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Japan's largest-ever ODI aid to India

Japan's largest-ever ODI aid to India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

On the day its financial year was ending, Japan on Friday extended the largest ever soft loan package of yen 155,458 million (about Rs 5,910 crore) to India for 2005-2006 fiscal for various projects including the second phase of the Delhi Metro.

SC to hear BJP's case against Naveen Chawla

SC to hear BJP's case against Naveen Chawla

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhan and V S Sirpurkar also agreed to consider the plea of Additional Solicitor General Gopala Subramanium whether the matter should be referred to the five-judge Constitution bench or not.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

TERI council sends Pachauri on indefinite leave

TERI council sends Pachauri on indefinite leave

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Facing flak, TERI's executive vice chairman R K Pachauri on Friday proceeded on leave from two other bodies -- TERI and its governing council, which also appointed former Competition Commission chief Ashok Chawla as the new chairman in an apparent damage control measure.

Why the road ahead will be tough for M&A deals in India

Why the road ahead will be tough for M&A deals in India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

The year 2015 will be a tough year for mergers and acquisition.

President Ram Nath Kovind won't attend NSE's silver jubilee celebrations

President Ram Nath Kovind won't attend NSE's silver jubilee celebrations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Sources at the NSE as well as the President's office rejected media reports that Kovind's pulling out of the event had to do with reasons other than his packed itinerary this week.

Competition Commission probe against Google gets extension

Competition Commission probe against Google gets extension

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The commission refers cases to its investigation arm -- Director General -- once there is prima facie evidence of violating competition norms.

Steep airfares: Whose side are you on, Mr Prime Minister?

Steep airfares: Whose side are you on, Mr Prime Minister?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Civil Aviation Ministry has a few ready answers at hand.

Trade watchdog seeks explanation on Jet, Etihad pact

Trade watchdog seeks explanation on Jet, Etihad pact

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The deal, involving Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad's purchase of 24 per cent stake in Naresh Goyal-led Jet Airways, was approved last month by the Competition Commission of India.

Should A Collegium Pick Election Commissioners?

Should A Collegium Pick Election Commissioners?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The system of 'selecting' an election commissioner, which is before the Supreme Court, must be institutionalised.

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The issue had come up during a presentation by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

DLF proposes provision to sue regulators; CCI rejects idea

DLF proposes provision to sue regulators; CCI rejects idea

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Locked in face-offs with two different regulatory agencies CCI and Sebi, realty major DLF's Chairman K P Singh on Monday suggested a provision in laws to sue regulators if their decisions get overturned at later stages.

NSE in firefighting mode to minimise reputational harm after Sebi's order

NSE in firefighting mode to minimise reputational harm after Sebi's order

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has got into firefighting mode to control the reputational damage caused by the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) order against its former managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna and others. According to sources, the exchange's management over the past one week has met several key stakeholders, including officials in the finance ministry and Sebi, major shareholders, and trading members, trying to distance itself from the controversy. The exchange plans to hold more meetings in the coming week to ensure that trading volumes and confidence in the bourse don't get impacted, they added.

Compat to hear plea against Jet-Etihad deal later this month

Compat to hear plea against Jet-Etihad deal later this month

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Former Air India Executive Director Jitender Bhargava filed the appeal challenging the decision of the Competition Commission of India to clear the Jet-Etihad deal without carrying out a detailed assessment.

Sun-Ranbaxy deal stirs monopoly concerns: CCI

Sun-Ranbaxy deal stirs monopoly concerns: CCI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Competition watchdog says 'high market concentration' in some segments a worry.

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

Guess which movie is Shraddha watching?

Guess which movie is Shraddha watching?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Padmini Kolhapure plays a leading role in a Marathi film after more than a decade, and her family came forward to cheer her at its special screening.

Trade watchdog begins public scrutiny of Sun-Ranbaxy deal

Trade watchdog begins public scrutiny of Sun-Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The comments need to be submitted to the Competition Commission of India within 15 days, along with supporting documents on how the merger can adversely impact the concerned person or entity, the regulator said, while adding that it would not consider 'unsubstantiated objections' to the deal.

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A guilty verdict could impact Google's growth in India

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Ramkrishna's exit comes at a time when NSE has been in focus over a new regulatory framework for high frequency trades and co-location facilities, which some believe give undue advantage to some brokers and traders

Deutsche India's Ravneet Gill is new Yes Bank CEO

Deutsche India's Ravneet Gill is new Yes Bank CEO

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Gill, who studied at Modern School and Hindu College in Delhi, joined Deutsche Bank in 1991 and became its India CEO in 2012.

Tribunal dismisses Bhargava's plea against Jet-Etihad deal

Tribunal dismisses Bhargava's plea against Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Former Air India Executive Director Jitendra Bhargava had filed the appeal questioning the decision of CCI to approve the Jet-Etihad deal without carrying out a detailed assessment.

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Internet major Google is facing probes by fair trade regulators in India, Europe and three other jurisdictions for alleged anti-competitive practices.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

If convicted, the offences entail a maximum punishment of seven years.

Pachauri steps down from TERI governing council

Pachauri steps down from TERI governing council

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Environmentalist R K Pachauri, accused of sexual harassment by his former women colleagues in the recent past, has stepped down as a member of the governing council of the TERI.

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Finance Commission has got new team who are committed to growth initiatives.

When Budget hits the sweet spot!

When Budget hits the sweet spot!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

It is possible that the final Budget architecture may be at variance with the comments.

Sensex ends 119 points higher, Nifty breaches 10,600 mark

Sensex ends 119 points higher, Nifty breaches 10,600 mark

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Traders said falling crude prices in the global market was a big boost for the economy as it lightens the country's import bill burden, eases inflation and current account deficit concerns.

Who should the next RBI Governor be? Vote now!

Who should the next RBI Governor be? Vote now!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Will Arundhati Bhattacharya be the RBI's first woman governor? Or will Urjit Patel succeed Raghuram Rajanas RBI governor when his term ends on September 4?

Navy's Vice Admiral moves court for being superseeded

Navy's Vice Admiral moves court for being superseeded

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

In his petition, the vice admiral has challenged the government's move to ignore seniority and appoint his junior as the next chief of navy.

PHOTOS: SRK cheers for KKR at Eden

PHOTOS: SRK cheers for KKR at Eden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan said he had never seen such enormous backing for a team.

No big-bang measures expected in Budget 2018-19

No big-bang measures expected in Budget 2018-19

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Pensioners, India Inc may get tax breaks in Budget

Jet-Etihad deal gets CCI clearance; moves closer to finality

Jet-Etihad deal gets CCI clearance; moves closer to finality

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Paving way for closure of long-pending Jet-Etihad deal, fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday approved the proposed acquisition of 24 per cent stake in the Naresh Goyal-led Indian carrier by Abu Dhabi-based airline.

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'Today, according to the law, you can't even claim legal expenses when fighting a case as a non-executive director unless you are acquitted. Given how high legal expenses are, that alone is enough to scare anyone away.'

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

Number crunching: England and India players' T20 record

Number crunching: England and India players' T20 record

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The India-England two-match T20 series will commence on Thursday. Rajneesh Gupta gives you a sneak-peek in to how players from both teams have fared in T20 internationals thus far.

PIX: Shriya, Hansika shine at the SIIMA awards

PIX: Shriya, Hansika shine at the SIIMA awards

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

A grand affair, this!