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All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sebi Chairman U K Sinha has often chastised listed companies for not having enough women on their boards.

Govt to go ahead with Telangana decision, says Shinde

Govt to go ahead with Telangana decision, says Shinde

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The government on Thursday said it will go ahead with its decision to create Telangana despite protests in the Seemandhra region, but remained non-committal on imposition of the President's rule in Andhra Pradesh.

UGC tells DU to scrap 4-year Under Graduate course

UGC tells DU to scrap 4-year Under Graduate course

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Stepping up pressure, the University Grants Commission on Saturday asked the Delhi University to scrap the four-year undergraduate programme even as the DU Vice Chancellor is understood to have cautioned against taking any step "in a hurry".

RBI working overtime to meet Rajan's licence deadline

RBI working overtime to meet Rajan's licence deadline

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

After the screening, the shortlisted candidates will be vetted by an external committee, to be headed by former RBI governor, Bimal Jalan.

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'Install the app for yourself and your family.' 'Make sure that everybody you come in contact with on a daily basis -- your drivers, your maids, your colleagues at work -- make sure they too are using the app.' 'Also encourage people who carry some influence, like office managers, to convince their employees to do the same.' 'This only helps in improving your safety levels.'

Kathleen just a stop-gap till Obama finds new envoy to India

Kathleen just a stop-gap till Obama finds new envoy to India

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Kathleen Stephens, a career foreign service officer who has never served in India but was United States Ambassador to South Korea from 2008 to 2011, will only be a stop-gap charge at Roosevelt House in New Delhi, till President Obama names a new envoy to India.

Govt nod for 23.55% salary hike for staff likely tomorrow

Govt nod for 23.55% salary hike for staff likely tomorrow

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

After considering the increase proposed in allowances, the hike in remunerations comes to 23.55 per cent.

Victim of ex-USA gymnastics doctor says abuse led to dad's suicide

Victim of ex-USA gymnastics doctor says abuse led to dad's suicide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Kyle Stephens, pausing to compose herself during Nassar's sentencing hearing in a courtroom in Lansing, Michigan, on Tuesday, said the doctor, a family friend, began molesting her when she was 6 years old and her parents did not believe her when she told them.

Will Delhi poll outcome dent reform hopes?

Will Delhi poll outcome dent reform hopes?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

AAP has promised lower electricity bills, free basic water supply.

Telangana may not come up in Thursday's Cabinet meet

Telangana may not come up in Thursday's Cabinet meet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

A top Home Ministry official said no note has been prepared yet to be placed before tomorrow's scheduled meeting of the Cabinet to be chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The ED wants Modi to "join investigation" in a case relating to IPL T-20 cricket tournament after a FIR was registered against him.

BJP asks Kirti to explain why he should not be expelled from party

BJP asks Kirti to explain why he should not be expelled from party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

BJP sources said the notice is a standard follow-up to suspension of a party leader and a decision on expulsion of Azad.

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders, including one on building a border wall with Mexico, this week to crack down on immigrants -- one of his central campaign promises -- and could suspend immigration from some Muslim nations, media reports have said.

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

China has been trying to build lobbies of influence and mould public opinion in India since at least 2017, and large sums have been invested in the effort, reveals former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

If you need a LGBT-friendly professional...

If you need a LGBT-friendly professional...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

...There is a new queer-friendly locator of health and legal-aid professionals that is now available online.

Will America see a third shutdown in 2018?

Will America see a third shutdown in 2018?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

US president Donald Trump said he had no problem to shut down the federal government over border security funding.

Black money: 2-month 'short' compliance window likely

Black money: 2-month 'short' compliance window likely

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A 'trend analysis' has shown that the target base for the special exercise would not be very large.

SC's verdict on improving collegium system likely today

SC's verdict on improving collegium system likely today

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Wednesday the verdict on bringing transparency in the collegium system of appointing judges in higher judiciary.

LoC tensions cast shadow on Indo-Pak border talks

LoC tensions cast shadow on Indo-Pak border talks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Tension along the Indo-Pakistan border may cast its shadow on the bilateral talks between the border guarding forces of the two countries scheduled to be held later this month in Lahore.

Insolvency: Uttam Galva seeks 50% haircut. Will SBI oblige?

Insolvency: Uttam Galva seeks 50% haircut. Will SBI oblige?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Uttam Galva Steels is a part of the Reserve Bank of India's second list of cases, which will be referred to the bankruptcy tribunal for insolvency proceedings after lenders failed to resolve the account by December 2017.

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'The story of how Modi won a re-election in the face of severe agrarian crisis, mounting unemployment, looming economic crisis, is the story of how the power of the message can be put to devastating effect in the hands of a strong leader,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Obama is likely to choose either "trailblazer" Srinivasan or Merrick Garland as his pick for the Supreme Court nominee and could announce his decision early Thursday morning (IST).

At what rate did GDP grow under Manmohan Singh?

At what rate did GDP grow under Manmohan Singh?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Recalibrating data of past years using 2011-12 as the base year instead of 2004-05, the Central Statistics Office estimated that India's GDP grew by 8.5% in the financial year 2010-11 and not at 10.3% as previously estimated.

Signed immigration order to keep terrorists out: Trump

Signed immigration order to keep terrorists out: Trump

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

"I will never forget that my responsibility is to keep you -- the American people - safe and free," Trump said.

EPFO may pay 9% interest for 2015-16

EPFO may pay 9% interest for 2015-16

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The Finance Audit and Investment committee recommended 8.95% interest.

AirAsia receives NOC from aviation ministry

AirAsia receives NOC from aviation ministry

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Though NOC was issued by the Ministry last week, this was the first formal statement by the AirAsia CEO on microblogging site Twitter.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Centre grounds Akhilesh's Agra airport dream

Centre grounds Akhilesh's Agra airport dream

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Instead government has given a go ahead for an international airport at Jewar in Greater Noida to decongest New Delhi airport

Rajan criticises IMF, World Bank

Rajan criticises IMF, World Bank

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan today criticised multilateral institutions like the IMF and the World Bank saying "they are not immune to cognitive capture".

FIFA to elect Blatter's successor in December?

FIFA to elect Blatter's successor in December?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Last week, Domenico Scala, head of FIFA's audit and compliance committee and the man responsible for overseeing the election, said it could take place any time between December and March.

Pak plans permanent ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD: Report

Pak plans permanent ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD: Report

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The powerful military establishment, which enjoys considerable influence over policy decisions in Pakistan, was also on board to ban JuD and other terror groups.

Sushil Modi resigns as GST panel chief

Sushil Modi resigns as GST panel chief

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Sushil Kumar Modi, who ceased to be Bihar Finance Minister following the JD (U)-BJP split, on Monday resigned as Chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers looking into the implementation of the proposed new indirect tax regime - Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Trump vows to defeat Islamic State, rebuild military

Trump vows to defeat Islamic State, rebuild military

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to "totally destroy" the Islamic State and rebuild the US military as part of measures to keep the country safe.

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The travel ban is the third version of a contentious policy that Trump first sought to implement a week after taking office in January.

US probe of Saudi ties to 9/11 inconclusive

US probe of Saudi ties to 9/11 inconclusive

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

After a 13-year wait, the United States on Friday published a redacted version of the 28-unreleased pages from the 9/11 report that show that the probe into the links between Saudi Arabia and the attacks found multiple suspicions but no proven ties.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

Hat-trick of embarrassments awaits Govt in Rajya Sabha

Hat-trick of embarrassments awaits Govt in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A united Opposition is expected to move amendments to the motion of thanks for the President's address on how note ban was a mess.

'Democracy Dogs' add bite to Hong Kong protests

'Democracy Dogs' add bite to Hong Kong protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Dogs are adding an additional bite to the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong as the demonstrators blocking the central part of the city for about a week brought their pets into the agitation fondly calling them "democracy dogs".

New norms seek to plug tax evasion by shell firms

New norms seek to plug tax evasion by shell firms

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Fresh PoEM guidelines will affect pharma, energy, automobiles, manufacturing and software companies.