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Bill Scotting to be ArcelorMittal Mining CEO

Bill Scotting to be ArcelorMittal Mining CEO

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal on Friday said its executive vice president, member of the management committee and head of strategy, Bill Scotting will be the new chief executive of ArcelorMittal Mining.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Domestic quarterly earnings, global trends and foreign fund trading activity would dictate the movement in equity markets, which may face volatility amid the scheduled monthly derivatives expiry this week, analysts said. Equity markets took a breather last week. The BSE Sensex declined 298.22 points or 0.48 per cent and the Nifty dipped 111.4 points or 0.60 per cent.

The new Insurance Bill will breathe life into the ailing sector

The new Insurance Bill will breathe life into the ailing sector

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The new Insurance Bill will boost investment in the sector

'High no of billing disputes against Voda, Idea, BSNL, Aircel'

'High no of billing disputes against Voda, Idea, BSNL, Aircel'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

When it comes to the number of phone bill disputes, Vodafone, Idea Cellular, BSNL and Aircel were high on the list in several service areas during the quarter ended June.

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Congress and the Left parties might move court to challenge LS speaker's ruling on Aadhaar as money Bill.

Surprise oil output cut by OPEC+ to delay price revision in India

Surprise oil output cut by OPEC+ to delay price revision in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The surprise decision of OPEC and its allies, including Russia, to cut oil output may cause an immediate rise in prices, delaying revision in fuel prices in India, industry sources said. The grouping of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, called OPEC+, on Sunday decided to further cut oil output by around 1.16 million barrels. The move led to Brent rising by almost 6 per cent to $84.58 per barrel on Monday.

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.

LS passes bill to evict people from unauthorised premises

LS passes bill to evict people from unauthorised premises

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill seeking to expeditiously evict persons occupying unauthorised public premises amid concerns that the provisions could be used by the government to harass members of Parliament.

39 bills to come up during Parliament's Winter Session

39 bills to come up during Parliament's Winter Session

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The much-delayed insurance bill and the goods and services tax bill are among the 39 bills that are expected to come up during the month-long Winter Session of Parliament beginning next week.

New chit fund Bill to have more teeth

New chit fund Bill to have more teeth

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Copies of the bill, to be moved by Finance Minister Amit Mitra tomorrow for consideration and passage, were circulated among members on the first day of a two-day special session of the Assembly on Monday.

Govt keen to clear Insurance Bill

Govt keen to clear Insurance Bill

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The government is committed to ensure clearance of the Insurance Amendment Bill, which is expected to allow a higher foreign direct investment in the country's insurance sector, a central government minister said.

Cabinet approves Civil Nuclear Liability Bill

Cabinet approves Civil Nuclear Liability Bill

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

In a significant message to the business lobby in Washington, the Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill.The move will encourage the nuclear power plant manufacturing companies, which have been eyeing the Rs 60,000-crore plus market in India, for the next 5-10 years. According to sources, the government will fix the civil liability at approximately Rs 2,400 crore for the manufacturers.

US passes bonus tax bill

US passes bonus tax bill

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The House of Representatives has passed a legislation for levying a tax on bonuses granted to employees of companies, which have received at least $5 billion from the US Federal government's financial bailout packages.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

Saradha: Bengal seeks Prez's speedy assent to bill

Saradha: Bengal seeks Prez's speedy assent to bill

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The West Bengal Assembly had in a special session last week passed the West Bengal Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment Bill, 2013, to protect investors in chit fund companies.

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

However, BJP has not given any assurance of support and conveyed to the Finance Minister that the matter will be discussed within the party and take a call, sources said.

Killer H-1B provisions still exist in Immigration Bill

Killer H-1B provisions still exist in Immigration Bill

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Continued presence of such a problematic provision in the bill, which was passed by a key Senate panel on Tuesday, industry sources said would not only badly hit Indian IT companies, but also disrupt operational capabilities of a large number of key American companies as well.

Reforms prove to investors no policy logjam: Montek

Reforms prove to investors no policy logjam: Montek

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Says insurance and pension bills will be taken up in the forthcoming Budget Session.

How India Can Defend Economy From Global Spillovers

How India Can Defend Economy From Global Spillovers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

While India won't be immune to global spillovers, we need to create the macro preconditions for sustained growth. Policy agility, prudence, and resilience will be key, suggests Sonal Varma.

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of 'digital nagriks', the minister said, adding that the government will respond to every instance of alleged misuse or alleged breach of users' privacy.

K'taka BJP MLA Virupakshappa held as HC rejects bail plea in graft case

K'taka BJP MLA Virupakshappa held as HC rejects bail plea in graft case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A viral video showed the Lokayukta sleuths intercepting the MLA at the Kyathasandra toll gate in Tumakuru when was heading for Bengaluru.

TCS has mixed feelings about US Immigration Bill

TCS has mixed feelings about US Immigration Bill

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

US President Barack Obama has already backed the Bill that seeks to put curbs on the use of H-1B visa for those companies which have a higher ratio of work force under this category.

Vedanta did not pay water bills: Orissa

Vedanta did not pay water bills: Orissa

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The state government's water resources department has alleged the company's Jharsuguda unit has not paid Rs 10.94 crore (Rs 109.4 million) of its bills, since 2008.

Musk says holding off relaunch of Twitter's Blue Verified

Musk says holding off relaunch of Twitter's Blue Verified

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has said the social media company is holding off the launch of a new system of issuing verified badges to users and could use different "colour checks" for authenticating organisations and individuals. In the days following Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the billionaire entrepreneur announced that the Blue Tick verification badge, which authenticates a user or organisation on Twitter, will be available for a monthly fee of $8. "Holding off the relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence in stopping impersonation.

India may allow small shareholders choose director

India may allow small shareholders choose director

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

A senior official said the provision was dropped in the Companies Bill 2009 but may find place in the revised Bill.

As Budget session convenes, Oppn seeks debate on Adani row, govt to go by rules

As Budget session convenes, Oppn seeks debate on Adani row, govt to go by rules

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The session will commence with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. The address essentially highlights the government's achievements and policy priorities.

President gives nod to Land Acquisition Bill

President gives nod to Land Acquisition Bill

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The Land Acquisition Bill, passed by Parliament during the Monsoon Session to replace a 119-year-old legislation, became a law with President Pranab Mukherjee giving assent to it on.

For Pathankot ops in Punjab, Centre sends Rs 6.35 crore bill

For Pathankot ops in Punjab, Centre sends Rs 6.35 crore bill

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Punjab government has refused to pay a bill of Rs 6.35 crore to the Center for deployment of paramilitary forces during and after the terror attack at Pathankot air force base.

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Supporting India's concerns on the immigration reform bill, an eminent Indian-American has asked US lawmakers to make the necessary changes in the pending legislation, which if passed, among other things would badly hit the global competitiveness of American companies.

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

India borrows ideas that we don't need, like the FRDI Bill, and ignores the ones we need, like rewarding whistleblowers such as the ones who want to save Bombay Mercantile Bank, says Debashis Basu.

India's fastest-growing tech companies losing steam

India's fastest-growing tech companies losing steam

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The average 3-year revenue growth of 50 fastest-growing tech firms slips to 365% in 2015.

Left parties okay controversial banking Bill

Left parties okay controversial banking Bill

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Left parties have given their nod for the passage of the controversial Banking Companies and Financial Institutions Law (Amendment) Bill that seeks to empower the government to dissolve the board of public sector banks with a rider.

Info Edge: Investors should wait for sell-off to end before making fresh entry

Info Edge: Investors should wait for sell-off to end before making fresh entry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Although Info Edge delivered good results in the October-December quarter of the 2022-23 financial year (Q3FY23), the management guidance flagged visible weakness in the IT segment. That seems to have spooked investors who downgraded valuations for a very highly-valued company. The stock dropped by over 9 per cent as the market responded to the guidance and its implications more than the results.

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Here's what happened when the former American President attended the premiere of Lion in New York City.

Govt open to minor changes in Insurance Bill

Govt open to minor changes in Insurance Bill

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Congress insists on sending legislation to select committee, says will support it in winter session.

IT stocks log biggest gain in nearly three years as growth worries ebb

IT stocks log biggest gain in nearly three years as growth worries ebb

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The gauge for the performance of informational technology (IT) stocks soared nearly 5 per cent-most in nearly three years-as growth worries eased following a robust order book posted by bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The Nifty IT index rose 4.5 per cent to close at 30,945. This was the biggest single-day gain since September 14, 2020. Industry titan TCS' shares rose 5 per cent to Rs 3,509.

Democrats' immigration bill rings alarm bell for Indian firms

Democrats' immigration bill rings alarm bell for Indian firms

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The killer provisions are in particular related to the much-sought after H-1B and L-1 visas.

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

TCS, Infosys and others are banking on automation to protect their turf in the US, but building a successful revenue model around it may prove difficult

Life without Bill: Nerds react

Life without Bill: Nerds react

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

For years, the true nerds of Silicon Valley have obsessed about Bill Gates. They damned Microsoft as an evil empire and proclaimed Gates its Darth Vader. His products? Technically inferior and chronically behind schedule. His company? An evil monopoly bent on world domination and the suppression of truly great software.