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'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'That is how our machinery operates and sees every prisoner.'

UBS acquires StanChart's Indian MF arm

UBS acquires StanChart's Indian MF arm

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Pays Rs 516 cr for 9th largest MF.

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'The more you lose something, the more you want to win it, the more you want to gain it and take it.'

Now, StanChart's preferred banking for the rich

Now, StanChart's preferred banking for the rich

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The scheme offers complete solutions that combine savings, borrowing and protection for the emerging affluent segment, which consists of individuals with an annual income between Rs 5,00,000-Rs 40,00,000, the company said.

StanChart CEO plans to cut about 1,000 top staff

StanChart CEO plans to cut about 1,000 top staff

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Disposals also likely, clients to be cut -CEO memo to staff

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Shapovalov pulls out of French Open.

StanChart revises India's growth to 8.1%

StanChart revises India's growth to 8.1%

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

In view of India's faster industrial growth and improved business confidence, UK-based Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) on Tuesday revised upwards its forecast for the country's economic growth to 8.1 per cent for the current fiscal.

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A probe by the New York State's key banking regulator, the Department of Financial Services, has found deficient money laundering controls in outsourcing of work by StanChart to India, thus exposing the US financial system to terror financing and other risks.

StanChart staff in India face prosecution

StanChart staff in India face prosecution

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

The Enforcement Directorate had invoked Section 68 of the Foreign Exchange Regulations Act against a number of top executives of the banks.

'India is a priority market for StanChart'

'India is a priority market for StanChart'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

While other foreign banks are still shrinking their loan portfolio, Standard Chartered Bank says it is seeing a double-digit growth

StanChart plans SPV for bad loans

StanChart plans SPV for bad loans

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Murray gets down to business against Swiss Stan

Murray gets down to business against Swiss Stan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

The tough part starts now for Andy Murray, the 22-year-old Scot who is four victories away from giving Britain its first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since the days when they played in long trousers.

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear Bhima Koregaon case accused P Varavara Rao's plea for permanent medical bail on July 19 and extended his interim protection till further orders.

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 3

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 3

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'If the Breach Candy hospital wishes to send him back to prison before June 3, it must seek the court's permission'

StanChart to buy majority of Barclays' India cards

StanChart to buy majority of Barclays' India cards

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The deal, which will be signed this week, will see Standard Chartered Bank adding 170,000 cards to its existing portfolio of 1.1 million cards. The foreign lender will also become the fifth largest card issuer in the country after HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Citibank and State Bank of India.

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Djokovic said he was '50-50' about competing at the Tokyo Olympics

StanChart leads race for Barclays' India cards biz

StanChart leads race for Barclays' India cards biz

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Standard Chartered Bank appears to lead the race to acquire Barclays Bank's credit card business in India, six months after the British lender decided to sell it, three people familiar with the development said.

Djokovic exit ends 'Big Three' reign over Grand Slams

Djokovic exit ends 'Big Three' reign over Grand Slams

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Not since Stan Wawrinka's 2016 US Open triumph has a Grand Slam been won by someone other than the 'Big Three', winners of the last 13 major titles.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

SC seeks NIA response on Varavara Rao's plea for permanent bail

SC seeks NIA response on Varavara Rao's plea for permanent bail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The 83-year-old, who has challenged the Bombay high court's April 13 order rejecting his plea for permanent bail on medical grounds, is currently on interim bail on medical grounds and he was to surrender on July 12.

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

ACP Shivaji Pawar has been asked to file his affidavit by August 15.

How StanChart plans to expand in South Asia

How StanChart plans to expand in South Asia

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Standard Chartered Bank's aim of expanding its consumer banking business in South Asia was strengthened when it convinced Sanjeeb Chaudhuri to join the bank earlier in July.

StanChart launches Visa Mini in India

StanChart launches Visa Mini in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Standard Chartered Bank on Monday launched in India its Visa Mini card, which is almost half the size of a regular credit card, targetted at the growing young-earner segment.

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Standard Chartered has appointed Zarin Daruwala of ICICI Bank as its new Chief Executive.

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Rediff.com21 May 2016

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka warmed up for the defence of his title at Roland Garros with a 6-4, 7-6(11) victory over Marin Cilic to win the Geneva Open title on Saturday.

Air Sahara, StanChart launch credit card

Air Sahara, StanChart launch credit card

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Private airline Air Sahara on Wednesday launched a credit card with Standard Chartered Bank as part of efforts to improve passenger traffic and boost revenues.

IDFC to merge PMS with StanChart MF

IDFC to merge PMS with StanChart MF

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

IDFC is merging its Portfolio Management Services business with the newly-acquired Standard Chartered Mutual Fund to sell MF products targeting high net worth individuals. The company is also planning products that offer infrastructure as an asset to investors.

StanChart plans 40 new branches this year

StanChart plans 40 new branches this year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Standard Chartered Bank is planning to aggressively beef up its presence in India ahead of the banking sector review in 2009. This number is significantly high, considering that the bank opened a mere 3 branches in the last two years. The bank has 83 branches and 231 ATMs across the country. The bank recently pumped $250 million into its Indian operations and this constitutes three-quarters of its profits in Asia.

StanChart post-tax profit surges 121%

StanChart post-tax profit surges 121%

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

Buoyed by good quality assets and liabilities of the merged entity of Grindlays Bank, the Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday announced a 121 per cent growth in post-tax profit of Rs 848 crore (Rs 8.480 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2003.

Comical, says HC as jail officials refuse Wodehouse book to Navlakha

Comical, says HC as jail officials refuse Wodehouse book to Navlakha

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The court was hearing a petition filed by Navlakha seeking that he be shifted from custody in the Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai to judicial custody in the form of house arrest owing to his advanced age and the host of ailments that he suffers from.

RBI allows StanChart to buy American Express

RBI allows StanChart to buy American Express

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

RBI has granted permission to Standard Chartered bank to buy American Express Bank for its American Express credit card biz.

StanChart to seal MF biz sale soon

StanChart to seal MF biz sale soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Standard Chartered Bank is expected to seal the deal of its Mutual Fund business in the near future.

Does Modi Govt Hate Human Rights Defenders?

Does Modi Govt Hate Human Rights Defenders?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Our government shows a benign mask to the world behind which its fangs are bared against its own citizens, observes Aakar Patel.

SC grants bail to 82-yr-old Varavara Rao on medical grounds

SC grants bail to 82-yr-old Varavara Rao on medical grounds

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to poet and activist P Varavara Rao on medical grounds in the Bhima-Koregaon case.

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.'

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'With vendetta politics as its main plank, the BJP will be looking out for every opportunity to destabilise this Mahagatbandhan government.'

Bopanna-Shapovalov in Montreal Masters semis

Bopanna-Shapovalov in Montreal Masters semis

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The Indo-Canadian got a walkover in their quarter-final clash against France's Benoit Paire and Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland.

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'We urge you to take remedial measures to address this blatant injustice pending withdrawal of the case against them,' the MPs write.

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

World number one Andy Murray shrugged off a sluggish start to reach his fifth French Open semi-final with a 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(0), 6-1 defeat of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

StanChart discounts reforms, lowers GDP forecast to 5.4%

StanChart discounts reforms, lowers GDP forecast to 5.4%

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Despite the rash of reform steps announced over the weekend, Standard Chartered India on Monday sharply lowered its GDP growth forecast to 5.4 per cent for FY'13 from 6.2 per cent earlier, citing slowing consumer demand, an anaemic industry and a weak services sector.