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Collateral-Free Debt Funding For Start-Ups

Collateral-Free Debt Funding For Start-Ups

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The credit guarantee cover under the scheme would be both transaction-based (for single eligible borrowers) and umbrella-based (for a group of eligible borrowers).

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

SC hands back AIFF's day-to-day management to federation's administration

Army's traditional regimentation to continue under Agnipath: Govt

Army's traditional regimentation to continue under Agnipath: Govt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The armed forces said on Tuesday that "credible" information on the Agnipath scheme recently has dispelled misinformation about the initiative and asserted that youngsters preparing to become soldiers have returned to physical activities at several places.

Cong to release UP manifesto 6 months before polls

Cong to release UP manifesto 6 months before polls

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Over four dozen representatives from various mass organisations were called for the two-day process in Kanpur, reports Siddharth Kalhans

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

Gyanvapi case: SC to wait for Varanasi judge's order before hearing

Gyanvapi case: SC to wait for Varanasi judge's order before hearing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and P S Narasimha said that it is posting for October first week hearing on the appeal of Gyanvapi mosque committee's plea against the Allahabad high court order upholding the appointment of court commissioner to survey the site.

Former NSE MD-CEO Chitra Ramkrishna, her advisor ran a 'money-making scheme': Sebi

Former NSE MD-CEO Chitra Ramkrishna, her advisor ran a 'money-making scheme': Sebi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Former NSE managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Chitra Ramkrishna and group operating officer and her advisor Anand Subramanian ran a 'money-making scheme' during their stint at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has alleged. The order passed by Sebi dated February 11 highlights frequent increase in the compensation package of without proper appraisal, documentation or file notings, and the involvement of the human resource (HR) head or the nomination and remuneration committee. Furthermore, the order talks about Subramanian being directed to "withdraw and surrender" to the unknown person a gross amount per month as "gratitude".

Mahasweta Devi's Draupadi dropped from DU syllabus

Mahasweta Devi's Draupadi dropped from DU syllabus

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Delhi University Academic Council on Tuesday dropped a celebrated short story by the renowned Bengali writer Mahasweta Devi from the BA (Hons) English course.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Chintan Shivir: Tharoor says results yet to be seen

Chintan Shivir: Tharoor says results yet to be seen

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Tharoor, among the group of 23 leaders who had written to party chief Sonia Gandhi in 2020 seeking large-scale reforms, said 'reformists' at the end of the day wanted a more consultative process where a wide variety of voices would be heard and taken into account before decisions were made.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

Tomar appeals farmers to end 7-month long protest, says ready to resume talks

Tomar appeals farmers to end 7-month long protest, says ready to resume talks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The government and farmer unions have held 11 rounds of talks so far, the last being on January 22, to break the deadlock and end the farmers' protest. Talks have not resumed following widespread violence during a tractor rally by protesting farmers on January 26.

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday extended condolences to Polish President Andrzej Duda after the explosion in the east of the country, adding that the alliance is 'monitoring the situation'.

'Kumble felt he was unfairly treated'

'Kumble felt he was unfairly treated'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

While former Committee of Administrators head Vinod Rai's recently published book gives an insight into the Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli drama and Ravi Shastri's eventual appointment as Head Coach, the book also contains a sprinkling of factual errors.

Gupkar to take non-locals as voters issue to people

Gupkar to take non-locals as voters issue to people

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Masoodi said all the participants are against giving voting rights to non-locals as "it will be tantamount to the disenfranchisement of the local voters."

The Curious Case Of Andhra Pradesh Capitals

The Curious Case Of Andhra Pradesh Capitals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The idea of three capitals has not been abandoned, even as the state lurches from financial crisis to crisis.

CJI rejects reports on rift among judges over listing system

CJI rejects reports on rift among judges over listing system

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit Thursday said media reports claiming that a Supreme Court bench has criticised the new system of listing of cases are 'not correct' and all judges of the apex court are on the same page.

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed. Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by Harshad Mehta with a bribe for making the securities scam go away. The Opposition insisted on a JPC. Despite knowing a JPC report would undermine him politically, Rao agreed to one, saying he had 'nothing to hide'.

Remark aimed at Udham Singh, not Godse: Pragya

Remark aimed at Udham Singh, not Godse: Pragya

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

"Storm of lies becomes so big at times that even day appears to be night but the Sun does not lose its light. People should not be swayed by this storm. Truth is that I did not tolerate insult to Udham Singh yesterday," the Bhopal MP tweeted.

Plinth work begins for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Plinth work begins for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The third phase of the construction of the Ram temple began at Ramjanmabhoomi in Ayodhya on January 24 with the laying of the granite stones for the plinth.

I'm upset with Prashant Kishor: Goa TMC chief after polls

I'm upset with Prashant Kishor: Goa TMC chief after polls

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

There have been speculations since some time about a rift between the TMC and Prashant Kishor's I-PAC.

Assam, Meghalaya CMs to meet Shah on Thursday with border solution

Assam, Meghalaya CMs to meet Shah on Thursday with border solution

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that he along with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will meet Union home minister Amit Shah to submit the recommendation of the two Northeastern states for resolving the boundary dispute in six areas.

'Nobody is interested in the party'

'Nobody is interested in the party'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

'We need good leaders to lead the party.'

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The Biden administration has reaffirmed its commitment to support India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers' Group.

Wrong to say judge in EC selection panel will ensure transparency: Govt to SC

Wrong to say judge in EC selection panel will ensure transparency: Govt to SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Justice Rastogi asks Mehta if he thinks that in the absence of law, whatever appointments are being made in a process are appropriate.

Report on uniform GST rate by month end

Report on uniform GST rate by month end

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

GST reform has been hanging fire since 2006-07.

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'All of us tend to believe that they are so well paid, why should we bother about their payments.' 'But who all are well paid? Only a handful, maybe 3-4 of them, who go in for endorsements and things.' 'The others are struggling, playing Ranji Trophy and other matches, so that compensation we made it market-oriented.'

COVID-19 impact: How India Inc is gearing up to tackle unforeseen risks

COVID-19 impact: How India Inc is gearing up to tackle unforeseen risks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Companies are looking to combine risk management with strategy.

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'Modi had not discussed demonetization with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016. 'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country. 'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue with me prior to making the public announcement. 'It fitted in with his style of making dramatic announcements.' A fascinating excerpt from Pranab Mukherjee's The Presidential Years: 2012-2017.

Won't compromise: Sidhu ahead of meeting Cong central leaders

Won't compromise: Sidhu ahead of meeting Cong central leaders

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Amid the factional feud in the Punjab Congress, Sidhu will be meeting All India Congress Committee general secretary Harish Rawat and senior party leader K C Venugopal on October 14 for a discussion on organisational matters related to the party's state unit.

34 new drugs added to 'essential medicines' list, 26 dropped

34 new drugs added to 'essential medicines' list, 26 dropped

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

As many as 34 new drugs were added to and 26 dropped from an updated list of essential medicines on Tuesday, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure". The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM 2022) has 384 drugs, up from 376 in 2015. "Drafting this list is a lengthy process, and around 350 experts from across India have held over 140 consultation meetings to draft the NLEM 2022," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The MCC's World Cricket Committee which includes greats like Shane Warne, Kumar Sangakkara, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, recently discussed the controversial umpire's call aspect of the Decision Review System.

We don't want anybody's blood on our hands: SC on farmers' stir

We don't want anybody's blood on our hands: SC on farmers' stir

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The apex court, which observed that the Centre has made these laws 'without enough consultation', said the most serious concern is about any sort of violence and possible loss of lives.

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Uttarakhand minister Satpal Maharaj said an inquiry will be conducted to find out how multi-storey buildings were allowed to be constructed in Joshimath which has been sinking for at least 20 years.

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'We repent our decision today as we feel we betrayed our (Congress) party, while the DAP betrayed us'

More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

CoA files contempt petition against Praful Patel, pleads to bar him from football-related activities.

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Banks do extensive investigation before declaring an account fraud; they owe it to us as they deal with our money. Why would they try to fix an innocent borrower? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from Lok Sabha and said it will come out with a 'set of fresh legislations' that will fit into the comprehensive legal framework.

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at newbies in the Council of Ministers

SC-appointed panel member says will release report on farm laws

SC-appointed panel member says will release report on farm laws

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Shetkari Sanghatana president Anil J Ghanwat said the panel's report was in 'favour of farmers' and will decide next week on releasing the report in the public domain.