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NBFC cash crunch worsens

NBFC cash crunch worsens

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

NBFCs are mainly dependent on funding their operation from their own cash flows.

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In a late-night tweet in capital letters, he said Iran must 'never, ever threaten the United States again'.

ISIL has become richest terrorist group: US senators

ISIL has become richest terrorist group: US senators

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Asserting that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has become the most well-funded terrorist group in recent memory, two top American senators have urged the Obama Administration to label the outfit as a 'Transnational Criminal Organisation', a designation given to Hezbollah.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

RBI said inflation in the second half of the current fiscal is projected at 2.7-3.2%. It retained its GDP forecast for the current fiscal at 7.4%

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

If the high security notes introduced in 2015 were kept in the system, the pain due to demonetisation can be ameliorated to a certain extent. But unfortunately, such thought process have no place in the hasty demonetisation decision.

She is likely to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chief

She is likely to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Yellen is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Led by Ajay Shriram, chairman and senior managing director, DCM Shriram, the CEO's delegation seeks to convey to their American counterparts the sense of optimism amongst Indian industry.

US rejected Pak's plea to facilitate talks with India: Qureshi

US rejected Pak's plea to facilitate talks with India: Qureshi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

"When we asked the US, to play facilitating role...Why do we ask? Simply because we are not engaging bilaterally," he said.

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Mattis said the Trump administration is being very clear and firm in what it expects from Pakistan.

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The amendments will also allow the NIA to probe cyber crimes and cases of human trafficking.

MFs could see windfall of up to Rs 16 lakh crores

MFs could see windfall of up to Rs 16 lakh crores

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Demonetisation could see anywhere between Rs 8 and 12 lakh crore coming into the banking system in the next few weeks.

RBI curbs export credit refinance; exporters not worried

RBI curbs export credit refinance; exporters not worried

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Banks normally park almost 27 per cent of their funds in government securitie.

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Gold is often favoured as a hedge against economic and financial uncertainty

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The specifics will also cover what's fit and proper to be a chest manager; the insurance and re-insurance aspects; and the new capital threshold, which is Rs 100 crore now.

It's a conspiracy; we'll go to the people's court: Lalu's son

It's a conspiracy; we'll go to the people's court: Lalu's son

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad will appeal in the Jharkhand high court against his conviction in a fodder scam case, his family said on Monday and alleged he had fallen victim to a 'conspiracy' by his rivals.

Texas plumber, whose Ford ended up as ISIS war machine, sues dealer

Texas plumber, whose Ford ended up as ISIS war machine, sues dealer

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

A plumbing company in the American state of Texas has sued a Ford dealership in Houston for over $1 million (Rs 1.68 crore) after Islamic State terrorists were seen using his old truck, thousands of kilometres away in strife-torn Syria.

America's toughest ever sanctions on Iran come into force

America's "toughest ever" sanctions on Iran come into force

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The sanctions have a singular purpose, denying the world's largest state sponsor of terrorists the capacity to do things like they did this past couple weeks, attempted assassination campaign in the heart of Europe, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Despite sanctions, US may allow India to continue buying Iran oil

Despite sanctions, US may allow India to continue buying Iran oil

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that countries like India, if it gets the exemption, would be asked to bring down their oil imports from Iran to zero in six months' time.

Parliament passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

Parliament passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Bill which stipulates up to two year jail term and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons.

Priti Patel resigns as UK minister over Israel trip row

Priti Patel resigns as UK minister over Israel trip row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Her departure from the cabinet marks an abrupt halt to the meteoric rise of the Gujarati-origin MP, often touted as a potential future leader of the Conservative Party and a prime ministerial candidate.

Is it a good time to buy gold?

Is it a good time to buy gold?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

At a time when the whole world is going ga-ga over stocks and debt is too easy to borrow, do not forget gold, says Anil Rego.

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

He also performed puja at Basuki Naag temple in the premises by pouring milk.

PHOTOS: Trump hosts dinner for Modi

PHOTOS: Trump hosts dinner for Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

This was the first dinner hosted for a foreign dignitary at the White House under the Trump administration.

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.

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mattis also warned Pakistan of global "diplomatic isolation" and losing its Non-NATO ally status if it failed to take action against safe havens to terrorists on its soil.

Beijing tears into Pentagon over South China Sea issue

Beijing tears into Pentagon over South China Sea issue

Rediff.com30 May 2016

In an angry reaction to US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter's remarks that "China's actions could erect a Great Wall of self-isolation" in the South China Sea, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told media that "Carter's remarks reflected typical American style thinking and hegemony".

Trump's dinner for Modi, a first for a visiting leader

Trump's dinner for Modi, a first for a visiting leader

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

"This will be the first dinner for a foreign dignitary at the White House under this administration. So, we think that's very significant," a senior administration official told reporters at the White House on the eve of Modi's arrival.

The 4 factors that will revive India's growth story

The 4 factors that will revive India's growth story

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

GST rate cut for real-estate, income transfer scheme, farm loan waivers execution and recapitalisation of PSU banks have the potential to boost India's growth in a few months, says Neelkanth Mishra.

Trump sends clear warning to Pak; seeks India's help in Afghanistan

Trump sends clear warning to Pak; seeks India's help in Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'Islamabad receives billions in aid from the US but continues to harbour terrorists,' he said.

Chidambaram's ultimatum to PSUs on surplus cash

Chidambaram's ultimatum to PSUs on surplus cash

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Cash-rich Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have to either invest their surplus funds or give it to someone for investment purpose, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said.

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when the two met on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Myanmar in November 2014, how he barely had two years left to his presidential term and so much to do. The wish list included getting his daughters to see a tiger in the wild and the Taj Mahal.

Rupee snaps 2-day fall, up 6 paise

Rupee snaps 2-day fall, up 6 paise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

However, FII outflows of Rs 545 crore (Rs 5.45 billion) capped the gains in the rupee, which had slumped by 126 paise in past two days.

Clinton or Trump, market volatility wins either way

Clinton or Trump, market volatility wins either way

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Analysts say the sell-off in risky assets will be temporary and could be a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

Rafale debate: Sitharaman counters Cong; minister did drama, says Rahul

Rafale debate: Sitharaman counters Cong; minister did drama, says Rahul

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Taking on the Congress over the Rafale deal, the defence minister asserted that 'there is something different between defence deal and deal in defence.'

India to provide info on US tax evaders

India to provide info on US tax evaders

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The US has been widely criticised for using pressure tactics to secure information from other countries, without reciprocity.

Oppn attacks govt in Lok Sabha for making 'tall promises'

Oppn attacks govt in Lok Sabha for making 'tall promises'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The opposition on Wednesday lambasted the government in the Lok Sabha for making "tall promises" which were "difficult to achieve" to garner votes and asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling dispensation to explain how they would fulfill the aspirations of the people.

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'No matter how severe sanctions the UN security council imposes on North Korea, the impact of the sanctions would depend on how faithfully they are enforced by China,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

While selling started in April, it has intensified this month, with FPIs pulling out $1.1 billion and $2.5 billion from equities and debt market, respectively

Has Modi met the soldiers' expectations?

Has Modi met the soldiers' expectations?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The Modi government has not lived up to the muscularity the prime minister promised while campaigning, says Ajai Shukla