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7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Is the SBI chairman leaving the bank in a stronger and better position than what it was? Abhijit Lele finds out.

Meghalaya: Five cops killed in ambush by ultras

Meghalaya: Five cops killed in ambush by ultras

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

At least five policemen were killed and a huge cache of arms and ammunition were looted by militants belonging to the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army in an ambush in Garo hills of Meghalaya on Tuesday.

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits record low

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits record low

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The total money of Indians fell by 45 per cent during 2016 to CHF 675.75 million, marking the biggest ever yearly decline in such funds.

RBI revises rules on reporting of bad loans

RBI revises rules on reporting of bad loans

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

If a holiday, banks will have to report the details on the next working day.

ISI makes inroads into Tamil Nadu to spread terror

ISI makes inroads into Tamil Nadu to spread terror

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Terror groups are building a base in south India and using the sea route to smuggle in arms and drugs.

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

All the five accused in the gang rape of a photojournalist in a secluded area of a defunct mill have been arrested by police with the remaining two suspects on the run being held today three days after the crime which will be tried in a fast track court.

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The CBSE issued a circular on Wednesday informing about the re-examination and said dates and other details for it would be posted on the board's website.

Black money probe put on a fast track

Black money probe put on a fast track

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Investigations against black money holders in Swiss bank accounts, known as the HSBC list, have been put on a fast-track as the CBDT has asked tax sleuths to quickly gather all foreign-based evidences in these cases and render final action by March-end.

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'What is critical today in India is confidence of depositors.' 'If you have these kinds of problems spreading like this, the confidence level of a lot of people in the system gets shaken.'

ED attaches Himachal CM's Rs 27 cr farmhouse in disproportionate assets case

ED attaches Himachal CM's Rs 27 cr farmhouse in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The agency has issued a provisional order attaching the farmhouse located in south Delhi's Mehrauli area under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It said the book value of the asset is Rs 6.61 crore but its market value is "worth Rs 27 crore and is in the name of Maple Destinations & Dreambuild".

Crores in new currency seized from across country

Crores in new currency seized from across country

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

In Mumbai, police seized Rs 1.40 crore from three persons in new Rs 2,000 notes.

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'I was at a very senior position in the CBI and what happens is, hints are dropped for you to act upon. But then it depends upon your conscience, to do it or otherwise.' 'I know the rank and file of the CBI, they will bounce back; it is the leadership which has failed.'

ISI spy network: 'Who are the people behind the masks?'

ISI spy network: 'Who are the people behind the masks?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'It's scary to know that those arrested passed on sketches of warships etc to the ISI.' 'Who are the people behind the masks? Are they hiding in our various defence units?'

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

On Friday, Khadse made a futile bid to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval as well as senior party leaders in New Delhi.

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Without it, it is going to be much, much, much, much worse.' 'In the meantime, we really need to work on a sort of war footing, given that it is a natural disaster, provide relief, provide essentials, till we get biological herd immunity, we need to get economic immunity, and also social immunity.'

The road ahead is long and winding

The road ahead is long and winding

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

From the roll-out of GST to H1B visa problems, the government needs to quickly deal with various disruptions.

Ballabgarh killing: Delhi government official, 3 others arrested

Ballabgarh killing: Delhi government official, 3 others arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

It was a 50-year-old man arrested on Wednesday who had entered into an altercation with Junaid and his brothers over seat sharing.

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Flight operations at the Mumbai airport were suspended for nearly half an hour as visibility dropped well below the required 550 meter-mark

'Sanatan Sanstha wants to overthrow the political system'

'Sanatan Sanstha wants to overthrow the political system'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'Neither the Congress nor the BJP has the political will to take on the Sanatan Sanstha.'

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

'We want to usher in a new era in Indian banking'

'We want to usher in a new era in Indian banking'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Bandhan Bank is the first bank to be launched in eastern India post Independence.

A village mourns, and celebrates valour

A village mourns, and celebrates valour

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets the family of CRPF jawan G Subramanian, who was among the 41 martyred in Pulwama.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Another political murder in Kerala's killing field

Another political murder in Kerala's killing field

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Giving in to demands of the BJP, the Congress-led state government has now decided to hand over the probe to CBI

How a doctor discovered the Vyapam fraud

How a doctor discovered the Vyapam fraud

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Dr Anand Rai says his fight has cost him a great deal. But the battle is far from over.

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Cops revealed that the staffer Mehmood Akhtar was sharing sensitive defence documents and deployment details of the BSF along the Indo-Pak border to the ISI.

Why Gujarat cops are visiting 'sensitive' Dalit villages

Why Gujarat cops are visiting 'sensitive' Dalit villages

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'Police officers have to meet Dalits and other communities, find out about issues that could lead to law and order problems.'

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

CBI sources said that Kumar has been charged with abusing his official position to award contracts to M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt Ltd and securing government tenders worth Rs 9.5 crore between 2007 and 2014 for the company.

HC asks Navy to consider transgender for alternate job

HC asks Navy to consider transgender for alternate job

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"Here is an opportunity to look at it from a different perspective. It is an out of the box situation. It maybe a first of its kind situation.

Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi among 11 players to make banking easier!

Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi among 11 players to make banking easier!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Payments banks will mainly deal in remittance services and accept deposits of up to Rs 1 lakh.

Will you help this child live?

Will you help this child live?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Six-year-old Krishna suffers from Thalassemia Major, a severe genetic disorder that causes excessive destruction of red blood cells for which he needs blood transfusion every 21 days. As he grows older, the time-frame will reduce.

Rescue ops in full swing in flood-hit Kodagu; Prez, PM speak to CM

Rescue ops in full swing in flood-hit Kodagu; Prez, PM speak to CM

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Modi assured to extend all required assistance to the state to face the situation, the Chief Minister's office said.

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The SIT clicked photos and shot videos of the suspected places to examine the nature of the crime again.

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Even Delhi does not have a full-time registrar of chits.

FM chants rural mantra 25 times, puts money where mouth is

FM chants rural mantra 25 times, puts money where mouth is

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The Budget allocated an increase in allocation for MGNREGS, LPG expansion, electrification & smart panchayats.

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

This is the lowest amount of funds held by Indians in the Swiss banks ever since the Alpine nation began making the data public in 1997.

Saradha ponzi scam: ED seizes Rs 140-cr property

Saradha ponzi scam: ED seizes Rs 140-cr property

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The central probe agency has also issued a notice asking general public 'to furnish information and particulars of properties, both movable and immovable as well as bank accounts, in the state of West Bengal and other places, if any, related to Saradha group known to them, with specific details' to it.

Markets gain for 6th straight day; Sensex gains 184 points

Markets gain for 6th straight day; Sensex gains 184 points

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices.