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What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Modi, Zelenskyy didn't talk about Russian oil: MEA

Modi, Zelenskyy didn't talk about Russian oil: MEA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply concerned by the war in Ukraine and his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York demonstrates his commitment to finding a way forward and contributing in any way possible to a resolution of the conflict, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.

Satyam: Sebi-SEC joint probe unlikely

Satyam: Sebi-SEC joint probe unlikely

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

US market regulator Security and Exchange Commission and Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India) are not in favour of a joint investigation into the Satyam case, a top source said.

Obama names Schapiro as new SEC chief

Obama names Schapiro as new SEC chief

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Barack Obama on Thursday named Mary Schapiro, head of the securities industry's self-regulatory body, as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

If raters get away by moving from AAA to D overnight after companies default, as happened with DHFL, YES Bank, RCom, and IL&FS, it shows a complete breakdown in the rating system. It calls for exemplary punishment, not kid glove treatment, says Debashis Basu.

Wipro to pay $5 mn to close US probe

Wipro to pay $5 mn to close US probe

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Six years ago, the company discovered an incident of embezzlement of about $4 mn by an employee.

Budweiser maker pays Rs 40 cr, settles India bribery charge

Budweiser maker pays Rs 40 cr, settles India bribery charge

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Leading brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev will pay USD 6 million (Rs 40.2 crores) to the American authorities for settling charges of making "improper payments" to government officials in India to push sales and production.

US SEC charges China affiliates of top accounting firms

US SEC charges China affiliates of top accounting firms

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Monday's move indicated China was refusing to yield in talks with the United States over access to Chinese audit papers, trying to keep foreign regulators off what it sees as its turf.

Indian-origin analyst fined $34 mn

Indian-origin analyst fined $34 mn

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

An Indian-origin former analyst has been accused of providing confidential company information in the Raj Rajaratnam-led insider trading scheme, has been fined $34 million for his role in the scheme.

SEC drops litigation against Rajat Gupta

SEC drops litigation against Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The SEC however added that "dismissing these proceedings will not prevent the Commission from filing an action against Gupta in United States District Court."

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ramaswamy's stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump, who has also hired a number of foreign workers under H-1B visas for his businesses, took a hardline stance on these foreign workers before later softening his rhetoric.

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'...We should first look at and acknowledge what we have done to ourselves.' 'To not do so opens us to the accusation of rank hypocrisy and also reduces the stature of our globetrotting peaceniks,' asserts Aakar Patel.

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The guidelines have been prepared in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that has envisioned that top universities in the world will be facilitated to operate in India.

WNS takeover talks run into valuation hurdle

WNS takeover talks run into valuation hurdle

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The high-profile race to buy India's second-largest business process outsourcing (BPO) company, WNS Holdings, ended abruptly today after the company informed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it had decided to stop discussions with interested parties regarding a possible change of control.

New US immigration bill might hit Infosys revenue

New US immigration bill might hit Infosys revenue

Rediff.com16 May 2013

In a filing to SEC, the company said proposed regulations may discourage its customers from seeking services.

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the Korean Peninsula, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The company handed kickbacks to foreign govt officials in return for software contracts.

AIG looks at action against Goldman Sachs

AIG looks at action against Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

British daily The Financial Times has reported that AIG had lost $2 billion over the deals and the move is a sign that Securities and Exchange Commission action against Goldman Sachs could spark litigation from investors who lost money on mortgage-backed deals.

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Infosys on Friday said a class action lawsuit filed against the company and some of its employees in the US district court has been dismissed. The move comes after whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management emerged in October last year.

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

Why US didn't prosecute Walmart for flouting norms in India

Why US didn't prosecute Walmart for flouting norms in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

US officials did not prosecute companies accused of bribing officials in foreign countries when companies disclosed the conduct to authorities, fired responsible employees and took steps to improve compliance with the law.

NYSE raps Satyam for not filing annual report

NYSE raps Satyam for not filing annual report

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The NYSE also warned that an 'LF' indicator would be appended to the company's trading symbol and profile, date and news pages provided by the Exchange, Satyam announced in a filing to the BSE and NSE on Tuesday.

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg to become richer

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg to become richer

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Facebook Inc's initial public offering will vastly increase the wealth of its 27-year-old co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, leaving him with over $ 1 billion in cash and stocks worth $17.6 billion.

Whistleblower alleges irregularities in Invesco's fixed income schemes

Whistleblower alleges irregularities in Invesco's fixed income schemes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sebi is reportedly examining the matter internally and has reached out to the fund house on the matter.

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Information Support Force was regarded as the revised version of the PLA's Strategic Support Force, established in 2015 by the Chinese military to deal with space, cyber, political and electronic warfare to fight what was described as "informationised wars".

In report to US, Walmart shrugs aside links to Bharti

In report to US, Walmart shrugs aside links to Bharti

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

While elaborating on its international business, including the cash-and-carry or wholesale stores in a joint venture (JV) with the Bharti group, Walmart has pointed out that the list does not include the 'franchised' retail stores.

US market regulator charges 3 for insider trading

US market regulator charges 3 for insider trading

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

The US market regulator has charged three individuals, including an investment banker with UBS, for running an insider trading ring.

SEC charges Countrywide founder Mozilo with fraud

SEC charges Countrywide founder Mozilo with fraud

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

US market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Countrywide Financial founder Angelo Mozilo and two former executives with securities fraud. Mozilo, who is the former chief executive of financial services entity Countrywide along with David Sambol and Eric Sieracki, have been charged with fraud for misleading investors about the significant credit risk taken by the company.

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs 'Common Cause' and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, that the plea needed to be listed for hearing at the earliest.

Record $600mn settlement in US insider trading case

Record $600mn settlement in US insider trading case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Two Indian Americans are at the centre of a case, which resulted in a deal that brought $600 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the largest amount it got ever to settle an investigation.

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India and five Central Asian countries on Thursday decided to establish a joint working group on Afghanistan at the senior officials' level, ministry of external affairs secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu said.

India must learn from US, UK regulators' mistakes

India must learn from US, UK regulators' mistakes

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

India must learn from the missteps made by financial regulators in the US and UK.

George Soros reveals stake in Manchester United

George Soros reveals stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Billionaire money manager George Soros reported a nearly 2 percent stake in Manchester United Plc on Monday, in one of the first revelations of investors in the British soccer club's controversial initial public offering earlier this month.

How to read a stock ticker

How to read a stock ticker

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Stock tickers can say a lot about a company in just a few letters. Find out how to read them.

SEC names 5 specialised unit chiefs

SEC names 5 specialised unit chiefs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

The US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed heads of five new specialised units, in a move to rebuild its enforcement programme.

Vi's fundraising put on hold as govt delays equity call

Vi's fundraising put on hold as govt delays equity call

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Vodafone Idea's (Vi's) search for a lifeline has turned longer and tougher even as it continues to lose customers and delay vendor payments. Vi's much-needed Rs 1,600-crore fundraising plan got stuck due to the government's silence on picking up a proposed 33 per cent equity in the financially stressed telco. The development spells further trouble for the company, which has an overall debt pile of Rs 2.2 trillion, including hefty dues to the government.

US SEC probe into whistleblower plaints is over: Infosys

US SEC probe into whistleblower plaints is over: Infosys

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Infosys on Tuesday said the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded the investigation into the whistleblower allegations made last year, and that it does not anticipate any further action by the regulator. In October last year, Infosys had informed stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management. It then started a probe into the matter and roped in external investigators.

SEC charges 4 Indian brokers for unauthorised dealings

SEC charges 4 Indian brokers for unauthorised dealings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The firms settled the charges by paying a total of $1.8 million.

Goldman seeks to avoid fraud charge

Goldman seeks to avoid fraud charge

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Goldman Sachs is seeking to avoid a fraud charge as part of its settlement with the United States market regulator SEC, which had charged the investment banking major with defrauding investors by misrepresenting facts, a media report said.

Wal-Mart profits may be hit by overseas bribery probe

Wal-Mart profits may be hit by overseas bribery probe

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Wal-Mart said in its annual report, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, that it could not estimate how much loss would come to because of the complexity of the related probes and internal review.