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Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The extraordinary admission on Tuesday came the same day as Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was convicted of five counts of tax fraud, two counts of bank fraud and one count of failure to disclose a foreign bank account. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the remaining 10 counts, and the judge declared a mistrial on those charges.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

FDI rules fail to dampen online discount spirit

FDI rules fail to dampen online discount spirit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Prominent e-commerce marketplace players include Amazon.in, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm, Shopclues and Jabong

Innovation remains a distant dream for Indian entities

Innovation remains a distant dream for Indian entities

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Indian cos or academic institutions accounted for only 1,394 patent cooperation treaty applications

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Vistara was launched on January 9.

All you want to know about Angel tax

All you want to know about Angel tax

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

What is worrying is that this year, angel investments and seed funding deals have fallen by 40 per cent, ringing alarm bells in the start-up community in India.

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

In an escalation of differences between Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and the ruling Congress party, the former on Thursday declared as "null and void" the circular issued by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy banning the use of social media for official communication.

Air India to sell prime real estate

Air India to sell prime real estate

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Proceeds may be used to partly pay off its Rs 46,570-cr debt

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Rediff.com2 May 2016

BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie

'Military clashes cannot be ruled out between China and Japan'

'Military clashes cannot be ruled out between China and Japan'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Military clashes between China and Japan cannot be ruled out and the People's Liberation Army will fight back if provoked, a top Chinese official said on Monday.

Walmart asks for one year to convert $100 million into equity

Walmart asks for one year to convert $100 million into equity

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The one-year extension would give Walmart and its Indian joint venture partner in the cash and carry business, Bharti Group, more time to sort things out and decide on a retail foray together, people in the know said.

Rupee sees biggest one-day fall in over 4 months, may fall more

Rupee sees biggest one-day fall in over 4 months, may fall more

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The rupee has posted its biggest single-day fall in more than four months to end at 62.95 against the dollar.

'Economically, India is going to be a significant force'

'Economically, India is going to be a significant force'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

In India to take part in a board meeting, Martin Sorrell, chief executive officer of WPP, spoke to Alokananda Chakraborty on a wide range of subjects.

How to nail your student visa interview

How to nail your student visa interview

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Be well prepared. Support your argument clearly, precisely.

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2020

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

Why Deutsche Bank's little jewel in India was spared the axe

Why Deutsche Bank's little jewel in India was spared the axe

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Deutsche Bank in India has managed to avoid the bad-loan problems plaguing its rivals such as Standard Chartered Plc.

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Hoteliers are tweaking their pricing strategies to adjust to the new stickiness in the market.

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale.

Mumbai's big ticket land deals in 2014

Mumbai's big ticket land deals in 2014

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Call it an expectation of revival in the real estate market or improving liquidity, bulge bracket property deals have made a comeback in the country's commercial capital.

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Traders were up in arms, fearing huge job loss if Walmart was to enter.

Jet-Etihad controversy: Naresh Goyal meets FM

Jet-Etihad controversy: Naresh Goyal meets FM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

This meeting came in the backdrop of a controversy raked up by some politicians, including those from Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India and Trinamool Congress, who objected to the sale of 24 per cent of Jet's equity to Etihad at a cost of Rs 2,058 crore, saying it was not in the national interests.

Bombay high court extends Teesta Setalvad's interim bail for two weeks

Bombay high court extends Teesta Setalvad's interim bail for two weeks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

In a breather to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, the Bombay high court on Friday granted the duo 17-day interim relief from arrest in a Central Bureau of Investigation case alleging that her company received Rs 1.8 crore from abroad without mandatory approval from Centre.

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

From banking to teaching, the list covers all.

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"The provisions of the said bill are nothing short of draconian and promote gross incompetence and mockery of professionals currently working day and night and sacrificing their youth for this broken system," said the protesting doctors.

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

To get what it thinks are its dues, its brass have directed; construction, realty, renting of property, personnel supply, security & goods transport among those under lens

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

"I am an academic and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in the realm of ideas," Rajan said in a letter to staff.

CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The PM said that a lie is being spread that this govt had brought the law to snatch people's rights. He dared rivals to find anything discriminatory in his work.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Officials said the agency had issued a notice to Karti to present himself in person or through an authorised representative and submit personal financial documents and those related to a firm this week.

Why are our passports so shabby?

Why are our passports so shabby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi.

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Other London properties, aircraft & offshore accounts are yet to catch the attention of regulators.

Ladakh: What are India's options?

Ladakh: What are India's options?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

'The one aspect which no Indian military thinker would wish to see emerge is a LoC type of posture at the LAC.' 'The LoC is manned for 750 km and terrorist infiltration has led to the creation of a virtual fortress along its entire length.' 'Something mirroring this at the LAC is going to be expensive although deployment everywhere is not warranted there.' 'However, given the complete trust deficit, there appear few alternatives,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Expect a Doval-Janjua meeting very soon

Expect a Doval-Janjua meeting very soon

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Considering the huge stakes, the Modi government is not averse to make more diplomatic efforts to see whatever it can salvage.

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

First action in Khashoggi 'killing': US to revoke Saudi visas

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The US has identified at least some of the individuals responsible for Khashoggi's death.

It's time for companies to come clean

It's time for companies to come clean

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Penalties for undisclosed foreign income and assets extend up to 300%.

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

StanChart India CEO Zarin Daruwala is building a culture of 'celebrating liabilities,' the tough negotiator tells Niraj Bhatt and Anup Roy over lunch.

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The first task before him is to get used to the idea of working with the Monetary Policy Committee