News for 'Audit Committee'

ICAI to showcause two PwC auditors

ICAI to showcause two PwC auditors

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is likely to take disciplinary action against two Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) auditors who were involved in auditing the account books of erstwhile Satyam Computers.

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

As per the RBI Act, the central bank should have four deputy governors - two from within the ranks and one commercial banker and the fourth one an economist to head the monetary policy department.

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

When the third round of bids was opened, Oaktree's offer was the highest, but with several riders. While Piramal offered higher upfront cash and offered to merge its financial business with DHFL, Adani was ranked third in the race, reports Dev Chatterjee.

M M Joshi reappointed PAC chairperson

M M Joshi reappointed PAC chairperson

Rediff.com1 May 2011

Joshi was again nominated by his party following which Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has reappointed him as chairman of PAC which is responsible for conducting the financial audit of various departments and ministries.

FIFA's Blatter is still being paid his salary despite ban

FIFA's Blatter is still being paid his salary despite ban

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

FIFA's Sepp Blatter may have been banned for eight years from the game but he is still receiving his president's salary from world soccer's governing body, a spokesman for FIFA's Audit and Compliance Committee told Reuters on Monday.

How the Companies Act is likely to change

How the Companies Act is likely to change

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The panel suggests the government be authorised to raise the thresholds, which trigger applicability of Corporate Social Responsibility provisions.

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'

European Union to review air safety in India in November

European Union to review air safety in India in November

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

FAA had downgraded India's safety ranking from category-II from -I after an audit revealed deficiencies in regulatory oversight.

Defence chiefs advised to appear before PAC

Defence chiefs advised to appear before PAC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

The chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force have been called on January 12 by the PAC for a hearing on the committee on Canteen Stores Department based on the audit report, which has pointed out irregularities in the supply chain management of rations in the Army.

Former top AI executives trade charges

Former top AI executives trade charges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Air India's former executive director Jitender Bhargava feels the airline should oppose the Tata-Singapore Airline plan to set up a hub in Delhi.

Vinod Rai to be new CAG

Vinod Rai to be new CAG

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

His appointment will be effective from the date he assumes charge of his office, an official statement said on Monday. An Indian Administrative Service officer of Kerala cadre, 1972 batch, Rai will take over from V N Kaul.

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The Modi government has been taking credit for improvement in respect of the ease of doing business in India.' 'But when I look at the scams I cannot help feeling that it is too easy to do business with banks in India, if one is a Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi and their tribe,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

CAG briefs PAC on 2G spectrum allocation report

CAG briefs PAC on 2G spectrum allocation report

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai on Monday briefed the Public Accounts Committee about his report in the 2G spectrum allocation. His report on a presumptive loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2G spectrum allocation had created a storm in Parliament and outside. The PAC, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party veteran leader Murli Manohar Joshi, is examining the controversial allocation of 2G radio waves and Rai apprised the committee of how the audit looked into the whole issue.

Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala?

Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Nearly $1 million in funds from soccer's global governing body FIFA may have gone missing from Guatemala's soccer federation last year, according to sources and an internal audit seen by Reuters.

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'The Democrats have stacked the deck against President Trump and the Republicans. They have leaked out everything,' Trump said in a series of tweet.

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A marathon session of over a dozen hearings on implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel recommendations on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India came to an end on Wednesday in the Supreme Court, which took the Indian cricket board to task over issues like fund utilisation and avoiding of performance audits.

India elected to IAAC

India elected to IAAC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

India has been elected to the newly established Independent Audit Advisory Committee, a five-member body which is expected to contribute to improving the accountability of the UN Secretariat to the member states.

'Kozhikode is only the first'

'Kozhikode is only the first'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'We are going to have plane crashes left, right and centre.'

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"For the Lok Sabha elections, we are making meticulous planning on all fronts including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)," he said.

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'Four weeks have passed after the scam was exposed, yet no big guy has been arrested.' 'This gives the impression that he wants to be soft on the biggies.'

Congress urges SC to recall Rafale verdict; bad losers, replies BJP

Congress urges SC to recall Rafale verdict; bad losers, replies BJP

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The Congress, which was not a petitioner before the apex court, wants the Rafale deal to be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee to go into the price arrived at by the BJP government versus the one negotiated by the previous UPA regime, as also how billionaire Anil Ambani's group with virtually no experience in manufacture of fighter jets was selected as an offset partner for the deal.

Barcelona announce board changes after resignations

Barcelona announce board changes after resignations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The departing directors had criticised the club's handling of a social media scandal and expressed doubts about the board's ability to handle the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a 70% players' pay cut.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics payments probe team established

Tokyo 2020 Olympics payments probe team established

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The Japanese Olympic Committee on Wednesday established a team to investigate whether any illegal payments were made during its successful bid for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Parliament@60: Time for some stock taking

Parliament@60: Time for some stock taking

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The most positive development over the last 60 years is the political empowerment of disadvantaged groups, introduction of the committee system and better policing of members. However, we still need to address the issue of dysfunctionality of Parliament, MPs' disdain for law making and the absence of periodic audit of the working of Parliament by independent citizens, says A Surya Prakash.

Why India Inc boardrooms will never be the same again

Why India Inc boardrooms will never be the same again

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Here's a look at how the new corporate governance norms will affect India Inc boardrooms.

ED slaps money laundering case on Franklin MF

ED slaps money laundering case on Franklin MF

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The ED case follows the police complaint for alleged criminal conspiracy and defrauding investors.

India's CAG wins election to UN Board of Auditors

India's CAG wins election to UN Board of Auditors

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India on Friday won a crucial election to the UN Board of Auditors with its nominee Shashi Kant Sharma, the Comptroller and Auditor General, garnering the largest number of votes.

No proposal to hike RIL gas price till 2014, says govt

No proposal to hike RIL gas price till 2014, says govt

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

IAC activist Arvind Kejrival yesterday claimed that Jaipal Reddy was shunted out of petroleum ministry due to his opposition to gas price revision.

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Rediff.com16 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Olympic funds misused by Beijing officials

Olympic funds misused by Beijing officials

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

China's National Audit Office said the country's sports authorities have since 1999 misused yuan ($15.8 million) earmarked for the 2008 Olympics.

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

As and when Jet Airways applies for slots, these would be allocated among all airlines according to guidelines, without any claim of historicity in favour of any airline. Slots would be given to Jet only from the available remaining pool.

Cabinet clears 14 changes to Companies Act

Cabinet clears 14 changes to Companies Act

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The move is aimed at making it easier to do business in India.

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Mahindra will serve as a mentor and sounding board for the managing director on issues to be presented to the board, especially in the areas of strategic planning, risk mitigation and external interface. In addition, he will be available to provide feedback and counsel to the managing director on key issues facing the enterprise.

PAC meeting on 2G deferred after Opposition, govt disagree

PAC meeting on 2G deferred after Opposition, govt disagree

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The 2G controversy rocked Parliament's Public Accounts Committee meeting in New Delhi on Monday with opposition parties demanding that former director general (Audit) R P Singh be summoned and asked why he differs with the Comptroller and Auditor General on the quantum of loss. With differences persisting, the meeting was adjourned. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday has also been postponed reportedly as Chhath festival falls on that day.

Shunglu panel suggests changes in CAG, CVC

Shunglu panel suggests changes in CAG, CVC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Amidst a debate on controversies surrounding some of the Comptroller and Auditor General reports, the high level committee that went into the Commonwealth Games related projects, has suggested changes in the functioning and structure of top audit and vigilance bodies like the Comptroller and Auditor General making it a three-member body.

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Since the deadline for Justice B N Srikrishna Committee's feedback is December 31, the government is unlikely to table a data protection Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Younger people have a very strong sense of what is wrong, and what is right, along with the opportunity to call out this kind of behaviour through mechanisms like social media.'

Ask schools to refund excess fee: HC to Delhi govt

Ask schools to refund excess fee: HC to Delhi govt

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the city government to bring into effect the recommendations of a panel suggesting over 200 private unaided schools to return excess fees to parents with interest.

Satyam's ex-CFO found guilty

Satyam's ex-CFO found guilty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

It was in 2009 that the accounting regulator set up a special disciplinary committee, comprising six members, to look into the fraud in Hyderabad-based IT firm.

SA cricket franchises earn profits for first time in 25 years

SA cricket franchises earn profits for first time in 25 years

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Cricket South Africa's (CSA) franchises have experienced profits for the first time since the country was reinstated into international cricket in 1991. CSA President Chris Nenzani attributed this achievement to heightened corporate governance and diligent operational processes at its affiliates. "Congratulations to all concerned with these outstanding results," Nenzani said.