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PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

Trump abruptly escorted from presser after shooting near White House

Trump abruptly escorted from presser after shooting near White House

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Trump returned to the briefing room minutes later, confirming a shooting near the White House and assured the reporters that things were under control.

Borrowing limit raised, but states remain cautious

Borrowing limit raised, but states remain cautious

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Going by the strict criteria set, only Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana qualify for such extra borrowing, as of now.

This is what America owes India, others!

This is what America owes India, others!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Like all governments, the United States borrows hard cash through Treasury bonds.

MCX board approves appointment of 5 new directors

MCX board approves appointment of 5 new directors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The board of directors at its meeting held on October 22, approved the said appointments, the exchange said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Sena stages walkout before voting on CAB

Sena stages walkout before voting on CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The party had supported CAB in Lok Sabha. Sena MP said the govt did not give satisfactory answers to the concerns raised by the party.

Geithner calls for flexible exchange rates

Geithner calls for flexible exchange rates

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Complimenting India on maintaining market linked exchange rate, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Monday asked other key economies to move toward flexible exchange rate regime.

Modi, Shah, Rahul, Uddhav among star campaigners for Bihar polls

Modi, Shah, Rahul, Uddhav among star campaigners for Bihar polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The Election Commission has reduced maximum number of campaigners for the recognised parties to 30 while for the unrecognised parties it would be not more than 20 in view of coronavirus pandemic, Additional Chief Electoral Officer (ACEO) Sanjay Kumar Singh said on Friday. The maximum number was earlier fixed at 40 for everybody.

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan in a letter to UN Security Council 1267 Committee has contended that Hafiz Saeed supports a family of four members, as a sole supporter, he is responsible for food, drink and clothes expenses for all family members.

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Lalan Kumar Paswan, who lodged the FIR with the vigilance department, held that the RJD chief's alleged act was tantamount to 'corruption' since, as a member of the legislative assembly, he was a 'public servant' whom Yadav had tried to entice away from 'performing the constitutional obligation of taking part in voting in the House'.

New PlanCom might alter focus, structure of Centre's schemes

New PlanCom might alter focus, structure of Centre's schemes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

If the presentation made by the Commission to the chief ministers is followed in letter and spirit, central sector and sponsored schemes will no longer be the domain of central ministries alone.

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Highlights from PM Modi's Mathura speech to mark one year in power.

China's forex reserves surge to a new high in 2013

China's forex reserves surge to a new high in 2013

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

China's forex reserves witnessed an increase of $509.7, a 12.8 per cent rise from 2012, People's Bank of China said.

Geithner calls for closer economic ties

Geithner calls for closer economic ties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

The visiting US treasury secretary Timothy F Geithner today said Washington will closely work with New Delhi to promote a more balanced and greater economic cooperation between the two nations.

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The trade-war between the US and China is prompting investors to flee from risky assets, such as equities, to safe-haven bets, such as gold and treasuries

BJP at 69, Congress at 50 in Rajya Sabha after polls

BJP at 69, Congress at 50 in Rajya Sabha after polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

However, a majority in the Council of States will continue to elude the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

China-US agree on continuing stimulus measures

China-US agree on continuing stimulus measures

Rediff.com24 May 2010

An understanding in this regard was reached during the economic dialogue being held between Chinese vice-premier Wang Qishan and US Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner.

'Scared' government won't let me speak on JNU in Parliament: Rahul

'Scared' government won't let me speak on JNU in Parliament: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Rahul has come out in support of JNU students, who are protesting the arrest of JNU students union leader Kanhaiya Kumar on sedition charge, and has accused the RSS and BJP of imposing their ideology.

Indian tech industry supports over 411,000 jobs in US

Indian tech industry supports over 411,000 jobs in US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The NASSCOM report said Indian tech industry contributed more than $375 million to the US Treasury between fiscal year 2011-2015

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP, saying one has to refer to the state-wise election schedule to know when one will have access to the vaccine. The BJP, however, said health is a state subject and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the entire country, where it has promised that the state will buy the vaccine for its people.

Iran sanctions: US to hold talks with UAE, Bahrain

Iran sanctions: US to hold talks with UAE, Bahrain

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

A United States official is set to hold talks in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Lebanon this week on sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council on Iran over its nuclear programme.

Chinese govt told to put a cap on forex reserves

Chinese govt told to put a cap on forex reserves

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

China is also the largest owner of the US Treasury securities.

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

US slaps sanctions on companies supporting Iran

US slaps sanctions on companies supporting Iran

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The US has slapped sanctions against a number of international companies and individuals for evading sanctions against Iran and for providing support for its contentious nuclear programme.

How much black money is stashed abroad?

How much black money is stashed abroad?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The studies found that sectors with the highest unaccounted income included real estate, mining, pharmaceuticals, pan masala, gutkka and tobacco, bullion and commodity markets, film industry, educational institutes and professionals.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Manthara wants Kaikeyi to make her son Bharat king of Ayodhya, instead of Rama.' 'She fuels hate and mistrust in her queen, much like what many modern-day viziers are doing, whipping up venom and frenzy among an entire nation,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Sparks flew in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy dragged Sonia Gandhi's name in the AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case

What you must know about new home loan rates

What you must know about new home loan rates

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'If the new rate is lower than your current rate, ask your bank to shift you to it.' 'This can be done by paying a fee of Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000.'

SC to hear plea seeking deportation of Nirav Modi on Feb 23

SC to hear plea seeking deportation of Nirav Modi on Feb 23

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The plea also sought a directive for the constitution of a committee of experts who would find the details of bad debt cases in the country.

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The US president, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe.

Re-arrest Saeed or there will be consequences: US warns Pak

Re-arrest Saeed or there will be consequences: US warns Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The White House press secretary said LeT is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organisation responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians in terrorist attacks, including a number of American citizens.

Complacent banks will turn dinosaurs this decade

Complacent banks will turn dinosaurs this decade

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

In the new decade, the scene will change because the banks till recently had been challenged by the fintechs, but the techfins have now entered the arena, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have, and the Union government is confident of its passage in the Rajya Sabha as well with the support of several non-aligned regional parties which have often joined the treasury benches in the past.

US 'top dogs' in denial over public anger

US 'top dogs' in denial over public anger

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

So far, neither Washington nor Wall Street seems to have fully grasped this political sea-change, or figured how to deal with it.

Monsoon session ends: Lok Sabha functioned 67%, Rajya Sabha functioned 72%

Monsoon session ends: Lok Sabha functioned 67%, Rajya Sabha functioned 72%

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday after 19 sittings that saw the passage of 14 legislation while Rajya Sabha came to an end after passing nine bills.

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Despite accounting for the largest number of fatalities, the death rate, however, in the US is much lower than other countries.

Is the dollar's supremacy coming to an end?

Is the dollar's supremacy coming to an end?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

For now, dollar can reign but BRIC nations have decided to address the issue at the 2010 Brazil summit.