News for 'Interim Committee'

Jaitley says Manohar was his choice, not Dalmiya

Jaitley says Manohar was his choice, not Dalmiya

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

BCCI vice-president Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said he is not "fully satisfied" with how the Working Committee meeting panned out in Chennai, adding that he would have preferred Shashank Manohar in place of Jagmohan Dalmiya as head of the four-member "interim arrangement".

'Can't see heavens falling for need of elected Cong Prez'

'Can't see heavens falling for need of elected Cong Prez'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'For people like me, we already have leaders, we have a leader in Mrs Sonia Gandhi, we have a leader in Rahul Gandhi'

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on 'leave' after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends.

SC rejects Skoda's plea to quash FIR over cheat device

SC rejects Skoda's plea to quash FIR over cheat device

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by Skoda Auto Volkswagen India challenging an FIR registered in Uttar Pradesh by a customer over the alleged use of 'cheat device' in its diesel car by the company to manipulate emission norms.

Supreme Court rejects Srinivasan's plea to return as BCCI president

Supreme Court rejects Srinivasan's plea to return as BCCI president

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear N Srinivasan's plea for modification of its earlier orders to enable him to function as Board of Control for Cricket India's president for non-IPL cricketing activities.

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

So far, almost every positive development in terms of the bilateral ties has been overtaken by innate hostility that is often driven by popular sentiments.

In a first, RBI sends DHFL to NCLT for debt resolution

In a first, RBI sends DHFL to NCLT for debt resolution

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Most banks led by the State Bank, have or are going to declare DHFL account as NPA in the third quarter.

Women's cricket used to target Edulji?

Women's cricket used to target Edulji?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Edulji, who was accused of bias by ODI captain Mithali Raj following a bitter fallout with Powar, said Rangaswamy has backed her in an email that was sent to the COA as well as BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary.

Vaccine will be available to all

Vaccine will be available to all

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The vaccine would be first made available to the vulnerable population and eventually, it would be available in the private market for all.

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Vempati previously worked with Infosys and now heads an online media company.

Who will be the next Infosys CEO?

Who will be the next Infosys CEO?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Infy to cast wide net in CEO search, may go back to 'alumni'

Vanita Gupta becomes 1st Indian-American to be US associate attorney general

Vanita Gupta becomes 1st Indian-American to be US associate attorney general

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

From 2014 to 2017, Gupta served as the assistant attorney general for civil rights under President Barack Obama, where she advanced criminal justice reform, prosecuted hate crimes, protected voting rights and fought against discrimination.

India loses hosting rights of 2021 men's World Boxing

India loses hosting rights of 2021 men's World Boxing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

India lost the hosting rights of the 2021 men's World Boxing Championship to Serbia after the national federation failed to pay the host fee, prompting the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to terminate the agreement signed in 2017. The elite competition, which would have happened for the first time in the country, will now be held in the Serbian city of Belgrade.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

Why MCX auditor disagrees with PWC's cash flow report

Why MCX auditor disagrees with PWC's cash flow report

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Deloitte, MCX's is learnt to have objected to PwC pointing out several irregularities in the exchange's expenditure, donations, etc, in its audit report.

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

Cameroon's Hayatou to stand in for suspended Blatter

Cameroon's Hayatou to stand in for suspended Blatter

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Cameroon's Issa Hayatou will take over as interim FIFA president following the provisional suspension of Sepp Blatter in a corruption scandal.

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'I believe that they (ICC) should wait for a more suitable time and once this pandemic subsides and restrictions are eased then we can have a proper World Cup.'

Cong in best position to lead Oppn alliance: Salman Khurshid

Cong in best position to lead Oppn alliance: Salman Khurshid

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) member also reminded regional parties opposed to the BJP of the defeat in the 2019 general elections when Narendra Modi powered the National Democratic Alliance to a second straight term in office due to a fragmented opposition, warning the 'BJP is coming after them' in their respective states.

Have Sonia and Rahul buried the Congress?

Have Sonia and Rahul buried the Congress?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'It is mind-boggling that a party can be in rigor mortis even after numerous electoral defeats,' observes Ramesh Menon.

Sports Shorts: Dutee finishes fifth in 200m final

Sports Shorts: Dutee finishes fifth in 200m final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'James Anderson was unavailable for selection in the Test squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury,' the ECB said in a statement.

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

A committee on digitalisation headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had in an interim report recommended taxing cash transactions of at least Rs 50,000 to promote digital payments.

EPFO will not revise interest rate downward: Government

EPFO will not revise interest rate downward: Government

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Trade unions' had demanded 8.9 per cent interest rate.

No decision on CBI chief, PM-led panel to meet again

No decision on CBI chief, PM-led panel to meet again

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The meeting was being attended by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, they said.

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The SC also directed the Centre to constitute a Cauvery management board within four weeks.

No mala fide in shifting Dutta from CBI: Centre to SC

No mala fide in shifting Dutta from CBI: Centre to SC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The petition has alleged that the Centre took a series of steps in a "completely mala fide, arbitrary and illegal manner to ensure that Asthana was given the charge of CBI director".

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A three-member commission probing the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey has given a clean chit to police, stating their version of events about his death were supported by evidence.

Over 100 Russians file cases to compete in Rio Paralympic Games

Over 100 Russians file cases to compete in Rio Paralympic Games

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

More than 100 Russian Paralympians have individually filed cases to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in order to be allowed to compete at next month's Games in Rio, Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) Vice President Pavel Rozhkov said on Tuesday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last week rejected an RPC appeal against the suspension which was handed out by the IPC because of Russia's state-sponsored sports doping programme.

BCCI elections: Lifeline for Srinivasan, Ganguly after SC directive

BCCI elections: Lifeline for Srinivasan, Ganguly after SC directive

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The latest Supreme Court directive is a shot in the arm for Tamil Nadu as Narayanswami Srinivasan, despite being disqualified as per Lodha norms, will remain relevant in the BCCI power game.

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

India's first mRNA platform-based vaccine will remain stable at 2-8 degrees Celsius while Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine needs minus 70 degrees Celsius and Moderna vaccine can remain stable for six months at minus 20 degrees Celsius, reports Sohini Das.

No saliva, get pitch into play: Kumble

No saliva, get pitch into play: Kumble

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

"... I know there's been a lot of debate about shining the ball but the idea was to kickstart cricket, play the sport, and then I'm sure things will fall in place. Yes, there will be some challenges. You have to go one game at a time.'

Congress postpones party chief poll due to Covid

Congress postpones party chief poll due to Covid

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The Congress on Monday deferred the election to the post of party president till the COVID-19 situation improves and decided to set up a group to assess losses in the recent assembly polls, with party chief Sonia Gandhi saying it has to put its house in order by facing reality and drawing lessons from the 'serious setbacks'.

IPL fixing: Bindra wanted CSK, Royals suspended

IPL fixing: Bindra wanted CSK, Royals suspended

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra on Tuesday said that he had written a letter to current head of interim group Jagmohan Dalmiya ahead of the Working Committee meeting demanding suspension of controversial franchises Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

'No difference between this BCCI meeting and match-fixing'

'No difference between this BCCI meeting and match-fixing'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Former BCCI secretary Jaywant Lele has equated the happenings at the BCCI's Emergent Working Committee meeting in Chennai to match-fixing in itself and termed the process of appointing Jagmohan Dalmiya as head of a four-member interim arrangement as "unconstitutional".

Day after: Tata meets group CEOs, tells them to act as market leaders

Day after: Tata meets group CEOs, tells them to act as market leaders

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Stating that his role is for the short term so as to ensure stability and continuity at the group, Tata asked top executives of the USD 100 billion conglomerate to act as leaders in respective markets and focus on enhancing returns to shareholders.

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

With the unanticipated floods across Tamil Nadu catching the unprepared administration unawares, Stalin finds that some of the early positives that had rubbed on his initiatives have been lost, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The IRP has admitted 33 claims from banks worth Rs 8,462 crore, and is verifying Rs 15,044-crore claims from operational creditors and staff.

Jaypee Infratech's creditors defer voting on Suraksha's offer

Jaypee Infratech's creditors defer voting on Suraksha's offer

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Jaypee Infratech's financial creditors on Monday deferred the voting process on Suraksha group's offer to acquire the realty firm and will decide later this week whether bids of Suraksha group as well as NBCC should be considered again. Days after NBCC strongly objected to the Committee of Creditors (CoC) rejecting its offer and also questioned the jurisdiction of Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) Anuj Jain, the creditors held a meeting to discuss NBCC's addendum to its existing offer. The CoC, at its meeting on Monday, decided to conduct voting on May 27-28 on whether both contenders -- Suraksha group and NBCC -- should be allowed to submit their resolution plans for Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), which went into insolvency proceedings in 2017.