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Donald Trump arraigned by court, pleads not guilty

Donald Trump arraigned by court, pleads not guilty

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges against him at a Manhattan court where he is facing arraignment on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence.

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Adversarial Harmful Networks -- India Case Study, cited in Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's SEC complaints, revealed, among other things, that Facebook was a preferred platform for 'fear-mongering anti-Muslim narratives' in India, observes Devangshu Datta.

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Over 83 per cent of the more than 13 lakh electorate cast their vote on Monday in the single-day Nagaland state election which passed off by and large peacefully, Chief Electoral Officer V Shashank Shekhar said.

How Madhabi Puri Buch Is Changing Sebi

How Madhabi Puri Buch Is Changing Sebi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Industry players credit Sebi's first woman chairperson with putting special emphasis on cyber security, use of tech and data, areas where Sebi is trying to 'stay ahead of the curve'.

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sandberg also plans to give to anti-poverty efforts and educational groups.

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 15 per cent drop in its net profit to Rs 15,792 crore for the third quarter, according to a company's stock exchange filing. The net profit of Rs 15,792 crore in October-December 2022 compares to Rs 18,549 crore a year back.

Google to put ads on refrigerators, car dashboards?

Google to put ads on refrigerators, car dashboards?

Rediff.com22 May 2014

According to a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in December and disclosed on Tuesday, the search giant may serve ads on a different set of 'mobile' devices, including thermostats, glasses and watches.

In backdrop of border row, Army steps up Mandarin training for soldiers

In backdrop of border row, Army steps up Mandarin training for soldiers

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

They said various Mandarin language courses are being run at the language schools at the Northern, Eastern and Central commands of the Army.

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip's top executives Deep kalra and Rajesh Magow have decided to draw 'zero salary' from April 2020, while the rest of its leadership team will take a reduction of around 50 per cent in their compensation amid the covid-19 outbreak. Group Executive Chairman Deep Kalra and its group CEO Rajesh Magow have decided to take 'zero salary' from April 2020 as the company plans to undertake multiple "tough measures" to keep overall expenses at a minimum amid the covid-19 outbreak.

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Between December 2013 and August 2016, Gannamaneni abused his position as a senior software consultant at the investment bank and accessed sensitive, highly-confidential information concerning at least 40 mergers, acquisitions, tender offers

Jet deal: Etihad rejects securities law violation

Jet deal: Etihad rejects securities law violation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

While Etihad has told Securities and Exchange Board of India that it has not violated any securities law by not making an open offer, the capital market regulator is now seeking further clarity on the issue from other agencies including fair trade watchdog CCI, Finance Ministry and Aviation Ministry, sources said.

NFO collections shrink in 2022 as new equity fund launches dry up

NFO collections shrink in 2022 as new equity fund launches dry up

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mutual funds have ratcheted up Rs 53,700 crore (Rs 537 billion) through new fund offers (NFOs) in 2022 until November, against Rs 1 trillion in Calendar 2021, notwithstanding the number of launches this year eclipsing the 2021 tally. Industry insiders cite the absence of launches in popular categories as the reason behind lower collections this year. Typically, only NFOs in popular categories from major fund houses rake in the moolah.

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The US market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission was doing what it could to stem the flow. It temporarily prohibited naked short-selling in the securities of major financial players including Freddie Mac and its sister firm Fannie Mae in July. But this didn't really help. It was only after global central banks pumped in unprecedented liquidity into global markets, that the storm was finally calmed.

Cognizant to pay $28m in US to settle India bribery case

Cognizant to pay $28m in US to settle India bribery case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The company, which had made voluntary disclosures about the bribery incident to the US authorities, also said with this resolution, there was no pending investigations against Cognizant.

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state -- but China views the self-ruled island as a breakaway province. Beijing has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification.

Pak officials caught for espionage were not tortured: Sources

Pak officials caught for espionage were not tortured: Sources

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

India on Sunday declared the two officials of the Pakistan High Commission as 'persona non grata' on charges of espionage and ordered them to leave the country within 24 hours. In its reaction, Pakistan rejected the allegations against the two officials and called the Indian action a 'clear violation' of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as well as the norms of diplomatic conduct.

Nasdaq's plan for cutting prices infuriates rivals

Nasdaq's plan for cutting prices infuriates rivals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

If approved, the Nasdaq plan could have far-reaching effects on competition, pricing and complexity in options and stock markets.

Ongoing buybacks may boost Infy's shares after April 12 results

Ongoing buybacks may boost Infy's shares after April 12 results

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Infosys is likely to report strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of FY19 on the back of momentum in the big deal space.

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The two officials, Abid Hussain and Muhammad Tahir, were caught by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from central Delhi's Karol Bagh while they were obtaining sensitive documents relating to India's security installations from an Indian national in exchange of money, official sources had said on Sunday.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

EB-5 visas best bet for Indians: US attorney

EB-5 visas best bet for Indians: US attorney

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Under the EB-5 Investment Visa programme, an applicant receives a conditional green card on making a minimum investment of $5,00,000 in the United States.

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Legal experts fear such shareholder activism could turn into a class-action suit against Infosys

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

California-based Mendocino Brewing Company, which sells a number of beer brands including Kingfisher in the US, has got Mallya as its chairman and is owned by UB Group through a complex shareholding structure

JK encounter: 3 detained for questioning as search ops enter day 7

JK encounter: 3 detained for questioning as search ops enter day 7

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Officials said the entire forest area from Mendhar to Thanamandi remains under a strict cordon and a massive search operation is on to neutralise the terrorists moving from one place to another in an attempt to escape the dragnet.

Pak placed on FATF's 'grey list' for financially aiding terrorism

Pak placed on FATF's 'grey list' for financially aiding terrorism

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The placement on to grey list could hurt Pakistan's economy as well as its international standing.

After dissolving top body, Infy to have 9 exec officers

After dissolving top body, Infy to have 9 exec officers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Top decision-making body, executive council, will be dissolved on April 1.

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company owns 12 of 45 facilities it has in India and around 75 per cent of its global headcount of 2,44,300 is based in the country

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Given the dimensions, it is bound to have at least ripple effects across markets. Could ripple turn into cascade? asks Devangshu Datta.

About 60 NFOs mobilise Rs 27,000 cr in six months

About 60 NFOs mobilise Rs 27,000 cr in six months

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Domestic asset management companies (AMC) have launched around 60 new fund offers (NFOs) in the last six months and mobilised around Rs 27,000 crore. Fund houses are rushing to launch new funds amid buoyancy in the equities market.

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

The SEC's complaint charges Khan, Chaganlal, Mendonsa, and Akbari with violating the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws.

Why Term Plan Is Better For Home Loan Liability

Why Term Plan Is Better For Home Loan Liability

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

If you opt for a term-life cover, buy separate policies to cover the loan for all the co-borrowers in a home loan for a sum assured equal to the home loan amount.

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'This issue is related to national security because they were compromising the entire capital markets's core infrastructure by leaking confidential information.' 'What would have happened if the servers had come down?' 'Or some confidential information leaked to terrorists who could have knocked out our capital market?'

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The Indian regulator played key role in uncovering the identity of two Indian men who floated the scheme

Adobe to repurchase stock worth $2 billion by 2015

Adobe to repurchase stock worth $2 billion by 2015

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The US-based firm follows December-November fiscal year.

India expels 2 Pak embassy officials for espionage

India expels 2 Pak embassy officials for espionage

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over India's decision.

Poonch anti-terror op enters 21st day, highway reopens after 2 weeks

Poonch anti-terror op enters 21st day, highway reopens after 2 weeks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The operation to track down a group of hiding terrorists, who are responsible for the killing of nine soldiers, in Bhatti Durrian forest in Mendhar along with Surankote forest in Poonch and nearby Thanamandi in Rajouri district entered the 21st day on Sunday, the officials said.

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Gupta, 65, reported to the minimum security satellite camp at FMC Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts on June 17.

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when the police opened fire to disperse angry anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana, officials said.