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Railway scandal: CBI questions Bansal for over 6 hours

Railway scandal: CBI questions Bansal for over 6 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday quizzed former Railway Minister P K Bansal for over six hours in connection with bribery scandal involving his nephew Vijay Singla and Railway Board member Mahesh Kumar.

TDB chief seeks explanation on Sabarimala U-turn

TDB chief seeks explanation on Sabarimala U-turn

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The temple board, in earlier round of litigation, had opposed the public interest litigation by Indian Young Lawyers Association seeking to throw open the shrine for all women.

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The film courted controversy when its trailer got leaked on the internet.

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report and no permission was sought by them before making the report public. 'It is unequivocally stated that CBDT never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report.

Railway bribery scandal: CBI to quiz Bansal soon

Railway bribery scandal: CBI to quiz Bansal soon

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal is likely to be quizzed soon by the CBI in connection with the alleged Rs 10 crore bribery scandal involving his nephew V Singla and Railway Board member Mahesh Kumar, both of whom reportedly met at his residence.

Chat with Ganesh Natarajan: What the IT sector expects from the Budget

Chat with Ganesh Natarajan: What the IT sector expects from the Budget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

What impact will the Budget have on the IT sector?

A year of Shaktikanta Das: The hits & misses as RBI guv

A year of Shaktikanta Das: The hits & misses as RBI guv

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The career bureaucrat-turned-central banker walked into the 19th floor corner room of the Reserve Bank on December 12, 2018. Since February 2019, the Das-led RBI has cut the repo rate by a whopping 135 basis points to support the sagging growth, including an unprecedented 35 bps reduction in August. As he completes one year at the helm, woes in the NBFC sector, overall health of the banking sector and steeply falling economic growth are among the major challenges that needs to be tackled sooner than later.

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

With founder Subhash Chandra no longer in the driver's seat at Zee, the acid test for Punit Goenka would be to take the financial investors along with him even as he strives to weather the latest storm. The question, now, is how he will deal with the challenges of being a professional CEO rather than an owner-CEO in the aftermath of his family offloading most of its promoter stake to a clutch of financial investors. However, the silver lining is that Zee remains the most profitable of the top four broadcasters in India.

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Luminaries call for Cricket Australia chairman to resign

Bombay House prepares to fill the C-suites

Bombay House prepares to fill the C-suites

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Unless new members are inducted at jet speed, the strength of Tata Sons board will come down to four in July.

How PSBs plan to groom their leaders

How PSBs plan to groom their leaders

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The training programme will contain thought leadership courses, group exercises, simulations, including role plays and situation analysis and personal explorations workshops

Railways to go green with own power company

Railways to go green with own power company

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

At present, Railways foots a bill of Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) in electric consumption.

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

ONGC's non-tax dole to govt touches Rs 50,000 cr this fiscal

ONGC's non-tax dole to govt touches Rs 50,000 cr this fiscal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

ONGC and Oil India bought a five per cent each of the government's stake in IOCL, yielding Rs 5,340 crore (Rs 53.4 billion) to the government.

Infy board has to address concerns: Murthy

Infy board has to address concerns: Murthy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Monday denied that he had withdrawn his concerns about governance lapses at the firm, saying the board has to address these "properly" and "full transparency should be displayed and people responsible for it should become accountable".

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

If the new governor can think out of the box even as he signals that he can bat for the RBI cadre and respect its institutional memory, that will go a long way in getting out of the current impasse.

Leadership changes to be in company's best interest: Murthy

Leadership changes to be in company's best interest: Murthy

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Faced with a spate of senior-level exits, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy has written to employees to reassure them that the "leadership changes" will be in the "best interest" of the company.

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Air Asia is partnering with Tata Sons and little known Arun Bhatia for their India entry.

Neymar target of racist chants: Iniesta

Neymar target of racist chants: Iniesta

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Barcelona star Neymar was subjected to allegedly racist chants during Saturday draw at local rivals Espanyol, his teammate Andres Iniesta confirmed. Though manager Luis Enrique declined to comment on the chants, Neymar's teammates called for the individuals responsible to be punished.

Bangladesh agree to tour Pakistan next month

Bangladesh agree to tour Pakistan next month

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Bangladesh have agreed to tour Pakistan next month in the first visit by any country since armed militants attacked the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf said.

Why Vikram Pandit was forced to quit Citigroup

Why Vikram Pandit was forced to quit Citigroup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

When Pandit was in Japan last week, meeting International Monetary Fund and World Bank officials, Michael E O'Neill, the new chairman of Citigroup since April, was applying the final touches of his masterplan to remove Pandit.

Allegations against ICICI bank may dent investor confidence

Allegations against ICICI bank may dent investor confidence

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

ICICI's board has denied any wrongdoing, highlighting that the loan was underwritten in accordance with the bank's credit standards and was extended as part of a consortium involving over 20 banks.

Law firm to probe 'lapses'; Sikka emails employees: 'We will do this. Together!'

Law firm to probe 'lapses'; Sikka emails employees: 'We will do this. Together!'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Infy board gets law firm to probe 'lapses', appoints Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas to engage with founders.

'Not denying that my appointment is due to BJP connections'

'Not denying that my appointment is due to BJP connections'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

'I am certainly not an employee of Sebi.'

Padmavati's release can pose serious security issue in UP: Yogi govt to centre

Padmavati's release can pose serious security issue in UP: Yogi govt to centre

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'

The real source of tax terrorism is the government itself

The real source of tax terrorism is the government itself

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'The deeper problem is big government -- a giant monster with a giant appetite, which requires it to put more and more pressure on tax officials to extort. 'And the monster is getting bigger by the day. But then, Mr Modi too knows this,' says Debashis Basu.

RBI to transfer highest-ever surplus of Rs 1.76 lakh cr to govt

RBI to transfer highest-ever surplus of Rs 1.76 lakh cr to govt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The additional cash will now give the Centre more headroom for stimulating the economy.

Ratan Tata steps down as Tata Power chairman

Ratan Tata steps down as Tata Power chairman

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Effective November 8, Ratan N Tata has stepped down as chairman of Tata Power and Cyrus P Mistry will take his place.

Cyrus Mistry's ouster: Ugly legal battle looms

Cyrus Mistry's ouster: Ugly legal battle looms

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Shapoorji and Pallonji Group to contest Cyrus Mistry's ouster from Tata Sons

Tata Motors appoints Karl Slym Managing Director

Tata Motors appoints Karl Slym Managing Director

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Jaguar Land Rover will continue to be managed independently.

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Ex-CFO says new incumbent steps in at the right time, will be able meet to meet challenges.

Keshub signs off as M&M chairman after 48 years

Keshub signs off as M&M chairman after 48 years

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Standing ovations, flowers, gifts and rosy farewell speeches -- Keshub Mahindra's last annual general meeting (AGM) as chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) had all this, and more.

Chatterjee Group takes Bengal govt to int'l court

Chatterjee Group takes Bengal govt to int'l court

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

ICA is the world's leading institution for resolving international commercial and business disputes.

Amid Centre's worry, censor won't let Dera chief's film release

Amid Centre's worry, censor won't let Dera chief's film release

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Even as the home ministry sent out alerts to states over Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim's movie, Messenger of God, the Censor Board has refused to certify the film taking exception to the spiritual leader depicting himself as god on the silver screen.

Lodha report: Desperate BCCI calls for Working Committee meeting ahead of SGM

Lodha report: Desperate BCCI calls for Working Committee meeting ahead of SGM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The SGM has been convened to figure out a way forward after being told sternly by the country's apex court to 'fall in line' with the far-reaching consequences of the report.

Rajeev Shukla, Arun Jaitley, Rajat Sharma join HIL

Rajeev Shukla, Arun Jaitley, Rajat Sharma join HIL

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla, senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley and renowned media personality Rajat Sharma have been named as board members of the high-profile Hockey India League (HIL), which will be held across the country early next year.

Indrani quit most of her companies by mid-2011

Indrani quit most of her companies by mid-2011

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Her corporate footprint is fading fast.

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Rediff.com5 May 2015

He will become executive chairman and continue to be chairman

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The focus of the questioning is Tyagi's alleged links with Italian middlemen -- Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschkhe, CBI sources said.

BCCI to seek SC direction on amendments to constitution

BCCI to seek SC direction on amendments to constitution

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

The Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI has proposed six major amendments to the existing constitution which was adopted last year keeping in tune with the reforms suggested by the Justice Lodha committee.