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Will SEBI get savvy, or shut its gate?

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Madhabi Puri Buch, the first private sector head of Sebi, faces scrutiny over alleged conflicts of interest. The article discusses the need for stricter regulations to address potential conflicts and suggests that appointing bureaucrats without regulatory changes could be short-sighted. The debate continues on whether private sector leaders should helm Sebi.

Biden administration partially restores air pollution standards weakened by Trump

TheHill.com 

The Biden administration has tightened standards for polluters that were rolled back under the Trump administration — but did not fully return them to their pre-Trump strength. The policy in question concerns facilities that were once considered “major” emitters of hazardous pollution but have since taken steps to reduce their emissions. Prior to the Trump administration,...

Edo poll: I’ll be governor for all, says Okpebholo

The Punch 

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the September 21 governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, said that he would not be governor of Edo Central but governor of all Edo people. Okpebholo made the remark while speaking at the ward-to-ward governorship campaign in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State.

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Water main break shuts down Queens-Midtown Tunnel: MTA

Pix11.com 

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A "water condition" temporarily closed the Queens-Midtown Tunnel Wednesday afternoon, an MTA spokesperson said. The incident occurred in the south tube on the Queens side of the tunnel, MTA officials said. The MTA would not provide additional details regarding the nature of the water condition or where the water was originating [...]

Govt signs peace deal with 2 Tripura groups

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The central and Tripura governments have signed the 12th peace agreement with two insurgent groups, aiming to end violence in the northeastern state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that over 328 armed cadres will surrender, and a special package of ₹250 crore has been approved for tribal development.

Hunter Biden's tax trial carries heavy emotional toll for president Biden

Business Standard 

Hunter Biden's continued legal problems may no longer be a political concern for the president, but they're still very much a personal concern. President Joe Biden's son is already facing the prospect of prison time after his conviction on felony gun charges and is now confronting a second criminal trial in the case accusing him of dodging taxes on millions of dollars in income from foreign business entities. The trial could put a spotlight on Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings that Republicans... Читать дальше...

Again, gunmen attack Rivers APP secretariat, shoot guard

The Punch 

Gunmen have again attacked the Rivers State secretariat of the Action Peoples Party located in the GRA axis of Port Harcourt on Wednesday, shooting a security guard. The State APP chairman, Sunny Wokekoro, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday. The incident came about a month after the secretariat suffered a dynamite attack which shattered

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Stars appeal to Kerala CM for policy to address issues in film industry

Business Standard 

In a joint appeal, 72 prominent personalities, including author Arundhati Roy, have urged Kerala Chief Minister to enact a law addressing concerns raised by the Justice K Hema Committee report on sexual atrocities against women in the film field. The signatories to the appeal include Supreme Court advocates Indira Jaisingh and Vrinda Grover, actors Aparna Sen, Prakash Raj, Swara Bhasker, musician T M Krishna, a few retired bureaucrats and several journalists who have sought a "360-degree approach"... Читать дальше...

Burghley dressage times released – find out when your favourite rider starts

Horse And Hound 

Tim Price and Vitali at Burghley 2023. The Defender Burghley Horse Trials dressage times for the first phase of competition have been released. The action kicks off at 9.30am tomorrow (Thursday, 5 September) and then continues on Friday (6 September). The first pair into the arena before the ground jury, consisting of Sweden’s Christina Klingspor, Britain’s Nick Burton and the USA’s Robert […]