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Maha chief secy, DGP, Mumbai top cop summoned on Wankhede's complaint

Maha chief secy, DGP, Mumbai top cop summoned on Wankhede's complaint

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked Maharashtra's chief secretary and director general of police, Mumbai police commissioner and the Union home secretary to appear before it on January 31 for an in-person hearing on former Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director Sameer Wankhede's 'harassment' complaint.

Suzuki Motor latest to 'regret' social media posts on Kashmir

Suzuki Motor latest to 'regret' social media posts on Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The company, whose arm Maruti Suzuki is the largest passenger vehicles maker in India, asserted that it does not align with any political or religious inclination in any part of the world.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Centre rushes teams to 6 states reporting high Covid cases

Centre rushes teams to 6 states reporting high Covid cases

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Centre on Friday deputed multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Manipur in view of the high number of COVID-19 cases being reported by these states.

Microsoft invests $5 mn in OYO

Microsoft invests $5 mn in OYO

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Tech giant Microsoft Corporation has invested nearly $5 million (about Rs 37 crore) in OYO through the issuance of equity shares and compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares on a private placement basis by the latter, according to a regulatory filing by the hospitality chain. An extraordinary general meeting of Oravel Stays Pvt Ltd (OYO), which runs the OYO Rooms chain of hotels, on July 16 approved issue of the equity shares and Series F2 compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares (Series F2 CCCPS) for "an aggregate consideration amounting to rupee equivalent of $4,971,650 to Microsoft Corporation on a private placement basis", as per an RoC filing by the company.

'Hit Tha, Hit Hai, Hit Rahega #HappyBirthdayRohit'

'Hit Tha, Hit Hai, Hit Rahega #HappyBirthdayRohit'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

From the International Cricket Council to former India opener Virender Sehwag, a number of people took to social media to bestow wishes on Rohit on his special day.

Rahul credits Rohit for match-winning century

Rahul credits Rohit for match-winning century

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Thanks Ro, took inspiration from your last innings.'

The Cricketers have FUN!

The Cricketers have FUN!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Indian cricketers are making most of a rare vacation on an overseas tour.

Covid blues: Maruti Suzuki sales at lowest in 6 years

Covid blues: Maruti Suzuki sales at lowest in 6 years

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Its production declined for the third consecutive year in financial year 2020-21 (FY21) to an 11-year low, while sales volume contracted for the second year to the lowest since FY15. The company manufactured around 1.08 million vehicles last fiscal, a decline from 1.17 million the previous year, and a steeper fall from its all-time high tally of 1.62 million reported in FY18.

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Nirmalaji's Budget announcements have long-term implications and are not backed by enough money when the short-term outlook looks bleak,' notes T N C Rajagopalan.

Jaffer-Rahane combine well to put up stiff response to RoI

Jaffer-Rahane combine well to put up stiff response to RoI

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Mumbai's Wasim Jaffer and Ajinkya Rahane together helped Mumbai put up a good response and at stumps, the home team had reached 155 for two (in 43 overs), in reply to RoI's 526. Rahane was batting on a well-made 55, and giving him company was night watchman Shardul Thakur (on four).

Should Rohit Sharma lead India in World Cup?

Should Rohit Sharma lead India in World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Twitterati insisted that Rohit Sharma should lead India in the ICC Men's cricket World Cup.

Chinese cos: Scores of CAs, company secretaries, cost accountants under lens

Chinese cos: Scores of CAs, company secretaries, cost accountants under lens

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Scores of chartered accountants, company secretaries and cost accountants are currently under the regulatory scanner for alleged violations of the companies law with respect to setting up of certain Chinese companies and their subsidiaries in India, according to officials. The apex bodies of chartered accountants and company secretaries, ICAI and ICSI, have together received around 400 complaints on the issue and necessary actions have been initiated. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has also initiated action against some of their members in the matter.

Kochhar family and the mystery of Credential Finance

Kochhar family and the mystery of Credential Finance

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Its registration is unusual because the firm appears twice in the RoC database, but different identification numbers.

Ola reports first-ever operating profit of Rs 90 cr in FY21

Ola reports first-ever operating profit of Rs 90 cr in FY21

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Ola has reported its first operating profit of Rs 89.82 crore for 2020-21, even as the ride-hailing company's revenue declined 65 per cent to Rs 689.61 crore amid COVID-19 induced lockdowns. As per regulatory documents filed by ANI Technologies - the parent company of Ola - it had logged standalone operating profit (profit before finance cost, depreciation, amortisation and tax (EBITDA)) of Rs 89.82 crore in FY21 on a standalone basis, while it had registered a loss of Rs 610.18 crore in the preceding fiscal year.

Guj HC declares BJP minister's election as void

Guj HC declares BJP minister's election as void

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday declared state Bharatiya Janata Party minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama's election in 2017 as void on grounds of malpractice and manipulation.

'Rohit, Warner world's best T20 openers'

'Rohit, Warner world's best T20 openers'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Former all-rounder Tom Moody on Saturday picked India's Rohit Sharma and fellow Australian David Warner as best opening batsmen in T20 cricket.

The strange case of 'shell companies' and their directors

The strange case of 'shell companies' and their directors

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Apart from shell companies, 'vanishing' companies are also on the ministry's radar. As many as 400 companies are not traceable, despite being listed on the bourses.

Govt plans to bring another 100,000 firms out of their shells

Govt plans to bring another 100,000 firms out of their shells

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

In the second phase of action against shell companies, the MCA is also trying to trace the directors of 'vanishing' companies

ITC, Marico, HUL ready to take a bigger bite from the FMCG pie

ITC, Marico, HUL ready to take a bigger bite from the FMCG pie

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

But return on equity deteriorated for 7 of the 12 firms analysed.

Amazon vs Future duel underway in Singapore, verdict by next week

Amazon vs Future duel underway in Singapore, verdict by next week

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

An emergency arbitration hearing between Amazon and retail conglomerate Future Group took place last week and a verdict is expected in the next few days, according to sources.

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

PMO steps into NuPower-Videocon-ICICI Bank controversy

PMO steps into NuPower-Videocon-ICICI Bank controversy

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Prime Minister's Office wants CBI and tax dept to identify the actual beneficiaries of the transactions made in India and abroad.

For directors in debarred cos, liability doesn't end

For directors in debarred cos, liability doesn't end

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Under the Companies Act, all the rights of at least 300,000 disqualified directors cease to have any validity.

Exports snap six-month losing streak, rise 5.27% in Sep

Exports snap six-month losing streak, rise 5.27% in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

After contracting for six months in a row, the country's exports grew by 5.27 per cent to $27.4 billion in September, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Covid-hit India needs 5000 tonnes of medical oxygen a day

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

According to industry figures, the pre-Covid demand for liquid medical oxygen (LMO) before the pandemic was 700 tonnes per day across the country. Now, with the second wave, the demand has gone up more than seven times, reports Jyoti Mukul.

Exports up 48.34% in June; trade deficit at $9.37 bn

Exports up 48.34% in June; trade deficit at $9.37 bn

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The country's exports rose by 48.34 per cent to $32.5 billion on account of healthy growth in shipments of petroleum products, gems and jewellery, and chemicals, leather and marine goods, according to the data released by the Commerce Ministry on Thursday. Imports in June too rose by 98.31 per cent to $41.87 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $9.37 billion as against a trade surplus of $0.79 billion in the same month last year. During April-June 2021, the exports increased by 85.88 per cent to $95.39 billion.

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Indian drug firms get a shot in the arm in the $12 bn Australian drug market as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia agrees to accelerate the drug approval process in that country for Indian players who already have an approved plant and product from one of the stringent regulatory authorities like US, EU or Canada. From current sales of $340 mn, the Indian firms can see a significant upside in sales; felt Dinesh Dua, former chairman of the Pharmaceutical Exports Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil), and the MD of Nectar Lifesciences. He highlighted that only 12 percent of the Australian drug market is generic, as against 80-90 per cent in the US or EU. Of this $1.5 bn generic drug market in India, Indian companies have a small share.

PM to launch several projects in Gujarat on Sunday

PM to launch several projects in Gujarat on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The prime minister had called ferry service his 'dream project' while addressing a gathering at Gandhinagar on Monday.

Govt plans to merge BBNL with BSNL this month

Govt plans to merge BBNL with BSNL this month

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The government is planning to merge Bharat Broadband Nigam Limited (BBNL) with the loss-making state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) this month, a senior official has said. BSNL chairman and managing director PK Purwar at a recent event organised by the All India Graduate Engineers and Telecom officers Association (AIGETOA) said that the government is giving the telecom firm an opportunity for a turnaround. "The government has taken a policy decision that BBNL is going to be merged into BSNL. "This means all work of BBNL at the pan-India level is going to come to BSNL," Purwar said at the All India Conference of AIGETOA on March 13.

Exports up 47.91% to $35.17 bn in July

Exports up 47.91% to $35.17 bn in July

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The country's exports grew by 47.19 per cent to $35.17 billion on account of healthy growth in the outbound shipments of petroleum, engineering, and gems and jewellery, according to the provisional data of the commerce ministry. Imports during the month also rose by 59.38 per cent to $46.40 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $11.23 billion. Exports of petroleum, engineering, and gems and jewellery in July increased to $3.82 billion, $2.82 billion and $1.95 billion respectively, the data showed.

Rohit, Pujara, Rahane stroll in the rain

Rohit, Pujara, Rahane stroll in the rain

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'If it was up to me, Dubai would always host a one off match like this WTC game. Neutral venue, fabulous stadium, guaranteed weather, excellent training facilities and a travel hub!' KP tweeted.

3 sectors to watch for as economic growth picks up

3 sectors to watch for as economic growth picks up

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Overall, the credit profiles of players will be supported by healthy balance sheets and liquidity. Prudence in capital and development expenditure, efficient working-capital management, and recent equity raising will help sustain credit metrics in FY22.

Good time for cash-rich IT firms to go for share buy-back

Good time for cash-rich IT firms to go for share buy-back

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Higher dividend taxes, falling valuations make alternative shareholder payment attractive.

PIX: Dhoni, Rohit off to Australia for ODI series

PIX: Dhoni, Rohit off to Australia for ODI series

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Members of the India One-day international squad, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, on Monday, left for Australia for the three match series beginning on Saturday.

Will Rahul-Rohit Overtake Chetan-Sunny?

Will Rahul-Rohit Overtake Chetan-Sunny?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from day two of the Oval Test.

'The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama'

'The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The cricketing fraternity took to Twitter to react to the roller coaster finale following an eventful IPL season which produced some unprecedented moments on the field.

Why unicorns are investing in startups

Why unicorns are investing in startups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Byju's, Flipkart, PharmEasy and CRED, among others, have taken the acquisition route to grow

Govt promises broadband access in all villages by 2022

Govt promises broadband access in all villages by 2022

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The mission - unveiled by Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad -- will enable strengthening of technological infrastructure for education, health, entrepreneurship and development.