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Zee board rejects Invesco's request for convening EGM

Zee board rejects Invesco's request for convening EGM

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

At its meeting held on Friday, the company's board rejected the minority shareholders' demand and termed the requisition as "invalid and illegal". "In its meeting held on 1st October 2021, the board has arrived at a conclusion that the requisition is invalid and illegal; and has accordingly conveyed its inability to convene the Extraordinary General Meeting to Invesco Developing Markets Funds and OFI Global China Fund, LLC," ZEEL said in a statement.

Channi inducts 15 Cabinet ministers, 7 of them new faces

Channi inducts 15 Cabinet ministers, 7 of them new faces

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The new faces in the Channi ministry are Randeep Singh Nabha, Raj Kumar Verka, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Pargat Singh, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Gurkirat Singh Kotli.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Here's a look at Indian athletes' performance on Monday, Day 4 of the Games.

Lockdown woes: Athlete Prajakta fighting hunger in Nagpur slum

Lockdown woes: Athlete Prajakta fighting hunger in Nagpur slum

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A paralytic father and a mother who has been rendered jobless due to the coronavirus lockdown has forced promising Nagpur-based athlete Prajakta Godbole to fight extreme hunger with fear of unknown -- from where will the next meal be arranged. The 24-year-old Prajakta, who resides with her parents in a Siraspeth slum in Nagpur, represented Indian Universities in the 5000m race at the World University Games in Italy in 2019. She clocked 18:23.92 and could not qualify for the final round.

Invesco agrees to Zee-Sony deal; not to seek Goenka's ouster

Invesco agrees to Zee-Sony deal; not to seek Goenka's ouster

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Investment firm Invesco Developing Markets Fund, the largest shareholder in Zee Entertainment Enterprises, on Thursday said it will support the Zee-Sony merger deal and has decided not to pursue the call for ZEEL EGM to remove managing director and CEO Punit Goenka and two independent directors. The company said it will support the merger of Zee and Sony, contending the "deal in its current form has great potential for Zee shareholders" but added if it is not completed as currently proposed, Invesco retains the right to requisition a fresh EGM. Two days after the Bombay high court ruled that Invesco's call for EGM was legally valid, the investment firm in a statement said, "Since we announced our intention to requisition an EGM and add six independent directors to Zee's Board of Directors, Zee has entered into a merger agreement with Sony.

Kangana's SM post: Won't arrest her till Jan 25, Mumbai cops tell HC

Kangana's SM post: Won't arrest her till Jan 25, Mumbai cops tell HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The police made the statement after a bench of Justices Nitin Jamdar and Sarang Kotwal said the issue involved the larger question of Ranaut's fundamental right to free speech and that the court will have to grant her some ad-interim relief.

'Great injustice' done to farmers: Ex-civil servants to Centre

'Great injustice' done to farmers: Ex-civil servants to Centre

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

If the government of India is indeed interested in an amicable solution, instead of proposing half-hearted steps such as putting the laws on hold for 18 months, it can withdraw the legislations and think of other possible solutions, given the basic constitutional position that the subject of agriculture is in the State list in the Constitution, it said.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

HC asks Sameer Wankhede to appear before Thane police on Wednesday

HC asks Sameer Wankhede to appear before Thane police on Wednesday

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A division bench of Justices S S Shinde and N R Borkar said Wankhede shall appear before the Thane police on February 23 (Wednesday) pursuant to the summons issued to him and extend his full cooperation with the investigation.

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Justice A S Gadkari directed the police to file its affidavit by July 29 in response to a petition submitted by Kundra, 45, challenging his arrest in the case.

'The decision against Sarita was atrocious'

'The decision against Sarita was atrocious'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Former World Boxing champion Aruna Mishra alleged that the adverse decision against Sarita Devi has robbed her off a gold in the Asian Games, but opined the boxer should have accepted the bronze medal as it was for the nation.

Won't arrest Wankhede without notice: Mumbai police tells HC

Won't arrest Wankhede without notice: Mumbai police tells HC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Wankhede filed a petition and sought an urgent hearing, saying he feared arrest by police over allegations of extortion against him in the case related to alleged drug bust on a cruise ship involving actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan khan.

Zee moves NCLAT against minority shareholders' EGM plea

Zee moves NCLAT against minority shareholders' EGM plea

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the requisition of minority shareholders Invesco and OFI Global China Fund to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to discuss various issues, including removal of managing director Punit Goenka. The media major has challenged the orders of Mumbai-bench of the National Company Law Tribunal, which had on Tuesday directed Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) to filed reply over the petition filed by its minority shareholders by October 7 (Thursday), the next date of hearing. Confirming the development, a ZEEL Spokesperson said: "The company has moved NCLAT in accordance with the due process available under the law."

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the new ministers, keeping 14 departments with himself and giving home affairs to deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and health to other deputy O P Soni.

Street finds comfort in hospitality stocks on hopes of recovery

Street finds comfort in hospitality stocks on hopes of recovery

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The hospitality sector has been hit very hard by the pandemic. In the past 18 months, it has lost business, first because of the harsh lockdowns and after that because of lack of demand due to the ensuing economic slowdown. Most hospitality businesses have sustained low revenues and losses since April 2020. Is this the classic case of a beaten-down cyclical sector that may be close to bottoming out?

BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The BJP has incorporated caste as a significant component of its politics.

Lockdown Blues? Let Lillete Tell A Story

Lockdown Blues? Let Lillete Tell A Story

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Lillete Dubey will stage her 34th play Lockdown Liaisons from November 19, based on a book by Shobhaa De.

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Kundra and Thorpe were arrested last month and remanded initially to police custody, and subsequently to judicial custody.

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The repair work was completed in 'record time' by workers of the Delhi Jal Board and the Public Works Department, they said.

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Jayalalithaa was the third chief minister in Tamil Nadu to die in office, after her mentor M G Ramachandran (1987) and before that his mentor C N Annadurai (1969). The state government should have evolved protocols for the medical care of the incumbent, and institutional memory should have guided the government and officials in the matter, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Maha govt submits medical records of Stan Swamy in HC

Maha govt submits medical records of Stan Swamy in HC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Suffering from Parkinson's disease and a host of other medical ailments, Swamy, who was then 83-year-old, was remanded to judicial custody following his arrest.

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.

Armyman Sandeep meets Narain Karthikeyan

Armyman Sandeep meets Narain Karthikeyan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Reader Aruna Viswanathan sent us this picture.

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Mother's Day by sharing pictures with their mamas.

What's SRK doing with Alia, Aditi, Fatima?

What's SRK doing with Alia, Aditi, Fatima?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

It's all happening at the first Critics Choice Film Awards in Mumbai.

World Cup: Dipa eyes fresh start after injury setback

World Cup: Dipa eyes fresh start after injury setback

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar would be aiming to put behind the injury-marred disaster that was the Asian Games when she aims for a positive start to her Olympic qualification bid with the World Cup of Artistic Gymnastics.

'If the youth act with integrity, they will help change India'

'If the youth act with integrity, they will help change India'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

In this interview, social activist Aruna Roy talks about quitting Civil Services to pursue social service and how the youth of the country can play a role in bringing soci-political change and more. Read on

Vishy Anand back in India after three months

Vishy Anand back in India after three months

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Former World chess champion Viswanathan Anand finally returned to India on Saturday after being stuck in Germany for over three months due to the travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Chennai-based chess maestro arrived by an Air India flight from Frankfurt via Delhi and reached the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru around 1.15 pm local time.

Cops say Kundra made Rs 1.17 cr from 'porn' app; no clean chit to Shilpa yet

Cops say Kundra made Rs 1.17 cr from 'porn' app; no clean chit to Shilpa yet

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Mumbai crime branch has appointed forensic auditors to look into the financial transactions and bank accounts of businessman Raj Kundra, arrested in an adult films case, a police official said.

TN minister takes on her father's nemesis

TN minister takes on her father's nemesis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Poongothai first successfully contested from this constituency in 2006, two years after her father Aruna, a Law Minister in the 1996-2001 DMK government, was killed allegedly by his rivals in his native place. When he was killed, Aladi Aruna was not with the DMK.

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra police has booked Indiabulls group companies, including its flagship Indiabulls Housing Finance (IBHL), for allegedly siphoning off funds and for accounting irregularities committed by the promoters and directors of the company between 2014 and 2020. A first information report was registered by the Palghar police on April 13 under various sections of Indian Penal Code dealing with cheating, fraud and criminal conspiracy. The move comes after Palghar's judicial magistrate passed an order under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (power to direct police/agency to investigate the matter), following a complaint filed by Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of IBHL.

Amarinder-Sidhu form 10-member coordination group, ministers get HQ duty

Amarinder-Sidhu form 10-member coordination group, ministers get HQ duty

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday agreed to set up a 10-member strategic policy group to ensure better coordination between the party and the state government and expedite implementation of various government programmes.

HC reserves order on Raj Kundra's plea against arrest

HC reserves order on Raj Kundra's plea against arrest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The police in the HC argued that Kundra was not cooperating with the probe in the case, filed in February this year by the Mumbai crime branch, and had destroyed evidence, a claim refuted by his lawyer.

'Captain saab is our strategic policy for winning the election'

'Captain saab is our strategic policy for winning the election'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Everything else is a sham.'

#ChennaiFloods: When Vishy Anand's home became a safe harbour

#ChennaiFloods: When Vishy Anand's home became a safe harbour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Viswanathan Anand's wife Aruna was not able to step out to help those affected by the floods in Chennai. So here's what she did.

Central vista project 'wasteful and unnecessary': 69 Ex-bureaucrats to PM

Central vista project 'wasteful and unnecessary': 69 Ex-bureaucrats to PM

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The 69 retired bureaucrats claimed that the country's public health infrastructure was crying out for investment

FAQ: What is a living will, passive euthanasia?

FAQ: What is a living will, passive euthanasia?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

"Human beings have the right to die with dignity." That's what the Supreme Court said on Friday while saying that passive euthanasia is permissible within guidelines. However, what is passive euthanasia? What is a living will? Here's all you need to know on the issue.

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand finally reunited with his family in Chennai after being stuck in Germany for over three months as the former World chess champion reached his home in Chennai on Saturday after completing a seven-day institutional quarantine in Bengaluru. Anand had returned to India on May 30.

Being wife, manager and secretary of Vishy

Being wife, manager and secretary of Vishy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Aruna is World chess champion Viswanathan Anand's life partner for the last 13 years. She is also his business manager and secretary. As Anand prepared to defend his World title against Veselin Topalov, in Sofia, Bulgaria, Aruna Anand looked back on the years with him.