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Unnao survivor to stay at AIIMS hostel for a week

Unnao survivor to stay at AIIMS hostel for a week

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The woman was admitted to AIIMS following the accident in Rae Bareli on July 28.

Mamata says Govt silencing voices of dissent in Kashmir

Mamata says Govt silencing voices of dissent in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

She also hit out at the government for posting retired bureaucrats, who she alleged were its 'yes men', as head of institutions.

Bank fraud touches unprecedented Rs 71,500 crore in 2018-19: RBI

Bank fraud touches unprecedented Rs 71,500 crore in 2018-19: RBI

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

As many as 6,801 cases of fraud were reported by scheduled commercial banks and select financial institutions involving an amount of Rs 71,542.93 crore in the last fiscal.

Why is credit so relevant to India's economy?

Why is credit so relevant to India's economy?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Credit is relevant in the short run but what actually matters is productivity in the long run.

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.

Met the 'Department of Big Moves'?

Met the 'Department of Big Moves'?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

This whirlwind of activity only confirms that rushing around creating an impression of pompous busy-ness is not the same thing as solving problems, argues Mitali Saran.

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".

Stop and feel the rain! 5 things money can't buy

Stop and feel the rain! 5 things money can't buy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Work hard, earn more, save well, invest wisely and love your money. But, love yourself first!

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A direction by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Justice B R Gavai, and Justice Surya Kant to the Karnataka high court asked the latter to expeditiously settle the matter of assets deposited before it by Mallya for liquidation, and thereby payment to creditors 'preferably not later than three months'. It will be interesting to see the view of the London high court, if the settlement of his dues to Indian creditors is imminent, reports Ashis Ray.

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

An RBI governor, two finance ministers and a quiet war

An RBI governor, two finance ministers and a quiet war

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Duvvuri Subbarao recounts how his tensions with P Chidambaram and Pranab Mukherjee, then finance ministers, over monetary policy spilled over into other issues in the central bank in this excerpt from Who Moved My Interest Rate?, his memoir of his term as Reserve Bank of India governor.

Will Modi succeed in selling BJP's economic vision to India's financial elite?

Will Modi succeed in selling BJP's economic vision to India's financial elite?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Around 250 financial market players will participate in a closed door meeting with Narendra Modi on February 27.

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 ways in his life has improved under the first Modi Sarkar.

India to crack down on savings scams as Modi backs banking for all

India to crack down on savings scams as Modi backs banking for all

Rediff.com30 May 2016

India does not have a unified regulatory regime to counter Ponzi, or pyramid, schemes whose operators typically grab new deposits to meet their promise of guaranteed returns to existing savers, point out Manoj Kumar and Mayank Bhardwaj.

Modi and the art of event management

Modi and the art of event management

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Aakar Patel looks forward to Prime Minister Modi's speech at the bhoomi pujan for the Ram temple in Ayodhya next week. It will be entertaining and stirring, predicts Aakar, and make lots of promises that he most likely won't be able to keep.

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

While we are slowly moving towards a future where using hard cash will be obsolete, it is indeed a wise idea to start using E-payment cards for pocket money. We need to keep up with the times while we follow our children into the future.

'Tallest political leader was killed brutally'

'Tallest political leader was killed brutally'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'And no one expected the case to be detected, because there was nothing.'

Lok Sabha passes bill to restore original SC/ST Act

Lok Sabha passes bill to restore original SC/ST Act

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

It also provides that no preliminary enquiry will be required for registering a criminal case and an arrest under this law would not be subject to any approval.

China surprises India; pushes for stronger anti-terror ties

China surprises India; pushes for stronger anti-terror ties

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

India and China on Friday agreed to set up a dedicated communication channel to boost security cooperation as Home Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with China's security czar on issues like cross border terrorism from Pakistan and the Afghan situation.

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

India's silence on this week's troubles in the Maldives is puzzling, says Rajeev Sharma.

Jaitley regrets inconvenience, urges patience in changing notes

Jaitley regrets inconvenience, urges patience in changing notes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

He said it may take up to 3 weeks for all the 2 lakh cash vending ATMs to operate normally as each one has to be calibrated individually to dispense new sized notes of Rs 2000 and Rs 500 besides lower denomination currency of Rs 100.

Valentine's Day Special: Save money, honey!

Valentine's Day Special: Save money, honey!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Spending money to make this day special is the easiest way out, but also very predictable and boring. Some creative thinking and you can indeed spend less money and have more fun!

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Taliban have the ISIS in its crosshairs. The Taliban has shown the skill to assimilate extremist elements if they are reconcilable as well as the ruthlessness to eliminate troublemakers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

When the third round of bids was opened, Oaktree's offer was the highest, but with several riders. While Piramal offered higher upfront cash and offered to merge its financial business with DHFL, Adani was ranked third in the race, reports Dev Chatterjee.

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Such classfication brings with a high cost, including closing of formal credit channels, and likely criminal proceedings.

11 credit card charges you probably don't know

11 credit card charges you probably don't know

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

There is no such thing as 'free' credit cards. Most of the charges associated with your card are not even told upfront to you. Knowing about these various fees and charges will put you in good stead and help you use your card prudently.

7 things to do with your credit report

7 things to do with your credit report

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Now, many of you must be wondering how your credit report will look like, how to go about setting any mistakes in the report right, how to maximise the benefits of being able to access your credit score and other such issues.

Senior RBI official joins CBI

Senior RBI official joins CBI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

A senior official of the Reserve bank of India has joined the Central Bureau of Investigation for providing the agency with financial management tips and inputs for investigating bank frauds and other economic offences.

ISI raises Rs 1,800 crores for terror: IB

ISI raises Rs 1,800 crores for terror: IB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Funds are instrumental in the success of a terrorist operation and India's war against terror will not be complete unless it acts upon this crucial aspect.

Overdue on credit card payment? Help at hand from RBI

Overdue on credit card payment? Help at hand from RBI

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

If you are panic-stricken because of your inability to repay even your minimum amount due on your credit card, help is at hand.

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'The autonomy of essential institutions is clearly under question as the Modi government seeks to influence them politically.' 'The credibility of institutions such as the EC, the CBI, the CVC, the UPSC, the RBI, media, and universities, has been compromised,' notes Zoya Hasan, the distinguished political thinker.

'If India has to grow, emphasis must be on the poor'

'If India has to grow, emphasis must be on the poor'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'The world is going to be more insular.' 'What India needs to do is develop the domestic market for domestic consumption.' 'The emphasis has to be on Bharat as against India.'

What CEOs fear about 2019

What CEOs fear about 2019

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Of the 40 CEOs polled from across the country, 60 per cent identified a fractured electoral mandate as a bigger risk than trade wars, volatile oil prices, and inflation.

Rahul promises 500 sq ft houses for slum-dwellers in Mumbai

Rahul promises 500 sq ft houses for slum-dwellers in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Gandhi said, "I am saying in 10 days, but I assure you it will do done within two days."

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court judgement will hopefully ensure that those in power and authority will hesitate before allotting precious natural resources that belong to each and every citizen of the country in an arbitrary and corrupt manner, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Budget content would be decided by economic realities: Jaitley

Budget content would be decided by economic realities: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Jaitley also hinted that these very economic realities could decide whether the government sticks to a fiscal consolidation roadmap or not.

Nation is proud of your son, Shah tells family of slain J-K cop

Nation is proud of your son, Shah tells family of slain J-K cop

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Khan, 37, was injured in the terror attack and later flown to Delhi in an air ambulance for specialised treatment. However, he succumbed to injuries at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

PNB fraud: CBI to file chargesheet in May

PNB fraud: CBI to file chargesheet in May

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

In all, 292 allegedly fraudulent LoUs and 224 foreign letters of credit were generated and money sanctioned to Nirav Modi's companies since 2011

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Former Director General of Sikkim Police Avinash Mohananey interrogated Azhar many a times during his two-decade tenure in the Intelligence Bureau.

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The body of Debendra Nath Ray, in his 60s, was found hanging from the ceiling of a verandah outside a shuttered shop near his home in Bindal village in Hemtabad area of the district, police said. Ray had won the Hemtabad (reserved) seat on a Communist Party of India-Marxist ticket in 2016 but later joined the BJP. He had, however, not quit his assembly seat.