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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Middle East tensions ripple through Pakistan’s fragile economy: Fuel cost soars, household bills pile up and more

The Middle East crisis is sending shockwaves far beyond the region, unsettling everything from oil markets to stocks and currencies. At a time when markets around the world are already volatile, Pakistan, which is already grappling with a fragile economy, is finding itself on the brink of an economic crisis. Concerns are rising around inflation,…

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‘Not a good sign for the gentleman’s game’: Afghanistan chief selector slams Cricket Australia for boycotting bilateral series | Cricket News

File pic – Afghanistan cricket team (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Afghanistan cricketer and current chief selector Asadullah Khan has lashed out at Cricket Australia (CA) for its continued refusal to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, calling the move “unfair, political, and against the gentleman’s spirit” of the game.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…

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Rohit Pawar and Supriya Sule step up pressure on Centre for ‘transparent’ probe into Ajit plane crash | India News

Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash MUMBAI/PUNE: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday demanded that civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu step down from his post until the probe into the Baramati air crash that killed Ajit Pawar was completed. Baramati MP and Ajit’s cousin Supriya Sule also called for a “transparent” inquiry into…

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Amid plans to induct Noel’s son, Tata trust cancels meet

MUMBAI: The Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) cancelled its Saturday board meeting, which was expected to consider the induction of chairman Noel Tata’s son, Neville Tata, as a trustee. In contrast, board meetings of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Tata Education and Development Trust (TEDT) proceeded as scheduled.The cancellation suggests that Neville’s appointment may…

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Australia Open: After series of setbacks, Lakshya Sen clinches his first title of the year | Badminton News

Lakshya Sen secures his first Australian Open Super 500 title. (Image: Badminton Photo/X) Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen secured his first title of the 2025 season by defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games 21-15, 21-11 at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament on Sunday. The 24-year-old Commonwealth Games champion took just 38 minutes to clinch…

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