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Soham Parekh's case highlights the challenges of moonlighting, where employees hold multiple jobs without disclosure. This can jeopardize performance and security. But early-stage startups typically lack the resources for rigorous checks, leaving them vulnerable as they focus on rapid growth.

The union government recently demoted the executive director of Union Bank of India, who was appointed only last year, over allegations of sexual harassment. Mint takes a closer look at what the case says about the treatment of sexual harassment complaints at public sector banks.

Digital ID systems like India’s Aadhaar, the open-source Modular Open Source Identity Platform, and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman-backed World ID are gaining traction as a significant world population still lacks any official or digital ID.

The summons by the Directorate of Enforcement to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal ignited a fierce debate about attorney-client privilege and investigative overreach. With the summons withdrawn, Mint delves into the implications for legal confidentiality in corporate cases.

Despite initial claims that the breach was the ‘largest ever in the world,’ cybersecurity experts said that the impact could be limited. However, attackers could still use these databases for strategic advantages.

Esop relief for startup founders, simplified delisting norms for PSUs, and relaxed rules for FPIs signal the market regulator's pivot to lighter, business-friendly stance.

Sebi alleges Sanjiv Bhasin provided stock tips on TV and social media to front-run trades for personal gain by misleading retail investors, earning an estimated ₹11.37 crore in profits for himself and 11 associates.

Last month the council notified new rules that allow foreign lawyers and law firms to advise on foreign law, international law and arbitration matters in India. But a backlash from Indian law firms has prompted it to initiate a review of the plan.

The latest armed conflict between Israel and Iran is the most significant showdown between the two West Asian archrivals in decades.

India will face multiple challenges if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates into a full-fledged war or, worse, a regional conflict.