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6 ways to lower your credit card interest payment

6 ways to lower your credit card interest payment

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Here are some simple tips that can save you a great deal of money and reduce financial stress.

Anti-Fascist anthem goes Punjabi to mark farmers' stir

Anti-Fascist anthem goes Punjabi to mark farmers' stir

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

27-year-old Poojan Sahil who created the song can't be happier at its acceptance and success. The video of the song has almost 2.7 lakh views on YouTube in less than a week and is being widely shared across social media platforms.

Time to ensure note ban's benefits

Time to ensure note ban's benefits

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

While people have paid the price for the disruption it caused, now is the time to reap its benefits, says T N Ninan.

'Certain norms need to change to attract foreign investors'

'Certain norms need to change to attract foreign investors'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The legislation is being implemented by the Corporate Affairs Ministry. Many provisions of the new law came into effect from April 1.

Home loans get costlier as banks hike rates

Home loans get costlier as banks hike rates

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

A day after the Reserve Bank of India's monetary-tightening measures, banks on began raising interest rates, effecting the hike for the second time in a month.

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

When on October 24, the Supreme Court, on a petition moved by the government, ordered payment of past dues according to its new definition of AGR, the country's second-biggest carrier Vodafone-Idea Ltd warned of shut down if no relief is given. The total dues for the industry ran into a whopping Rs 1.47 lakh crore. For an industry that has come from 7-8 operators to just three private players and state-owned fourth operator, the warning by Vodafone-Idea sounded like a death knell.

Coalgate: Ex-coal secy, other officials sentenced to 3-yr jail term

Coalgate: Ex-coal secy, other officials sentenced to 3-yr jail term

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Ex-coal secy HC Gupta and other officials were later granted statutory bail as the jail term was below four years.

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Please do not threaten us with street violence.' 'Do you have some humanity left in you?'

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In Uttar Pradesh, southwest monsoon has been normal so far where rains and thundershowers occurred in few places since Friday.

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'In FY21, as of October, LIC has booked a profit of Rs 18,800 crore through sale of equities.'

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

In televised remarks after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget, Modi said it has many provisions for the agriculture sector, including for making loans easier for farmers.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

ASK MF GURU: MFs That Can Make You RICH

ASK MF GURU: MFs That Can Make You RICH

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders said the government sought more time for internal consultations to present a final proposal in the next meeting to resolve the issue.

MF investments for moderate risk takers

MF investments for moderate risk takers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Now, ponzi schemes resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Now, ponzi schemes resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Neither do they have a no-objection certificate from the state nor any kind of Reserve Bank of India permission.

Shocking! How a govt treats a commission of inquiry

Shocking! How a govt treats a commission of inquiry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

'The circumstances indicate that the government is not serious about the commission...' '...We are not at the mercy of the government.'

What PMO will do for affordable housing

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury.

Sebi scraps upfront fees for portfolio management services

Sebi scraps upfront fees for portfolio management services

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The regulator has asked portfolio managers not to leverage the portfolio of clients for investment in derivatives and not indulge in speculative transactions that are not accompanied by actual delivery, except for derivatives trades. This is done with the intention of reducing volatility in the market and curbing undue risks.

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Modi had promised to deposit money in the accounts of people, but he has done it only in the case of some rich businessmen like the Ambanis'

Govt nod for 23.55% salary hike for staff likely tomorrow

Govt nod for 23.55% salary hike for staff likely tomorrow

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

After considering the increase proposed in allowances, the hike in remunerations comes to 23.55 per cent.

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.

Protesting farmers burn copies of agri laws on Lohri

Protesting farmers burn copies of agri laws on Lohri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

One lakh copies of the three agri laws were burnt at the Singhu border alone, said Paramjeet Singh of Samyukta Kisan Morcha.

'No way. Modicare is not the same as Obamacare'

'No way. Modicare is not the same as Obamacare'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'The government is abdicating its responsibility on healthcare.' 'Just to start this scheme, it will take a minimum till October 2018 and elections are coming in 2019, so before that this can go into the dustbin.'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Mangalore crash: SC notice to AI, Centre on compensation plea

Mangalore crash: SC notice to AI, Centre on compensation plea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre and Air India on a plea seeking minimum Rs 75 lakh compensation for each of the 158 victims of the May 2010 Mangalore air crash.

5 changes that will impact your finances in 2015-16

5 changes that will impact your finances in 2015-16

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

There will be higher charges for bank account-holders.

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The govt said Rs 30,729 crore was required for waiving loans of small and marginal farmers.

No-pay day for Jet's cabin crew every month

No-pay day for Jet's cabin crew every month

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The 3,000-odd cabin crew of Jet Airways cabin has been asked to take a day's leave without pay each month as a cost-saving exercise.

Tax parity with ULIPs tops Afmi's wish list ahead of Union Budget

Tax parity with ULIPs tops Afmi's wish list ahead of Union Budget

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The pre-Budget proposals sent to the finance ministry aim to bring uniformity in tax treatment for investments in different financial sectors, mitigate hardship to retail taxpayers, and encourage participation in mutual funds.

2020: Supreme Court in many shades of grey

2020: Supreme Court in many shades of grey

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sensitive cases like the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution, the Citizenship Act, and states challenging perceived assault on federalism were on the back burner. An analysis of the judgments delivered in the past months would show that it was acting more like a court of appeal rather than a Constitutional court, observes M J Antony.

Deadline to bid for BPCL extended for 2nd time, till July 31

Deadline to bid for BPCL extended for 2nd time, till July 31

Rediff.com27 May 2020

While the Union Cabinet had in November last year approved the sale of the government's entire 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL, offers seeking expression of interest (EoI), or bids showing interest in buying its stake, were invited only on March 7. The EoI submission deadline was May 2, but on March 31 it was extended up to June 13. On Wednesday, the government said this deadline is further being extended up to July 31.

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

Mangalore air crash: HC stays single judge order

Mangalore air crash: HC stays single judge order

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

In a setback to the relatives of the 158 people killed in last year's Mangalore air crash, the Kerala high court on Thursday set aside a single judge order directing Air India to pay a minimum compensation of Rs 75 lakh each to them.

'We underestimated the virus'

'We underestimated the virus'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'

'Both BJP and Congress are indulging in competitive populism to woo voters'

'Both BJP and Congress are indulging in competitive populism to woo voters'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

There will be pressure on the fiscal situation, especially at a time when the monsoon can also disappoint. More populist expenditure is on cards if the mandate is a hung Parliament or a coalition government.

Destimony launches gold investment fund

Destimony launches gold investment fund

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The scheme will invest in gold exchange-traded funds of all Sebi-approved mutual funds, along with capital protection.

'We'll remonetise what Modi demonetised'

'We'll remonetise what Modi demonetised'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the Nyay plan is a game changer and that the scheme is "fiscally perfectly doable" and will not be implemented rashly.

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'The corporate sector says by 2022 they will create 300 million jobs.' 'In the last 70 years we didn't do it, how will we do it in 5 years?' 'Only agriculture can bail out the economy. Unfortunately, it is not being looked into.'