Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic' car chase in New York
The incident happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday. The couple were in the city for the Women of Vision Awards and were accompanied by Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland. Key Points
India Today
Mumbai among 19 cities with the best public transport in the world, and it's the only one from India
A survey by Time Out has rated Mumbai with having one of the best public transport systems out of 19 cities worldwide. Notably, many iconic networks including Istanbul, Lisbon, Melbourne, Manchester, or Bangkok made it to the list despite having iconic public transit system. Key Points
Economic TimesPSU banks earned total profit of ₹70,167 crore in April-December FY23: Govt.
Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat K. Karad also said the NPA ratio of public sector banks has improved — declining from the peak of 14.6% in March 2018 to 5.53% in December 2022 Key Points
The Hindu