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Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Indian money in Swiss banks had fallen by 45 per cent in 2016, marking their biggest ever yearly plunge, to CHF 676 million (about Rs 4,500 crore) -- the lowest ever since the European nation began making the data public in 1987.

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'I am an old man; I am not a dangerous man, so what is the reason for my deportation?'

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Images from the Euro 2020 qualifying matches played on Tuesday night.

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher's manager has revealed that the racer is making progress but faces a difficult and long recovery.

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport's most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.

Black money: India offers cash reward to HSBC whistleblower

Black money: India offers cash reward to HSBC whistleblower

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The I-T department has also filed 77 prosecution cases.

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

To imagine that no one contributed to global peace to deserve the prize in 2017 is to be extremely cynical about peacemakers around the globe.

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Mumbai is one of the most expensive cities of the world along with Hong Kong and Singapore.

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India will find it difficult to support new global customs rules without "an assurance and visible outcomes" that a permanent solution is being negotiated over its concerns about public food stockholdings, the trade minister said on Friday.

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits record low

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits record low

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The total money of Indians fell by 45 per cent during 2016 to CHF 675.75 million, marking the biggest ever yearly decline in such funds.

Infantino starts to change FIFA's image

Infantino starts to change FIFA's image

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

New FIFA president Gianni Infantino sent a clear message that his leadership style would be very different from his predecessor Sepp Blatter when he flew to his first official overseas appointment by budget airline on Friday.

Mayer wins longest Davis Cup singles match!

Mayer wins longest Davis Cup singles match!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Leonardo Mayer beat Joao Souza in a Davis Cup singles match that lasted a record six hours and 42 minutes.

Govt, SIT widen black money probe as new HSBC list emerges

Govt, SIT widen black money probe as new HSBC list emerges

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

SIT on black money on Monday decided to widen its probe as new names of Indians with Swiss bank accounts have come up

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

This is the car major's second coming in India.

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

This will be an area where bilateral or regional trade pacts may not be able to perform well.

No military solution to Syrian crisis: India

No military solution to Syrian crisis: India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

India on Wednesday asserted there can be no military solution to the lethal Syrian conflict and societies cannot be "re-ordered from outside" as people have the right to choose their own destiny.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Vaganian in 1st round of Biel Chess Festival

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Vaganian in 1st round of Biel Chess Festival

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

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

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the Rafale fighter deal stuck over price negotiations, can the prime minister step in and find a way out for both countries?

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Denmark's Superliga to resume on May 28 says Danish League Association

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

While Norway tops the list, India's ranking is the lowest among BRICS economies

Whistleblower raising hue and cry on blackmoney investigation: SIT

Whistleblower raising hue and cry on blackmoney investigation: SIT

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money today rejected an HSBC whistleblower's claim that Indian authorities are not using a "lot of information" on illicit funds, saying he has created a "hue and cry" and not replied to its earlier requests.

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

India has been ranked very low, mostly in the bottom half, globally on most of the parameters for inclusive growth and development even as it fares much better internationally when it come to business and political ethics.

India has 100 billionaires; 6th largest globally

India has 100 billionaires; 6th largest globally

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The global billionaire population reached a record 2,325 with the addition of 155 new billionaires in 2014, registering a rise of 7 per cent from 2013.

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India is among the worst-performing BRICS nations along with Brazil (ranked even lower than India at 71st this year).

HSBC gets summons from Indian Tax Dept; fears significant fines

HSBC gets summons from Indian Tax Dept; fears significant fines

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Names of 100,000 a/c holders in HSBC's Swiss unit recently became public.

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The world is home to a record number of 2,089 billionaires.

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The keynote address will be given by United States President Donald Trump

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Scientist are flabbergasted by the video showing an alleged human sacrifice near a Chola period statue gifted to CERN by India.

FRENCH OPEN PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives Rosol scare

FRENCH OPEN PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives Rosol scare

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Images from the second day's play of the 2016 French Open at the Roland Garros

Widening rich-poor gap the biggest risk for the economy

Widening rich-poor gap the biggest risk for the economy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Releasing its annual Global Risks 2014 report, Geneva-based WEF said that the income disparity was the most likely risk to cause an impact on a global scale in the next decade, while other significant risks include extreme weather events, unemployment and fiscal crises.

Day after withdrawal order, first Russian planes leave Syria

Day after withdrawal order, first Russian planes leave Syria

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The first group of Russian aircraft has left the Hmeimim air base in Syria for their home base in Russia, the Russian defense ministry said on Tuesday.

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been making efforts to strengthen its bilateral cooperation with India .

A diamond auction centre in India soon?

A diamond auction centre in India soon?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

De Beers started a grading and inscription facility at Surat in Gujarat.

World's 10 richest countries, India at a dismal 130!

World's 10 richest countries, India at a dismal 130!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Qatar is the world's richest country in terms of per capita income.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

Swiss govt says cannot revive laundering cases against Zardari

Swiss govt says cannot revive laundering cases against Zardari

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Swiss government has officially informed Pakistan that it cannot revive cases of alleged money laundering against President Asif Ali Zardari as the matter is time-barred, Law Minister Zahid Hamid has said.

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The annual list, released on Wednesday by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, comes at a time when the new Indian government has completed 100 days in power and has promised further steps to revive its economy and the ease of doing business in the country.

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India ranks low at 105th on human capital index, Finland tops