News for 'RESET'

Taxmen discuss ways to meet collection target

Taxmen discuss ways to meet collection target

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The Central Board of Direct Taxes convened a meeting of all cadre-controlling chief commissioners of income tax in Delhi on Thursday to discuss strategies for achieving the revenue collection target budgeted at Rs 3,70,000 crore (Rs.3.7 trillion) and internally reset at Rs 4,00,000 crore (Rs 4 trillion).

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

An MoU on sharing hydrological information of the Brahmaputra River by China to India and another pact on amendment of the protocol on phytosanitary requirements for exporting rice from India to China to include non-Basmati rice were signed after the Modi-Xi talks in the eastern Chinese port city.

Pakistan Captain Sarfraz spurns bookie

Pakistan Captain Sarfraz spurns bookie

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

The man who made the verbal offer to Sarfaraz is based in Dubai and known to the Pakistani players.

Home loans: Should you pay Rs 12k to save Rs 77k?

Home loans: Should you pay Rs 12k to save Rs 77k?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Over a five-year period, the benefit of a sharp drop in interest rates would mean saving Rs 76,880 -- a significant number. But if the rate cuts are slimmer, say 25 bps or the number of years left is barely one or two years, shifting may not make too much sense.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Olympians oppose new athletics world record proposals

Olympians oppose new athletics world record proposals

Rediff.com6 May 2017

A proposal for new world record ratification rules that could have a retroactive effect faced opposition from the World Olympians Associations (WOA) on Friday, who said it would cast suspicion on all past performances.

Obama has an agenda for maiden China visit

Obama has an agenda for maiden China visit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

US President Barack Obama is in China on a three-day official visit that will be aimed at resetting bilateral ties and hoping to win China's support on issues ranging from climate change to sanctions against Iran. Obama, who is on his first to China after becoming president in January this year, is hoping to navigate an increasingly complex relationship with a country that is the largest holder of US foreign debt and its second-largest trading partner.

US entrepreneurs expect Modi to revive business relations

US entrepreneurs expect Modi to revive business relations

Rediff.com21 May 2014

India needs to get back to economic growth of seven to 10 per cent growth.

Obama seeks Russia's help in defeating terror

Obama seeks Russia's help in defeating terror

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

On a landmark visit to Russia to 'reset' ties between the two Cold War foes, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday sought Moscow's cooperation in defeating terrorism, as he declared that neither America nor Russia has an interest in an Afghanistan or Pakistan governed by the Taliban. He expressed happiness over Russia agreeing to allow the US to send supplies to the coalition forces in Afghanistan through its territory.

Obama arrives in Russia on three-day visit

Obama arrives in Russia on three-day visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

US President Barack Obama arrived in Moscow on Monday on a maiden visit to Russia to 'reset' the damaged bilateral ties and sign new accords, including a landmark arms reduction treaty to replace a Cold War era nuclear pact. He is accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia.

India is a key global power centre: US

India is a key global power centre: US

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

"Engagement means deepening cooperation with key centres of power. In Russia, the reset, has elevated relations to the best point in years. In China, we now have a broad- based strategic and economic dialogue. In India, which President Obama calls one of the defining relationships of the 21st century; and obviously in Brazil," US National Security Advisor, General (rtd) James Jones said.

Bose launches SoundDock digital system for iPod

Bose launches SoundDock digital system for iPod

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The new system has been designed to reset the standard for how good an iPod can sound from a single enclosure using advanced engineering and new technologies.

Indian banks shorten loan tenures

Indian banks shorten loan tenures

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Ambiguity over interest rate outlook forces lenders to introduce three-month reset clauses.

India Inc cashes in on slowdown to save cost

India Inc cashes in on slowdown to save cost

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Companies that made expensive overseas acquisitions lead the way in driving cost efficiencies.

US-Russia sign landmark deal to cut N-warheads

US-Russia sign landmark deal to cut N-warheads

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

United States President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on Monday signed a landmark deal in Moscow committing the two Cold War rivals to a new, legally binding arms-control treaty and resume military cooperation, as they promised to "reset" their damaged bilateral ties.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India pitches for ratings upgrade with Fitch

India pitches for ratings upgrade with Fitch

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Fitch Ratings had in December affirmed India's 'BBB-' rating with a stable outlook.

Brainwaves could replace passwords

Brainwaves could replace passwords

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The study was published in the journal Neurocomputing.

4 home loan agreement clauses you must know

4 home loan agreement clauses you must know

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Always be clear about the clauses and conditions laid down by your bank or housing finance company. If at all you skip this task then you may face a major problem during the entire tenure of your loan or may be even beyond that.

India-China relations: The show must go on

India-China relations: The show must go on

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Trump can afford to say that COVID-19 is a 'China virus', but we can't expect Modi to say that aloud while his actions may speak louder, says Rup Narayan Das.

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Liquidity has improved, but 20 out of 24 NBFC stocks are staring at an over 5% reduction in 12-month target prices.

SBI now offers auto loan at 8%

SBI now offers auto loan at 8%

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Having grabbed pole position in the automobile loan market, State Bank of India, the country's largest bank, today upped the ante by dropping the interest rate by 200 basis points for the first year of the loan.

I-T dept's e-filing vault adds muscle to tax security

I-T dept's e-filing vault adds muscle to tax security

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

To ensure taxpayers are able to shield their e-filing against any fraudulent activity, the Income Tax Department on Monday introduced a new facility called e-filing vault.

Nasscom may lower IT growth forecast for '08-09

Nasscom may lower IT growth forecast for '08-09

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

"There would be some resetting of expectations", president of Nasscom, Som Mittal, said on the sidelines of 'TiE Entrepreneurial Summit 2008 (TES 2008)' in Bangalore. He indicated that the Nasscom would come out with a clear view vis-a-vis the growth forecast in Junuary first week, saying 'it may happen before the quarterly results start coming out'.

Why you may see drop in your Twitter followers

Why you may see drop in your Twitter followers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'This is another step to improve Twitter, and ensure everyone can have confidence in their followers,' Twitter said in a statement.

Are we mimicking sub-prime?

Are we mimicking sub-prime?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

It seems illogical to blame SBI for under-cutting rivals or not increasing the size of the housing pie. The danger in following this practice is that it could lower the quality of assets, invite borrowers who may not be good credit risks, and thereby buy a future headache.

SBI freezes car loans @ 10% for a year

SBI freezes car loans @ 10% for a year

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The bank also slashed lending rate on credit to farmers against cold storage and warehouse receipts to 8 per cent, a bank release said.The new rates will be applicable to all customers availing loans between February 23 and May 31, 2009, the bank said.

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.

FCCB redemptions put India Inc in a spot

FCCB redemptions put India Inc in a spot

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Indian companies that raised large sums of foreign funds to finance growth and acquisition plans during the bull run in the stock markets are in a Catch 22 situation. The conversion price of their foreign currency convertible bonds is several times higher than their current market prices.

SBI, PSU banks say they'll cut rates again

SBI, PSU banks say they'll cut rates again

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Public sector lenders led by State Bank of India said on Monday that they will look at further interest rate cuts.SBI chairman O P Bhatt told reporters after a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee that the bank is considering cutting its prime lending rate for the second time in as many months.

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Housing lender HDFC Ltd has cut retail prime lending rate by 50 basis points.

Tough times ahead for NB finance companies

Tough times ahead for NB finance companies

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

High interest rates and lack of funds has hit non-banking finance companies. Though banks had extended loans to NBFCs at fixed rates, there is a reset clause which is now being exercised. Besides, the increase in interest rates is impacting companies that were borrowing directly from the market. What is also making life tough is the demand for longer-tenure loans by borrowers as they want to keep the equated monthly instalments under control despite a rise in interest rates.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Probe Clintons' links with Russia first: Trump

Probe Clintons' links with Russia first: Trump

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Trump claimed Clinton allowed uranium to go to Russia while she was secretary of state.

5 big priorities to transform infrastructure

5 big priorities to transform infrastructure

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Railways, rural infrastructure, urban rejuvenation, solar and transmission and distribution of electricity are the new priorities, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

Oh wow! Check out the records after Asia Cup win

Oh wow! Check out the records after Asia Cup win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

En route to a record sixth Asia Cup title, Team India and Captain Dhoni set an array of records.

India beat NZ to reach Under-19 World Cup final

India beat NZ to reach Under-19 World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

India survived a late scare to beat New Zealand by three wickets to book a berth for the title clash of the Under-19 cricket World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The company stated that it was taking steps for cost rationalisation across all businesses to maintain liquidity and due to a prolonged slowdown it had to take a few tough measures.

Now, an alarm app to 'shake' you out of bed

Now, an alarm app to 'shake' you out of bed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Once the alarm goes off, the user has to rattle his cell phone until the 'shake meter' fills up -- or else it resets.

PIX: Halep wins Dubai title, Thiem ousted in Rio quarters

PIX: Halep wins Dubai title, Thiem ousted in Rio quarters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Top seed Simona Halep came back from a set down for the third time in the tournament to beat Kazakhstan's rising star Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) to win the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for the second time on Saturday. In a battle that lasted nearly two-and-a-half hours, the match came down to a tiebreak where two shots that went agonisingly wide for Rybakina eventually decided the title in front of a noisy crowd that constantly chanted Halep's name.