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Russia, Qatar could lose World Cups'

Russia, Qatar could lose World Cups'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Russia and Qatar could be stripped of their World Cup hosting rights if evidence emerges of bribery in the bidding process, Domenico Scala, the independent chairman of FIFA's audit and compliance committee, told a Swiss newspaper.

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The report said people with heavy luggage lost their balance because of which the stampede may have occurred.

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There is a law that prevents the government from diluting its equity in the PSBs below 50 per cent.' 'That law has to be amended and given the parliamentary arithmetic of the political parties, it is not as simple to do that.'

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The CBI has booked officers and employees of the shelter home.

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

CAG had in its previous reports slammed Oil Ministry and its technical arm DGH for not exercising enough control and vigil over KG-D6 block.

'UK working to overturn EU mango import ban'

'UK working to overturn EU mango import ban'

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Vaz has been spearheading efforts in the UK to get the ban lifted.

India requests French government to probe Scorpene data leak

India requests French government to probe Scorpene data leak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The navy said it has taken up the matter with the Directorate General of Armament of the French government expressing concern over the incident.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

What's Beijing Olympic gold medalist Bindra up to these days?

What's Beijing Olympic gold medalist Bindra up to these days?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Geared up for the Rio Olympics this August, Beijing Olympic Games gold-medalist Abhinav Bindra on Sunday said he was hopeful of a medal once again.

EPFO may pay 9% interest for 2015-16

EPFO may pay 9% interest for 2015-16

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The Finance Audit and Investment committee recommended 8.95% interest.

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The e-commerce firm recruited 18 post graduate students.

SBI says customers can use debit cards without concern

SBI says customers can use debit cards without concern

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The bank's response came to a clarification sought by stock exchange on recent reports on debit cards blocking in the wake of suspected data breach

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

ICAI reviews financial statements of Mallya's firms

ICAI reviews financial statements of Mallya's firms

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The move also comes against the backdrop of the embattled Mallya facing a case of loan default worth Rs 9,400 crore.

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday came out with its manifesto for the December 4 Delhi polls, promising to enact Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days if voted to power.

FinMin mulls splitting CMD post for PSU banks

FinMin mulls splitting CMD post for PSU banks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The posts of Chairman and MD in the private sector are held separately.

WADA chief furious at Jamaica stonewalling

WADA chief furious at Jamaica stonewalling

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief John Fahey has slammed Jamaican authorities for failing to accommodate an independent audit of their anti-doping regime until next year.

Zuckerberg says his personal data also sold by Cambridge Analytica

Zuckerberg says his personal data also sold by Cambridge Analytica

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Facebook chief said he is getting to the bottom of exactly what the UK firm did, and telling everyone who may have been affected.

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

On one hand, Limaye will have to battle legacy issues, while, on the other hand, he will have to ensure that the exchange is able to maintain its leadership position.

'If you expect any change, Mumbaikars are fools'

'If you expect any change, Mumbaikars are fools'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'Fourteen lives have been lost; the BMC should be charged with murder for this loss of lives,' says Congress MLA Nitesh Rane.

Opposition seeks Gadkari's resignation over CAG report

Opposition seeks Gadkari's resignation over CAG report

Rediff.com11 May 2015

With the Congress party baying for his blood, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday broke his silence on the CAG report on irregularities in loan extended to his family-linked Purti Group.

Maharashtra: IMA calls off strike, but no clarity on 4,500 resident doctors

Maharashtra: IMA calls off strike, but no clarity on 4,500 resident doctors

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The Indian Medical Association rolls back their support but it is not known as yet if the resident doctors too would follow the suit.

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Rafale verdict

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Rafale verdict

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

In their review plea, they alleged that the judgment "relied upon patently incorrect claims made by the government in an unsigned note given in a sealed cover" to the apex court.

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The decision will benefit over nine crore such account holders having total deposit of around Rs 32,000 crore.

No favour from govt in KG basin: RIL to SC

No favour from govt in KG basin: RIL to SC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Wednesday asserted in the Supreme Court that it did not receive any favour from the government in the contract for exploration of oil and gas from Krishna-Godavari basin.

India Inc all set to adopt global accounting but few concerns remain

India Inc all set to adopt global accounting but few concerns remain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

As corporate India prepares to put its house in order, the transition raises concerns

'The PWF will defeat the AIADMK, DMK and create history'

'The PWF will defeat the AIADMK, DMK and create history'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'They plan to purchase votes.' 'We will not purchase people, but win the elections.' 'In our manifesto there are no free gifts. It says what we will do for the people.'

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The United States Soccer Federation said in a statement on the new charges that its hosting of the 2016 Copa America Centenario tournament would go ahead as planned.

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has painted a grim security situation in the country's border with Myanmar and Bhutan where there were reports of insurgents, weapons and drugs crossing over and said that his ministry was taking measures to effectively manage the international borders.

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

If the new governor can think out of the box even as he signals that he can bat for the RBI cadre and respect its institutional memory, that will go a long way in getting out of the current impasse.

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The Council also discussed process to make return filing simpler with just one return to be filed every month.

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The doctors called off their five-day strike after Fadnavis on Friday gave an ultimatum to striking resident doctors to resume duty or face legal action.

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Some of the men who might be candidates for FIFA president.

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Corporate legal cases kept India Inc on its toes in 2014 as high stake matters on coal, telecom and mining came up in the Supreme Court, which also sent Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy to jail.

Muzaffarpur rapes: BJP MP demands Bihar minister's resignation

Muzaffarpur rapes: BJP MP demands Bihar minister's resignation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

All the officials, suspended with immediate effect, have been charged with "failure to take adequate legal action" with regard to "assault.

Internal Lokpal talks of 'growth of two camps within AAP'

Internal Lokpal talks of 'growth of two camps within AAP'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Amidst rumblings of a crisis within AAP, a letter by its internal Lokpal has pointed to the growth of two camps within the top leadership of the party due to an "abject breakdown in communication and mutual trust" and said it needs to make efforts to address criticisms over inner-party democracy.

'CAG report ruined lives, destroyed reputations'

'CAG report ruined lives, destroyed reputations'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

'As someone who has had the opportunity of cross examining Vinod Rai, extensively over three days as part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, many of us included I had concluded at that point of time that this report rests on the foundation of sand.'

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'I will say all this happened because of ignorance coupled with arrogance,' says G Madhavan Nair.