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Rajan has done well but his task is incomplete

Rajan has done well but his task is incomplete

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

RBI data show one-fifth of all the infrastructure loans are stressed and the share of such loans in overall stressed assets is nearly a third.

Sacked AAP adviser Raghav Chadha refunds Rs 2.5 salary to home ministry

Sacked AAP adviser Raghav Chadha refunds Rs 2.5 salary to home ministry

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The tussle between the AAP government and the Centre escalated on Tuesday with the cancellation of appointment of nine advisors to Delhi ministers following the Union home ministry's directions which said these posts were "not sanctioned".

'Iran has enough uranium for three nuke devices'

'Iran has enough uranium for three nuke devices'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Iran has accelerated its nuclear programme and currently possesses sufficient supply of uranium to make three nuclear devices, a United Nations nuclear watchdog report claimed.

Govt spending not enough, says Subbarao

Govt spending not enough, says Subbarao

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D Subbarao on Thursday said while the central bank was deeply conscious of the continuing liquidity crunch, the scale of government spending was not enough to ease the situation.

RBI tells govt to loosen purse strings

RBI tells govt to loosen purse strings

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Blaming high cash balance with the Government for aggravating liquidity strain in the system, the Reserve Bank on Thursday asked it to loosen purse strings for easing the situation. "On Wednesday, the government cash balance stood at Rs 92,000 crore (Rs 920 billion).

UP CM Akhilesh expands Cabinet, uncle Shivpal Singh skips function

UP CM Akhilesh expands Cabinet, uncle Shivpal Singh skips function

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

In what may be seen as a message to the electorate that he has a say in the party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday inducted three Cabinet and two Ministers of State (Independent Charge) ahead of next year's assembly elections in the state.

Anil Ambani announces plan to reduce RCom debt by Rs 25K crore

Anil Ambani announces plan to reduce RCom debt by Rs 25K crore

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The debt resolution involves RCom exiting the SDR framework with no conversion of debt into equity and zero write-off by lenders, Anil Ambani said, adding that he expects full closure by March 2018.

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Kumar will hold responsibility for strategy at the group level.

'You cannot say everybody connected with modern medicine is a doctor'

'You cannot say everybody connected with modern medicine is a doctor'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

'We are warning that if you get these 3.5 lakh additional non-medical people with licence, our infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate will deteriorate'.

Get Vaishnodevi prasad by speed-post

Get Vaishnodevi prasad by speed-post

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Yatris can also register online now.

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia vacates his post on November 30 and Expenditure Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha, the second seniormost bureaucrat in the finance ministry, retires on January 31, the day before Jaitley presents the 2019-20 interim budget.

Wow! It's raining job offers at the IITs this year

Wow! It's raining job offers at the IITs this year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

A total of 211 companies issued 763 offers to the students in the first phase which is the highest number of placement among any IITs across the country in this year.

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters, senior party leader Manish Sisodia, who was the deputy chief minister in the outgoing government, said the cabinet ministers will also take oath along with Kejriwal.

Banks can't get 'blanket relief' from CBI actions: Rajan

Banks can't get 'blanket relief' from CBI actions: Rajan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"I think bankers have expressed some concern that they should not be held liable for actions that are taken in the full spirit of what is needed," Raghuram Rajan said.

Liquidity is manageable, says RBI

Liquidity is manageable, says RBI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

Reserve Bank of India on Thursday said the bank would use all its instruments to manage liquidity in the system following increased FII inflow.

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The principal challenge for Rajan's successor is to work with the Bank Board Bureau and the finance ministry to complete these processes of banking reform.

Amarnath yatra dates finalised

Amarnath yatra dates finalised

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

I am happy to let it go to the government: Rajan on PDMA

I am happy to let it go to the government: Rajan on PDMA

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Rajan said there was full understanding between him and the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on setting up of the PDMA

Over 1 lakh pilgrims registered for Amarnath Yatra

Over 1 lakh pilgrims registered for Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Over 1.43 lakh intending pilgrims have registered themselves for this year's Amarnath Yatra beginning from July 2.

IIM-C keeps fees at Rs 125,000

IIM-C keeps fees at Rs 125,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

The Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, on Friday decided to revert to its old fee structure of Rs 125,000 per annum, but also resolved to offer "need-based scholarships" to students from families with a weak financial position.

Delhi under a thick haze of dust, pollution levels at 'severe'

Delhi under a thick haze of dust, pollution levels at 'severe'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Authorities have suspended civil construction works in Delhi and Haryana as part of emergency measures to improve air quality.

Shoaib Akhtar to start coaching career

Shoaib Akhtar to start coaching career

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has set his sights on a coaching career after agreeing to take charge of a top domestic team.

IIM-A says it's firm, not adamant

IIM-A says it's firm, not adamant

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'Four weeks have passed after the scam was exposed, yet no big guy has been arrested.' 'This gives the impression that he wants to be soft on the biggies.'

UP guv chides elite Lucknow club for denying entry to kurta-clad cleric

UP guv chides elite Lucknow club for denying entry to kurta-clad cleric

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Maulana Kalbe Sadiq was told explicitly that it would be possible for him to enter the club premises only if he changed into a shirt-pant or a suit. The organisers' pleas fell on deaf ears and Maluana Sadiq had no choice but to leave the club, much to the embarrassment of the arrangers.

India notifies separation plan to IAEA

India notifies separation plan to IAEA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The notification formalities were completed on Thursday night, a crucial step in paving way for the implementation of international civil nuclear cooperation, Department of Atomic Energy sources said.

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

IT exporters were the top gainers amid a weak rupee along with select index heavyweights.

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The Art of Living founder said that he was involved as a mediator in the RamTemple dispute of his own will and would visit Ayodhya on November 16 to meet all stakeholders.

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last and final judicial remedy available to a person convicted by courts of law.

First batch of 1,160 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra

First batch of 1,160 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The first batch comprising 1,160 Amarnath yatris was on Friday flagged off by the state tourism minister from Jammu base camp to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

RBI yet to hear from Election Commission on bank licences

RBI yet to hear from Election Commission on bank licences

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

A section of the media on Thursday reported, quoting an unnamed EC official, that it may not allow RBI to go ahead with the plan before the polls and that they need more clarity from the Mint Road on certain aspects.

Ex-SC judge emerges as Opposition's VP nominee

Ex-SC judge emerges as Opposition's VP nominee

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Justice V Gopala Gowda's name has been considered positively by the Trinamul Congress as well as the Left.

China's slowdown may not be good news for India: Rajan

China's slowdown may not be good news for India: Rajan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The reason, he said, was the external environment was weak.

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag

What will Sharif do now?

What will Sharif do now?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The Panama verdict will decide how Pakistan handles its leadership problems.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries also surged with 2,48,189 patients cured so far, while there were 1,78,014 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

RBI, govt to help banks end NPA woes by Mar '17: Rajan

RBI, govt to help banks end NPA woes by Mar '17: Rajan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The NPA of the public sector banks rose to 6.03% as of June 2015.

Container lorry collides with KSRTC bus, 20 dead

Container lorry collides with KSRTC bus, 20 dead

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The driver of the lorry apparently lost control after the tyre burst and jumped the median and collided with the oncoming passenger bus, police said. The driver Hemaraj, a native of Ernakulam, has been arrested.

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Ex-cricketer and former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Chetan Chauhan's appointment as the chairman of the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology, has triggered a row with intense debate raging on social media on the government's 'bizarre selection'.

Economy stable; new bank licences in a few weeks, says FM

Economy stable; new bank licences in a few weeks, says FM

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

P Chidambaram said that the fiscal deficit target for 2013-14 will be met and the current account deficit will be contained below $40 billion.