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Panama Papers: New data shows about 2,000 Indian links

Panama Papers: New data shows about 2,000 Indian links

Rediff.com10 May 2016

A random check of the database for India displays about 22 offshore entities, 1,046 officers or individual links, 42 intermediaries and as many as 828 addresses within the country ranging from the tony and posh locations of metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai to mofussil locations like that in Haryana's Sirsa, Bihar's Muzaffarpur and Madhya Pradesh's Mandasaur and state capital Bhopal.

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

She was the managing director and the CEO of PNB since August 14, 2015 before being appointed in Allahabad Bank on May 6, 2017.

Will new technology actually create large-scale unemployment?

Will new technology actually create large-scale unemployment?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

There may be some losers as well as winners. And those who lose their jobs to the new technology will soon find other employment, says Martin Feldstein.

Agusta scandal has put Congress on the back foot

Agusta scandal has put Congress on the back foot

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Whether it was the Bofors gun in 1986 or Italian helicopters in 2012, a leak or disclosure at the source overseas is like dynamite, and usually impossible to refute. They acquire a life of their own in the hands of the media, says T N Ninan.

The curious case of SME stocks

The curious case of SME stocks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Sebi is examining if speculators and persons acting in concert are behind the huge movements in these stocks

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Galbraith had a powerful ally in Washington -- not as blunt and direct as the ambassador -- but committed to see Krishna Menon go.' 'This was President Kennedy himself.'

Why some in the Army are upset with their chief

Why some in the Army are upset with their chief

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Some officers in the Army have written to the Controller of Defence Accounts, stating that no deductions be made in their salary without their instructions. Upasna Pandey/Rediff.com reports

15 Indians ended life every hour in 2014; 1 out of 6 suicides by a housewife

15 Indians ended life every hour in 2014; 1 out of 6 suicides by a housewife

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

At least 15 suicides took place every hour in the country during last year, which saw over 1.31 lakh people ending their lives, with government data also noting that Maharashtra saw the highest number of such cases while Chennai heads the list among cities.

US withdraws stimulus? India asks G20 to create currency buffer

US withdraws stimulus? India asks G20 to create currency buffer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

In response the BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - have taken steps to strengthen cooperation such as setting up a joint development bank

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Row over Army Chief's appointment, Congress, Left raise questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The Congress and the Left on Sunday questioned the appointment of the new army chief by superseding two officers, saying every appointment by the government has become controversial.

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

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'Karti Chidambaram may be the beginning of a larger can of worms that the government has waited thus far to pop open,' says Vikram Johri.

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The money was paid to Mallya in two tranches in his offshore accounts.

Army payoff: UPA government has abandoned statecraft

Army payoff: UPA government has abandoned statecraft

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The United Progressive Alliance government has abandoned its statecraft. It does not mind if the country is hurt as long as the UPA can score points when faced with a certain electoral defeat, says Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley

8-point Budget wishlist for Santa Jaitley

8-point Budget wishlist for Santa Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

While we have our wish lists ready, it's only on February 28 that the verdict will be out. We do hope the FM plays Santa and brings some good cheer in this financial year. Meanwhile let's take a moment and list our expectations.

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India has become the 37th country to join the list of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 category, the only South Asian nation.

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

'I want to assure the country that no country, no government can tolerate anybody taking the law into their hands, whether it is an individual or a group.'

'Not changing India, but building a new India': Modi in Yangon

'Not changing India, but building a new India': Modi in Yangon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

In a 35-minute address to the Indian diaspora, the prime minister said that his government was not afraid of taking "big" and "tough" decisions in the interest of the country.

Police find it tough to break the hawala code

Police find it tough to break the hawala code

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Nine out of ten terror cases that are reported have had a hawala transaction, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The news report was immediately refuted by both the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the National Security Advisor, who said that there was no discussion of specific threats with the Russians.

UPA's attempts to frame Modi in Ishrat case have backfired: Jaitley

UPA's attempts to frame Modi in Ishrat case have backfired: Jaitley

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The damage done to India's intelligence agencies and its ability to undertake covert operations is irreparable, says senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In a major sign of transformation of manufacturing-dominated Chinese economy, annual output of its service sector may exceed that of the manufacturing sector for the first time ever in 2013, an expert said.

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

'Headley's testimony indicates to what extent the Pakistan government and its proxies can go to destroy not only Indian scientific talent but also international expertise.'

State of economy: Glass half-empty or half-full?

State of economy: Glass half-empty or half-full?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

While naysayers say the economy is on a downward spiral, optimists point out that India has experienced a shift of gears in the realm of policies, thanks to several initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, says Ashok K Lahiri.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

US slaps sanctions on N Korea in response to Sony cyber attack

US slaps sanctions on N Korea in response to Sony cyber attack

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama imposed fresh financial sanctions on North Korea and its senior officials in America's first public retaliation against the "provocative" cyber-attack on Sony Pictures.

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Javadekar, along with Piyush Goyal and Dharmendra Pradhan, is among the few ministers who have party as well as ministerial responsibilities.

PM's advisor on why NPAs of banks could rise

PM's advisor on why NPAs of banks could rise

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The gross NPAs of some public sector banks, including State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank have crossed 4 per cent of the total assets at the end of March, 2013.

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

"We must also look beyond this terrible moment and decide what we as a nation are willing to do to prevent hatred, gun violence and domestic terrorism," said Congressman Ann Kirkpatrick from Arizona.

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

Rediff.com7 May 2017

CBI sources said the shell companies were allegedly being used by the suspects to divert loan funds meant for specified purposes, creating fake invoices, and 'round-tripping' of funds to evade taxes and generate black money.

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In early 2017, Amit A Shah warned Nara Chandrababu Naidu that Narendra D Modi was not like Atal Bihari Vajpayee to yield to pressure tactics. Soon, Naidu was to discover this for himself.

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

In the matter pertaining to acquisition of AgustaWestland helicopters, the undisputed central issue that stands out is corruption, especially bribery, the statement said.

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A major criticism of the new law is that it can become an instrument of abuse as it confers the tax enforcement authorities with strong discretionary powers, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

With at least three IPOs in the offing this year, stock market investors have a lot to look forward to.

Kathua, Unnao: Struggle for justice marred by whataboutery

Kathua, Unnao: Struggle for justice marred by whataboutery

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Those who genuinely seek justice do not differentiate between a victim and a victim or an accused and accused.' 'They demand justice for all,' says Utkarsh Mishra.

CBI registers disproportionate assets case against Raja

CBI registers disproportionate assets case against Raja

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The CBI on Wednesday lodged a fresh case against A Raja for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets worth Rs 27.92 crore during the period of 11 years between 1999 and 2010.

Can US recover from the Trump presidency?

Can US recover from the Trump presidency?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

This is the time when the US would need the conceptual strategic thinking of a Henry Kissinger, able to ally diplomatic skills with a well-conceived worldview of what the emergence of a new balance of forces will mean for a US whose ability to shape global events has definitely declined but still exists, says Claude Smadja.

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

With the state police pursuing only notorious criminals, petty thugs continue to prey on victims.

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey states that Trump asked him on several occasions to publicly state that he was not under investigation.