Good Glamm Group, a Mumbai-based unicorn, saw investor exits from its board amid financial issues like fund constraints, delayed salaries, and layoffs. Representatives from Accel Partners, Bessemer, and Prosus Ventures resigned in December. The company is restructuring and planning a new fundraise. These exits highlight corporate governance concerns, reminiscent of similar issues at Byju's.
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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar assured some women MPs that he will address their concerns regarding facilities in the new Parliament building, including clean toilets, availability of refreshments, seating arrangements, transportation, and an interactive space for members from both Houses. He promised that most issues would be resolved within 72 hours.
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Union home minister Amit Shah said he spoke with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the rescue of 57 workers trapped in Mana village after an avalanche in Chamoli. He also consulted ITBP and NDRF officials, emphasizing that rescuing those trapped is the top priority. Shah assured that all necessary measures are being taken, with the local administration fully engaged and two NDRF teams en route to assist in the operations.
The Aam Aadmi Party accused BJP's leaders and Union ministers of engaging in voter registration fraud in Delhi before the assembly elections. AAP's Sanjay Singh alleged that BJP is misleading the Election Commission by registering fake votes. BJP countered, accusing AAP of similar malpractice involving non-residents.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Andhra Pradesh, laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, highlighting the goal of making the state a $2.5 trillion economy by 2047. He pledged full support for the development under CM N Chandrababu Naidu.
The Jaipur LPG tanker crash investigation found faults with NHAI, the tanker's owner and consigner, and the deceased truck driver. Key issues included inadequate road design, non-functional traffic signals, and non-compliance with safety standards. Authorities were urged to address these issues to prevent future accidents.
The Supreme Court has allowed the parents of the RG Kar hospital rape-murder victim to seek a further CBI investigation through the Calcutta High Court. Though the accused has been sentenced to life imprisonment, the parents believe other individuals involved need to be identified and prosecuted.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the nation's growing alignment with Europe, highlighting economic progress and strong bilateral relations with Ireland. He emphasized the significance of finalizing the free trade agreement with the EU and the increasing convergence as India becomes a major global economy.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for his communal remarks about Muslim MLAs in the assembly. Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from economic issues by making such statements. She urged the assembly to pass a resolution condemning Adhikari's remarks and emphasized the responsibility of protecting Hindus lies with everyone.