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RBI's new stressed asset resolution is 'practical'

RBI's new stressed asset resolution is 'practical'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'If there is a technical issue and the borrowers can resolve it within 30 days, you don't have to go through the bankruptcy court.' 'If the borrower is expecting a large disbursal of a facility or expecting a payment or receivables, in such cases it becomes practical to give a window for taking care of such circumstances. 'If banks had aggregated the assets and benefited with a long relationship with borrowers and now when assets get into a trouble, it is incumbent on banks to find resolution and take responsibility.'

Moratorium extended: Borrowers get time till Aug to repay loans

Moratorium extended: Borrowers get time till Aug to repay loans

Rediff.com22 May 2020

As a result of this moratorium, individuals' EMI payments of loans taken will not be deducted from their bank accounts, providing much needed liquidity to borrowers whose income has been disrupted due to the lockdown till May 31.

Why nuclear deal with US is lost in a blind alley

Why nuclear deal with US is lost in a blind alley

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

US urges New Delhi to align its nuclear liability law with the international convention

Naga insurgent leader Isak Chishi Swu dead

Naga insurgent leader Isak Chishi Swu dead

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The 87-year-old chairman of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah was undergoing treatment for almost a year at a private hospital in South Delhi where he breathed his last on Tuesday afternoon, Nagaland government spokesperson Kuolie Mere said.

'India Inc has been passive on climate change'

'India Inc has been passive on climate change'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Climate Challenge India, a climate change mobilisation effort by Bangalore-based NGO Center for Social Markets has produced a film titled In Good Company: Corporate India and the Climate Challenge that partly tries to answer the question but also raises some red flags on the issue. The film was launched in May at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen. As CSM's founder and climate change campaigner Malini Mehra explains that the film was a labour of love.

Jordan King arrives on 3-day visit; PM receives him at airport

Jordan King arrives on 3-day visit; PM receives him at airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The Jordanian King's visit comes nearly three weeks after Modi travelled to Jordan as part of his trip to West Asia, including Palestine.

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Indian delegation at Thursday's talks is likely to be led by Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary (East Asia) in the external affairs ministry, they said.

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Pakistan violated Kulbhushan Jadhav's basic human rights by not allowing India consular access to him, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, the Indian judge on the International Court of Justice bench, said in his declaration in the case.

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter of India and India-US partnership since his days in Senate and later as a Vice-President.

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Penalty must act as a deterrent. If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'The hard work starts now'

'The hard work starts now'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

There's still little indication of forward movement in Indo-US defence relations.

Draft law on contract farming, services unveiled

Draft law on contract farming, services unveiled

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The law will be applicable not only to crops but also livestock, dairy and poultry products

Why have clauses of Naga peace accord been kept in the dark: Gogoi

Why have clauses of Naga peace accord been kept in the dark: Gogoi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

As neighbouring states of Nagaland await clarity on the Naga peace accord, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said any move that affects the interests of his state will be opposed "tooth and nail".

LAC must be strictly respected: India's strong message to China

LAC must be strictly respected: India's strong message to China

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

India said it is strongly committed to ensuring its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'The really striking thing is that the Taliban has suo moto presented to us certain firm benchmarks against which it expects us to hold to account the Taliban rulers's actions in the period ahead' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, agriculture and textiles among others, came at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Farmers must climb down

Farmers must climb down

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The government's predicament is a result of its own doing: That of not ensuring adequate buy-in by the stakeholders before passage of the laws, notes Vivek Gumaste.

PCB's earnings could cross $100m if they accept new ICC proposal

PCB's earnings could cross $100m if they accept new ICC proposal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board was paid around $58-60m as its share of the International Cricket Council (ICC) events held in the present cycle of eight years, which ends in 2014.

Motorola, Wind River ink strategic pact

Motorola, Wind River ink strategic pact

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The two communication platform, AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA, with carrier grade linux and VxWorks runtimes would work to help its various clients.

Dassault says Reliance their choice; Not involved, says French govt

Dassault says Reliance their choice; Not involved, says French govt

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

French government said French companies have the full freedom to select Indian firms for the deal.

Rajnath unveils new Defence Acquisition Procedure

Rajnath unveils new Defence Acquisition Procedure

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

In what is seen as a significant move, the DAP featured measures to reduce delay in procurement of essential items by the three services as it proposed a new enabling provision to acquire them through capital budget under a simplified procedure in a time-bound manner.

Will Oli's visit erase the bitterness with Nepal?

Will Oli's visit erase the bitterness with Nepal?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Within the SAARC framework, says Rajeev Sharma, Nepal's strategic importance cannot be overestimated as Nepal is a key member of the sub-SAARC group India has created to bypass Pakistan.

Sarkozy visit: N-energy cooperation high on agenda

Sarkozy visit: N-energy cooperation high on agenda

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Cooperation in civilian nuclear energy, defence, climate change and economic linkages is high on agenda of talks between India and France during French President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to India on January 25-26, informed sources said on Monday.

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Suspense over the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter plane deal continued on Friday as French Ambassador Francois Richier said a "complex negotiation" is going on, just two days ahead of the visit of his President Francois Hollande to India.

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

4G ends business rivalry, brings Ambani brothers together

4G ends business rivalry, brings Ambani brothers together

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

RCom may get around Rs 4,500 crore by trading its radiowaves to Reliance Jio.

Indo-China border talks on June 26, Antony to visit early July

Indo-China border talks on June 26, Antony to visit early July

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The 16th round of India-China border talks will be held in Beijing on June 28 followed by the visit of Defence Minister A K Antony a week later as the two countries are set to resume top level contacts to build on the recent visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to New Delhi.

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'A lack of strategic trust and the 'persistent security dilemma' prevails between India and China,' points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

India needs a National Trade Policy Council, chaired by a minister who reports directly to the PM, says Jayanta Roy, former economic advisor to the Union commerce ministry.

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Macron, who assumed the presidency in May 2017, emphasised that this is a government-to-government discussion and "this contract is part of a broader framework which is military and defence" coalition between India and France.

India, China sign MoU in commodity sector

India, China sign MoU in commodity sector

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission signed the MoU with China Securities Regulatory Commission. The agreement provides a framework for cooperation between the two authorities, an FMC official said.

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The RBI is of the view that it cannot carry out satisfactory due diligence for granting registration because the funding is from a jurisdiction that has been identified by FATF as having weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

HCL inks pact with Glenmark

HCL inks pact with Glenmark

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Leading IT solution provider HCL Technologies Ltd has signed an agreement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd for implementing its comprehensive drug labeling framework

Our assistance doesn't create indebtedness: India at G-77 ministerial meeting

Our assistance doesn't create indebtedness: India at G-77 ministerial meeting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

"In India's development cooperation, we will be guided by our partners' development priorities. Our assistance does not create indebtedness and is without conditionalities," he said at the 44th Annual Meeting of the G-77 Foreign Ministers on Thursday, in a veiled reference to China's loans which has led to debt-traps in some countries.

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The deal would allow Japan to export nuclear technology to India.

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for a positive and constructive approach from neighbours of Afghanistan including an end to support for violence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani discussed key issues including security and connectivity.

India, Mexico ink trade pact

India, Mexico ink trade pact

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Several companies and technology heavyweights including Microsoft, Oracle and Salesforce are working to create a digital vaccination passport or health passport app in the hope that governments and airlines will require travellers to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and immunisation. The vaccine passport will effectively create digital credentials that could be the key to attending crowded events or even visiting countries.

India, China take lead at UN climate talks in Germany

India, China take lead at UN climate talks in Germany

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The UN climate negotiation decisions are meant to be taken by consensus and to originate from the submissions of all countries.

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The members resolved to foster a global economic governance architecture that is more effective and reflective of current global economic landscape