News for 'Beleaguered India'

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

While the lender has Rs 17,000 crore of retail assets and land parcels in Juhu, Borivali, Worli, and Chembur in Mumbai, there may be a disconnect between the quality of DHFL's books and the value bidders ascribe to it.

Demonetisation hit: India Inc puts off investment till April

Demonetisation hit: India Inc puts off investment till April

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Falling sales since demonetisation has alarmed CEOs, who want to save cash till the economy recovers.

Swiss accounts of Nirav Modi, sister worth Rs 280 crore seized

Swiss accounts of Nirav Modi, sister worth Rs 280 crore seized

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Official sources said while the accounts of Nirav Modi, the diamantaire under arrest in this case in London, have deposits of $3,74,11,596 (Rs 258 crore) while the accounts in the name of his sister Purvi Modi has deposits of 27,38,136 (Rs 24 crore).

Mallya: Take my money, use it to fight coronavirus

Mallya: Take my money, use it to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

A debt recovery tribunal in India ruled that Rs 6,200 crore of Vijay Mallya's dues -- Rs 5,000 crore as principal and Rs 1,200 crore as interest -- was payable. Mallya claims that out of the sum due, Rs 3,000 crore had already been recovered by the claimants.

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day 3

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Images from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test in Delhi, on Saturday.

Ranji: Opportunity for Rahane, Shaw to impress

Ranji: Opportunity for Rahane, Shaw to impress

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Rahane is playing back-to-back Ranji games after a long time and it would be a good opportunity for him to get some runs under his belt, especially at his home turf, before he heads for New Zealand with the India 'A' team.

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Diamond industry expects revenues to drop by 20-25% in the current financial year.

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The BJP believes that the only party still capable of leading a credible challenge against it is the Congress. Please note how BJP campaigners in states where the Congress may count for a cipher or thereabouts, mostly attack the Congress, observes Shekhar Gupta.

How to revive Jet Air? Lenders have a plan

How to revive Jet Air? Lenders have a plan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

A source said that the lenders have proposed to change the management of the beleaguered air carrier as they feel it is not possible to run the company with present management.

Accession Remains the Live-Wire of Kashmir Politics

Accession Remains the Live-Wire of Kashmir Politics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The festering dispute over the accession of Jammu and Kashmir stands out as one of the world's most volatile fault lines that divides regions, countries, societies, communities and ethnic groups, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs, on Sheikh Abdullah's 39th death anniversary.

India experience will help in reviving Delhi's fortunes: Kirsten

India experience will help in reviving Delhi's fortunes: Kirsten

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Daredevils might have ended last in IPL VI but former India coach Gary Kirsten feels it is an opportunity for the beleaguered side to do well this season and said his experience with Team India will help him in his new role as head coach of the Delhi Franchise.

Why is nobody talking about Air India losses, asks Mohandas Pai

Why is nobody talking about Air India losses, asks Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

When the government is out to get Mallya, why is it quiet about those people who are responsible for Air India's massive losses is a million dollar question

No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

He, however, seemed to indicate that he did give a personal guarantee to India's largest lender SBI, which has moved the NCLT to recover Rs 1,200 crore.

SBI economists pitch for 2nd round of financial package

SBI economists pitch for 2nd round of financial package

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

They also warned that banks will start reporting higher non-performing assets after September, once the six-month moratorium on loan repayment ends.

SBI declines info on Mallya's loan, says matter is sub-judice

SBI declines info on Mallya's loan, says matter is sub-judice

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

RTI activist Anil Galgali had asked SBI about the total amount of loans given to the beleaguered businessman.

India start as favourites against battered Zimbabwe in third T20I

India start as favourites against battered Zimbabwe in third T20I

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A rejuvenated India will start as the favourites when they lock horns with Zimbabwe, who have been left bruised and battered after a 10-wicket thrashing, in the series-deciding third and final Twenty20 International in Harare, on Wednesday.

Cook on what went wrong for England in India

Cook on what went wrong for England in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Beleaguered England captain Alastair Cook on Thursday conceded that they may have gone wrong with some of the tactics they employed in what has been a disastrous Test series against India but insisted that there was no lack of effort.

Trump's campaign chief who lobbied for anti-India groups quits

Trump's campaign chief who lobbied for anti-India groups quits

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Manafort, who had once lobbied for pro-Inter-Services Intelligence and anti-India groups, had been recently attracting negative publicity for his alleged lobbying activities in Ukraine.

This has really shaken me: Shaw on doping ban

This has really shaken me: Shaw on doping ban

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The BCCI on Tuesday banned the 19-year-old from all forms of the game till November 15 for failing a dope test. T

For once, BCCI doesn't agree with Dhoni. Check out why...

For once, BCCI doesn't agree with Dhoni. Check out why...

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) has labelled Mahendra Singh Dhoni's comments as 'personal opinion' after the national team's captain said beleaguered coach Duncan Fletcher still called the shots and would lead them into next year's World Cup.

Yuvraj did not deserve the unwarranted criticism, says Pietersen

Yuvraj did not deserve the unwarranted criticism, says Pietersen

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Yuvraj Singh has found support from the maverick batsman, who says the India left-hander is at the receiving end of 'unwarranted criticism' following his scratchy knock in the World T20 final against Sri Lanka in Dhaka, on Sunday.

Can Team India bounce back and save face in final ODI?

Can Team India bounce back and save face in final ODI?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Under fire, Dhoni's men will look to plug all loopholes as the in-form Bangla tigers aim for a clean sweep

Special court summons Mallya on Aug 27 under fugitive offenders ordinance

Special court summons Mallya on Aug 27 under fugitive offenders ordinance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

If Mallya does not appear before the court, he risks being declared a fugitive economic offender, besides properties linked to him being confiscated.

Can India and China go to battle?

Can India and China go to battle?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'Does the Indian army's new assertiveness risk a clash escalating into shooting and possibly skirmishes?' asks Ajai Shukla.

PNB scam: Court allows confiscation of Nirav Modi's assets

PNB scam: Court allows confiscation of Nirav Modi's assets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The special court, however, did not permit the ED to attach the paintings owned by Modi and seized by the Income Tax department as the Bombay high court had earlier directed for the artworks to be auctioned but the money to be deposited and not disbursed.

Why NGOs fear the Modi govt

Why NGOs fear the Modi govt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'It is especially discouraging for young people in the development sector. I've noticed that many of them are actively considering other career options to escape this atmosphere.' Geetanjali Krishna reports.

Southampton Test: Bell recaptures form as England punish India

Southampton Test: Bell recaptures form as England punish India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Ian Bell returned to form in spectacular fashion with a superb 167 and debutant Jos Buttler also shone to help England strengthen their dominant position over India on the second day of the third Test on Monday.

My role is to oversee everything; all of them report to me: Shastri

My role is to oversee everything; all of them report to me: Shastri

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Handed the task of overseeing a struggling Indian team, newly-appointed team director Ravi Shastri refuted suggestions that his role would undermine the position of beleaguered coach Duncan Fletcher.

Of power, privatisation and politics

Of power, privatisation and politics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

As the Centre pushes reforms in the power sector, especially for the beleaguered electricity distribution segment, several states, especially those ruled by Opposition parties, are clamouring against it. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerela have voiced their reservations against the proposed amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003. The irony is the states opposing the amendments on the ground of threat of privatisation already have private partnerships in power supply. The proposed Bill was slated to be placed on the floor of Parliament in the Monsoon session. But it still awaits Cabinet approval amid several states complaining that they have been not consulted on the issue.

Now a 21-year-old treaty to be used to get Mallya back to India

Now a 21-year-old treaty to be used to get Mallya back to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Besides Mallya, his companies Kingfisher Airlines and United Breweries Holdings Limited have also been named as accused

Dhoni set for 300 as India aim to continue winning run

Dhoni set for 300 as India aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Considered one of the greatest finishers in 50-overs cricket, Dhoni will join India's elite 'Club 300', which has Sachin Tendulkar (463), Rahul Dravid (344), Mohammed Azharuddin (334), Sourav Ganguly (311) and Yuvraj Singh (304).

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The group companies now lead the market capitalisation league table in sectors such as ports, power generation, gas distribution and transmission, and power transmission and distribution, ahead of incumbents in both public and private sector. This has Gautam Adani family the second wealthiest in business in India.

Pietersen ready to rally team, says 'I'd love to play for England again'

Pietersen ready to rally team, says 'I'd love to play for England again'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The bitter circumstances under which his England career was cut short notwithstanding, Kevin Pietersen has still not given up hope of playing for the national team, insisting he can revive the beleaguered side. England lost to India by 95 runs in the second Test at Lord's on Monday and extended their woeful run in recent months.

The inspiring story of Major D P Singh

The inspiring story of Major D P Singh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The inspiring story of India's Blade Runner, Major D P Singh

DHFL promoters exit WGC Wealth to repay debts

DHFL promoters exit WGC Wealth to repay debts

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Lenders to DHFL will meet early July to hammer out a rescue package, which will include the reworking of loan payments, fresh working capital support, roping in a financial investor, and the promoters ceding control.

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

American help in defending our independence will send a strong signal to the Chinese, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Sukhbir Badal urges President not to sign farm bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The Shiromani Akali Dal chief said the passage of the Bills marks a 'sad day' for the 'country's millions and for democracy'.

NCLT okays Murari Jalan-Kalrock's Jet Airways resolution plan

NCLT okays Murari Jalan-Kalrock's Jet Airways resolution plan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal on Tuesday approved the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium's resolution plan for the bankrupt Jet Airways.

What will happen to Laddu Mahto?

What will happen to Laddu Mahto?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

'I'll survive for a month, but worry about what will happen if the lockdown isn't eased after that.'