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Ready for swift actions: RBI governor

Ready for swift actions: RBI governor

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

RBI chief banks on 'significant measures' to battle a 'significant crisis'.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

PSBs to Explore AI Collaboration

PSBs to Explore AI Collaboration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'There is a need for an innovation sandbox where the PSBs can collaborate and then they can do their own innovation on top of it.'

Miandad eyes Pakistan Cricket Board chairman's post

Miandad eyes Pakistan Cricket Board chairman's post

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

After Abdul Qadir and Zaheer Abbas, another former great Javed Miandad also announced his intention to contest for the post of chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board in the forthcoming elections.

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ramaswamy's stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump, who has also hired a number of foreign workers under H-1B visas for his businesses, took a hardline stance on these foreign workers before later softening his rhetoric.

Rajan questions Sebi inaction on Mauritius funds trading in Adani stocks

Rajan questions Sebi inaction on Mauritius funds trading in Adani stocks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has asked why SEBI has not yet got to the bottom of ownership of the four Mauritius-based funds who are said to have parked 90 per cent of their $6.9 billion in Adani group stocks, saying does the market regulator need help of investigating agencies for this? The funds -- Elara India Opportunities Fund, Cresta Fund, Albula Investment Fund and APMS Investment Fund -- have been under cloud for last couple of years after allegations that they may be shell companies. They came into focus once again in January when a US short seller alleged that Adani Group used offshore shell companies to inflate stock price.

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Delhi Bill drops a few provisions restricting the state

Delhi Bill drops a few provisions restricting the state

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

However, the bill will have all major provisions of the ordinance, promulgated by the central government on May 19, a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in Delhi excluding police, public order and land to the elected government headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Ratan Tata returns to board of a prominent US think tank

Ratan Tata returns to board of a prominent US think tank

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Top Indian industrialist Ratan Tata has returned as a board member of East West Centre, a prominent American think tank.

RBI to pay Rs 30,307 crore dividend to govt for FY22

RBI to pay Rs 30,307 crore dividend to govt for FY22

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said its board has approved a dividend payment of Rs 30,307 crore to the government for the financial ended March 2022. The board approved the transfer of Rs 30,307 crore as surplus to the central government for the accounting year 2021-22 while deciding to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.50 per cent, RBI said in a statement. The decision on the dividend payment was made in the 596th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of RBI, headed by Governor Shaktikanta Das, held on Friday.

Can the new RBI governor be a dove?

Can the new RBI governor be a dove?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

To cut interest rates, the central bank head has to open up a debate on inflation target revision.

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Jyotiraditya Scindia, among others, were present on the occasion.

Prez accepts resignation of Sisodia, Jain

Prez accepts resignation of Sisodia, Jain

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Sources said Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi will be sworn in on Thursday.

MP governor son's death: Autopsy inconclusive, no foul play suspected

MP governor son's death: Autopsy inconclusive, no foul play suspected

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Autopsy failed to find the cause of death of MP Governor Ram Naresh Yadav's son Shailesh, an accused in the the multi-crore Vyapam scam.

Amarnath shrine board not to pursue land transfer

Amarnath shrine board not to pursue land transfer

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra told Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad that the Amarnath Shrine Board would not pursue the transfer of land.

Lakshmi-Ganesh On Rupee: Who Decides?

Lakshmi-Ganesh On Rupee: Who Decides?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Any currency design change must be approved by the RBI central board and the central government.

'Let's stop this gender bias on corporate boards'

'Let's stop this gender bias on corporate boards'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Many boards insist on "proven", "experienced" directors when it comes to appointing women.

IAEA board to meet over N-deal on Aug 1

IAEA board to meet over N-deal on Aug 1

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

A crucial meeting of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency to build a consensus on India-specific safeguards accord essential to help implement Indo-US nuclear deal has been postponed from July 28 and is likely to be held on August 1, IAEA sources said.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

Madam President takes maiden sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI

Madam President takes maiden sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday took her maiden sortie in a fighter aircraft at Tezpur air base in Assam.

Utah governor presents lifetime achievement award to Dr Dinesh Patel

Utah governor presents lifetime achievement award to Dr Dinesh Patel

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Dinesh Patel, Utah's most high profile and influential Indian American, was conferred the Willem J Kolff Lifetime Achievement Award at BioUtah's 2013 Utah Life Science Award, the state's top science award ceremony.

See, How We Smile!

See, How We Smile!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday.

New bank licences to be issued in January: RBI Governor

New bank licences to be issued in January: RBI Governor

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it plans to issue new bank licences around January, "consistent with the highest standards of transparency and diligence."

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Anti-Corruption Branch on Friday arrested Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan after conducting raids at premises linked to him in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, officials said.

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police of Delhi's anti-corruption branch.

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sebi Chairman U K Sinha has often chastised listed companies for not having enough women on their boards.

Why rebels not demanding no-confidence motion, asks Cong

Why rebels not demanding no-confidence motion, asks Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Congress legislature party leader said the MVA is on a stronger wicket legally.

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The development comes after the resignation of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, the key faces of the city government and were instrumental in steering the national capital through the COVID-19 crisis.

Oscars BANS Will Smith for 10 years

Oscars BANS Will Smith for 10 years

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

'We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances,' the Academy stated.

Mukesh Ambani all praise for Tata's Chandra

Mukesh Ambani all praise for Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday showered lavish praises on Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran, saying he has scripted the salt-to-software conglomerate's spectacular growth in recent years. Sharing the dais with Chandrasekaran at the 10th convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gandhinagar, Ambani said Tata Group's gigantic steps in the field of renewable energy under his leadership are inspirational.

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

Foreign secretary briefs IAEA Board, NSG members

Foreign secretary briefs IAEA Board, NSG members

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

Lobbying for the Indo-US nuclear deal, India on Friday briefed the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors and some Nuclear Suppliers Group countries on the safeguards agreement amid reports that there was no sign of opposition to the accord.

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the rescue operations launched following a flash flood near the Amarnath cave shrine -- that left 15 people dead -- has been called off and there was no report of any person missing.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Govt reconstitutes body, says will not interfere in senior PSB appointments

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The impact of the explosion "was so massive" that the factory, which was being run from a residential building, collapsed, the police said.

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Chennai on November 2 and is likely to hold a meeting with her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin to discuss their strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

Can govt put images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on rupee notes?

Can govt put images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on rupee notes?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

It is only after the government's nod that a particular design change come into effect.