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3 banking reforms suggested by Raghuram Rajan

3 banking reforms suggested by Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A paper authored by Rajan said, state-linked banks can be a first step in altering the ownership structure of some PSBs, where the government brings down its stakes to below 50 per cent, creating distance from operations of banks, and improving governance along the way.

Note ban impact on GDP may be seen this quarter: RBI

Note ban impact on GDP may be seen this quarter: RBI

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral V Acharya further said that the impact of the notes ban would only be temporary and would help in bringing informal sector into the mainstream economy.

PIX: Amitabh, Kabir Khan raise funds for college

PIX: Amitabh, Kabir Khan raise funds for college

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Budget session of Parliament was the least productive since the year 2000.

Here comes the sun for Mallya

Here comes the sun for Mallya

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'For Mallya, it seems 'the night is dark and full of terrors' and if you believe his lawyers, he's only looking for some sunshine,' says Veer Arjun Singh.

Dy Guv Vishwanathan may be made interim head of RBI: Sources

Dy Guv Vishwanathan may be made interim head of RBI: Sources

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

If appointed interim head, Vishwanathan would head the central board meeting scheduled this Friday

Biranchi case: Orissa cops take custody of accused

Biranchi case: Orissa cops take custody of accused

Rediff.com6 May 2008

A day after his arrest in Panaji, the Orissa police on Tuesday took into custody Raja Acharya, the prime accused in the murder of Biranchi Das, the coach of child marathon runner Budhia. The alleged gangster was produced before the local court and transit remand was attained. The accused is a noted criminal with more than 30 cases of extortion, murder and robbery against him.

Thugs of Hindostan Trailer: Mazza Aayega!

Thugs of Hindostan Trailer: Mazza Aayega!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Did *you* like the Thugs of Hindostan trailer?

Cong MLA from Kutch resigns, quits party

Cong MLA from Kutch resigns, quits party

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Nima Acharya is the second MLA to quit the Congress for anti-party activities in the last few days ahead of the assembly polls.

Two cop-turned-militants killed in army encounter in J-K

Two cop-turned-militants killed in army encounter in J-K

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The Jammu zone Inspector General Danish Rana said that the encounter took place on early Thursday morning in which two SPOs, who had deserted the police force in September and joined militants, were eliminated.

What actually plagues India's cities

What actually plagues India's cities

Rediff.com9 May 2014

What India needs is not costly, brand new cities but a revamping of urban institutional structures and policies.

Swadesi or Sanskari? Suggest a name for Ramdev's jeans

Swadesi or Sanskari? Suggest a name for Ramdev's jeans

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Should it be called Swadesi Jeans, Sanskari Jeans Patanjali Jeans or something else?

Pakistan violates ceasefire again at Poonch

Pakistan violates ceasefire again at Poonch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops opened small arms firing at two forward areas in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from Indian forces.

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi.

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The last journey of the five jawans martyred in the attack by Pakistan soldiers began in the evening from Poonch town with Army officers laying wreaths on their caskets.

RBI's 0.25% interest rate cut may lead to lower EMIs

RBI's 0.25% interest rate cut may lead to lower EMIs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

With Deputy Governor Viral Acharya and another member Chetan Ghate voting for a status quo, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das and three others outvoted them for reduction in repo rate to 6.25 per cent from the existing 6.50 per cent.

IT officer's son, abducted 10 days ago, found murdered

IT officer's son, abducted 10 days ago, found murdered

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

He sent a WhatsApp video message telling his parents to arrange Rs 50 lakh as ransom.

Will Tanushree's charge against Nana lead to Bollywood's MeToo moment?

Will Tanushree's charge against Nana lead to Bollywood's MeToo moment?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Tanushree Dutta has struck the first blow by declaring that no one supports the victims in the film industry.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Ranbir, Hrithik at an awards show

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Ranbir, Hrithik at an awards show

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Ranbir-Hrithik also grooved together!

How will Modi fix the terrifying jobs crisis?

How will Modi fix the terrifying jobs crisis?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'The rise in unemployment, underemployment, discouraged workers and job insecurity is likely to continue, with very adverse consequences for the nation's economic well-being and social cohesion,' warns Shankar Acharya.

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The land transfer or subleasing would allow the Patanjali Group to set up the food processing facility and entitle it to other incentives under the central policy guidelines.

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Even if Narendra Modi comes to power, the revival of sustainable growth is far from certain.

Oppn demands April's status quo ante on LAC with China

Oppn demands April's status quo ante on LAC with China

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'Even at Galwan Valley, our soldiers are now not allowed to patrol at the point at which they used to patrol earlier. In the Pangong area, in a more than eight-kilometre area they are not allowing us to patrol, the area which we used to patrol. Previously, we used to patrol till Finger 8 and now we are not being allowed to patrol till Finger 8'

Violence erupts in Nagaland over urban local body poll

Violence erupts in Nagaland over urban local body poll

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The violent protests forced the Nagaland CM to call off the elections.

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

'The Ayush minister (Shripad Yesso Naik) himself was suffering from COVID-19 and got treated in a modern hospital.'

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state government is yet to decide on filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against acquittal of Jayalalithaa who is set to stage a comeback as Tamil Nadu chief minister after her acquittal in the disproportionate assets case.

Pak army fires at six Indian posts; India retaliates

Pak army fires at six Indian posts; India retaliates

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistan army fired at six Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from Indian troops.

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The move comes as the intra-party feud reached climax in the ruling NCP which has been witnessing months long tussle between two factions, one led by 68-year-old Oli and Party's chairman and another led by 66-year-old 'Prachanda', also the executive chair of the party and former premier.

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'His (Das) approach to work seems that of working as a team with ease in communication.'

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

State Ayurved Department's licence officer Y S Rawat said the notice is being issued to the firm to explain from where it got the permission to launch a 'corona kit' as a cure from the virus.

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out.

Indian economy: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Indian economy: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The tide began to turn in early September with the new Reserve Bank of India governor's confident and well-considered initial policy statement on September 4.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

Will shrine discovery end Buddha's birth date dispute?

Will shrine discovery end Buddha's birth date dispute?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The key discovery of the oldest 'Buddhist shrine' at Buddha's birthplace in Nepal will throw more light on one of the world's earliest religions, archaeologists have said.

Economists vs politicians: Tough fight over economic policies

Economists vs politicians: Tough fight over economic policies

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Macroeconomic policy aimed at short-term political gains does not augur well for a poorly performing economy.

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'If the RBI board forces the management's hand on all the key issues, it should be prepared for resignations by the governor and the key deputy governor, Viral Acharya,' warns T N Ninan.

Pak troops fire on Indian posts in Mendhar, Hamirpur

Pak troops fire on Indian posts in Mendhar, Hamirpur

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops fired on forward Indian posts along the Line of Control in Mendhar and Hamirpur areas of Poonch district late on Friday night in yet another instance of ceasefire violation, drawing retaliation from India.

Will the New Year bring cheer to the economy?

Will the New Year bring cheer to the economy?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The US economy will once again demonstrate its resilience and flexibility and grow around three per cent despite extremely fractious domestic politics over fiscal and other policies.

Pak army violates ceasefire again, targets 5 Indian posts

Pak army violates ceasefire again, targets 5 Indian posts

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

In a fresh ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Wednesday opened unprovoked firing on five Indian forward posts along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from Indian forces.

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The clothes are made using soft material such as 'makhmal' (velvet). After all, they are for Ram Lalla who is a child. The green dress has been made keeping in mind the day-specific colour, while orange is considered auspicious