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Cricket Australia in trouble

Cricket Australia in trouble

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Embattled Cricket Australia (CA) Chairman David Peever is set to step down in the wake of a review into the board's governance and culture, local media reported on Thursday.

Outgoing SC judge Justice Nazeer was part of several landmark verdicts

Outgoing SC judge Justice Nazeer was part of several landmark verdicts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Justice Nazeer, along with then Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, was in minority in the 'triple talaq' judgement which was delivered in August 2017.

PHOTOS: Rohit hits century; India dominate Day 2

PHOTOS: Rohit hits century; India dominate Day 2

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Friday

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'The cross-pollination between the states has always been happening.' 'It's only over the past one or two years that all this talk about South versus Bollywood has been happening.'

Former NSE chairman Chawla had revealed yogi's identity to Sebi in 2018

Former NSE chairman Chawla had revealed yogi's identity to Sebi in 2018

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The mysterious Himalayan 'yogi' who allegedly advised Chitra Ramkrishna, former managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), on important matters of the bourse could be none other than Anand Subramanian, according to a letter written by former NSE chairman Ashok Chawla to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Subramanian was group operating officer of the NSE and advisor to Ramkrishna during 2015-16. He joined as chief strategic advisor in April 2013.

NDTV posted highest-ever profit in a decade in FY22

NDTV posted highest-ever profit in a decade in FY22

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Media company New Delhi Television (NDTV) recorded its highest-ever consolidated profit at the group level in over a decade for financial year 2021-22 (FY22), said co-chairpersons Radhika Roy and Prannoy Roy in the firm's latest annual report. Addressing shareholders, the Roys, founder-promoters of NDTV, said the company had emerged financially strong in FY22, continuing the turnaround of recent years. "Both the television and digital branches of the NDTV group reported their highest-ever profit. NDTV Ltd (television arm) recorded a profit of Rs 59.18 crore.

Small, frequent spikes in fuel prices to dent consumption, challenge growth

Small, frequent spikes in fuel prices to dent consumption, challenge growth

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The recurrent increases in fuel prices over the past 10 days are eating into the margins of transporters, who will be forced to pass on the hikes to their customers. This, in turn, is set to make the prices of daily consumables and other goods dearer, affect consumption, and slow economic growth, said transporters and analysts. Freight rates on grand trunk routes have shot up 3-4 per cent month-on-month in the past few days, according to the Indian Foundation of Transport Research & Training (IFTRT).

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

In a first of its kind move, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the ticket booking arm of the Indian Railways, is looking to monetise its bank of passenger data while conducting business with private and government companies. IRCTC has a large bank of data related to every online railway ticket ever generated as it is the country's only railway ticketing platform, an IRCTC official told Business Standard. The public sector undertaking, which has sought the services of a consultant to assist with the monetisation process, plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through this exercise.

RBI extends restrictions on PMC Bank till Dec

RBI extends restrictions on PMC Bank till Dec

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank on Friday extended the regulatory restrictions on Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank by another six months till December 2021 to enable the completion of its takeover by Centrum Financial Services. Paving the way for takeover of the crisis-ridden bank, the RBI had earlier in the month granted in-principle approval to Centrum Financial Services to set up a small finance bank (SFB). "Taking into account the time required for completion of various activities involved in the process...the validity of the ...Directive dated September 23, 2019, as modified from time to time, has been extended for a further period from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, subject to review," the RBI said in a notification.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

According to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the air quality is considered to be in the emergency category if the PM2.5 and PM10 levels continue to be above 300 micrograms per cubic metre and 500 micrograms per cubic metre respectively for 48 hours or more.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

Meal prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains hiked

Meal prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains hiked

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

In second class AC, third class AC and chair car, tea to cost Rs 20, up by Rs 5, breakfast Rs 105, up by Rs 8, lunch and dinner Rs 185, up by Rs 10.

How to trade safely? BSE, NSE's advice to investors

How to trade safely? BSE, NSE's advice to investors

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Both the exchanges advised their trading members to exercise additional due diligence while trading in illiquid stocks either on own account or on behalf of their clients.

PMC Bank depositors can now withdraw Rs 100,000

PMC Bank depositors can now withdraw Rs 100,000

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

With the latest relaxation on withdrawal, more than 84 per cent of the depositors of the bank will be able to withdraw their entire account balance, the RBI said.

Wipro Q4 net up 38% to Rs 2,494 crore

Wipro Q4 net up 38% to Rs 2,494 crore

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The Wipro board has also approved a Rs 10,500 crore buyback plan under which it will buy back up to 32.3 crore shares at Rs 325 apiece.

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with revised guidelines for the hiring of lockers under which the liability of banks will be limited to 100 times its annual rent in case of fire, theft, building collapse or frauds by bank employees. As per the revised guidelines, which shall come into effect from January 1, 2022, banks will be required to incorporate a clause in the locker agreement prohibiting the hirer from keeping anything illegal or hazardous in lockers. The RBI said it has reviewed the 'Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks' after taking into consideration various developments in the area of banking and technology, nature of consumer grievances and also the feedback received from banks and Indian Banks' Association (IBA).

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Indians having undisclosed income in the United States (US) may face proceedings under Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, this financial year. Also, those named in global leaks may be searched, show-caused, and prosecuted, according to the FY23 internal action plan of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The CBDT has rolled out an aggressive target and timeline to investigate tax evasion matters, especially those involving undisclosed foreign assets.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.

Rukh Review: The stories we don't tell

Rukh Review: The stories we don't tell

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rukh may be lit like a YouTube Short Film, and may have its share of other technical problems, but there's something disturbingly original about director Atanu Mukherjee's vision, Sreehari Nair feels.

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Advait Chandan decodes Aamir Khan.

Moratorium extended: Borrowers get time till Aug to repay loans

Moratorium extended: Borrowers get time till Aug to repay loans

Rediff.com22 May 2020

As a result of this moratorium, individuals' EMI payments of loans taken will not be deducted from their bank accounts, providing much needed liquidity to borrowers whose income has been disrupted due to the lockdown till May 31.

PMC: Withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 40,000

PMC: Withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 40,000

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

With this relaxation more than 77 per cent of the depositors will be able to withdraw their entire account balance.

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sarbananda Sonowal, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narayan Rane, all of whom are being seen as probables for induction as ministers in the Modi government, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday amid indications that the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be expanded on Wednesday.

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

"Is it possible for women to trek kilometers through the forest path and stand amongst the packed crowd?"

Karvy commodity clients now knock bourses' doors

Karvy commodity clients now knock bourses' doors

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Karvy group's commodity broking arm, too, is facing a liquidity crisis because of some issues related to NCDEX, said people in the know.

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

On October 24, the NSE sought clarification from the IT major on the whistleblowers' allegations and why the company had not disclosed the same to the exchanges.

RBI hikes PMC Bank withdrawal limit to Rs 50,000

RBI hikes PMC Bank withdrawal limit to Rs 50,000

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

This is the fifth increase in withdrawal limit since the bank was placed under its direct control with an administrator on September 23. Since then as many as nine depositors have lost their lives including a 74-year-old man from Thane on Monday.

PMC scam: Withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 25,000

PMC scam: Withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 25,000

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

With the above relaxation, more than 70 per cent of the depositors of the bank will be able to withdraw their entire account balance, the central bank said as most of its account holders have an average balance of just about Rs 10,000.

India imposes tit-for-tat Covid curbs on UK nationals

India imposes tit-for-tat Covid curbs on UK nationals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

British nationals arriving in India, irrespective of their vaccination status, will have to undergo 10 days of mandatory quarantine from October 4 as part of the reciprocal actions initiated by the government following the vaccine certification row between the two countries.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The prime minister may go for new faces with an eye on grooming younger leaders while also factoring in caste and regional balances

PSU banks write off over Rs 1.06 lakh cr in last 5 years

PSU banks write off over Rs 1.06 lakh cr in last 5 years

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Public banks may have a tough time in 2015 as they had to write off Rs 1 trillion.

Fallout of PNB buying Audis for top bosses

Fallout of PNB buying Audis for top bosses

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Centre has advised banks to make a 20 per cent reduction in expenditure related to non-core business activities, along with deferring "avoidable expenditure" on "purchase of staff cars", "refurbishment of guest houses" and on the interior decoration of administrative and back offices.

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'There are unscrupulous traders who create fake invoices by showing bogus e-way bills, movement of goods.' 'Since the entities registered across different states, and kept on changing their numbers, tracing them was difficult.'

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Local trains will be allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity till 7 pm, while all shopping malls and markets will be allowed to remain open till 10 pm but with half their capacities, he said.

Significant changes to FPI norms on anvil

Significant changes to FPI norms on anvil

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The group, headed by former RBI deputy governor H R Khan, has also pitched for liberalised investment cap, review of prohibited sectors for foreign investment for FPIs, permitting FPIs for off-market transactions and review of restriction on sovereign wealth funds for investment in corporate debt securities.

Satyam to announce financials on Sep 29

Satyam to announce financials on Sep 29

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

For the first time since its founder admitted to falsifying the company's accounts, Satyam Computer will come out with its financials for fiscal years 2008-09 and 2009-10 on September 29.