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Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

An adult tiger with a radio collar was found dead in the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India, prompting concerns about the safety and management of the reserve. The death, attributed to a territorial fight, has led to allegations of negligence and calls for investigation.

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The upcoming long weekend has ignited strong travel intent, with robust bookings across leisure, spiritual and wellness destinations.'

Want To Be A Monsoon Tourist? Read This

Want To Be A Monsoon Tourist? Read This

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Destinations like Coorg, Munnar, the Western Ghats, and parts of the North East, are at their scenic best in the monsoon.

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.'

11 crash victims identified through DNA testing so far

11 crash victims identified through DNA testing so far

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Authorities at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have so far identified eleven victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash through DNA testing and started the process to hand over the bodies to their relatives, officials said on Saturday.

Did Nirmala Sitharaman berate SBI chief? Officers' union upset

Did Nirmala Sitharaman berate SBI chief? Officers' union upset

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The All India Bank Officers' Confederation has condemned the purported "unsavoury attack" on SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a banking event last month in Guwahati. The association claimed that an audio clip has gone viral on social media that revealed the finance minister coming down heavily on the SBI chief, accusing him of poor credit uptick, during an outreach programme in late February.

BharatPe, PhonePe amicably settle trademark disputes over 'Pe' suffix

BharatPe, PhonePe amicably settle trademark disputes over 'Pe' suffix

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Financial technology (fintech) firms PhonePe and BharatPe announced on Sunday that they have settled long-standing legal disputes regarding the use of the trademark with the suffix 'Pe' in their brand names. The settlement concludes five-year-long legal disputes across multiple courts. Both companies have decided to withdraw all opposition against each other in the Trade Marks Registry.

What Are New RBI Governor's Challenges?

What Are New RBI Governor's Challenges?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Challenge is basically near-term growth as the outlook has turned a bit adverse.'

Ashneer Grover urges Bharatpe board for action against CEO Suhail Sameer

Ashneer Grover urges Bharatpe board for action against CEO Suhail Sameer

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Former BharatPe chief Ashneer Grover has written to the company's board seeking action against CEO Suhail Sameer following his offensive remarks on social media and sought resignation of chairman Rajnish Kumar. In response to a comment by Ashneer's sister Aashima on a social media post by former BharatPe employee Karan Sarki, Sameer said "Behen- tere bhai ne saara paisa chura liya (Sister, your brother has stolen all the money). Very little left to pay salaries". Sarki in the post had raised the issue of sacking of old staff and non-payment of salaries.

Board gives 'in-principle' nod for SBI to invest in Yes Bank

Board gives 'in-principle' nod for SBI to invest in Yes Bank

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The SBI board has given the largest lender an "in-principle" approval to invest in the capital-starved Yes Bank. The central board of SBI discussed the matter at a meeting on Thursday, it informed the exchanges.

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

Yes Bank to function normally from Wed, ATMs full of cash: Kumar

Yes Bank to function normally from Wed, ATMs full of cash: Kumar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

SBI has announced an investment of Rs 7,250 crore in Yes Bank through the acquisition of 725 crore shares at Rs 10 each.

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The corporate affairs ministry has ordered an inspection of the books of Byju's, a senior government official said on Monday amid the edtech major facing multiple headwinds, including delay in submitting financial statements and concerns over corporate governance issues. The inspection of Bengaluru-based Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, which operates under the brand Byju's, will be carried out by the ministry, which is implementing the companies law. The ministry decided to carry out the inspection after taking note of the developments, including that the company has been unable to finalise its financial statements and that its auditor has resigned, the official told PTI.

SBI chief not sure of '$5 trillion by 2024' target

SBI chief not sure of '$5 trillion by 2024' target

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

According to Rajnish Kumar, the government investments alone cannot achieve it and there is a need for huge investments in the infrastructure sector which would result in boosting the GDP.

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajnish Kumar was on Wednesday appointed the new chairman of the largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), replacing Arundhati Bhattacharya who completes her one-year extended term on Friday.

Byju's lenders agree to complete term loan amendment by Aug 3

Byju's lenders agree to complete term loan amendment by Aug 3

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

In a breather to the troubled edtech company, the steering committee of lenders has agreed to amend a $1.2 billion term loan with Byju's by August 3, 2023, the lenders announced on Monday. Successful execution of the amendment would "immediately" solve the loan's acceleration and end all open litigation while avoiding further enforcement actions, they in a statement. An e-mail sent to Byju's did not elicit a response.

Government should decide on long pending reforms

Government should decide on long pending reforms

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Government also needs to take fiscal steps to reduce budgetary deficit. Reforms in fuel pricing mechanism are one of the most critical items government needs to address in the coming budget. Overall spend on subsidies is ballooning and we hope to see government taking concrete steps for reducing this.

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Two associations representing pilots and engineers have written to SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar proposing that they would take over the airline and can bring in up to Rs 7,000 crore.

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

New Delhi may be gearing up for United States President Barack Obama's visit, but Rajghat will welcome him just like any other guest.

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

New Delhi may be gearing up for United States President Barack Obama's visit, but Rajghat will welcome him just like any other guest.

How SBI plans to retain its competitive edge

How SBI plans to retain its competitive edge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The bank is also working on a three-year business plan, nearly coinciding with the time its new chairman Rajnish Kumar would be in the corner office.

SBI cuts savings rate by 25 basis points

SBI cuts savings rate by 25 basis points

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The country's largest lender, SBI on Tuesday said it has cut savings rate by 25 basis points, or 0.25 per cent, to 2.75 per cent on all deposits. The new rate will come into effect from April 15, 2020.

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'At the first board meeting I chaired, I sensed that corporate governance is an issue in this company.' 'I started taking steps that may have aggrieved a few.' 'This has now become a mission I intend to accomplish before I step down.'

SBI posts Rs 24 bn loss in Q3 over NPA provision, 1st in 19 years

SBI posts Rs 24 bn loss in Q3 over NPA provision, 1st in 19 years

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Loss takes analysts by surprise, as they were expecting the bank to post a net profit of Rs 19 billion.

HC seeks report on irregularity at Bapu's samadhi

HC seeks report on irregularity at Bapu's samadhi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The petition also made several other allegations of financial embezzlement by the secretary, and sought a CBI inquiry into the matter as the 'samadhi' was under Central government control.

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Dinesh Khara appointed new SBI chairman for 3 years

Dinesh Khara appointed new SBI chairman for 3 years

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The government on Tuesday appointed SBI's senior-most managing director Dinesh Kumar Khara as the chairman of the the country's largest lender. He replaces Rajnish Kumar, who completed his three-year term on Tuesday.

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

SBI chief Rajnish Kumar said the focus going forward will be on cost reduction, rationalisation and reskilling of workforce, improving staff productivity and redeployment of workforce from admin offices to sales roles.

India's teledensity to touch 18% by '09

India's teledensity to touch 18% by '09

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

India's telecom services would continue to record a strong growth with teledensity more than doubling to 18 per cent in the next five years

Kabaddi players served food in a toilet, official suspended

Kabaddi players served food in a toilet, official suspended

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Kabaddi players participating in an event in UP's Saharanpur were seen with plates and containers having rice inside a toilet.

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

SBI chief against extending loan moratorium beyond Aug 31

SBI chief against extending loan moratorium beyond Aug 31

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

He said the SBI data showed that there is a rise in NPAs due to the coronavirus crisis but it is manageable as people have been cautious about increasing their liabilities especially in the retail, agriculture and MSME sectors.

SBI aims to eliminate debit cards

SBI aims to eliminate debit cards

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The bank has already set up 68,000 'Yono cashpoints' and is in the process of scaling it up massively to over 1 million in the next 18 months, which will make the necessity to have a card even less.

Plenty of liquidity available in the system: SBI chief

Plenty of liquidity available in the system: SBI chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

According to him, the rural economy will play a critical role in the revival process.

'BharatPe board is charting out path for listing'

'BharatPe board is charting out path for listing'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The company's transition from an individuals-driven private firm to a board-driven listed public one will be carried out in a well-thought-through and well-executed manner.'

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Late on Thursday, chief proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

B Sriram, the senior-most managing director at SBI, along with fellow MDs Rajnish Kumar, P K Gupta, and Dinesh Kumar Khara had been interviewed for the post

Banks not risk averse, they are being prudent: SBI chief

Banks not risk averse, they are being prudent: SBI chief

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

For banks to give debt requires equity from promoters, Kumar said, adding that the number of people or business houses who have that capability to invest has shrunk.