News for 'chairman resignation'

'I will quit only after winning the battle'

'I will quit only after winning the battle'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Speaking with Shekhar Gupta, the Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of The Print, on his Off The Cuff show, the former soldier and two-time chief minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh expressed 'personal' hurt over the way the Gandhis treated him and asked for his resignation.

More rift in the IOA?

More rift in the IOA?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

IOA Finance Committee chairman Khanna defends decision on Tokyo Games hotel bookings for Tokyo Games, says can't authorise expenditure in absence of approval from President or Secretary General. Indian Weightlifting Federation secretary general Sahdev Yadav resigned as member of the finance committee, saying he was doing so "to maintain self-respect".

Zee board rejects Invesco's request for convening EGM

Zee board rejects Invesco's request for convening EGM

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

At its meeting held on Friday, the company's board rejected the minority shareholders' demand and termed the requisition as "invalid and illegal". "In its meeting held on 1st October 2021, the board has arrived at a conclusion that the requisition is invalid and illegal; and has accordingly conveyed its inability to convene the Extraordinary General Meeting to Invesco Developing Markets Funds and OFI Global China Fund, LLC," ZEEL said in a statement.

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The development comes at a time when Eveready is on the lookout for strategic investors, including a possible stake sale in its battery business.

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

First-time Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narvekar on Friday filed his nomination as the party candidate for the post of Maharashtra assembly speaker, election for which, if required, will be held on July 3.

Why Anupam Kher quit FTII

Why Anupam Kher quit FTII

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Blame it on Dr Vijay Kapoor, folks!

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday relieved two of his secretaries of their duties in the Chief Minister's Office as part of a reshuffle of nearly a dozen Indian Administrative Service officers in the state.

Cricket Australia in trouble

Cricket Australia in trouble

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Embattled Cricket Australia (CA) Chairman David Peever is set to step down in the wake of a review into the board's governance and culture, local media reported on Thursday.

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Zee Entertainment last week witnessed shareholder activism that saw an open call for the ouster of promoters and the incumbent management led by Punit Goenka. Besides, Dish TV also faced a similar call earlier this month. The trouble at Zee Entertainment can be gauged from the fact that this is a unique company wherein the promoters own just 3.99 per cent, but fully control the firm.

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'The BJP had a big threat from the Congress in J&K, therefore they were threatened by us.'

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

]If Andhra Pradesh's middle class is denied salaries and pensions or, if these are delayed, it will rise against Jagan Mohan Reddy with the same fervour with which it voted him in.

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Nana Patole appointed Maharashtra Congress president

Nana Patole appointed Maharashtra Congress president

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Patole, the MLA from Sakoli in Bhandara district, had resigned as speaker of Maharashtra assembly on Thursday.

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In Chanda's defence, one can always say, why would the Videocon Group take care of her husband as a quid pro quo to get a loan? After all, the group has taken money from the entire banking industry and ICICI Bank's share in the pie is not even 10 per cent. So, if it had a quid pro quo with Chanda to get the money, it must have had similar arrangements with other banks, too. If this is not the case, one must accept that it had got money from all banks, including ICICI, without any under-the-table conditions, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending 12 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators from the Maharashtra legislative assembly beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational".

Nick Hockley named CA's interim chief after Roberts quits

Nick Hockley named CA's interim chief after Roberts quits

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

While Eddings cast Roberts's departure as a mutual decision, he also said CA wanted a "new leadership style" and the permanent successor would need strong communication skills.

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.' 'The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to Kharge.'

Satyam's Raju resigns, admits Rs 8,000 cr fraud

Satyam's Raju resigns, admits Rs 8,000 cr fraud

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Satyam Computers founder and chairman Ramalinga Raju has resigned from the company.The company's managing director B Rama Raju has also resigned.

SBI classifies its Rs 250 cr of dues as bad loans

SBI classifies its Rs 250 cr of dues as bad loans

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

About 12 other lenders with combined exposure of Rs 1,200 crore likely to follow

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Voting began on Monday in the Congress presidential polls as senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor face-off for the post of All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief.

Mindtree co-founder Subroto Bagchi quits govt role to 'save company'

Mindtree co-founder Subroto Bagchi quits govt role to 'save company'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Mindtree faces the risk of management change as its largest shareholder is reportedly in talks with a rival technology firm to offload his stake.

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral Acharya is the eighth economist to quit since the Modi government took office.

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.

Here's what to expect from ICC meeting on Monday

Here's what to expect from ICC meeting on Monday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

This year's T20 World Cup will likely be held in Australia in 2022 as India doesn't want to swap its 2021 hosting rights with Cricket Australia as of now.

Congress, BJP members scuffle in Lok Sabha

Congress, BJP members scuffle in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Oppn members went into the area of treasury benches carrying a black banner, which demanded Shah's resignation, as Speaker Om Birla continued with proceedings of the House.

Deshmukh case: ED summons Maha minister Anil Parab

Deshmukh case: ED summons Maha minister Anil Parab

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Raut said the ED notice to Parab was "expected" and the party would fight it legally.

5th top-level exit hits Infosys

5th top-level exit hits Infosys

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The latest one being Ken Toombs, global head of consulting at the Bengaluru-based entity.

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the biggest tax reform since Independence.

Govt wants to throttle Oppn's voice, says Congress on MPs' suspension

Govt wants to throttle Oppn's voice, says Congress on MPs' suspension

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Congress on Monday described as a "blot on democracy" the suspension of its four MPs for the rest of the monsoon session for disrupting proceedings in the Lok Sabha, alleging the government was trying to "intimidate" the party but it would not be cowed down.

Anil Deshmukh's journey in Maha politics hits a roadblock

Anil Deshmukh's journey in Maha politics hits a roadblock

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Except for the Devendra Fadnavis- led government during 2014-19, Anil Deshmukh has managed to find a berth in the state ministry irrespective of which party came to power in the last over two decades.

Kochhar case: CBI stands vindicated, say officials

Kochhar case: CBI stands vindicated, say officials

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The FIR also said chairman of New Development Bank K V Kamath, Goldman Sachs India chairman Sonjoy Chatterjee, Standard Chartered Bank CEO Zarin Daruwala, Tata Capital head Rajiv Sabharwal and Tata Capital senior advisor Homi Khusrokhan need to be investigated.

Is Rahul Gandhi emerging as a tough taskmaster?

Is Rahul Gandhi emerging as a tough taskmaster?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The resignation of the IPL chairman and the strong criticism of laxity in dealing with Naxal violence indicate that the Congress vice-president is not content being a political bystander any more. Anita Katyal reports

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Rediff.com24 May 2022

B Y Vijayendra said power and position itself are not the ultimate objectives in politics.

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The ambit of the G-23 grouping increased this time as some more leaders -- Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, former Gujarat chief minister Shankar Singh Vaghela, former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and former Haryana speaker Kuldeep Sharma -- joined them.

Mamata files nomination from Nandigram, says confident to win

Mamata files nomination from Nandigram, says confident to win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination for Nandigram assembly seat, where she will take on her former protege and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari and exuded confidence of winning it saying she has never returned empty-handed from the land of anti-farm land acquisition movement.

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Younis was appointed last November on a two-year contract that ran until the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

Raut backtracks on 'compounders better than docs'

Raut backtracks on 'compounders better than docs'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

I have not insulted anybody, and I especially cannot insult the doctors, Raut said.

Jaishankar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Jaishankar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The 1977-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer took oath in English after which he greeted the Chairman and other members present in the House.