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Air India issued 9 show cause notices over safety breaches: Govt in RS

Air India issued 9 show cause notices over safety breaches: Govt in RS

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Air India has been issued nine show cause notices for safety violations in the last six months, according to the civil aviation ministry. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken enforcement action on one violation. This follows a fatal accident involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

Sitharaman on the merits of next gen GST reforms

Sitharaman on the merits of next gen GST reforms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The next generation GST reforms would 'absolutely' set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

...surpassing farmer suicides (11,000) in number. There is a 4 per cent annual increase in student suicides, double the national suicide rate (2 per cent).

SOP for FPI custodians on the cards to remove regulatory arbitrage

SOP for FPI custodians on the cards to remove regulatory arbitrage

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is in the process of issuing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for designated depository participants (DDPs) regarding disclosures and onboarding of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), according to a regulatory document seen by Business Standard. DDPs act as a link between the markets regulator and overseas investors. The SOP, framed in consultation with the industry, aims to bring consistency across all players and avoid any form of regulatory arbitrage.

Is govt misusing probe agencies? Here's what EC says

Is govt misusing probe agencies? Here's what EC says

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Amid allegations by opposition parties that the government was misusing probe agencies to target its leaders, the Election Commission on Tuesday asserted that while it remains committed to protecting level playing field and campaign entitlement of parties and candidates, it has not found it correct to take any step that could overlap or overrun the legal judicial process.

Analysts see further gains in LIC post strong Q1FY26 performance

Analysts see further gains in LIC post strong Q1FY26 performance

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported encouraging results for the April-June quarter (Q1) of FY26. The net premium income of India's largest life insurer was Rs 1.2 trillion, up 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), in Q1. Renewal premium grew 6 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 59,900 crore, while first-year and single premium grew 1 per cent and 4 per cent Y-o-Y respectively to Rs 7,500 crore and Rs 51,900 crore.

No infra bond issuances in FY26

No infra bond issuances in FY26

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Infrastructure bonds, which were relied upon the most in 2024-25 (FY25) by commercial banks to raise funds through the domestic debt capital market amid lagging deposit growth, seem to have lost their sheen in FY26. So far in FY26, no bank has tapped the domestic debt capital market to raise funds via infra bonds, and the expectation is that the amount raised through this route will be significantly lower than that last year, unless credit demand picks up.

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'The crash site must be secured because something small -- like a pipe or hydraulic line -- could hold a critical clue.'

Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, once hailed as rising stars in India's clean energy sector, are now facing serious regulatory action.

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In 2025 alone, at least 50 suicides linked to online gambling losses have been reported across India. According to FIRs, the victims were addicted to betting, largely driven by cricket, rummy and poker.

Rare earth inventories may run dry by mid-July

Rare earth inventories may run dry by mid-July

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Inventories of rare earth magnets used in critical automotive components - particularly electric vehicle (EV) traction motors and power steering systems - could run dry by mid-July this year, according to rating agency Icra.

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met the family members of Rupani and informed them about the DNA match, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said.

Moody's may downgrade IndusInd Bank's Baseline Credit Assessment

Moody's may downgrade IndusInd Bank's Baseline Credit Assessment

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

IndusInd Bank on Tuesday said global rating agency Moody's has placed the bank's baseline credit assessment (BCA) under review for a possible downgrade. The rating review comes days after IndusInd Bank disclosed a Rs 2,100 crore discrepancy in accounting with an estimated impact of 2.35 per cent of the bank's net worth.

India slams NYT report linking state-run defence firm to Russia

India slams NYT report linking state-run defence firm to Russia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

An Indian defence firm has refuted a report in The New York Times that linked the company to a Russian arms agency, calling it "factually incorrect" and "misleading". The report suggested that military hardware supplied by a British firm to the Indian company may have found its way to Rosoboronexport, the Russian state arms agency. The Indian firm said it has scrupulously followed all its international obligations and that India's legal framework on strategic trade guides its companies' overseas ventures. The New York Times report cited documents claiming that a British aerospace manufacturer, H.R. Smith Group, sold sensitive technology to the Indian firm, which is a major trading partner of Rosoboronexport. The company, however, denied the allegations, stating that the equipment was destined for an Indian search-and-rescue network and is not designed for military use.

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Following the disruption in the supply of rare earth or permanent magnets after China's notification on April 4, the mines ministry is planning to introduce a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to recycle critical minerals, according to a top official.

Crashed AI plane's comprehensive check was due in Dec

Crashed AI plane's comprehensive check was due in Dec

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Air India's ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed soon after take off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12 underwent comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year, according to airline officials.

Parl panel meet: DGCA to curb airfare surge; MPs flag aviation safety

Parl panel meet: DGCA to curb airfare surge; MPs flag aviation safety

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Aviation regulator DGCA plans to implement measures to control excessive air ticket price increases, following concerns raised during a parliamentary panel meeting. The meeting also addressed air safety issues in light of the Ahmedabad plane crash.

'It Must Have Been Hellish In The Cockpit'

'It Must Have Been Hellish In The Cockpit'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Visualise those 15 to 18 seconds: Fully loaded aircraft, pilot manually controlling with both hands (no autopilot immediately after takeoff), looking forward while switches are behind.'

Accounting lapses in derivatives to cost IndusInd Bank Rs 1,960 crore in FY25

Accounting lapses in derivatives to cost IndusInd Bank Rs 1,960 crore in FY25

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

IndusInd Bank on Sunday said accounting lapses in the derivative portfolio will cost the bank Rs 1,960 crore in FY25. A bank-appointed external auditor has determined cumulative adverse accounting impact on P&L at Rs 1,959.98 crore as on March 31, which is similar to the amount disclosed on April 15, IndusInd Bank said in a regulatory filing.

Why these two ministries are unhappy with Ola Electric

Why these two ministries are unhappy with Ola Electric

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd on Friday said ministries of heavy industries, and road transport and highways have sought information from the company over gap in vehicle registrations as per the Vahan portal and sales as per the firm's regulatory filing. Besides, the ministries have also sought clarification on reports "regarding non-compliance to the requirement of trade certificates", Ola Electric Mobility said in a regulatory filing.

SEBI Cracks Whip On 'Pump And Dump' Scam

SEBI Cracks Whip On 'Pump And Dump' Scam

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

In a pump and dump operation, fraudsters artificially inflate the price of a stock by spreading misleading or false information, creating a frenzy among unsuspecting retail investors.

Court orders FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Buch

Court orders FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Buch

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A special court in Mumbai has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register a first information report (FIR) against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials in connection with alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations.

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'In multi-pilot operations, no critical switch can be moved without the other pilot's consent.'

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

Despite regulatory uncertainties, investors betting big on Web3 startups

Despite regulatory uncertainties, investors betting big on Web3 startups

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

If you are a budding developer and interested in Web3, chances are that you will be headed to one of India's largest-ever meetings of Web3 developers, being held by Polygon, a Web3 platform. The company's ongoing "Web3: Made in India Tour" is expected to see close to 4,000 developers coming together at the inaugural Polygon Connect event in Bengaluru on December 1. The event highlights the growing dominance of Web3 developers from India, as well as the sector's rising interest to investors, who continue to invest in startups despite a funds crunch.

After IMF, now World Bank lowers India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.3%

After IMF, now World Bank lowers India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.3%

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

The World Bank on Wednesday lowered India's growth forecast for the current fiscal by 4 percentage points to 6.3 per cent amid global economic weakness and policy uncertainty. In its previous estimate, the World Bank had projected India's growth at 6.7 per cent for the fiscal year 2025-26.

Crypto: Assess Risks Before Investing

Crypto: Assess Risks Before Investing

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Market downturns or regulatory shifts can reduce liquidity, making it harder to buy or sell assets when needed.

Respond to taxman's notice, file revised or updated return

Respond to taxman's notice, file revised or updated return

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department has detected widespread tax evasion involving cryptocurrencies and, according to media reports, has issued emails to thousands of defaulting taxpayers seeking transaction details. Investors must understand the tax rules governing crypto assets and respond promptly to these emails.

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The process of identification of victims by matching the DNA samples is currently underway, and the bodies will be handed over to their relatives once the process is complete.

'Human Error Verdict Keeps Dreamliner's Reputation Intact'

'Human Error Verdict Keeps Dreamliner's Reputation Intact'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Earlier, the NTSB was actively flagging technical issues with Boeing. But now, the narrative is shifting toward 'human error'.' 'That term is often misunderstood -- it could mean pilots, engineers, refueling staff -- anyone.' 'But this framing ('human error') conveniently steers the conversation away from mechanical or design faults.'

IndusInd Bank appoints firm to probe accounting discrepancies

IndusInd Bank appoints firm to probe accounting discrepancies

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

IndusInd Bank has appointed a professional firm to conduct investigation for identifying the root cause of accounting discrepancies relating to its derivatives portfolio. As per an estimate, Rs 2,100 crore discrepancy in accounting may impact 2.35 per cent of the Bank's net worth.

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

Centralised KYC system in works, says Sebi

Centralised KYC system in works, says Sebi

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Markets regulator Sebi is actively working with the Ministry of Finance and other financial regulators on setting up a centralised KYC (Know Your Customer) system, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said. The Central KYC is an online database that maintains KYC records of customers in a centralised manner, aiming to streamline compliance across financial institutions.

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'If anything happened out of the normal, there would be instantaneous ECAM, EICAS warnings, the master caution or master warnings going off.' 'It would be like a Christmas tree in the cockpit if things start going wrong.'

IIHL completes acquisition of Reliance Capital

IIHL completes acquisition of Reliance Capital

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

IndusInd International Holdings chairman Ashok Hinduja on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Reliance Capital, completing the three-year-long resolution process of the debt-ridden company. IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) has transferred the bid amount to the escrow account of the lender, and the takeover of the management from the Administrator will happen on Wednesday.

Why ED slapped Rs 611-cr notice on Paytm

Why ED slapped Rs 611-cr notice on Paytm

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has issued a Rs 611 crore show cause notice to Paytm's parent company and linked entities for "contravention" of the FEMA on various counts.

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics is not merely an attempt to make a statement internationally but also a well thought out plan to create world-class infrastructure, said Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse.

IndusInd accounting lapses: Sumant Kathpalia steps down as CEO

IndusInd accounting lapses: Sumant Kathpalia steps down as CEO

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

IndusInd Bank MD and CEO Sumant Kathpalia on Tuesday resigned with immediate effect, taking moral responsibility of accounting lapses in the derivatives portfolio, having financial implication of Rs 1,960 crore to the bank.

Gensol promoters likely to come under SFIO glare

Gensol promoters likely to come under SFIO glare

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The government is considering initiating a probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) against Gensol Engineering and its promoters, according to sources familiar with the matter. "It is under consideration at this stage. A final decision will be taken soon," a government official said.