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Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

'Bad Boy Billionaires': HC seeks Centre, Netflix response on Mehul Choksi's plea

'Bad Boy Billionaires': HC seeks Centre, Netflix response on Mehul Choksi's plea

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There is a two-minute footage about Choksi in the series which allegedly shows him in a bad light and therefore, could affect the various proceedings against him in India.

Leave power sops to states: CERC

Leave power sops to states: CERC

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

Leave power sops to states: CERC

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

As all regulators are part of it, individuals don't need to worry about approaching the right authority

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Given the dimensions, it is bound to have at least ripple effects across markets. Could ripple turn into cascade? asks Devangshu Datta.

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Safety is my first priority.' 'I need to ensure that any drug or vaccine that our citizens get is first safe.'

'Govt needs Rs 15.7 lakh crore to provide 24x7 power by 2019'

'Govt needs Rs 15.7 lakh crore to provide 24x7 power by 2019'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

According to the report, the generation projects envisaged for completion by 2018-19 need to be given priority in fuel linkage.

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Women of Big Bazaar SOS group said: "Future Retail and Reliance had entered into an arrangement through which Future's retail stores will continue to be operated by Reliance. Reliance has also committed to clear all debts and dues owed by Future Retail to suppliers and vendors."

More private investment in farming needed

More private investment in farming needed

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

A government that limits its role to regulation would be a great enabler for agricultural growth.

With Rs 4,470 cr war-chest Amazon gets ready to take on Flipkart

With Rs 4,470 cr war-chest Amazon gets ready to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Amazon's fresh investment in its India entities come at a time when the Seattle-based firm has faced losses in several of its business entities in India, such as seller services, wholesale, transportation services and digital payments, for the 2018-19 financial year.

USFDA rejected 12,012 Indian products since January 2011

USFDA rejected 12,012 Indian products since January 2011

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The reasons given for the refusal include misbranding, adulteration, packaging, labelling, pesticides, unapproved products.

Lack of stronger cyber security may cost world economy $3 trillion

Lack of stronger cyber security may cost world economy $3 trillion

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

With the recent proliferation of cyberattacks, corporate executives need to devote increasing attention to protecting information assets and on-line operations, said a report released on Monday by the World Economic Forum.

India to hold start-up fest in London

India to hold start-up fest in London

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Tie-ups and access to infrastructure of a developed ecosystem prompt choice of venue.

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.

Core sector full of opportunities:Montek

Core sector full of opportunities:Montek

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Addressing the fourth India Investment Forum in New York, Montek Singh Ahluwalia highlighted the steps the government was taking to attract investments in the infrastructure sector, saying it is open to suggestions which they might have to offer.

Pepper exporters to meet FMC

Pepper exporters to meet FMC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

According to said M L Parekh, Director of All India Spices Exporters Forum, exporters will also demand lowering of the margin requirements of pepper during the meeting.

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Several companies and technology heavyweights including Microsoft, Oracle and Salesforce are working to create a digital vaccination passport or health passport app in the hope that governments and airlines will require travellers to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and immunisation. The vaccine passport will effectively create digital credentials that could be the key to attending crowded events or even visiting countries.

Inflow from unregistered entities, FM concerned

Inflow from unregistered entities, FM concerned

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Monday he was concerned over inflow of funds into the stock exchanges from unregistered entities.

Sebi for stronger action in high-profile insider trading cases

Sebi for stronger action in high-profile insider trading cases

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Insider trading -- dealing in securities with prior access to unpublished price-sensitive information -- has been attracting regulatory attention worldwide.

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Banking stocks dipped with Nifty PSU Bank index falling 1.7% after the government notified the ordinance that seeks to tackle non-performing loans in the sector.

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.

'Who benefited from the market crash?'

'Who benefited from the market crash?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

founder-president of the Investors' Grievances Forum Kirit Somaiya says the finance minister along with the market regulator Sebi were responsible for the market crash on October 17.

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The withdrawal of offer letters is an indication that the company might have overestimated its future business after giving offer letters.

4 reasons why agents mis-sell insurance policies

4 reasons why agents mis-sell insurance policies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Dilip Kumar Jha explains what the buyers must do to protect their own interest.

Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet to challenge Rs 258-cr fine

Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet to challenge Rs 258-cr fine

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

CCI's ruling came on a complaint filed by Express Industry Council of India.

Prakash Javadekar can walk the tightrope

Prakash Javadekar can walk the tightrope

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Prakash Javadekar set a scorching pace of changes in the environment ministry during his two-year tenure. He has the talent to calm ruffled feathers in the education sector, while proceeding with the government's agenda in this space.

Brokers exit cash segment, numbers drop by a quarter

Brokers exit cash segment, numbers drop by a quarter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

High regulatory expectations and advent of discount broking have made old-style brokerage businesses unviable.

NSEL questions investor numbers

NSEL questions investor numbers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Financial Technologies (India), has made a loan of Rs 225 crore to NSEL.

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Some cases do not get a single hearing for 6 to 8 months, while some have been pending for as long as 8 years.'

IPO scam: IGF wants probe on 25 firms

IPO scam: IGF wants probe on 25 firms

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

A list of 25 companies that are suspected to be operating bogus demat accounts has been handed over to market regulator SEBI by Investor Grievance Forum demanding a probe into their operations.

TRAI bars differential tariff for Internet access

TRAI bars differential tariff for Internet access

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

TRAI said that Internet service providers would not be allowed to discriminate on pricing of data access for different web services.

Sebi's score: 1,400 defaulters, Rs 130-crore unpaid penalty!

Sebi's score: 1,400 defaulters, Rs 130-crore unpaid penalty!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Some of the defaulters have not paid up amounts as small as Rs 15,000, while the majority of individual penalties are worth a few lakhs of rupees and a few others amounting to a few crores of rupees.

Never recommended travel documents for Lalit Modi: Sushma

Never recommended travel documents for Lalit Modi: Sushma

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Saturday defended herself against allegations of helping former IPL chief Lalit Modi saying she never requested or recommended travel documents for him.

Financial caps could see Messi leave Barca for FREE!

Financial caps could see Messi leave Barca for FREE!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The club could also sell other players to in order to create a new contract for Messi, who is the top scorer in La Liga this season with 13 goals.

Scamsters launch innovative schemes to dupe investors

Scamsters launch innovative schemes to dupe investors

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Always avoid companies that promise assured returns that are too good to be true.

Experts want scrapping of subsidies

Experts want scrapping of subsidies

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says, laws must be tightened for freeloaders.

FM for giving power to consumers to file class action suits

FM for giving power to consumers to file class action suits

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The government is amending the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.