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Banks likely to freeze accounts of shell firms

Banks likely to freeze accounts of shell firms

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Government suspects that many of these bank accounts were used to launder money, especially after the demonetisation in November 2016.

PMC Bank MD admits to under-reporting HDIL's bad loans

PMC Bank MD admits to under-reporting HDIL's bad loans

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Joy Thomas stated that one large account -- HDIL -- was the sole reason for the present crisis that led to the regulatory action on Tuesday when Reserve Bank of India superseded its management and placed it under an administrator for the next six months.

Chak De, Sago!

Chak De, Sago!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Chak De! India star, Sagarika Ghatge was the showstopper for Pallavi Singhee.

I am no lame duck, asserts Dr Singh

I am no lame duck, asserts Dr Singh

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Dismissing talk that he is a "lameduck" Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday he has been entrusted with the job by the Congress party from which he has not heard "any contrary view".

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'

Jaitley slams Oppn for supporting Mamata, calls them 'kleptocrat's club'

Jaitley slams Oppn for supporting Mamata, calls them 'kleptocrat's club'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Questioning whether "New India" can be ever run by this "kleptocrat's club", Jaitley said those who have lent support to the West Bengal dharna are those who are battling serious allegations of economic improprieties

Prithviraj, Asif Ali back each other up!

Prithviraj, Asif Ali back each other up!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

A combative External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said she was ready for a debate in Parliament over Congress allegations about her links with controversial former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi.

Bachchan, Rajnikanth to clash at the box office

Bachchan, Rajnikanth to clash at the box office

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The two living legends have clashed at the box office twice in the past!

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The Bachchan Baritone just got bigger.

Vote! Who's the best Bigg Boss host?

Vote! Who's the best Bigg Boss host?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Take this fun poll now!

Will Dandan Dashagunam live up to its original?

Will Dandan Dashagunam live up to its original?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The Kannada film is all set to release this week.

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The audit is under progress and the report is yet to be finalised. The information cannot be given under Section 8(1)(C) of the RTI Act as the disclosure would cause breach of Parliament, the CAG said.

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'Given the emerging trends, it may be time for India to embrace digital banking,' notes Pradipta Bagchi.

India makes hectic efforts to win support for UNSC

India makes hectic efforts to win support for UNSC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Close on the heels of Obama's announcement, France's Head of UN Division in the Foreign Ministry Sylvie Berman visited Delhi recently and met Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and some other senior officials of the External Affairs Ministry to discuss the issue of reforms, sources told PTI.

'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'The Indian Navy has sufficient combat power in areas of interest to India that can quickly scale up operations if the need arises.' 'This includes all the choke points leading into the Indian Ocean as also areas within.'

Anna is the real hero, I am not: Aamir Khan

Anna is the real hero, I am not: Aamir Khan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

"I am not the biggest hero, Anna (Hazare) is the real hero," said superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday as he pledged support to the activist's fight for a strong anti-corruption law.

Sensex advances for sixth day, IT the bright spot

Sensex advances for sixth day, IT the bright spot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty after moving between 10,374.30 and 10,307.30 settled flat at 10,348.75, up 6.45 points, or 0.06 per cent.

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'MFs acted as reckless lenders and not as prudent investors.' 'Clearly, how debt funds are being run is a systemic issue,' warns Debashis Basu.

Economist PM highly economical about economics

Economist PM highly economical about economics

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

India had time to plan and improve its competitiveness and infrastructure. Yet it chose not to. And for that we need to blame our government, says M R Venkatesh.

'No one should have to suffer any violence or abuse'

'No one should have to suffer any violence or abuse'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Out of three women in India, one is assaulted.' 'This is a state of emergency that needs to be addressed.'

Meet the voices behind The Lion King characters

Meet the voices behind The Lion King characters

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Check out the people who made The Lion King characters come alive.

Shaan: Dubbing for Rio was fun

Shaan: Dubbing for Rio was fun

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Shaan talks about things that are close to his heart.

Meet the 2010 Golden Globe winners

Meet the 2010 Golden Globe winners

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Here's a look at the winners of the 67th annual Golden Globe awards.

Baba Ramdev opposed to PM under ambit of Lokpal

Baba Ramdev opposed to PM under ambit of Lokpal

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Differences seem to have cropped up within the civil society group over the demand for inclusion of the prime minister and higher judiciary in the Lokpal Bill. Baba Ramdev said he is opposed to such a move.

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Banks lend 60,000 cr in 8 weeks since Nov 8; Y-o-Y credit expansion slows further.

Loans: Rights of banks and customers

Loans: Rights of banks and customers

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Banks have the right to file a suit with the debt recovery tribunal and possess the security.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

Kingfisher lenders convert part-dues to equity

Kingfisher lenders convert part-dues to equity

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Kingfisher said the price was arrived in accordance with the pricing guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which is the average of the past six months' price, 30 days prior to the relevant conversion date.

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The ninth edition of Mijwan was a night to remember.

Amitabh Bachchan joins Krrish 3 star cast

Amitabh Bachchan joins Krrish 3 star cast

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The superhero sequel opens in theatres this Diwali.

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'MFs have a combined exposure of Rs 3.2 lakh crore to NBFCs, out of which Rs 1.1 lakh crore matures by September 2019.'

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

In a kind gesture, Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is giving financial support to the Indian team in their preparation for the World Blind Chess Championship to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from August 26 to September 4.

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

One is hopeful that if he becomes CM, Mr Thackeray will not be as trigger happy in calling for bans or encouraging outrage, says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Bankruptcy: NCLT helped creditors recover Rs 80k crore

Bankruptcy: NCLT helped creditors recover Rs 80k crore

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

A total of 4,452 cases have been disposed at pre-admission stage and 66 have been resolved after adjudication. 260 cases have been ordered for liquidation.

Happy Birthday, Lata Mangeshkar

Happy Birthday, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The singer who mesmerised millions with her golden voice in a career spanning seven decades, turned 81 on Tuesday, spending a quiet day with the family even as fans, including famous names, wished her a happy birthday.

Bollywood's FLOPS so far

Bollywood's FLOPS so far

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Many of them were expected to cover a reasonable distance, but audiences gave them the cold shoulder.

Cong young guns eager to work under Rahul

Cong young guns eager to work under Rahul

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Young turks from the Congress as well veterans lent their voice to a call for Rahul Gandhi to "put in place his own team" with Home Minister P Chidambaram even likening him to his father Rajiv Gandhi, who was the Prime Minister over two decades back on the last day of the plenary on Monday.

Inter reclaim European crown at last

Inter reclaim European crown at last

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Inter Milan's 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final will be remembered more for Diego Milito's two brilliant goals and the sub-plots and intrigues surrounding the game rather than the football.

Digvijay hits back at BJP over Karkare issue

Digvijay hits back at BJP over Karkare issue

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who has kicked up a storm over his remarks on slain top cop Hement Karkare, on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, maintaining that the Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad chief's life was under threat and the opposition lent its support to Hindu radical groups.