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US law firm plans lawsuit against HDFC Bank

US law firm plans lawsuit against HDFC Bank

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Citing some news reports about alleged unfair business practices, and that the lender had also missed analysts' estimates on profits for the first quarter ended June FY21, Rosen Law Firm said it is preparing a securities lawsuit.

Nothing to do with Sushant case: Aaditya Thackeray

Nothing to do with Sushant case: Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The Shiv Sena leader said dirty politics is being played following the death of the Bollywood actor and without naming anyone, added that the allegation being levelled is political stomach-ache stemming from frustration.

Know where these parties got their funds from?

Know where these parties got their funds from?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Nearly 57 per cent of total income of five national parties during financial year 2013-14 was from sale of coupons (smaller donations), a leading election watchdog NGO has said.

India allows unlisted firms to directly raise funds abroad

India allows unlisted firms to directly raise funds abroad

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The government on Friday modified FDI policy allowing unlisted companies to directly list on stock exchanges abroad to raise funds for acquisitions or retiring overseas debts, a move which may help India in containing high current account deficit.

HDFC Bank denies charges by US law firm

HDFC Bank denies charges by US law firm

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The law firm had specifically named the bank's chief executive and managing director of over 25 years, Aditya Puri, his designated successor Sashidhar Jagdishan and company secretary Santosh Haldankar as defendants.

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

BJP tops the list with 27 tainted candidates

Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 14

Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 14

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The official said his team members had been told that there were few customers at an eatery situated in the ground floor and no one knew the exact numbers.

Rhea files complaint against Sushant's sister, doctor

Rhea files complaint against Sushant's sister, doctor

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

In her complaint sent to the Bandra police in Mumbai on Sunday, Chakraborty sought that Priyanka Singh and Dr Tarun Kumar, working with Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi, be booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for forgery, the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines.

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Hoteliers are tweaking their pricing strategies to adjust to the new stickiness in the market.

What do Indian voters really want?

What do Indian voters really want?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

In the run-up to the polls, a survey has revealed that better employment opportunities is the single most important issue for citizens and that the government has fared below average in this aspect.

Now, MFs can invest more abroad

Now, MFs can invest more abroad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday hiked individual limits of mutual funds' investments in overseas equity instruments by $50 million to $150 million.

WHO stops trial of anti-malarial drug for COVID-19 treatment

WHO stops trial of anti-malarial drug for COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com26 May 2020

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in view of a paper published last week in the Lancet medical journal, that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems than those that were not.

American test awaits Tata & Co

American test awaits Tata & Co

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Every move that strengthens Cyrus Mistry's position in companies like Indian Hotels could prolong the uncertainty.

Why Modi and Shah are WRONG about crime in UP

Why Modi and Shah are WRONG about crime in UP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The BJP, which has been taking potshots at the Akhilesh Yadav government over lawlessness in the state finds itself in no position to take a high moral ground.

Include only clean MPs in Cabinet, NGOs' request to Modi

Include only clean MPs in Cabinet, NGOs' request to Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Hoping that the 14th Prime Minister will provide clean and exemplary governance, the National Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms wrote to the Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, requesting him not to induct those who had criminal cases registered against them into Parliament and his Cabinet.

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw is likely to return to Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after serving his eight-month suspension for a doping violation.

72 crorepatis in Modi's new council of ministers

72 crorepatis in Modi's new council of ministers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

With the latest expansion of the Union Council of Ministers, the total number of crorepatis there has risen to 72, while the number of those with declared criminal cases is up at 24, a study said.

Only 9% women MLAs and MPs across nation

Only 9% women MLAs and MPs across nation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Politically, women have been making their presence felt in voter turnouts. According to the Election Commission, the female voter turnout was higher than male turnout in 16 states and Union territories.

India pitches for US companies to list on Indian exchanges

India pitches for US companies to list on Indian exchanges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first ever US visit, India made a pitch for listing by American and other foreign companies on Indian exchanges under the newly proposed Bharat Depository Receipts.

The best (and the worst) foods to have after sex

The best (and the worst) foods to have after sex

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Hunger pangs hitting you after that midnight romp? Before you reach out for that leftover pizza, read this!

57 criminals, 134 crorepatis in 2012 Guj assembly

57 criminals, 134 crorepatis in 2012 Guj assembly

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

There are 57 members with criminal background, one with even charges of rape, and 134 crorepatis (74 per cent) in the newly-elected Gujarat assembly, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms, a non-political group aiming at governmental and electoral reforms. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

SBI chief Rajnish Kumar said the focus going forward will be on cost reduction, rationalisation and reskilling of workforce, improving staff productivity and redeployment of workforce from admin offices to sales roles.

HDFC Bank plans mega fundraising exercise

HDFC Bank plans mega fundraising exercise

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

If the entire amount of Rs 24,000 crore is raised, then it would be the biggest fundraising exercise by any Indian company ever.

Do rich candidates have it easy in polls?

Do rich candidates have it easy in polls?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

An analysis of the assets data from Association of Democratic Reforms shows that the average assets of a winner of the 2014 LS election was more than the average assets of a candidate: more the money you have, more the chances of winning.

54 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Manipur polls

54 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Manipur polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Out of the 167 candidates, 54 are crorepatis. Manipur Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms ADR said.

Why India Inc overlooked overseas market for fundraising

Why India Inc overlooked overseas market for fundraising

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

A fundraising boom in the domestic market and tightening of the regulatory framework for overseas issues are responsible for this trend.

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Biggest contribution came from Bharti group-led Satya Electoral Trust.

Over 50% of political parties' funding from unknown sources: Report

Over 50% of political parties' funding from unknown sources: Report

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The income of these parties from "unknown" sources was Rs 689.44 crore, which is 53 per cent of their total income.

70 pc MP lawmakers crorepatis; 32 pc have criminal cases against them

70 pc MP lawmakers crorepatis; 32 pc have criminal cases against them

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

An Association of Democratic Reforms report states that 161 out of 230 MLAs in the newly-formed Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha are crorepatis, while 73 MLAs have criminal cases filed against them.

Leash on i-banks in PSU issues

Leash on i-banks in PSU issues

Rediff.com23 May 2011

The new guidelines restrict bankers not just from advising private sector companies in the 'same line of business' on public issues.

Criminal MLAs: 'Our parties have become thick-skinned'

Criminal MLAs: 'Our parties have become thick-skinned'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

A recent report put out by the Association for Democratic Reforms and National Election Watch revealed that 47 per cent of the newly-elected Uttar Pradesh assembly has candidates with criminal cases pending against them.

Gaddafi fund invests in ICICI Bank; gains $10 million

Gaddafi fund invests in ICICI Bank; gains $10 million

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

ICICI Bank has emerged as the single Indian entity considered worth investing by Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and the investment has given an impressive return of over 25 per cent in past one year alone.

REVEALED: How parties gain heavily from donations

REVEALED: How parties gain heavily from donations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

When it comes to financial contributions/donations, political parties in the country seem to benefit a lot by them as a significant part of their income depends upon them.

Infosys @ 25: Stock surges 23% on BSE in 2018

Infosys @ 25: Stock surges 23% on BSE in 2018

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Starting its journey with a gross revenue of $5 million during its stock market debut on June 14, 1993, Infosys has reached dizzying heights, with a revenue of $10.93 billion in 2017-18

Foreign stake in Indian companies rise

Foreign stake in Indian companies rise

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The role of foreign investors in the Indian capital market is gaining significant momentum, as foreign stake in Indian companies has shown a sharp upturn in the quarter ended September 30, which saw net inflows of $12 billion.

BCCI suspends Punjab cricketer Abhishek Gupta for doping violation

BCCI suspends Punjab cricketer Abhishek Gupta for doping violation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

"Gupta had inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance (terbutaline), which can be commonly found in cough syrups," said the BCCI in a statement.

New FDI norms remove disparity: Kamal Nath

New FDI norms remove disparity: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Defending the new foreign investment guidelines released this week, commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath said on Friday the norms would not distinguish between different forms of foreign capital.

Note ban will make UP election more expensive: Survey

Note ban will make UP election more expensive: Survey

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The survey conducted jointly by Association for Democratic Reforms and UP Election Watch to study impact of demonetisation on poll expenses said, "Demonetisation will have no impact in the campaigning or the poll expense."

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Tata Motors (down 1.7%) was the top loser on Sensex and Nifty, while Lupin (1.6%) gained the most.

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Actor Kushal Punjabi, who appeared in films such as Kaal and Lakshya as well as the reality show Fear Factor, was found dead in his Bandra apartment, in north west Mumbai, in the early hours of Friday, police said.