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Payout to top NBFC execs on RBI radar

Payout to top NBFC execs on RBI radar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Payouts to key management personnel in non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are under the banking regulator's scrutiny. Top industry officials said this is a follow-through on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) circular of April 29, 2022, which asked NBFCs in the "middle" and "upper" layer of its four-tiered scale-based regulatory (SBR) framework to put in place a board-approved compensation policy.

How Aditya Birla Health Insurance plans to achieve full year profitability by FY26

How Aditya Birla Health Insurance plans to achieve full year profitability by FY26

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'We want to play the value game for our consumers, which is health and retail will grow faster for us than the group.'

Will Ombudsman Fix Air Travel Hassles?

Will Ombudsman Fix Air Travel Hassles?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

'The ministry may like to consider setting up an ombudsman similar to electricity ombudsman and insurance ombudsman, to ensure a time-bound resolution of consumer issues within the airline sector.'

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The official further said Mihir Shah's father and Palghar Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah took active part in ensuring his son's escape and also had plans to tow away the offending vehicle.

The Kebab Recipes Special

The Kebab Recipes Special

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A gourmet recipe of Shikampuri kebabs and several more for kebab preparations.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Recipe: Crispy Rice Paper Paneer Roll

Recipe: Crispy Rice Paper Paneer Roll

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Stuffed with plenty of crunchy veggies, this dish requires very little cooking.

Panel members favoured two-stage trials instead of exemption

Panel members favoured two-stage trials instead of exemption

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

IOA ad-hoc committee panel members Ashok Garg and Gian Singh favoured a two-stage trial to pick the Indian wrestling squad for the Asian Games and did not recommend exemption to any wrestler, it has come to light.

No more Gobi Manchurian at north Goa's roadside food stalls

No more Gobi Manchurian at north Goa's roadside food stalls

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A civic body in North Goa has banned the sale of the popular street food 'Gobi Manchurian' at roadside stalls in its jurisdiction after concerns were raised about the unhygienic conditions in which the dish was prepared, an official said on Tuesday.

Toxic air: Delhi reschedules winter break of schools

Toxic air: Delhi reschedules winter break of schools

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

In view of air pollution in the national capital, the December winter break of all schools has been rescheduled and it will be now from November 9 to November 18, a circular of the Delhi Directorate of Education stated on Wednesday.

Woman among 5 held for Punjab varsity ex-VC's Padma Bhushan medal theft

Woman among 5 held for Punjab varsity ex-VC's Padma Bhushan medal theft

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

According to the police, Biswas is a jeweller who allegedly bought the medal.

Mallya went abroad 4 times after 'Look Out' Circular

Mallya went abroad 4 times after 'Look Out' Circular

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya had made at least four trips abroad before his controversial March 2 departure since a look-out notice was issued by CBI on October 16 last to know his movements.

Blow to suspended WFI: Ministry won't recognise Nationals

Blow to suspended WFI: Ministry won't recognise Nationals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Sports Ministry said the suspended Wrestling Federation of India has no authority to conduct the Senior National Championships.

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, on Friday early morning witnessed the collapse of a roof at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains that killed one person, prompting the government to order a detailed probe and an inspection of the structural strength of all airports.

Amid buzz, RJD urges Nitish to clear 'confusion'

Amid buzz, RJD urges Nitish to clear 'confusion'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, hectic activity was seen at 10, Circular Road, the bungalow allotted to party president Lalu Prasad's wife Rabri Devi who shares the house with her husband and younger son Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy CM.

Kejriwal stopped taking insulin before his arrest: Tihar officials

Kejriwal stopped taking insulin before his arrest: Tihar officials

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Delhi minister also claimed that Kejriwal used to take 50 units of insulin daily before he was sent to jail.

Listed cos get more time to confirm or deny market rumours

Listed cos get more time to confirm or deny market rumours

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Capital markets regulator Sebi has extended the deadline for implementation of rules related to mandatory confirmation or denial of market rumours by the top 100 listed companies. The deadline has been extended for the top 100 listed companies by market capitalisation to June 1 from February 1 this year at present, according to a circular by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). For the top 250 listed entities, the rule will kick in on December 1, 2024, from the current requirement of August 1, 2024.

What You Should Know About LRS

What You Should Know About LRS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Keep track of your foreign remittances to avoid giving incorrect declarations as these could be held against you.

Court raps police for issuing summons on WhatsApp, tells DCPs to take action

Court raps police for issuing summons on WhatsApp, tells DCPs to take action

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A Delhi court has taken a serious view of the practice of service of summons on witnesses through WhatsApp by police personnel and said the officials do not seem to have respect for superior orders.

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The trials are being held to select the teams for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifiers, both scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Fintechs Push For Easier KYC

Fintechs Push For Easier KYC

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'For smaller merchants, there should be a process that is digital and a minimum KYC journey should be allowed.'

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Non-local students left the institute in the afternoon in a convoy of 15 vehicles under security escort to Jammu for onward journey to their respective home states, officials said.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Special trading session: Markets settle at new closing highs

Special trading session: Markets settle at new closing highs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Asian Paints, Wipro, State Bank of India and Larsen & Toubro were the major gainers. ICICI Bank, NTPC, Axis Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards.

FPIs from Mauritius to face greater scrutiny after tax treaty revision

FPIs from Mauritius to face greater scrutiny after tax treaty revision

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from Mauritius may face higher scrutiny after the amendment in the India-Mauritius tax treaty introduced a principle purpose test (PPT) to prevent treaty abuse by taxpayers. The Mauritius government had in February decided to amend the double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) with India to align with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's proposal on base erosion and profit shifting. Although the agreement between India and Mauritius was signed on March 7, the protocol of the amendment was made public for the first time on Wednesday, said legal experts.

Relief for Raj Thackeray as HC quashes FIR on 2010 civic poll code breach

Relief for Raj Thackeray as HC quashes FIR on 2010 civic poll code breach

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

An FIR was registered against Thackeray under Section 188 (disobedience to order by a public servant) of the Indian Penal Code at the time for violation of a police notice asking him not to stay within the limits of Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation in Thane district.

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

'Indian wrestlers under threat and harassment by WFI members'

'Indian wrestlers under threat and harassment by WFI members'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia urged world governing body UWW to reimpose suspension on Wrestling Federation of India.

Lower provisions drive ICICI Bank to report 18.5% growth in Q4

Lower provisions drive ICICI Bank to report 18.5% growth in Q4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

ICICI Bank on Saturday said its March quarter consolidated net profit grew 18.5 per cent to Rs 11,672 crore, helped by lower provisions. On a standalone basis, the second largest private sector lender showed a 17.4 per cent growth in its profit after tax at Rs 10,708 crore for the reporting quarter against Rs 9,122 crore in the year-ago period. For fiscal 2023-24, its standalone net profit grew to Rs 40,888 crore from Rs 31,896 crore a year ago.

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The WFI ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games.

Recipe: Bethica's Foxtail Millet Uttapam

Recipe: Bethica's Foxtail Millet Uttapam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

What a way to begin the morning!

Karnataka water situation turns grim, Rs 5,000 fine imposed for...

Karnataka water situation turns grim, Rs 5,000 fine imposed for...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Amidst a severe water crisis, the Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board banned the usage of drinking water for car washing, gardening, construction, water fountains and road construction and maintenance. It also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000, if the order is violated.

Gandhigiri To Recover Bad Loans

Gandhigiri To Recover Bad Loans

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Every defaulter is not a wilful defaulter who has the capability of paying back and is yet not servicing the bank loan, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Bomb threats: HC seeks police's school evacuation plan

Bomb threats: HC seeks police's school evacuation plan

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Justice Subramonium Prasad said though police have filed a status report listing the standard operating procedure for bomb detection and disposal squads and the guidelines to deal with bomb threats in schools, they have not submitted data on several key aspects.

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon.

RBI directs pvt banks to have at least two wholetime directors

RBI directs pvt banks to have at least two wholetime directors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

In a move to strengthen governance in private sector banks and wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday directed them to have at least two wholetime directors. Lenders that do not meet the requirement will have to submit the names for the RBI's approval within four months. Banks need prior approval from the banking regulator for the appointment of wholetime directors.

Markets at record highs; Sensex ends up 1,245 points

Markets at record highs; Sensex ends up 1,245 points

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their all-time high levels on Friday helped by impressive GDP data and fresh foreign fund inflows. Also, a rally in global markets added to the positive momentum in the equity markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,139.04 points to 73,639.34 -- its all-time peak -- in the late afternoon trade.

Bajrang moves court against WFI's national trials

Bajrang moves court against WFI's national trials

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'We will appear in the trials only if the ad-hoc panel or the government conducts it. How can a suspended body announce the trials.'

Don't mention caste, religion of litigants: SC to registry

Don't mention caste, religion of litigants: SC to registry

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court asked its registry officials on Wednesday to comply with a recent order of the court in which it was directed that the practice of mentioning the caste or religion of litigants must be shunned.

Manipur govt to invoke 'no work no pay' rule for employees

Manipur govt to invoke 'no work no pay' rule for employees

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

A circular issued on Monday night by GAD Secretary Michael Achom said: "In pursuance of the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on June 12 and decision taken at para 5-(12) of the proceedings, all employees drawing their salaries from General Administration Department, Manipur Secretariat are informed that no work, no pay may be invoked to all those employees who do not attend their official duty without authorised leave."