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ED summons Maha NCP chief in IL&FS money laundering case

ED summons Maha NCP chief in IL&FS money laundering case

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The 61-year-old MLA from Islampur seat of Maharashtra has been asked to depose before the federal agency in Mumbai on Friday, they said. Patil, a former minister of home and finance, is also the Maharashtra president of the NCP and is a seven-term legislator.

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The CBI has booked an ITBP commandant and his two subordinates for alleged corruption in purchase of heating oil and other items for an outpost at Indo-China LAC in Uttarakhand, officials said Tuesday.

Protests in Punjab as man attacks priests, desecrates holy book in gurdwara

Protests in Punjab as man attacks priests, desecrates holy book in gurdwara

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Punjab police arrested Jasvir Singh after the incident and booked him for hurting religious sentiments and attempt to murder.

RBI may maintain status-quo on interest rate, say experts

RBI may maintain status-quo on interest rate, say experts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The Reserve Bank is likely to maintain status-quo on the key interest rates for the third time in a row in its upcoming bi-monthly policy review despite the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank hiking benchmark rates, as domestic inflation is within the RBI's comfort zone, say experts. The borrowing cost which started rising in May last year has stabilised with RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent since February when it was raised from 6.25 per cent. In the previous two bi-monthly policy reviews in April and June the benchmark rate was retained.

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The BSE Sensex ended 102 points or 0.3% down at 27,459.

If govt has nothing to hide...: Cong on Shah's claim on Adani row

If govt has nothing to hide...: Cong on Shah's claim on Adani row

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

...why are the government is running away from a Joint Parliamentary Committee

Govt to set up committee to look into coking coal purchases

Govt to set up committee to look into coking coal purchases

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Noticing irregularities in coking coal purchases, the Steel Ministry has set up a committee to look into the rationale behind PSUs buying more of the commodity when it is expensive, and less of it when cheaper.

Eligible for settling market trading violatons? Details soon

Eligible for settling market trading violatons? Details soon

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The framework does not allow settling of serious violations that have 'market-wide impact'.

Sebi bars NSE from accessing securities market for 6 months

Sebi bars NSE from accessing securities market for 6 months

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Moreover, Ravi Narain and Chitra Ramkrishna -- who had served as MD and CEO of the exchange -- have been asked to disgorge 25 per cent of respective salaries drawn during a certain period.

In Modi's Amritkal, Worrying Decline Of Economy

In Modi's Amritkal, Worrying Decline Of Economy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

NITI Aayog has not said what the reasons were for having achieved or not having achieved what was sought to be achieved, or what lessons can be learned for the future, points out Aakar Patel.

US Fed rate hike? No worries, says finmin

US Fed rate hike? No worries, says finmin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"Indian markets (are) well placed to absorb the US Fed rate hike. Gradual approach in future increases augurs well for emerging markets," Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das has tweeted.

Russia's Gazprom turns off tap, Gail's hunt for LNG may continue for a year

Russia's Gazprom turns off tap, Gail's hunt for LNG may continue for a year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

So far, GMTS has defaulted on the supply of more than 20 cargoes or shiploads, 13 of which were set to be received in the second quarter (July-September), officials said.

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 6.5% on June 8

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 6.5% on June 8

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5 per cent during its upcoming June 8 announcement, considering the easing of retail inflation in April and the potential for further decline, indicating the effectiveness of previous policy rate actions, anticipate experts. Headed by Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das, a meeting of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled for June 6-8. The decision of the 43rd meeting of the MPC would be announced on Thursday, June 8.

'Rs 600 bn worth of IPOs yet to hit markets'

'Rs 600 bn worth of IPOs yet to hit markets'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'IPOs not clicking is cause for worry,' says Sebi chairman.

LS passes Rs 45L cr Budget 2023-24 without debate amid Oppn ruckus

LS passes Rs 45L cr Budget 2023-24 without debate amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Lower House of Parliament took up the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bills after two adjournments as the ruling and Opposition MPs engaged in a matching duet over demands for an apology by Rahul Gandhi and the Adani issue.

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

BJP leader from Haryana and actor Sonali Phogat died of a heart attack in Goa, police said on Tuesday.

Markets end modestly higher as RBI policy meet begins

Markets end modestly higher as RBI policy meet begins

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

In the Sensex pack, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto, Maruti and M&M were the top gainers, spurting up to 2.66 per cent.

Parliament washed out again over Rahul apology, Adani

Parliament washed out again over Rahul apology, Adani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Parliament remained paralysed for the sixth day in a row on Monday due to protests from rival sides.

'Markets will price in a US Fed rate hike before it happens'

'Markets will price in a US Fed rate hike before it happens'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Investors still seem to have a disinflation bias to their thinking.

IED used in Dantewada blast planted by Maoists 2 months ago: Police

IED used in Dantewada blast planted by Maoists 2 months ago: Police

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The explosive, however, remained "undetected" during the demining exercise conducted a day before the attack on Wednesday, they said.

Lockdown-like curbs extended in Maharashtra till June 1

Lockdown-like curbs extended in Maharashtra till June 1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The Maharashtra government on Thursday extended the lockdown-like restrictions in the state till June 1 to break the chain of COVID-19.

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena recently had approved a proposal to convene the first meeting of the corporation on January 6, 2023.

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Exactly a fortnight ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) next monetary policy review, a key market indicator of interest rates - the overnight indexed swap (OIS) - suggests that the central bank may tighten policy by 35 basis points and then refrain from further rate hikes. RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra recently described the OIS as the primary instrument for hedging interest rate risk in India. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI will meet on December 5-7.

RBI rate hike a 'win-win' situation for markets, banks, says SBI report

RBI rate hike a 'win-win' situation for markets, banks, says SBI report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The SBI report ruled out a October rate hike

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

RBI said the outlook for economic growth for 2016-17 has turned uncertain after the unexpected loss of momentum by 50 basis points in Q2 and the effects of the withdrawal of banned notes

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

It noted that the government could not accurately anticipate the gravity of the possible resurgence of the pandemic and its subsequent waves.

Meet official mascot of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Meet official mascot of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

La'eeb is an Arabic word meaning 'super-skilled player'.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The market breadth was positive. Out of 2,519 stocks traded so far, 1,266 stocks advanced while 1,105 declined on the BSE.

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Spain's captain Olga Carmona -- the scorer of Sunday's deciding goal -- plays for Real Madrid, where the women's team generated revenues of 1.4 million euros in the 2021/22 season, according to Deloitte. That compared with the Real Madrid men's teams revenues of 713.8 million euros in the same season.

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Stressing on the 'Make in India' initiative, a Ministry of Defence appointed committee has recommended enhanced private sector involvement by granting manufacturers tax and import concessions.

War against inflation has not yet been won: RBI

War against inflation has not yet been won: RBI

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee brainstormed the impact of any future shocks on the inflation trajectory and stressed monitoring the cumulative effect of monetary policy actions over the past one year, which is still unfolding, revealed minutes of the rate-setting panel released on Thursday. The minutes of the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das, also indicated it would be premature to declare an end to the monetary tightening cycle, which started in May 2022 to check high inflation following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. The central bank, which effected six back-to-back hikes in the key short-term lending rate (repo) since May 2022 to check high inflation, decided to take a pause early this month.

Indo-Australia trade pact: Over 6000 products to get free access

Indo-Australia trade pact: Over 6000 products to get free access

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The interim free trade agreement between India and Australia will come into force on Thursday, providing duty-free access to thousands of domestic goods such as textiles, and leather in the Australian market. The agreement will help almost double the bilateral commerce to $45-50 billion in around five years, according to exporters and industry players. The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which was signed on April 2, would provide duty-free access to Indian exporters of over 6,000 broad sectors, including textiles, leather, furniture, jewellery and machinery in the Australian market.

Star, ESPN bag BCCI sponsorship rights for 2013-14 season

Star, ESPN bag BCCI sponsorship rights for 2013-14 season

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India awarded the title sponsorship for all international series and the domestic tournaments in India for the year 2013-14 to Star Private Ltd. and ESPN at the base price of Rs two crore per fixture, considerably low compared to their previous deal with Airtel on Thursday.

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month. Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday? When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile phone), there is no need to keep banks open on Saturdays, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Will Oppn attack on govt over Adani issue paralyse Parliament this week too?

Will Oppn attack on govt over Adani issue paralyse Parliament this week too?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said they will pose three questions a day to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.

Govt's liabilities rise 2.6% to Rs 150.95 lakh cr in October-December 2022

Govt's liabilities rise 2.6% to Rs 150.95 lakh cr in October-December 2022

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The increase reflects a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.6 per cent in October-December 2022-23. In absolute terms, the total liabilities, including liabilities under the 'Public Account' of the government, jumped to Rs 1,50,95,970.8 crore at the end of December 2022.

Markets end lower for 4th straight session; HDFC, ICICI Bank slip

Markets end lower for 4th straight session; HDFC, ICICI Bank slip

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The upcoming July derivatives expiry later in the week would also add some volatility to the market proceedings.

EPFO's investment in markets opposed

EPFO's investment in markets opposed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Trade union representatives on Friday said they will strongly oppose the proposal allowing EPFO to park part of its fund in the capital market when the issue comes up for final decision at key advisory body finance and investment committee next week.

Peeing incident: Air India reviews liquor policy; pilot, crew grounded

Peeing incident: Air India reviews liquor policy; pilot, crew grounded

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Saturday apologised for a flyer urinating on a fellow female passenger on a flight from New York in November, and said four cabin crew and a pilot have been de-rostered and the airline is reviewing policy of serving alcohol on flights.