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PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

SC grants conditional bail to Subrata Roy

SC grants conditional bail to Subrata Roy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy was granted interim bail on Wednesday by the Supreme Court.

US telecom industry urges India to reevaluate policies

US telecom industry urges India to reevaluate policies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

TIA said it is very concerned over the discriminatory policy proposals that India is contemplating.

Rahul woos farmers with loan waiver if Cong voted to power

Rahul woos farmers with loan waiver if Cong voted to power

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Gandhi said farmers asked him during his Bharat Jodo and Bharat Jodo Nyay yatras about why they were not getting the benefit of loan waivers like billionaire industrialists or MSP (minimum support price) for farm produce.

How a Rs 37,000-cr mountain rose against Sahara

How a Rs 37,000-cr mountain rose against Sahara

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

That's the amount payable by the Sahara group firms, according to Sebi's latest statement

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'What is critical today in India is confidence of depositors.' 'If you have these kinds of problems spreading like this, the confidence level of a lot of people in the system gets shaken.'

'Destitution and starvation will go...'

'Destitution and starvation will go...'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'We cannot leave our entire unorganised sector to the vagaries of market forces.'

IMG wrestles with cons of coal block cancellation

IMG wrestles with cons of coal block cancellation

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The government's high-level panel looking into the controversial coal block allocations for captive mining has decided against cancelling three blocks, given to Nagpur-based Shree Veerangana Steels.

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Fawad wants to take my place as president of the bank in a fictional country.' 'That way I got to tell one of the most talented actors in Pakistan what to do all the time.' 'I enjoyed that.'

Delayed project? Builder to be fined

Delayed project? Builder to be fined

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Realty Bill seeks its forfeiture in case of project delay.

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'Given the emerging trends, it may be time for India to embrace digital banking,' notes Pradipta Bagchi.

BCCI scraps broadcast deal with Nimbus

BCCI scraps broadcast deal with Nimbus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has scrapped its contract with broadcast rights holder Nimbus for defaulting on payments, and forfeited the bank guarantee amount of Rs 2,000 crore.

Sahara accuses BCCI of betrayal of trust

Sahara accuses BCCI of "betrayal of trust"

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The Sahara Group on Wednesday accused the BCCI of "betrayal of trust" while rejecting claims of the Board that the IPL team is to be blamed for the controversy surrounding the franchise fee, leading to Pune Warriors pulling out of the Twenty20 tournament.

BCCI rejects Sahara's claim on arbitration impasse

BCCI rejects Sahara's claim on arbitration impasse

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India rejected the Sahara Group's claim that it failed to expedite the arbitration process to reduce franchisee fee, saying it acted as per rules and is not responsible for the situation.

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday took the Congress to the cleaners over making the 2024 general elections about the protection of the Constitution, saying Indians voted on the plank only once when they threw out the Indira Gandhi government in 1977 after the Emergency.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The cash-strapped Deccan Chargers will remain terminated from the IPL after the Bombay high court on Thursday set aside a status quo order passed by an arbitrator on cessation of its membership in the league.

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.

Deccan Chargers sold to Mumbai real estate firm

Deccan Chargers sold to Mumbai real estate firm

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The owners of the cash-strapped Deccan Chargers sold the Indian Premier League franchise to a real estate company for an undisclosed sum. Deccan Chronicle Holdings, which paid $107 million for the franchise in 2008, informed the stock exchanges on Friday of their decision to sell the team to Kamla Landmarc, a Mumbai-based real estate company.

BCCI owes former Aus player Hodge money for IPL 2010!

BCCI owes former Aus player Hodge money for IPL 2010!

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The 46-year-old Brad Hodge had played 14 games for KTK, scoring 285 runs at an average of 35.63. He was bought by Kochi Tuskers for $US425,000 at the 2010 auction.

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The jewellers and companies linked to Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi had allegedly colluded with PNB officers to obtain fake bank guarantees to get loan from overseas branches of Indian banks including Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank and UCO Bank.

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

While they have restructured loans, there is still question mark over the success of such a work-out

Govt decides to deallocate one more mine

Govt decides to deallocate one more mine

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The government on Monday decided to deallocate one more mine - Gourangdih ABC-- jointly given to JSW Steel and Himachal Emerging Markets Trade Association besides deduction of bank guarantees of two allottees for failing to develop mines within time.

IMG skirts decision on coal block cancellation

IMG skirts decision on coal block cancellation

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Meeting in the midst of a raging controversy, an inter-ministerial group on coal blocks on Monday skirted a decision on cancelling allotments of 58 mines, but firmed up the guidelines for forfeiting of bank guarantees for failure to develop them.

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The tribunal said the AOL has been engaging in multiple litigations in order to not pay the fine.

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the principal committee, constituted for rejuvenation of Yamuna, to inspect the site on river floodplains where a three-day festival was organised by Art of Living under the patronage of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Collateral-Free Debt Funding For Start-Ups

Collateral-Free Debt Funding For Start-Ups

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The credit guarantee cover under the scheme would be both transaction-based (for single eligible borrowers) and umbrella-based (for a group of eligible borrowers).

Attractive valuations make ICICI Prudential Life Insurance a long term buy

Attractive valuations make ICICI Prudential Life Insurance a long term buy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company (IPru) is struggling to generate growth in the value of new business (VNB). This is due to a combination of weak growth through the parent bank's channels, a shifting product mix in favour of unit-linked life insurance policies (ULIPS), and higher payouts to third-party channels. Leverage from current investments, a further reduction in contributions from ICICI Bank, and a pick-up in non-participating policies from the end of the year is key for this metric in the near to medium term.

Same old story? How banks ignored alerts

Same old story? How banks ignored alerts

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Despite the rating agency CARE withdrawing the ratings assigned to the bank facilities of FIPL "with immediate effect" following the receipt of a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the banks, Modi's company received uninterrupted letters of undertaking (LoUs) from PNB, which were honoured by other banks until a few weeks ago.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

ABG-Kolkata Port tussle headed for arbitration

ABG-Kolkata Port tussle headed for arbitration

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

ABG close to winning bid for container-handling berth at Haldia.

Why Sahara pulled out of IPL: Full statement

Why Sahara pulled out of IPL: Full statement

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Sahara Group pulled out of the Indian Premier League following financial dispute with the BCCI.

Sahara's Pune Warriors pulls out of IPL

Sahara's Pune Warriors pulls out of IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The Sahara India Group pulled its team Pune Warriors India out of the Indian Premier League following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to encash the bank guarantee after they failed to pay the franchisee fee.

New compensation norms for private, foreign bank honchos

New compensation norms for private, foreign bank honchos

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The regulator said if the variable pay is up to 200 per cent of the fixed pay, at least 50 per cent of it should be in non-cash, and if the variable pay is above 200 per cent, 67 per cent of it should be paid via non-cash instruments.

NCLAT stays insolvency proceedings against Zee

NCLAT stays insolvency proceedings against Zee

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In a major relief to media major Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday stayed the insolvency proceedings initiated against it earlier this week. Admitting a petition filed by ZEEL Managing Director and chief executive Punit Goenka, the appellate tribunal issued notices to private sector lender IndusInd bank and the interim resolution professional directing them to file a reply in two weeks. NCLAT said the submissions made by both sides need a detailed hearing.

How To Align Your Portfolio This Year

How To Align Your Portfolio This Year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The bulk of an investor's portfolio should be in shorter-duration funds of up to one year portfolio duration.

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

In 2019, actor turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent backed by the BJP, won by defeating then Kumaraswamy's son and joint candidate of the then ruling Congress-JD-S alliance Nikhil by 1,25,876 votes.

Is the IPL's brand value diminishing?

Is the IPL's brand value diminishing?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

With prices of new franchises dropping, the team valuations, instead of going up, seem heading south. One major reason for that could be the numerous issues the T20 league has faced over the years, and growing friction between franchises owners.

BCCI floats tender for new IPL franchise

BCCI floats tender for new IPL franchise

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

After terminating cash-strapped Deccan Chargers from the Indian Premier League, the BCCI began the process of finding a new team by floating tender notices for a fresh franchise.

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Credit to priority sectors as well as small and medium industries will be discussed to find ways to accelerate economic growth.