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Raghuram Rajan, SBI chief among most influential policy makers

Raghuram Rajan, SBI chief among most influential policy makers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan took charge of India's central bank when the rupee seemed to be in a tailspin while the country was facing runaway inflation.

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Green and Indigenous groups in Australia have criticised the government's decision to grant new approval to Indian mining giant Adani's $16.5 billion controversial coal mine project in central Queensland.

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.

'India to open athletics account in Tokyo Olympics with 3 medals'

'India to open athletics account in Tokyo Olympics with 3 medals'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Neeraj has emerged as a truly a world class athlete and a bright prospect for Indian athletic's elusive medal in athletics.

Nitish meets Sonia, calls for Opposition unity

Nitish meets Sonia, calls for Opposition unity

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The JD-U also used the meeting to call for a joint Opposition candidate for the election to the President's post and urged Gandhi to take the lead in the matter.

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The sudden massive cancellations of Jet have put travel agents and customers in jeopardy

Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In a ruling in May, a UK high court judge had refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that the consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly 1.145 billion pounds.

'Paes, Bopanna and Sania have a chance of winning a medal at Rio'

'Paes, Bopanna and Sania have a chance of winning a medal at Rio'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

AITA chief Anil Khanna says Indian men stand a chance of winning a medal at the Rio Olympics, though mixed doubles remains the country's best bet.

FIFA scam: Ex-Honduran leader pleads guilty in US bribery case

FIFA scam: Ex-Honduran leader pleads guilty in US bribery case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Former Honduran President Rafael Callejas pleaded guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that he participated in bribery schemes that are under investigation at soccer's world governing body FIFA.

First in 21 years: India to play China in football friendly

First in 21 years: India to play China in football friendly

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Indian football team will play against China for the first time in 21 years, and the first time away from home, in an international friendly in October, continuing its preparation for the prestigious Asian Cup next year.

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

No change in Lee-Hesh team, says AITA

No change in Lee-Hesh team, says AITA

Rediff.com21 May 2008

AITA secretary Anil Khanna asked Mahesh Bhupathi to keep the country's interest in mind while making it clear that only 'the best' team, which has already been announced, will be sent to the Beiging Games.

Paes may have to skip mixed doubles to play in seventh Olympics

Paes may have to skip mixed doubles to play in seventh Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The 42-year-old Leander Paes's dream of appearing in a record seventh Olympics may remain just that if Rohan Bopanna decides to play with a player ranked lower than the world No 46.

AIFF expresses surprise over exit of Goan I-League clubs

AIFF expresses surprise over exit of Goan I-League clubs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The All India Football Federation's senior vice-president Subrata Datta termed the decision by two I-League clubs SalgaocarSC and Sporting Clube de Goa to pull-out of I-League as something 'really unfortunate'.

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The two-and-a-half-foot idol was looted from the Sivan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Sripuranthan village.

Blanket ban on Russia for Olympics would not be fair: IOC chief

Blanket ban on Russia for Olympics would not be fair: IOC chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Athletes from one sport should not be punished for the sins of those from another, the IOC president said on Wednesday, cooling speculation that Russia could be banned from the Olympics altogether for systematic doping.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Sports Shorts: Meet the first Japanese man to top badminton rankings

Sports Shorts: Meet the first Japanese man to top badminton rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Crimean leader's visit to India with Russian Prez angers the West

Crimean leader's visit to India with Russian Prez angers the West

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The visit to India by Sergey Aksyonov, Head of the Republic of Crimea, accompanying Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised the hackles in the West with the US saying it was 'troubled' by the news and an angry Ukrainian President decrying it.

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The new executive order, which will come into force on March 16, covers people from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.

Archer Deepika equals World record in Shanghai

Archer Deepika equals World record in Shanghai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The former World No.1 and winner of two Commonwealth Games gold medals shot 686 in the 72-arrow ranking round to equal the feat of London Olympics gold-medallist Ki Bo Bae of Korea.

Djokovic turns back the clock with slam double in 2018

Djokovic turns back the clock with slam double in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Serbian Djokovic, 31, needed elbow surgery in February to cure a problem that surfaced in 2017, but after some jarring defeats he returned to the kind of domination he achieved in 2015, winning Wimbledon and the US Open.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Sania-Mattek enter LA quarters

Sania-Mattek enter LA quarters

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

The second seeds pipped the American-Russian duo of Vania King and Alla Kudryavtseva 6-3, 6-4 in the first round.

Kohli postpones sports awards as a mark of respect to CRPF jawans

Kohli postpones sports awards as a mark of respect to CRPF jawans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

India captain Virat Kohli has postponed the RP-SG Indian Sports Honours, which was to take place on Saturday, as a 'mark of respect' to the Central Reserve Police Force personnel martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack.

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Weaker-than-expected growth in US jobs in recent months had already forced US central bankers to put off a rate hike at their meeting last week

Paes-Dlouhy go down fighting

Paes-Dlouhy go down fighting

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The ninth seeded Indo-Czech pair lost 6-7(4), 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, 6-8 to the second seeded Canadian-Serb duo, which will play Swedish veteran Jonas Bjorkman and Kevin Ullyett of Zimbabwe in Saturday's men's doubles final at Wimbledon. The eighth seeds upset top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States 7-6 (7-3), 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (11-9) in the first semi-final, which was interrupted by rain, on Thursday.

Revamped GST rules cheer avaition sector

Revamped GST rules cheer avaition sector

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The revised structure will help to keep airfares down, when airlines already face a triple challenge of rising crude oil prices, rupee depreciation and constrained airport capacity.

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The fears arise from Facebook's handling of user data and potential privacy violations, more specifically the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

It was the Russian's first competitive match since she withdrew from the St Petersburg Open in January.

Modi in Hannover; meets German CEOs

Modi in Hannover; meets German CEOs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

He is expected to invite German companies to invest in India and participate in 'Make in India' initiative

Dharavi slumdwellers threaten agitation

Dharavi slumdwellers threaten agitation

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Arputham said, "Past experience shows that such partnerships can save developers time and money, while ensuring that the needs of the urban poor are addressed."

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Boston bombings suspect indicted on 30 counts

Boston bombings suspect indicted on 30 counts

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect of Boston marathon bombings, has been indicted on 30 counts, including the use of a weapon of mass destruction, over the April attacks that killed three people and injured more than 260 others in the US.

Pak tribal areas safe haven for Al Qaeda: US

Pak tribal areas safe haven for Al Qaeda: US

Rediff.com1 May 2007

the report said India's counterterrorism efforts were 'hampered by its outdated and overburdened law enforcement and legal systems.'

Trump names Priebus, Bannon to key White House roles

Trump names Priebus, Bannon to key White House roles

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Making his first move as US President-elect, Donald Trump has named top Republican Reince Priebus as his chief of staff and his campaign CEO Stephen Bannon as chief strategist, two key roles awarded to "highly qualified leaders" who led the billionaire tycoon to a "historic victory ".

China joins G20-led global crackdown on tax evasion

China joins G20-led global crackdown on tax evasion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

China became the 56th signatory to the agreement by signing the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. With this all the G20 nations, including India, have become official partners to combat the menace of tax crimes and evasion across international borders.