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Why banks and FIs are not using the brahmastra?

Why banks and FIs are not using the brahmastra?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Conversion of outstandings into equity even partially should be a strict no-no says Chatered Accountant S Murlidharan

The Jet Crisis: Please answer these questions!

The Jet Crisis: Please answer these questions!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'By August 2018, it was evident that Jet was heading into serious financial trouble.' 'Why didn't the DGCA stop all advance bookings right there and then?' asks Anjuli Bhargava.

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

NDA ally, the TDP continued to disrupt the both Houses of the Parliament over demand for special status to Andhra Pradesh.

Should banks accept Mallya's Rs 4,000-cr offer?

Should banks accept Mallya's Rs 4,000-cr offer?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

If the offer is accepted, banks will have to take a haircut of about 30 per cent or Rs 2,500 crore of the total receivables of over Rs 9,000 crore.

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Dept to focus on real estate, infra, mining and manufacturing to detect evasion.

Pak media blasts govt for using terror groups as instruments of foreign policy

Pak media blasts govt for using terror groups as instruments of foreign policy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

"The world, which includes our brotherly friends (China and Saudi Arabia) whom the foreign minister (Khawaja Asif) thanked in a prematurely triumphant tweet on Tuesday, is not impressed with what they see as this country's continued intransigence," the Dawn said in a stinging editorial, criticising the policies of the government, especially the powerful military.

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India.

Vague repayment offers from Nirav Modi: PNB

Vague repayment offers from Nirav Modi: PNB

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

PNB is fully committed to its clean banking policy. That is why we are the first one to detect and report this to the various law enforcement agencies," PNB's CMD Sunil Mehta said on Thursday.

The 'largest investor' in NSEL who exited unscathed

The 'largest investor' in NSEL who exited unscathed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Allegations of a particular market player being favoured over others were flying thick and fast in the early days of the scam.

Adani Power buys Avantha's plant for Rs 4,200 crore

Adani Power buys Avantha's plant for Rs 4,200 crore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Striking another major deal in less than four months, Adani Power on Mondayentered into a binding agreement with Gautam Thapar-led Avantha Group to buy out its 600 MW Korba West unit for more than Rs 4,200 crore.

Jaya verdict fallout: DMK goes into huddle to strategise plan

Jaya verdict fallout: DMK goes into huddle to strategise plan

Rediff.com12 May 2015

With the acquittal of arch rival All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Jayalalithaa coming as a reversal for it, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam top brass on Monday went into a huddle to work on a political and legal strategy following the development.

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The customs duty from gold imports could be approximately Rs 8,000 crore, about less than half of what was collected a year ago.

HC admits plea to wind up KFA

HC admits plea to wind up KFA

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

The move also invalidates, albeit temporarily, Mallya's repeated assurances to the court and the public of a revival plan for the carrier.

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Unitech alleged that the takeover of the management of the company by the Centre would make it difficult for them to deposit Rs 750 crore as directed by the apex court to safeguard the interests of homebuyers.

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Emerging from a "consultative" meeting chaired by Chief Minister E K Palaniswami, Finance Minister D Jayakumar declared that the "unanimous" decision was taken in tune with the aspirations of the party cadres and people.

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Egyptian security forces on Saturday surrounded a Cairo mosque full of supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi as the Muslim Brotherhood planned fresh marches after clashes left nearly 100 dead, raising fears of more violence that will further push the country into chaos.

This man could unravel politics in Tamil Nadu

This man could unravel politics in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'Appointed, sponsored and nurtured' by Jayalalithaa, P Rama Mohana Rao is now seen as a man who holds the key to the secrets of ministers and bureaucrats.

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Having declared democracy in danger at a famous press conference in January, the newly sworn-in chief justice's stint of 1 year and 44 days will be keenly watched for what he does to defend this ideal

Why China's market fall is good news

Why China's market fall is good news

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Chinese govt has itself to blame for first trying to slow down the property market and later propping it up.

Nokia factory freeze lifted; paves way for Microsoft deal

Nokia factory freeze lifted; paves way for Microsoft deal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The high court court on Thursday accepted Nokia's appeal to release its local factory after its seizure by authorities in a tax dispute, removing a hurdle for the sale of the company's mobile phone business to Microsoft.

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The 15-member body called for enhanced actions, from closing financial system loopholes to stopping the abuse of charitable causes, as well as updating the existing IS and Al Qaeda sanctions list.

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

At least 56 seminaries and facilities being run by JuD and its wing FIF in Pakistan's southern Sindh province have been taken over by authorities.

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.'
'It remains unclear what Indian objectives have been realised in precipitating the crisis in the first instance last Tuesday,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US flying spy planes over Nigeria to find abducted schoolgirls

US flying spy planes over Nigeria to find abducted schoolgirls

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The United States has deployed surveillance aircraft over a remote area of Nigeria as part of a mounting international effort to find over 200 school girls abducted by the dreaded Boko Haram Islamist militants nearly a month ago.

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Investors and EOW waded through a maze of legal obstacles to get their hands on the 'kingpin'.

Budget: FM may announce policy to combat black money

Budget: FM may announce policy to combat black money

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

PAN could be used by the probe agencies.

Blackmoney: Over Rs 1 lakh cr illegal income detected

Blackmoney: Over Rs 1 lakh cr illegal income detected

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The government has detected over Rs 1 lakh crore of undisclosed income in the last financial year, a figure more than double as compared to the search and seizure action undertaken by the Income Tax department during 2012-13 to check black money.

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'We have not issued notices randomly.' 'We have done the risk profiling of individuals, and sent to those whose profile has not matched with their declared income.'

Tata Motors planning a slew of new models: Mistry

Tata Motors planning a slew of new models: Mistry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

It has turned around its domestic operations under the HorizoNext strategy

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

There cannot be a 'blanket ban' on media reporting on cases of rape and sexual abuse, it said.

When can we expect a 2nd Trump-Kim summit?

When can we expect a 2nd Trump-Kim summit?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'Xi Jinping is keen that the second Trump-Kim summit happens soonest.' 'Kim is reported to have told Xi that he expects to achieve a result from a second summit that the international community would welcome,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar allowed the probe agency to quiz Anand Joshi, who was arrested on Sunday from west Delhi, in its custody till May 20.

No holy cows to protect, says Jaitley on Aircel-Maxis

No holy cows to protect, says Jaitley on Aircel-Maxis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

As soon as the House met, AIADMK MPs trooped into the Well shouting slogans and demanded action from the government.

Winsome becomes a headache for banks and investors

Winsome becomes a headache for banks and investors

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The company and its sister concern, Forever Precious, owe close to Rs 5,500 crore.

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.

CBI officers face probe for letting off Bhushan Steel MD

CBI officers face probe for letting off Bhushan Steel MD

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The officers did not arrest Neeraj Singhal despite CBI Director Ranjit Sinha's orders.

Modi's 18 months: The good, not-so-good and failed attempts

Modi's 18 months: The good, not-so-good and failed attempts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The government has made its initial moves, good and not-so-good, while the roll-out in some cases has been slow.

Electoral bonds will have to be redeemed within days: Jaitley

Electoral bonds will have to be redeemed within days: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

He said the bearer bonds can be purchased by corporate donors and donated to political parties without revealing their identity.