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MPPEB scam: 30 accused dead during four-year probe

MPPEB scam: 30 accused dead during four-year probe

Rediff.com28 May 2015

More than 30 accused wanted in connection with the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam have died since the probe began in 2012, said chairman of the special team monitoring the investigation in the scandal that has rattled BJP government in the state.

To grab power in Bihar, Nitish flies to Delhi along with 120 MLAs

To grab power in Bihar, Nitish flies to Delhi along with 120 MLAs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The JD-U leader intends to parade the MLAs before President Pranab Mukherjee.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

Government faces potential clashes with RBI over who decides rates

Government faces potential clashes with RBI over who decides rates

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Will RBI chief have the final say, in the form of a veto

J&K land issue: Pitched battles continue

J&K land issue: Pitched battles continue

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Rejecting the appeal of Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, the protesters poured on the streets and thorough fares of the city early Saturday morning, demanding revocation of order under which 39.88 hectares of forest land were transferred to the Amarnath board last month. However, the police action proved futile as the protesters, after dispersing temporarily, reassembled to continue their agitation, they said.

RBI vs the government: Who's the boss?

RBI vs the government: Who's the boss?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The Reserve Bank of India is not a free agent. It never has been, nor should it ever be.

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

There was no word on whether or when Patel would be talking to the media about his priorities and plan of action as head of Mint Street

New bank licences: First-level screening of applications on Dec 16

New bank licences: First-level screening of applications on Dec 16

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Based on this screening, the committee may weed out applications that do not meet the eligibility yardstick or the 'fit and proper' criteria for securing a licence.

Scam accused MP Guv's son found dead, Cong demands CBI probe

Scam accused MP Guv's son found dead, Cong demands CBI probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav's son Shailesh, who was recently named as an accused in the multi-crore Vyapam scam in MP, was found dead on under mysterious circumstances at his father's official residence in Lucknow.

'The next 15 to 20 years are India's decades'

'The next 15 to 20 years are India's decades'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'...Unless we muck up our policies.' 'We have to become a modernised economy.' 'Our institutions should be stronger. And that is most important.' 'The rule of law should prevail and contracts should be enforced.' 'Above all, we have to recognise the importance of globalisation.' 'It is in our favour at this stage. We should grow and become globally competitive.'

Jaitley buys peace with RBI, drops plans to deregulate bonds

Jaitley buys peace with RBI, drops plans to deregulate bonds

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Arun Jaitley had proposed to set up a Public Debt and Management Agency.

Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided that suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal should play two One-day games against Kenya this month before he goes for his final biomechanics test in Chennai.

Officers cold to oversight cadre, RBI faces staff turmoil

Officers cold to oversight cadre, RBI faces staff turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The deadline for officers to decide on their career path in the biggest organisational rejig in the central bank's 85-year history ends on January 31. The immediate fallout could be its disruptive impact on the supervisory process for 2020 -- and beyond -- given the manpower shortfall, even as more entities are set to come under closer central bank scrutiny.

AAP govt moves to replace DCW chief Barkha Singh

AAP govt moves to replace DCW chief Barkha Singh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Delhi government on Wednesday moved to remove DCW Chief Barkha Singh by proposing Hindi novelist Maitreyi Pushpa's name to head the women's commission even as Singh accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party of targeting her for summoning Law Minister Somnath Bharti in the south Delhi raid episode.

India-IAEA talks begin in Vienna; US optimistic

India-IAEA talks begin in Vienna; US optimistic

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The safeguards issue is unlikely to come up at Thursday's meeting of IAEA's Board of Governors and will come up for approval at a special Board meeting later. IAEA Director General Mohamed El-Baradei and Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar initiated the talks.

N-deal: Foreign Secretary Menon meets IAEA chief

N-deal: Foreign Secretary Menon meets IAEA chief

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Menon is expected to press India's case for allowing it to have civil nuclear cooperation with the international community. He is likely to cite India's impeccable track record on the non-proliferation front despite being a non-signatory to the NPT.

Sikh parliamentary secretary for minority affairs shot dead in Pakistan

Sikh parliamentary secretary for minority affairs shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Sardar Sooran Singh, the Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was assassinated in Pir Baba area of Buner district.

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

He also launched 70-lakh tree sapling planting drive to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late Jayalalithaa.

Christine Lagarde appointed new IMF chief

Christine Lagarde appointed new IMF chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde on Tuesday became the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund after its executive board chose her over Mexican central bank governor Agustin Carstens.

HC tells CM Kejriwal that Najeeb Jung is the boss in Delhi

HC tells CM Kejriwal that Najeeb Jung is the boss in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The bench said the AAP contention that the LG is bound to act on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers was "without substance and cannot be accepted".

Karnataka cabinet expansion sets off huge discontent in Congress

Karnataka cabinet expansion sets off huge discontent in Congress

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

With the cabinet expansion being deferred repeatedly, several aspirants, especially those from Congress, had openly expressed their displeasure over the delay, piling pressure on the party to fill its quota so as to avoid any trouble ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Kurien to induct 5 new members

Kurien to induct 5 new members

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

IIM-Trichy to commence operations from June

IIM-Trichy to commence operations from June

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The IIM's new centre in Trichy, the 11th in the country, would commence operations from the academic year starting June.

J&K: Samiti sticks to demand for land restoration

J&K: Samiti sticks to demand for land restoration

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Ahead of the fourth round of planned talks with a governor's panel, the Shri Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti also said any solution should also give the shrine board exclusive control of the land during the yatra. There was no official word of any peace formula to end the crisis.

Pakistan will NOT play 'home' series in India

Pakistan will NOT play 'home' series in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan insisted that his country will not play its 'home' series in India and asked the BCCI to honour its commitment to play the proposed series in the UAE.

I think, de facto, RBI is independent: Raghuram Rajan

I think, de facto, RBI is independent: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

'Government of India has the right to give directions to RBI'.

Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair quits IIT-Patna

Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair quits IIT-Patna

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Nair, who has been barred from holding any government post for his alleged role in the controversial Antirx-Devas deal, was in Patna on Friday to bid farewell to his colleagues.

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A government panel said policymakers and regulators should have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India.

How BJP was outsmarted in Kashmir

How BJP was outsmarted in Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Although the tactical move to outflank the BJP fell through with New Delhi's decisive intervention and eventual dissolution of the state assembly, the PDP, NC and the Congress appeared to be more than satisfied.' 'They see the assembly dissolution as their 'great achievement'.' 'If one were to believe what they say, this was also their main objective,' reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the doyen of Kashmiri commentators.

PSU banks get more funds for loans

PSU banks get more funds for loans

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The decision to increase the quantum of capital infusion was taken at a meeting between Finance Minister P Chidambaram, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram in New Delhi.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Analysis: Why Narendra Modi is on the defensive

Analysis: Why Narendra Modi is on the defensive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Modi has a real challenge if the allegations of corruption pick up momentum. Modi was struggling to improve his image with the minorities but now he will have to convince the majority that his deals were clean and he is above board, says Sheela Bhatt.

Why IIM-C won't hike fees

Why IIM-C won't hike fees

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

According to Ajit Balakrishnan, chairman of the board of governors of IIM-C, "Most students who study in IIM-C come from families whose annual income is Rs 5 lakh. We are a public higher education institute funded by taxpayers' money. Hiking our fees just because IIM-Ahmedabad or IIM-Bangalore has hiked theirs will make IIM-C an opportunist."

Cricket Buzz: PCB to appeal to ICC over compensation for bilateral series

Cricket Buzz: PCB to appeal to ICC over compensation for bilateral series

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

PCB Chairman, Najam Sethi is in the UK meeting with the British legal firm for advise. PCB's chief operating officer, Subhan Ahmad has also flown to London for the same purpose.

RBI best judge on policy rate, says Jaitley

RBI best judge on policy rate, says Jaitley

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

FM says government policies aim to contain inflation, spur growth.

BJP accepts Uma Bharti's resignation

BJP accepts Uma Bharti's resignation

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Culture Minister Prahlad Patel asserted that national memorials cannot be 'political memorials' and they should be kept away from politics.

Juvenile's age can be lowered to 14: Lt Guv on Delhi gang-rape verdict

Juvenile's age can be lowered to 14: Lt Guv on Delhi gang-rape verdict

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Unhappy with the three-year sentence to the juvenile convicted in the brutal December 16 gang rape, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung said there was a need to review laws for juveniles, including the age limit in cases of heinous crimes.

Bhave defends Jalan committee report

Bhave defends Jalan committee report

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman C B Bhave has for the first time publicly backed the Bimal Jalan committee report on the working of capital market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). The report was placed in the public domain on November 24 and received scathing criticism from industry players.