News for 'M S Swaminathan'

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Angmo challenged authorities to an open debate on the allegations, including those suggesting links to Pakistan, and said neither she has been able to contact Wangchuk nor has she been provided with formal documents detailing the charges against him by the administration.

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

NBFCs draw flak for lax loan appraisal practices

NBFCs draw flak for lax loan appraisal practices

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J criticised some non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) for lax loan appraisal practices and charging excessive interest rates, even as he acknowledged the sector's rapid expansion over the past decade, especially in recent years. "Unfortunately, some NBFCs seem to believe they can operate with weak underwriting in the pursuit of fast growth while levying excessive and unsustainable interest rates - sometimes disguised as upfront or processing fees - followed by aggressive recovery methods in case of default," Swaminathan said at the conference of NBFCs in Chennai last month.

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

HAL aims to raise output from the current ceiling of 24 aircraft a year to 30 by the end of 2027

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Rohit Yadav clinched the javelin throw gold medal at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships to keep himself in contention for a berth in the World Championships in Tokyo.

T20 Mumbai League: Suryakumar's 50 in vain

T20 Mumbai League: Suryakumar's 50 in vain

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Suryakumar (50), ably supported by Jigar Rana (53), anchored the Knights' innings as they posted a competitive 179/7 after being asked to bat first.

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The government's priority is not farmers.'

Captain Shreyas Iyer loses another T20 final!

Captain Shreyas Iyer loses another T20 final!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals lifted the T20 Mumbai league title, beating Shreyas Iyer-led SoBo Mumbai Falcons by five wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

'RBI will provide liquidity for monetary policy transmission'

'RBI will provide liquidity for monetary policy transmission'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'We never waste a crisis. There will be learning and the supervisory tools will get better with each episode.'

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and US-based BlackRock, has received regulatory approval from the capital market regulator Sebi to commence operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), vide letter dated May 26, 2025, has granted the certificate of registration to 'Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund' and approval to Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited to act as the Asset Management Company for Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, JFSL said in a regulatory filing.

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike against new labour codes and privatisation, potentially disrupting banking, postal, and other essential services.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A nationwide strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's labor policies had a mixed impact across India. While normal life remained largely unaffected in most parts of the country, some sectors like banking, transport, and insurance experienced disruptions. Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in West Bengal.

High prices man-made: Swaminathan

High prices man-made: Swaminathan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

High food inflation is here to stay as the economy is mismanaged, says Swaminathan.

Be prepared for fresh Covid waves, warns WHO's Soumya Swaminathan

Be prepared for fresh Covid waves, warns WHO's Soumya Swaminathan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

There is mounting evidence that suggests that Omicron subvariants -BA.4 and BA.5 - are infecting people who have been vaccinated.

Improve Customer Service, Banks Told, Or Else!

Improve Customer Service, Banks Told, Or Else!

Rediff.com28 May 2025

In 2023-2024, 95 scheduled commercial banks received over 10 million complaints from their customers. The process of KYC at many banks has become 'HYC' -- harass your customer, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Swaminathan nominated to Rajya Sabha

Swaminathan nominated to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

He has set up the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai with focus on strengthening information communication system in villages.

Follow KYC norms or face regulatory action: RBI to banks

Follow KYC norms or face regulatory action: RBI to banks

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has asked banks to follow KYC guidelines with both "precision and empathy", failing which regulatory actions will be taken against them by the central bank. Addressing a Conference of Directors of Private Sector Banks here on Monday, the Deputy Governor also expressed concern that in many cases, customer grievance mechanisms, including the Internal Ombudsman structure, are treated more as a formality than as a robust, effective resource.

StanChart hires Bala Swaminathan

StanChart hires Bala Swaminathan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

MS Swaminathan supports Naidu's hunger strike

MS Swaminathan supports Naidu's hunger strike

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Rajya Sabha member and Chairman of Swaminathan Foundation, M S Swaminathan, on Fidayr extended his support to Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's indefinite hunger strike but requested him to call off the fast, that was into the eighth day.

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The high point of the 19 Shastri months was the 22-day war that he fought against great odds and won in principle, even if military historians often call it a stalemate. Pakistan saw a great opportunity to conquer Kashmir and lost. It was the last time they had the relative strength militarily and diplomatically to take Kashmir. Shastri's resolve buried that dream forever, points out Shekhar Gupta.

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Junior Chess Champion

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Junior Chess Champion

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Emulates mentor Visvanathan Anand, who had won the tournament back in 1986.

'We Are Always Watchful. We Will Be Nimble'

'We Are Always Watchful. We Will Be Nimble'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

'We will be very, very proactive in providing whatever liquidity requirements are needed.'

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Four cities in neighbouring Pakistan and one in China are among the world's top 20 polluted cities.

Swaminathan calls for second green revolution

Swaminathan calls for second green revolution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

We are surviving today only because 200 million people are undernourished. If everyone is properly nourished, there would not be any surplus, the scientist said.

Sanjay Malhotra takes charge as RBI's 26th Governor

Sanjay Malhotra takes charge as RBI's 26th Governor

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday took charge as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Malhotra, a career bureaucrat, arrived at the central bank's headquarter this morning, where he was welcomed by senior RBI staffers. The central bank confirmed Malhotra's appointment through a post on the microblogging site "X" and also shared a few pictures.

Govt invites applications for RBI deputy governor's post, last date Nov 30

Govt invites applications for RBI deputy governor's post, last date Nov 30

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The government has invited applications for the post of deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from interested candidates with at least 25 years of experience and below 60 years of age as on January 15, 2025. One of the deputy governors, Michael Patra's current term will end on 15 January. The last date of submission of applications is November 30, 2024.

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian dies at 80

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian dies at 80

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr K M Cherian, who performed the country's first coronary artery bypass surgery about 50 years ago, has passed away. The veteran surgeon, in his 80s, died in Bengaluru on Saturday after reportedly collapsing during a function. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin have expressed their condolences, recognizing Dr Cherian's contributions to cardiology. Dr Cherian, who founded the Frontier Lifeline hospital in Chennai, was a recipient of the Padma Shri award.

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas not part of Republic Day flypast

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas not part of Republic Day flypast

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will not be part of the upcoming Republic Day flypast in India due to the grounding of the entire fleet of ALH-Dhruv helicopters following a crash earlier this month. The grounding of the helicopters is a result of a Coast Guard ALH crash in Porbandar, Gujarat on January 5, which claimed the lives of two pilots and an aircrew diver. The decision to exclude the ALH-Dhruv and Tejas from the flypast comes as a high-level probe panel investigates the cause of the crash.

Protein vs Junk Food: What Is India Spending More On?

Protein vs Junk Food: What Is India Spending More On?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Food budgets in urban areas spent less on protein as compared to beverages and processed foods, reveals the Household Consumption Expenditure survey data for 2023-24.

Farmer leader Dallewal's fast-unto-death enters Day 17, condition worsens

Farmer leader Dallewal's fast-unto-death enters Day 17, condition worsens

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border since November 26 to press the Centre to accept demands including a legal guarantee to the MSP on crops.

Amid farmer's protest, Modi govt's reply on MSP

Amid farmer's protest, Modi govt's reply on MSP

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The Narendra Modi government will purchase all farm produce at minimum support price, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

PIX: President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna awards

PIX: President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna awards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan and two-time former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, posthumously at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Cong to move privilege motion against agri minister Chouhan for misleading RS

Cong to move privilege motion against agri minister Chouhan for misleading RS

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

In their letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Congress leaders said during a discussion on the functioning of the ministry of agriculture and farmers' welfare on August 2, "misleading and incorrect assertions" were made by the minister.

Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denounced the agitating farmer unions, saying they have turned Punjab into a 'state of dharnas' and caused huge losses to it.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'We found certain banks having lakhs of such accounts with apparently no valid reason.'

Trying to restore trust: Army chief on India-China LAC pact

Trying to restore trust: Army chief on India-China LAC pact

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India will look at disengagement and de-escalation of the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh after restoration of the status quo of April 2020, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday, a day after New Delhi announced striking an agreement with Beijing to end the over four-year border row in the region.

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Punjab Police thwarted farmers' attempt to go to Chandigarh on the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday, as multiple checkpoints were set up across the state and security stepped up at all entry points of the Union Territory.