The Financial ExpressRIL panel for corporate governanceIndependent directors to oversee observance of corporate governance at all levels.OVL eyes stake in Sibneft of RussiaInks pact with Rosneft.9:26 AM 12/28/04FM for simple, friendly tax regimeBudget to address tax anomalies in petroleum, sugar, telecom, textiles.The Business LineNo spiralling of drug prices, says Kamal NathThe ordinance to introduce a clause for safeguarding EMRs.BoI, Union Bank boards meet; 'merger proposal not discussed'Routine meeting with boards discussing credit proposals, policy & other biz related issues.Gail to get 29% stake in Tripura National GasTIDC & AGCL to hold 10% each; public, FIs & others to hold remaining 51%.The Economic TimesInsurers see no major damage, say most of the property has no coverLack of industrial penetration along east coast to keep claims minimal.Insurance brokers prepare for free-price regimeIBAI wants IRDA to ease roadblocks on issues like commission & inclusion of sub-brokers.Warburg to pick up 2.75% in Kotak Bank for Rs 76 cr.To be alloted 33 lakh equity shares at a premium of Rs 220/share.