The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
AI risks are here, time for tough rules: Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiAs artificial intelligence grows more powerful, governments must move beyond transparency measures and introduce stronger regulations to ad...
RBI proposes unified framework for banks' risk, compliance and audit functionsThe Reserve Bank of India has released a draft framework for bank control and assurance functions. This aims to simplify rules and boost go...
Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...
Rajesh Exports founder denies fund diversion in ACC Energy, says SEBI misread accounting entriesRajesh Exports Chairman Rajesh Mehta refutes SEBI's fund diversion claims. He states accounting entries were misunderstood. The company fac...
Cockroach Janata Party is BJP's C team: Suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar AgnihotriSuspended official Alankar Agnihotri labelled the Cockroach Janata Party the BJP's 'C team'. He also raised concerns about missing funds fr...
Supreme Court: Court appointed amicus curiae seeks direction to MCD on action taken against illegal constructionsA court-appointed amicus curiae has approached the Supreme Court for urgent intervention. This follows a building collapse in Saidulajab, D...
Ethical hacking can strengthen trust in online examinationsOnline exams face security threats. Ethical hacking offers a solution by finding vulnerabilities before malicious actors. India's digital g...
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
Credit guarantee scheme for MFIs still stuck in low gearBanks have received an aggregate loan demand of Rs 10,000-12,500 crore under the scheme, according to people familiar with the matter. Whil...
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
Congress questions LIC's 10.8% stake in SEBI-probed Rajesh ExportsSEBI has barred Rajesh Exports promoter and CEO Rajesh Mehta from trading securities. The regulator alleges a gigantic scam involving misre...
CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practicesIndia's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity company McAfee. They were found using deceptive interface d...
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses itPresident Donald Trump is rethinking a massive fund for his allies. The Justice Department has paused its implementation following a court ...
Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from CongressPresident Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government "weaponization" victims has been halted. Republican lawmakers in Congre...
Delhiites can now hire private fire auditors for fire safety certificatesDelhi's fire safety clearance process is set to become faster with the introduction of a third-party fire audit system. This comes after a ...
Supreme Court seeks govt, RBI response to plea for audit of banks' realty exposureThe Supreme Court has asked the government and the Reserve Bank of India for their response to a petition that wants banks' dealings with r...