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Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought the statement of businessman Abhishek Verma's associate C Edmond Allen in connection with alleged bribe $530,000 he took from Rheinmetall Air Defence AG.

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Fintechs need to behave with responsibility and transparency. A lot of mis-selling has been happening. Other issues have been plaguing the fledgling industry -- high interest rates, even higher processing fees, harsh collection process and, most critically, data leakage leading to rampant frauds, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why RBI will cut rates further this fiscal

Why RBI will cut rates further this fiscal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Given the various risks to growth, one could argue for rate cuts to be deeper than the 5 per cent terminal repo rate that we are projecting at this stage, says Kaushik Das.

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

MSIL would also focus more on bringing out models with auto gear shift technology.

A mask that can deactivate COVID-19

A mask that can deactivate COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If people use the mask properly, we can confidently say that this is as protective as the best mask in the market.'<

No security threat to World T20, say organisers

No security threat to World T20, say organisers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A reported theft at Sri Lanka Cricket headquarters last September, which led to speculation of a security threat to the World Twenty20 Championships in Colombo, never happened, with the tournament director insisting that no safety plan was stolen.

BharatBenz ready to take on the Indian roads

BharatBenz ready to take on the Indian roads

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

By designing trucks just for the Indian market, the vaunted German auto maker is about to start what analysts are calling a 'bloodbath' in the industry.

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Western drugmakers, including Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG, Roche Holding AG and Sanofi SA, covet a bigger share of the fast-growing Indian drugs market.

Adidas ex-MD seeks Rs 127-mn dues, Rs 150-mn damages

Adidas ex-MD seeks Rs 127-mn dues, Rs 150-mn damages

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The battle between German sportswear giant Adidas AG and its former managing director in India Subhinder Singh Prem escalated on Thursday after he sent a legal notice to the company and its CEO Herbert Hainer.

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya on Wednesday gave a proposal to the Supreme Court to repay around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) loan to banks by September this year.

On the ATP Tour  winning in succession is what matters

On the ATP Tour winning in succession is what matters

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Rafael Nadal's mauling of Novak Djokovic in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday was memorable in more ways than one.

Saeed begins campaign against NATO supply route reopening

Saeed begins campaign against NATO supply route reopening

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Saeed has pledged to tour the country to mobilise the people against any decision by the government to reopen the supply routes, which were closed after a cross-border NATO air strike killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in November.

Saif: In reel or real life, Kareena pairs best with me

Saif: In reel or real life, Kareena pairs best with me

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Saif Ali Khan talks about his ambitious film Agent Vinod, and his stunning co-star.

A-G writes to Centre against re-appointment

A-G writes to Centre against re-appointment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

He said he considers this duration as enough and would like to return to his practice.

Anshu Jain to work for free in advisory role

Anshu Jain to work for free in advisory role

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Jain did not want to financially burden the bank with his own, personal decision to quit

MP: Relief for Nirmal Baba, HC grants anticipatory bail

MP: Relief for Nirmal Baba, HC grants anticipatory bail

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

In a major relief to controversial self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba, the Madhya Pradesh high court in Jabalpur granted him an anticipatory bail on Monday.

Swann checks India's march after Sehwag's ton

Swann checks India's march after Sehwag's ton

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Graeme Swann helped England restore parity on Day 1 of the opening Test against India at Motera on Thursday. The spinner struck at regular intervals to finish with figures of four for 85 and keep the visitors in the game after Virender Sehwag slammed his first century in two years. At stumps, the hosts were 323 for 4.

Stunning photos of 2013 Mercedes Roadster

Stunning photos of 2013 Mercedes Roadster

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Luxury car manufacturer is planning to launch a new model, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Shoaib Malik plays club game in Delhi; BCCI in dark

Shoaib Malik plays club game in Delhi; BCCI in dark

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik's played a match for Hargopal CC on June 5, at the Modern School ground on Barakhamba Road, and scored 26 runs.

SC order on review of Rafale verdict on Wednesday

SC order on review of Rafale verdict on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will pronounce the verdict.

Cow slaughter bigger crime than terrorism: Rajasthan BJP MLA

Cow slaughter bigger crime than terrorism: Rajasthan BJP MLA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Cow slaughtering will incite people and hurt their sentiments, which will lead to some incidents'

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI grills Maderna's wife, Malkhan's sons

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI grills Maderna's wife, Malkhan's sons

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday grilled former Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna's wife Leela and two sons of Member of Legislative Assembly Malkhan Singh in connection with the Bhanwari Devi abduction case. They are all being quizzed at the circuit house in Jaipur, CBI sources said. Osian MLA Maderna is under judicial custody, while Luni MLA Singh has skipped questioning for the past several days despite repeated summons.

These Olympians are also Wall Street brokers!

These Olympians are also Wall Street brokers!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

UBS Wealth Management Americas, Bank of America's Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley all employ several retired Olympic athletes.

VW puts on hold Rs 2,000-cr investment in Maha

VW puts on hold Rs 2,000-cr investment in Maha

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In January this year, VW had said it will invest a minimum of Rs 2,000 crore on its Indian operations by 2013 to ramp up capacity, launch new models and strengthen research activities.

I and my family have no stake in Aircel or Maxis: PC

I and my family have no stake in Aircel or Maxis: PC

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The Opposition on Thursday targeted P Chidambaram in the Lok Sabha over the Aircel-Maxis deal, dubbing it as a "big scam" allegedly involving his son, but the home minister dismissed the charges as "wild and reckless".

IPL woes mount as franchisees have little say

IPL woes mount as franchisees have little say

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Some franchises, says Bikash Mohapatra, are uncertain whether their best interests are addressed in decision-making by the IPL's governing council.

UBS India head Girotra resigns

UBS India head Girotra resigns

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

UBS AG's head of operations (India), Manisha Girotra has resigned from the bank to pursue her own business venture. The lender has named Aashish Kamat as the new head of its India business.

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

All Vyapam cases which have now risen from 185 to 212 will be looked after by the CBI, irrespective of the fact that in 78 of them the state's SIT/STF have filed chargesheets.

Draft report on 2G loss highlighted possibilities: CAG

Draft report on 2G loss highlighted possibilities: CAG

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Against the backdrop of dispute over figures of presumptive loss in 2G spectrum allocation, the Comptroller and AG has said the draft report which had put Rs 2,645 crore as one of the loss figures could not "conclusively" bring out the potential loss and merely highlighted "possibilities."

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain, says Azhar

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain, says Azhar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels that current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lacks 'a bit of intelligence' when it comes to leading the side in Test cricket and there should be different captains for all three formats of the game.

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar is among the world's sexiest CEOs

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar is among the world's sexiest CEOs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Chief executive officers (CEOs) are known not just for their outstanding capabilities, they are also famous as style icons.

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us'

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Two Congress members of Parliament from Telangana region have sent back their gunmen to the government saying the people were enough to protect them and they don't need any security.

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The merged entity will have a combined market share of 6.4 per cent in the non-life insurance industry with 308 branches in the country. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and the entire process is expected to be completed in nine months.

BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide

BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The recall affects 5- and 6-Series BMWs built between 2003 and 2010, BMW said in a statement.

The Biggest Christmas Releases in Bollywood

The Biggest Christmas Releases in Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Here's a look at 10 films that really made that window count.

Govt not keen on bringing CBI under Lokpal: Team Anna

Govt not keen on bringing CBI under Lokpal: Team Anna

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

With government appearing not keen on bringing Central Bureau of Investigation under Lokpal, Team Anna on Tuesday raised the pitch over the proposed legislation alleging that the UPA was making a fool of the whole country as it was not letting control over the investigative agency go.

No clause in pact violated, Swiss airlines to India

No clause in pact violated, Swiss airlines to India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

India had threatened to stop Swiss, which, as the designated airline of that country, 'violated' a vital clause called the substantial ownership and effective control, mandated under the bilateral air services agreement between the two countries.

Calcutta HC revokes Mamata govt's restrictions on Durga idol immersion

Calcutta HC revokes Mamata govt's restrictions on Durga idol immersion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The court asked the state government to chalk out designated routes for immersion and tazia processions.

SC finds Mallya guilty of contempt, summons him on July 10

SC finds Mallya guilty of contempt, summons him on July 10

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The apex court directed Mallya, who is currently in the United Kingdom, to appear before it on July 10 to argue on the quantum of punishment in the matter.

Continental to invest 50mn euros in India

Continental to invest 50mn euros in India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The company, which has recently completed acquisition of the Modi Tyres Co, will make the fresh investments at thelatter's Modipuram facility.