News for 'Beleaguered India'

Etisalat sues Swan promoters for fraud

Etisalat sues Swan promoters for fraud

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The UAE-based Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat) on Thursday filed a petition against Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka, promoters of the beleaguered Swan Telecom, for "fraud and misrepresentation".

Yes Bank resolution within 30 days: RBI governor

Yes Bank resolution within 30 days: RBI governor

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Defending the timing of Yes Bank's moratorium, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday assured swift resolution to the issues concerning the beleaguered lender. "The resolution (to Yes Bank) will be done very swiftly, it will be done very fast. 30 days which we have given is the outer limit. You will see a very swift action from RBI," Das told reportters in Mumbai.

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A direction by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Justice B R Gavai, and Justice Surya Kant to the Karnataka high court asked the latter to expeditiously settle the matter of assets deposited before it by Mallya for liquidation, and thereby payment to creditors 'preferably not later than three months'. It will be interesting to see the view of the London high court, if the settlement of his dues to Indian creditors is imminent, reports Ashis Ray.

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Contrary to the General Motors India's expectations of starting work at its beleaguered Halol plant from Monday, the deadlock over wage revision seems far from over.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

SBI has the highest exposure of Rs 1,600 crore to the beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines.

The SBI chief and his crown of thorns

The SBI chief and his crown of thorns

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Worst quarter in a decade, fund crunch, Fitch downgrade and messy NPAs. . . he has had little to cheer about

Cash-strapped Kingfisher starts operating new flight schedule

Cash-strapped Kingfisher starts operating new flight schedule

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Facing severe turbulence, Kingfisher Airlines today started truncated operations in accordance with its new flight schedule, as aviation regulator DGCA examined its operational details to consider whether to take any punitive action against it for flouting norms.

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) officially announced on Tuesday that it has decided to part ways with beleaguered U-17 World Cup coach Nicolai Adam by "mutual consent".

Coach Yuri claims innocence in dope scandal

Coach Yuri claims innocence in dope scandal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

A couple of days after being sacked, India's Ukraine-based athletics coach Yuri Ogorodnik accused Sports Authority of India for poor standards at the NIS Patiala.

PM played SAFE to make Zardari's visit a hit

PM played SAFE to make Zardari's visit a hit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Dr Singh would like to be remembered by history as the PM who achieved a breakthrough in India-Pakistan relations, believes Neerja Chowdhury

Australia seek Sri Lanka relief after tumultuous year

Australia seek Sri Lanka relief after tumultuous year

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheers to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine's men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts.

A new re-laying of India

A new re-laying of India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The capital's ever-shifting power class remains unsettled and unnerved seeing the power, favour, nepotistic and quid pro quo pillared superstructure gradually crumble under Narendra Modi's watch -- the only mantra that seems to be taking centre stage is that of performance, implementation and delivery, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

'Bhujbal is not Vijay Mallya to run away from India'

'Bhujbal is not Vijay Mallya to run away from India'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'When Mr Bhujbal was with the ED officers throughout the day and cooperating with them, what was the need to arrest him?'

Airtel has paid full AGR dues, asserts Sunil Mittal

Airtel has paid full AGR dues, asserts Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The company has made payment in compliance with Telecom Department's instructions for self assessment, Mittal said, adding that the Supreme Court had not mentioned specific amounts.

Indo-Pak spat renders SAARC summit tepid

Indo-Pak spat renders SAARC summit tepid

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

There is a lot that the SAARC can do if only its two biggest countries, India and Pakistan, leave their disputes back home. Sheela Bhatt gauges the mood at the opening day of the regional summit in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Indian team is going to come back and compete hard: Tendulkar

Indian team is going to come back and compete hard: Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday threw his weight behind the beleaguered Indian team and said that the Virat Kohli-led side will bounce back from the embarrassing defeat against Australia in the first Test in Pune.

Facing heat, UB Group stocks melt, UBHL dives over 5%

Facing heat, UB Group stocks melt, UBHL dives over 5%

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

UB Group stocks, led by United Breweries Holdings Ltd, on Monday slumped by up to 5.3 per cent as trouble mounted for Vijay Mallya.

Dhoni, Yuvraj centuries power India to series win

Dhoni, Yuvraj centuries power India to series win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned the clock back with a batting masterclass as the old warhorses' twin tons powered India to a 15-run win over England in the second One-day International and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Move permitting 26% FDI in aviation gets FinMin nod

Move permitting 26% FDI in aviation gets FinMin nod

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

In what may help beleaguered airlines Kingfisher, the finance ministry has approved a draft Cabinet note floated by the commerce and industry ministry allowing foreign fliers to acquire up to 26 per cent stake in India's aviation companies.

Digital India or a distant dream?

Digital India or a distant dream?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It's time the government accepts that Digital India is too distant.

Modi govt set to script a new chapter in India's growth story

Modi govt set to script a new chapter in India's growth story

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The passage of the Bankruptcy Code could set the stage for other important legislation that may see India undergo more economic change than all governments combined since the reforms implemented by P V Narasimha Rao in 1991-93, says Ben Merton.

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A Sports Ministry source said that 'the minister (Kiren Rijiju) is set to start an inquiry.'

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Indian diplomacy faltered amidst multiple failures of statecraft.' 'The functionaries responsible must be held to account for their abject failure,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Cong not to come to MPCC chief's rescue

Cong not to come to MPCC chief's rescue

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

The controversy over fund collection for Congress president Sonia Gandhi's rally at Sevagram in Wardha district on Friday could land Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Manikrao Thakre in trouble. The All India Congress Committe indicated that it was not coming to the rescue of the beleaguered leader, amid questions whether he was off the hook or being proceeded against.

The IMPRESSIVE Honda Brio could scare other cars!

The IMPRESSIVE Honda Brio could scare other cars!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

So, does the Brio live up to the hype, in the end? After this first-drive, I would have to answer in the affirmative.

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

AB de Villiers made this offer in May, barely 24 hours before the final squad for this ongoing showpiece in the UK was to be announced by Cricket South Africa.

Shut up on CWG or no business for you: Sharma

Shut up on CWG or no business for you: Sharma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma is in a fighting mood, blasting everybody, more so the media, the moment you offer any criticism of the Commonwealth Games that will open in New Delhi on October 3.

KPMG cannot restate accounts, says ICAI

KPMG cannot restate accounts, says ICAI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Since KPMG is not registered in India, it cannot undertake auditing work or restate accounts of beleaguered Satyam Computer Services, said Ved Jain, president of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India.

Under-pressure India aim to draw level against Bangladesh

Under-pressure India aim to draw level against Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

After being comprehensively thrashed by 79 runs in the opening ODI of the three-match series, India, for the first time, are staring at the ignominy of series defeat against the proverbial minnows of world cricket.

For LIC, road to bourses won't be easy

For LIC, road to bourses won't be easy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Amendment to the Act, sovereign guarantees, investment portfolio, realty holdings, and governance issues to shape valuation.

Exactly how much does Vodafone Idea owe the govt?

Exactly how much does Vodafone Idea owe the govt?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

VIL pegs dues at Rs 21,533 cr, less than half of DoT estimate. During a meeting with Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad made it clear that the government is against a monopoly in the telecom sector, and wants Vodafone Idea to survive and remain invested in India.

Mallya diverted Rs 3,700 cr bank loan to F1, IPL and for pvt jet sorties: ED

Mallya diverted Rs 3,700 cr bank loan to F1, IPL and for pvt jet sorties: ED

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The ED's fresh chargesheet against Mallya and his firms is likely to pave the way for him to be declared "fugitive" under a new Indian law.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

Breaking! Deepika to star with Salman

Breaking! Deepika to star with Salman

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Deepika can't play just a typical Salman heroine.'

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'While many Chinese policy makers dismiss the political, economic and technological component of US-India relations, they express caution on the defence-related ties which also happens to be a major driver in US-India relations,' explains China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Underdogs Australia stage timely turnaround

Underdogs Australia stage timely turnaround

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Aaron Finch and his men arrived in India as clear underdogs, having endured a wretched couple of years in the format during which they lost six ODI series in a row and were ravaged by a ball-tampering scandal.

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Often reviled, mostly ignored, sometimes venerated, he has taken it all in his stride.' 'He has stood by the nation through thick and thin,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).