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Poor credit offtake may affect IDBI Bank: Fitch

Poor credit offtake may affect IDBI Bank: Fitch

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

The performance of the Mumbai-based public sector bank may continue to lag behind its peers longer than expected due to the deterioration in its credit cycle, the agency said. Even though IDBI's non-performing asset ratios improved significantly after bad loans worth Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) were transferred to a trust in FY04, the current economic slowdown could impact the bank's corporate loan portfolio.

SC dismisses plea against Smithkline Beecham

SC dismisses plea against Smithkline Beecham

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The petition was dismissed by a Supreme Court bench headed by Justice A K Mathur. The Madhya Pradesh high court had earlier upheld a city court's decision to dismiss the state government's plea against the pharmaceutical firm. The petition filed in the apex court through counsel C D Singh stated that the High Court had failed to appreciate that the presence of foreign element in the medicine was a clear breach of provisions of the Durgs & Cosmetic Rules 1945.

Assam: 3 tribal militants killed in encounter in hills

Assam: 3 tribal militants killed in encounter in hills

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Three militants belonging to the Dimasa tribe militant group, United People's Liberation Front were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Assam Police and Assam Rifles at a forest area between Hatikhali and Manderdisha under Langting police station in Dima Hasao hill district of Assam early Thursday morning, police informed.

When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Tension between the government, specially the finance ministry, and RBI is as old as the central bank itself.

AP: Ordinance of 4 per cent Muslim

AP: Ordinance of 4 per cent Muslim

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government has promulgated an ordinance providing four per cent reservation to 15 socially and educationally backward groups among Muslims in professional educational institutions and public employment.

SIT starts investigation into Gujarat riots

SIT starts investigation into Gujarat riots

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The five-member team headed by former CBI chief R K Raghavan spent almost an entire morning visiting the sites, sources in the police department said. The team, which include former director general of police of Uttar Pradesh C D Sathpathy and three IPS officers from Gujarat -- Geeta Johri, Shivanand Jha and Ashish Bhatia -- had an extensive meeting at Meghaninagar police station after visiting the contentious sites, police sources said.

Tejas makers hope Navy could still use Mark II version

Tejas makers hope Navy could still use Mark II version

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

With the Navy ruling out deploying indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on its aircraft carriers, Aeronautical Development Agency on Saturday said it was restricted only to Mark I which was a technology demonstrator and pinned hopes on Mark II for use by the Navy.

'Indian hockey needs to start from scratch'

'Indian hockey needs to start from scratch'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

It will take India at least a decade compete with the world's best, says former hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay.

It's his birthday! Yuvraj Singh turns 36!

It's his birthday! Yuvraj Singh turns 36!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh turned 36 on Tuesday and warm birthday wishes poured in from the cricket fraternity.

NIIT, IIM-C tie up for executive programmes

NIIT, IIM-C tie up for executive programmes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Software and training organisation NIIT Ltd has tied up with one of country's leading business school, Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta to offer 'Executive Development' programmes through virtual classrooms.

Crespo double rescues Argentina

Crespo double rescues Argentina

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Aimar and Tevez add to Crespo's brace to give the South Americans a 4-1 win.

Country's top architects to give swanky makeover 600 rail stations

Country's top architects to give swanky makeover 600 rail stations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Top architecture firms belonging to Hafeez Contractor and C P Kukreja have offered to design a few stations free of cost.

1.7 lakh posts vacant in Railways: Lalu

1.7 lakh posts vacant in Railways: Lalu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

About 1,72,689 posts related to A,B,C,D categories were lying vacant in Railways till December 31 last year, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Lokpal will help CVC function independently: Govt

Lokpal will help CVC function independently: Govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The enactment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act will help the Central Vigilance Commission work in an independent and assertive manner, the government said on Wednesday.

A RAW hand

A RAW hand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Hashmi murder: 9 get life imprisonment

Hashmi murder: 9 get life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

Hashmi murder: Nine sentenced to life imprisonment.

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

UK team in Gujarat for trade meet

UK team in Gujarat for trade meet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

India upbeat over bumper crop output

India upbeat over bumper crop output

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Driven by a good monsoon and area expansion, India is likely to have a bumper grains production of 208-215 million tonne this year.

Cremer rises to the top to rally Zimbabwe against Lanka

Cremer rises to the top to rally Zimbabwe against Lanka

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Captain Graeme Cremer scored his maiden Test century on Monday to help Zimbabwe avoid the follow-on as they scored 373 in reply to Sri Lanka's 537 in the first Test.

'My departure was not thrust upon me'

'My departure was not thrust upon me'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Jalan has unquestionably left an indelible mark on Mint Street.

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Following the row over financing, Pakistan seems to have failed to seal the deal for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets from the United States.

Centre to link major rivers by 2016

Centre to link major rivers by 2016

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

Former power minister Suresh Prabhu has been chosen to head a task force to pursue this deadline.

The real story of Tiger Zinda Hai: How India got 46 nurses back from ISIS

The real story of Tiger Zinda Hai: How India got 46 nurses back from ISIS

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

With the release of the film's trailer, we revisit how the crisis was actually handled.

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Galbraith had a powerful ally in Washington -- not as blunt and direct as the ambassador -- but committed to see Krishna Menon go.' 'This was President Kennedy himself.'

Pakistan to purchase American-made F-16 jets to counter India

Pakistan to purchase American-made F-16 jets to counter India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Pakistan is trying to get more F-16s from the US as well as looking towards countries like Russia and France for new aircraft to replace old ones to match India's defence purchases.

India-focused funds saw $2.5 billion flow out in 2016

India-focused funds saw $2.5 billion flow out in 2016

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Except for September quarter, which had net inflows of $196 million, all other quarters had outflows.

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

It was better to first build a single-rate GST with a low rate, achieve full mastery of this, and then consider more complex possibilities such as high rates and multiple rates.

On RBI, let the public know who stands where

On RBI, let the public know who stands where

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

If indeed the issues involved between the government and RBI are of immense public interest, why not make public the arguments of both the government and the RBI, irrespective of the outcome of the process, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.However, the Act is silent on what happens if the governor's views differ from that of the government. If Patel does not want to budge from his stance the government can either see merit in the Governor's arguments and decide against going ahead with its plan or overrule him. My guess is that the issues raised by the government need to be sorted out not at the November 19 board meeting but between the Governor and the government, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

EPS, OPS factions form panels to hold AIADMK merger talks

EPS, OPS factions form panels to hold AIADMK merger talks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

In signs of thaw on All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam merger move, the factions led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and the one by O Panneerselvam on Friday announced formation of their respective committees to hold discussions.

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Rio Olympics-bound shot putter Manpreet Kaur stole the limelight as Indians pocketed five gold medals from athletics on the opening day of the event at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

Ton-up Du Plessis, Miller help South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Ton-up Du Plessis, Miller help South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

It was an eighth ODI victory in a row for South Africa and an 11th win in succession at home as they showed form in the build-up to the Champions Trophy in England in June.

Assam-Nagaland border violence toll mounts to 11

Assam-Nagaland border violence toll mounts to 11

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The death toll in firing and arson along the Assam-Nagaland border by alleged miscreants from Nagaland has increased to 11 with the recovery of nine more bodies from the disturbed Uriamghat area of Assam on Friday even as night curfew continued.

US arms Pakistan with combat aircraft, trainer jets

US arms Pakistan with combat aircraft, trainer jets

Rediff.com6 May 2015

As the United States withdraws its forces from neighbouring Afghanistan, the Obama administration has armed Pakistan with 14 combat aircraft, 59 military trainer jets and 374 armoured personnel carriers, an internal Congressional report has said.

What's a non-veg joke?

What's a non-veg joke?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Say goodbye to these 10 Indianisms.

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

'Journalists and intelligence officials do a similar job -- collect information.' Three former RAW officials tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that they see nothing wrong in Ved Prakash Vaidik meeting Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Muhammad Saeed.

'Terror outfits born from political agenda, not incidents'

'Terror outfits born from political agenda, not incidents'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Former chief of R&AW C D Sahay dismisses comments linking the Gujarat riots and Babri Masjid demolition to the formation of the Indian Mujahideen

Could Modi as PM revive Kashmiri militancy?

Could Modi as PM revive Kashmiri militancy?

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa talks to security experts about the possibility of militancy returning to the Kashmir Valley in the eventuality of Narendra Modi becoming the prime minister