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PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

55% of SBI's cash deposits came from beyond cities

55% of SBI's cash deposits came from beyond cities

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

SBI got Rs 1.93 lakh cr in cash deposits from November 10-25.

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The CIA released 4,70,000 additional files seized in May 2011 when US Navy SEALs burst into the Abbottabad compound and shot dead Laden.

Modi has become a father figure

Modi has become a father figure

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Modi wants a 'change in the Indian citizen's character.' 'An internal transformation.' 'This is reformation of the sort that is usually done by spiritual and religious leaders.' 'It is not in the domain of popular politics,' points out Aakar Patel.

8 govt companies that will soon go on the block

8 govt companies that will soon go on the block

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

FM targets to collect Rs 70,00 crore from their sale.

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'AI will be bigger than the advent of the Internet or the harnessing of electricity.' 'India must embrace it with all its might,' says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

Reforms easier with Modi's big win in states: Moody's

Reforms easier with Modi's big win in states: Moody's

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

"The 2017 state election results in India demonstrate broad-based popular support for the Indian government's policy agenda and will facilitate the implementation of further reforms, a credit positive for the sovereign," Moody's said in a statement.

Govt eases norms for foreign firms to set up branch offices in India

Govt eases norms for foreign firms to set up branch offices in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Earlier, the Reserve Bank of India was the approving authority.

Public sector bank employees to go on strike on Nov 12

Public sector bank employees to go on strike on Nov 12

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Normal banking operations like cheque clearance in public sector banks across the country are likely to be hit on Wednesday as employees have decided to go on one-day nation-wide strike to press for wage revision.

To tackle 'jungle Raj', Nitish forms industrial security force

To tackle 'jungle Raj', Nitish forms industrial security force

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday lamented that a section of people start "chanting" 'Jungle Raj' after every incident of crime in the state and said the government has decided to set up a battalion for safeguarding banks and other such establishments.

Swachh Bharat toilets: What Modi must do

Swachh Bharat toilets: What Modi must do

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'Open defecation kills more Indians than any terrorist organisation could, but turning that around will take communicating that all Indians are created equal and that continuing this practice is anti-national,' points out Rahul Jacob.

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Kulbhushan Jadhav is a very sad case.' 'I think Pakistan handled this issue very clumsily.' 'They gave too much of publicity and also said that they will hang him.' 'Now obviously, they are not going to hang him.'

Despite an expected delay, FM keen to roll out GST by April 2016

Despite an expected delay, FM keen to roll out GST by April 2016

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Addressing a business conference, Jaitley said it was important to stay on the path of reform and build momentum to achieve higher economic growth.

One-day bank strike: Transactions worth Rs 12K crore affected!

One-day bank strike: Transactions worth Rs 12K crore affected!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Strike is total, impacts all branches of PSU and private banks. Clearing operation at RBI also hit.

Tata Zica to launch in mid-February, bookings start during Auto Expo

Tata Zica to launch in mid-February, bookings start during Auto Expo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pricing will be competitive, along the lines of the Maruti Celerio and the Hyundai Grand i10

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf on the futility of the 'who is a Hindu?' debate.

'PM wants to give Sharif a chance, didn't complain to Obama'

'PM wants to give Sharif a chance, didn't complain to Obama'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who met Nawaz Sharif in New York despite strong criticism from opposition back home, wants to "trust" the new Pakistan prime minister and give him a chance to "walk the talk" on stopping ceasefire violations and terror activities against India.

A new bull is born but has to stay in incubator for now

A new bull is born but has to stay in incubator for now

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

In his present avatar, Kejriwal seems bad news for the Street.

Who's to be blamed for Air India's plight?

Who's to be blamed for Air India's plight?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

There had been sufficient warnings on Air India's state but the government failed to take action, former executive director Jitender Bhargava said.

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Four years into his tenure and Modi still has no idea what is wrong with the agriculture sector!'

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Recurring natural calamities along the east coast, especially Vizag and Chennai, to increase insurance premium rates in the region, reports T E Narasimhan.

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

While Raghunathan is a named accused in the CBI's case registered in October last year, Nedungadi had resigned recently from the post of CFO of the UB group.

'India has a tendency to fear competition'

'India has a tendency to fear competition'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The fourteenth Annual Conference on Indian Economic Policy Reform held at Stanford, California discussed the 'Economic performance of India's states'.

Exclusive! 'I am not a criminal'

Exclusive! 'I am not a criminal'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'What can I do if god made me the way I am?' 'All I want to do is win medals for India and make my country proud.'

State-run banks aim to open over 8,000 branches: FM

State-run banks aim to open over 8,000 branches: FM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

India plans to directly transfer cash benefits to bank accounts of people under various social welfare scheme over the next few years and is expanding the banking network.

Sri Lanka to cancel Indian coal plant deal; proposes LNG instead

Sri Lanka to cancel Indian coal plant deal; proposes LNG instead

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Area residents and environmental groups have resisted the coal power plant ever since it was originally proposed in 2006 due to worries about land clearance and pollution

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The Trump regime has informed the Congress that it 'strongly supports' transfers of F-18 and F-16 fighter proposals put forth by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'I am quite optimistic that sooner or later, my wishful thinking would turn into a reality.' The only hitch is that the INC president's own career ambitions may be hurt if the Congress merges with the BJP,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Jallikattu ban: Protests intensify in Tamil Nadu, 149 held

Jallikattu ban: Protests intensify in Tamil Nadu, 149 held

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The die-hard supporters of the sport along with major political parties in the state have been demanding an ordinance for conducting Jallikattu.

'Challenges for PSU banks remain despite uptick in economy'

'Challenges for PSU banks remain despite uptick in economy'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Capital needs are likely to increase substantially each year.

Mallya's loan default case: CBI seeks help of four nations

Mallya's loan default case: CBI seeks help of four nations

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Officials of 17 banks which gave loan to Kingfisher Airlines and UB Group are also under the agency's scanner

No woman director in 56 NSE-listed companies

No woman director in 56 NSE-listed companies

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

All listed firms were required to have at least one woman director on their boards from April 1, 2015, as per a Sebi directive.

Amid boycott call, Xiaomi sells 1 million phones in 18 days

Amid boycott call, Xiaomi sells 1 million phones in 18 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, in an internal letter on Wednesday, announced that the company has sold one million smartphones in the first 18 days of this month in India, state-run China Daily reported.

British PM Cameron on charm offensive ahead of India tour

British PM Cameron on charm offensive ahead of India tour

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron launched a charm offensive ahead to his high-profile visit to India, stating that he is a fan of Sachin Tendulkar and relished "pretty hot" curries.

How dense is the forest cover in your neck of the woods? Take a look

How dense is the forest cover in your neck of the woods? Take a look

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Take a look at the map to see just how green is your area?

National Wakf Dev Corporation to be constituted: Khurshid

National Wakf Dev Corporation to be constituted: Khurshid

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Union Law and Minorities Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said a National Wakf Development Corporation will be constituted to improve the financial condition and smooth running of Wakf Boards.

Sohail among 14 Pak stars for Hockey India League

Sohail among 14 Pak stars for Hockey India League

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Fourteen Pakistan hockey players, including star penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas, have signed up for the inaugural Hockey India League to be held from January 5 to February 3 next year.

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Local businesses are fretting over reform setbacks.

Pak writers storm out of Indore Literary Festival session

Pak writers storm out of Indore Literary Festival session

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Enraged by Pakistani-origin Canadian writer Tarek Fatah's critical remarks about their country, two Pakistani writers on Friday walked out of the inaugural session of the Indore Literary Festival.