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Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Sebi on April 4 gave the brokerages 60 days to have their books vetted by third-party auditors.

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Key was not to be left behind and quipped that he is thankful to Modi for not raising his country's poor performance in the series so far. New Zealand were whitewashed 0-3 in the Test series and are trailing in the ongoing five-match ODI series as well.

All you need to know about Modi's new ministers

All you need to know about Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded his Cabinet and inducted 21 new ministers. Of these, 4 - Manohar Parrikar, JP Nadda, Suresh Prabhu and Birender Singh were appointed as Cabinet ministers. Other than this, Modi has inducted 17 other ministers of state. Here's a quick look at them:

Congress flips again, will oppose forest Bill in RS

Congress flips again, will oppose forest Bill in RS

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

CAF Bill's fate to be decided on Monday

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Sonia asks Modi to read history again

Sonia asks Modi to read history again

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of "lecturing" as if he was the "cleanest of them all", Congress President Sonia Gandhi today advised him to read history again to know about the party's contribution in transforming the country since Independence from a poor state to a progressive nation.

'Gadkari, Fadnavis promised me a Vidarbha state'

'Gadkari, Fadnavis promised me a Vidarbha state'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Four years ago, when Gadkari was BJP president, Fadnavis was president of the state BJP, I had gone on a fast unto death demanding separate statehood for Vidarbha.' 'They had come to meet me and promised that once the party comes to power at the Centre and in the state, we will get separate statehood.' 'Four years have passed, but no change is seen on the ground.'

PM proposes, babu disposes

PM proposes, babu disposes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

'We should hope and pray that the PM's sentiment is not held ransom by machinations and craftiness of a few junior babus who throw in an imaginary impediment at every welfare measure and snigger and giggle at the sidelines every time a soldier is ill at ease,' says Major Navdeep Singh on the one rank one pension debate.

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

'There is a Jack Warner or two in every Caribbean parliament today.'

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.

What the rupee and bond markets will watch for

What the rupee and bond markets will watch for

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said falling oil prices act as a cushion for CAD, adding it is time India does away with restrictions on gold imports

Modi mantra: Lean cabinet, not so lean PMO

Modi mantra: Lean cabinet, not so lean PMO

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has clarified that the total sanctioned strength of the PMO has been around 525 in the period 2011-14. As against this, the actual strength of the PMO in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 was in the range of 407 to 411. The number has now declined to 385.

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Business reacted with caution to the reforms of 1991, and demanded protection from multinationals and imports. Twenty-five years later, traces of that demand can still be found, reports Bhupesh Bhandari.

When cronies plunder scarce resources

When cronies plunder scarce resources

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Crony capitalism will of course generate investment and ensure profit for private capital, but it won't give employment or income to the people. If you can make money by selling coal or speculating in land, why produce electricity, why invest in research and development, why even set up factories, asks Praful Bidwai.

Will Congress withdraw the ordinance that favours the tainted?

Will Congress withdraw the ordinance that favours the tainted?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A weak and troubled United Progressive Alliance government has stumbled badly by issuing the ordinance to counter the fine judgment by the Supreme Court that forces the disqualification of lawmakers convicted for a criminal offence punishable with a jail term of over two years.

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

He endorsed transparency and financial stability in addition to issues related to inclusive growth and development, write Puran Singh and Nupur Pavan Bang.

The people are silent

The people are silent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

We're behaving like frogs in warm water. We swim around untroubled, cooled by our faith in Indian liberal democracy. We are blind to the bubbles popping around us, the bubbles warning of fundamental changes, says Mihir S Sharma.

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Deadlock in Rajya Sabha continued for the fourth day on Thursday as opposition kept demanding a reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a debate on religious conversions, which the government steadfastly rejected.

Scams take a toll on Maharashtra government

Scams take a toll on Maharashtra government

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Legislators, bureaucrats feel an impact, with works relating to their constituencies stuck at various levels.

Why a Modi bhakt decided to play Manmohan Singh

Why a Modi bhakt decided to play Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'People have a certain perception about my political leanings -- and rightly so.' 'But I am an actor first, and then an activist.' 'And I am not an accidental actor.' 'There was no way I was going to be dishonest with my acting,' Anupam Kher tells Veenu Sandhu.

Infy CEO Vishal Sikka gets thumbs-up from investors

Infy CEO Vishal Sikka gets thumbs-up from investors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Investors also appreciate the role being played by the founders; analysts, too, remain unperturbed.

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA postponed the bidding for the right to host the 2026 World Cup.

Discoms hit back, call Delhi govt's actions illegal

Discoms hit back, call Delhi govt's actions illegal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Reliance Infra-backed BSES discoms on Tuesday criticised the Delhi government for recommending to power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to revoke their licenses, saying the proposal was "arbitrary" and "illegal" and will be a huge setback to power sector reforms.

Rahul is a natural leader of Congress: Manish Tewari

Rahul is a natural leader of Congress: Manish Tewari

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Amid talk of Congress preparing to project Rahul Gandhi as its prime ministerial candidate, Union Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday said the party vice president is its "natural leader".

It needs more than empty symbolism to restore the Congress's shine

It needs more than empty symbolism to restore the Congress's shine

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

'Sonia Gandhi can't rejuvenate the party, her heir is fodder for stand-up comedians, and nobody in the Congress has the guts to question the Nehru-Gandhis.'

Modi as PM candidate: When will BJP make the big bang?

Modi as PM candidate: When will BJP make the big bang?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

If the BJP is waiting for a better assessment about the assembly polls, the Congress is doing the same to see if it should club the 2014 Lok Sabha elections with the assembly polls. says Anita Katyal

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

More than 11 million Non-Residential Indians and 20 lakh defence and paramilitary personnel will soon be enrolled in electoral rolls with the government on Wednesday setting the ball rolling for exploring ways for facilitating electronic voting for them.

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi can and will downsize the government, and the Union Cabinet could be cut by half its present size, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Arun Shourie reveals as explains what could be the new PM's masterplan ahead of Cabinet formation in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

CII president pitches for substantial cut in interest rates

CII president pitches for substantial cut in interest rates

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The ball is now in the Reserve Bank of India's court to lift up demand, says Ajay S Shriram.

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'I am doing all this for the students of Kerala, and when they come and hit me, it is very frustrating.' 'My regret is that something that could set off for the future has been thwarted.' 'We have not changed the syllabus for decades, we have not accepted norms in education and technology is hardly used. Today's students are studying what I studied decades ago.'

Swami's 100-day fast highlights battle to save Ganga

Swami's 100-day fast highlights battle to save Ganga

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Ganga agitation and the question of preserving the Himalayan ecology has become a deadly cocktail of politics and religion. Behind the scene, of course, at play are powerful business interests. What is needed is an independent scientific assessment of the problem and preparation of a blueprint for preservation of the Himalayan rivers and associated ecology, says Dinesh C Sharma.

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The government has opted for the RuPay debit card over the Aadhaar-based platform for "last-mile" authentication in its Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

The scary story of higher education in India

The scary story of higher education in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

21st century may have witnessed expansion of higher educational institutions, but who can afford it? Sushree Panigrahi & Jeet Singh look at the numbers.

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Congress president questioned the government over unfulfilled promises and questioned the Rafale deal.

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'In his 2014 election campaign, Mr Modi had boasted that he would apply the Gujarat model to the rest of India. We just have to ensure he doesn't start with Parliament,' says Shashi Tharoor in this fascinating excerpt from his new book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India.

'The PM will have to answer questions about Nirav Modi'

'The PM will have to answer questions about Nirav Modi'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

With months to go for the Karnataka assembly elections, the man in the hot seat, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he'll make billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and the Punjab National Bank scam an issue in the upcoming Karnataka elections . In an interview to CNN-News18's Deepa Balakrishnan, the CM also says that Hindutva is not a campaign issue in the state.

India is still struggling between populism and policy: Arun Jaitley

India is still struggling between populism and policy: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that the states were free to announce farm loan waivers if they had the fiscal space and that there would be no shortfall this year in divestment and non-tax revenues.