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India-Virgin Islands pact

India-Virgin Islands pact

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

India has signed a pact with the British Virgin Islands to check tax evasion and money laundering.

India's outward FDI falls sharply to $3 billion in June

India's outward FDI falls sharply to $3 billion in June

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) plummeted by 47.9 per cent year-on-year to $3 billion in June 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with declines across equity, debt, and guarantee commitments.

Janardhan Reddy in trouble; CBI heads for Virgin Island

Janardhan Reddy in trouble; CBI heads for Virgin Island

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The noose around the neck of mining baron and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy appears to be getting tighter with the Central Bureau of Investigation now deciding to probe the foreign funds that he has reportedly parked in tax havens abroad.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The medals tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

2G probe: ED-CBI team to visit British Virgin Islands

2G probe: ED-CBI team to visit British Virgin Islands

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

A joint team of the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI will travel to the tax haven nation of British Virgin Islands in connection with its probe against various entities in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification criteria for cricket's return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028. The Indian men's team needs to be Asia's highest-ranked in T20Is by end of 2026, while women's teams will qualify based on continental performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

How India Women's Cricket Secured Olympic Berth For LA28

How India Women's Cricket Secured Olympic Berth For LA28

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Indian women's cricket team has secured a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games as the top-ranked Asian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The men's team will need to be the continental leaders in world rankings by the end of 2026 to qualify directly. Cricket is making its return to the Olympics after a century, featuring six teams in both men's and women's competitions, with qualification criteria unveiled by the ICC.

New Funds For Indian Cinema!

New Funds For Indian Cinema!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

New financial investment funds, including Filmoney Global and CineNow, are entering the 22,000 crore Indian film business, aiming to establish Indian cinema as a new asset class for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, similar to the IPL.

RBI caps holding period for immovable assets at 7 years, bars sale to borrowers

RBI caps holding period for immovable assets at 7 years, bars sale to borrowers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated that banks must dispose of immovable assets acquired against bad loans within seven years through public auction, effective October 1, 2026, and has also barred their sale back to the original borrower or related parties.

Alfred becomes third-fastest 200m woman, Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m World record

Alfred becomes third-fastest 200m woman, Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m World record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Julien Alfred became the third-fastest woman in 200m history with a 21.51-second win, while Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke a 27-year-old world record in the rarely contested 1,000m at the Monaco Diamond League.

Russia had sold Alaska to US: Putin on Trump's Greenland bid

Russia had sold Alaska to US: Putin on Trump's Greenland bid

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Putin said that the Greenland issues doesn't concern him.

Politicians Under Fire Over Alleged Links to Accused Godman

Politicians Under Fire Over Alleged Links to Accused Godman

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Activist Anjali Damania alleges phone calls between Maharashtra politicians and a rape-accused godman, sparking controversy and raising questions about their connections.

Pakistan most polluted country in the world, India at 6th place

Pakistan most polluted country in the world, India at 6th place

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The 8th World Air Quality report reveals Pakistan as the most polluted country, with India ranking sixth. The report analyses air quality data from over 9,446 cities across 143 countries, highlighting the severe impact of pollution on global health, especially for children.

East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

Which Cuisines Were Voted World's Top 7?

Which Cuisines Were Voted World's Top 7?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

TasteAtlas, the online international food guide, has announced its cuisine awards for 25/26.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

RMG Cos Stunned By Ban Bill

RMG Cos Stunned By Ban Bill

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

What has surprised the industry is that the Bill has been tabled without any consultation. Critics warn the ban on real-money gaming could fuel black markets, endanger 200,000 jobs and billions in tax revenue.

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

This is the first big move in the investigation of the British Virgin Islands list where the I-T department has found a significant amount of tax evasion.

ED questions Niranjan Hiranandani in FEMA probe

ED questions Niranjan Hiranandani in FEMA probe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate has questioned Niranjan Hiranandani, the promoter of prominent Mumbai-based realty company Hiranandani Group, in a foreign exchange violation case, official sources said Monday. Niranjan Hiranandani and his son Darshan Hiranandani were asked to join the investigation by the central agency at its office here as part of a probe being conducted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

Anil Ambani's wife Tina appears before ED in FEMA case

Anil Ambani's wife Tina appears before ED in FEMA case

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Tina Ambani, wife of Reliance ADA Group chairman Anil Ambani, on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai for questioning and recording her statement in connection with an investigation linked to the alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said. Anil Ambani had recorded his statement in the case on Monday under sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and he is expected to appear before the central agency again later this week for completion of the exercise.

Grenada hit 10, Suriname 7 in World Cup qualifiers

Grenada hit 10, Suriname 7 in World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

Grenada smashed US Virgin Islands 10-0 while Suriname trounced Montserrat 7-1 in the CONCACAF preliminary round football World Cup qualifiers. Elsewhere, Antigua beat Aruba 1-0 despite having three players sent off and missing a penalty while Belize held out for a 1-1 draw away to St Kitts & Nevis to earn a prestigious tie against Mexico.

GST Gamed For Rs 81,875 cr, Finds Report

GST Gamed For Rs 81,875 cr, Finds Report

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The highest-ever goods and services tax (GST) evasion has been done by the online money gaming industry.

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Jamaican sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah romped to victory in the 200 metres and Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo held on to win the men's 5,000m to complete contrasting Commonwealth Games golden doubles at Alexander Stadium on Saturday.

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Obama and his wife Michelle are enjoying their new-found freedom holidaying in the British Virgin Islands with British billionaire Sir Richard Branson. Sir Richard posted an online blog showing pictures and video of the former president kitesurfing at his private island.

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Competition Commission of India on Wednesday said it has approved the merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire. The deal, announced six months ago, has been cleared by the CCI with certain modifications proposed by the two parties.

ED summons Punjab CM's son in FEMA case

ED summons Punjab CM's son in FEMA case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Raninder Singh has been asked to depose at the central probe agency's office in Jalandhar on October 27, they said.

Mercedes' F1 driver Rosberg's name features in Panama Papers

Mercedes' F1 driver Rosberg's name features in Panama Papers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Formula One world championship leader Nico Rosberg's contract with the Mercedes team has shown up in the Panama Papers, leaked documents which reveal offshore financial dealings, German broadcaster ARD reported on Monday.

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

The funeral mass of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, concluded at St Peter's Square on Saturday with the bells of St Peter's Basilica tolling to signal the end of the 2 hours and 10 minutes long service.

India, Bermuda ink tax information exchange pact

India, Bermuda ink tax information exchange pact

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

India signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Bermuda on Thursday, the first in a series of such pacts.

World's top tax havens

World's top tax havens

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Switzerland and Caribbean islands? Sure. But Alaska and Nevada are getting in on the game.

Why Cayman Islands is a big headache for taxmen in India

Why Cayman Islands is a big headache for taxmen in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Equity inflows worth $3.7 billion came from the sunny Caribbean jurisdiction in 2019-20, a 267 per cent increase from the $1 billion registered in 2018-19 making it India's 10th largest source of FDI.

How UBS helped Indians with offshore firms

How UBS helped Indians with offshore firms

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

While UBS acted as master client for offshore firms, Sharecorp was a nominee of Indian beneficiaries.

Changing complexion: Adani stocks now have prominent investor base

Changing complexion: Adani stocks now have prominent investor base

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Amid intense scrutiny from short-sellers and regulators, Adani group stocks have seen a significant shift in their shareholder base: Relatively opaque foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have given way to more recognisable investors and broad-based funds. The list of large public shareholders - those directly holding at least 1 per cent - is now dominated by entities, such as the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), US-based GQG Partners, Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company, and Qatar Investment Authority's INQ Holding.

US forfeits $2.1 mn worth properties of ex-Taiwan prez

US forfeits $2.1 mn worth properties of ex-Taiwan prez

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The United States has forfeited properties worth US$ 2.1 million which were allegedly purchased with the proceeds of bribes paid to the family of former Taiwanese president, Chen Shui-bian.

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

With Google CEO Larry Page's wedding planned for Dec. 8, BusinessWeek takes a look at what billionaires risk when they tie the knot.

Vijay Mallya's maze gets trickier

Vijay Mallya's maze gets trickier

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Karnataka HC seeks probe into fund diversion by United Spirits.

Indians have stashed over $500 billion in banks abroad

Indians have stashed over $500 billion in banks abroad

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

India, in particular, has suffered from the flow of illegal funds to tax havens such as Mauritius, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, British Virgin islands etc.

Mystery Indian group bids for CIC coal assets

Mystery Indian group bids for CIC coal assets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The company is currently developing the Mmamabula Energy Complex -- a mining, power and potential coal-to-hydrocarbons facility -- in the landlocked southern African country of Botswana.

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The evacuation of coastal areas of Florida and neighboring Georgia was the biggest seen in the US in a dozen years.