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Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The state government says Ola was using its existing cab aggregator licence to promote bike taxi services.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination has been introduced in the California Senate by a Democratic lawmaker, which, if passed, could make America's most populous state also the country's first to outlaw caste-based bias.

FD with a company, a good biz option

FD with a company, a good biz option

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

RayBan's Polo Ralph brand in India

RayBan's Polo Ralph brand in India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

RayBan Sun Optics India Ltd on Tuesday said it would launch the designer Polo Ralph Lauren brand of sunglasses next year.

India may ban Boeing 737 Max 8 planes, decision likely on Wednesday

India may ban Boeing 737 Max 8 planes, decision likely on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

About 350 Boeing 737 Max 8 are currently in service with airlines around the world, with thousands more on order. Boeing insists it has no reason to pull the popular aircraft from the skies.

Russia lifts ban on Indian seafood imports

Russia lifts ban on Indian seafood imports

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

The Russian government has allowed 46 Indian seafood companies to re-start their exports

FIFA scam: Nike says no company officials received any kickbacks

FIFA scam: Nike says no company officials received any kickbacks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

"There is no allegation in the charging documents that any Nike employee was aware of or knowingly participated in any bribery or kickback scheme," the company said.

Govt to ban distribution of gifts at AGMs

Govt to ban distribution of gifts at AGMs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

The government is proposing to ban distribution of gifts and food coupons at the Annual General Meetings of companies, as these activities distract shareholders from serious business.

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research.

FIFA Ethics Committee asks for life ban for Rafael Callejas

FIFA Ethics Committee asks for life ban for Rafael Callejas

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

FIFA's Ethics Committee on Wednesday called for Rafael Callejas to be banned from soccer for life, alleging the former president of the Honduran Football Association breached the scandal-hit soccer governing body's code of conduct.

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India's expectation of Twitter complying with the country's rules for social media platforms will not change with its takeover by Elon Musk, according to a senior minister.

Maggi ban sent disturbing message to investors: Swiss envoy

Maggi ban sent disturbing message to investors: Swiss envoy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

It was a disturbing message in the sense that the regulatory framework is not clear enough and is not always applied in a convincing manner.

Charges completely false, says father of man who urinated on AI co-flier

Charges completely false, says father of man who urinated on AI co-flier

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The accused had urinated on his co-passenger, a woman in her seventies, allegedly in an inebriated condition, in the business class of the Air India flight on November 26 last year.

Little choice for beverage cos but to import paper straws

Little choice for beverage cos but to import paper straws

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Parle Agro, which sells beverages such as Frooti in small tetra packs, has already started importing paper straws. Dabur India, which sells its fruit juices in tetra packs under the brand Real, is also considering importing paper straws.

Niemann files $100m defamation lawsuit against Carlsen

Niemann files $100m defamation lawsuit against Carlsen

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Hans Niemann, the teenage American grandmaster at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal, sued world champion Magnus Carlsen, online platform Chess.com and others for slander and libel on Thursday and is seeking at least $100 million in damages.

Kerala HC quashes ban on Coke, Pepsi

Kerala HC quashes ban on Coke, Pepsi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The court upheld the contention of the two soft drink companies that the state government had no jurisdiction to impose a ban on manufacture and sale of their products.\n\n

Note ban shadow lingers over one in four BSE 200 stocks

Note ban shadow lingers over one in four BSE 200 stocks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Quite a few large- and mid-cap stocks are yet to recover from the note ban, pharma, banking and rural demand-based industries among laggards.

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Holding that Air India's conduct appeared to be 'unprofessional', aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday issued notices to the officials and crew of the New York-Delhi flight, asking why action should not be taken against them for 'dereliction' of duty while handling the November 26 'urination' incident.

Nestle India takes Maggi off the shelves after ban in several states

Nestle India takes Maggi off the shelves after ban in several states

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nestl India on Thursday night decided to take Maggi off the shelves after a controversy erupted over its contents, prompting several states to ban the 'two-minute' noodles.

Ban on private labs in Mumbai may hit COVID-19 battle

Ban on private labs in Mumbai may hit COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The testing rate is likely to slow down, report Pavan Lall and Sohini Das.

Is RBI's decision to ban cryptocurrencies correct?

Is RBI's decision to ban cryptocurrencies correct?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Anthony Pompliano, general partner at Morgan Creek Capital Blockchain in the Silicon Valley, shares his views on cryptocurrencies with Mayank Jain in an email interview.

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Politicians and Twitter warriors around the globe have a new buzzword among them: Net zero. Everyone appears to be keen to state their commitment to net zero, with India providing an outlay of Rs 35,000 crore to achieve energy transition and net-zero objectives in its Budget for FY24, even as the latest and final report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that current efforts are not enough to curb global warming. A number of small factory owners and businesses, however, have pointed out that the transition to net-zero emissions will cost them hugely.

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The ban on liquor advertising is an example of policy hypocrisy at play.

World Bank ban: Nath tries to clear Wipro's name

World Bank ban: Nath tries to clear Wipro's name

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

After disclosing late last year its decision banning Satyam Computer Services, the World Bank said earlier this month that Wipro and another Indian IT firm Megasoft have also been debarred from directly doing business with it under its corporate procurement programme. The Bank had disclosed the ban on Satyam on December 25, while debarment of Wipro and Megasoft was revealed on January 11.

Indians may be considered for top posts at insurance companies

Indians may be considered for top posts at insurance companies

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) will look at Indian executives for all top posts at insurance companies.

India ban: Who will gain from Xiaomi's loss?

India ban: Who will gain from Xiaomi's loss?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

If the Delhi HC order stays effective, Xiaomi would lose the fastest growing smartphone market.

From Dixon to Lava, Indian firms in JV talks with Chinese players

From Dixon to Lava, Indian firms in JV talks with Chinese players

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Home-grown companies, including electronics manufacturing services (EMS) firm Dixon Technologies and mobile device maker Lava International, have started exploratory talks with Chinese sub-assemblies and component players for setting up joint ventures (JVs) in the country. Sources in the industry say many domestic companies have also had preliminary discussions with original design manufacturers (ODMs) in China to look at a JV model for manufacturing smartphones. Key ODM players in mobile devices in China include Longcheer, Huaqin, and Wingtech, which has already set up a plant in Tirupati.

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The referendum by the Russian authorities on the annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine was largely seen as a "sham referendum" and has been widely criticised by various countries.

Should unwanted phone calls be banned?

Should unwanted phone calls be banned?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Do you get unwanted phone calls from business ventures wanting to sell credit cards, insurance policies, travel packages, or any such services or goods? Do you feel such calls should be banned?

Ranbaxy sets aside Rs 257.4 cr for impact of USFDA ban

Ranbaxy sets aside Rs 257.4 cr for impact of USFDA ban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories has set aside Rs 257.4 crore (Rs 2.57 billion) towards the financial impact of a US ban on import of products made at its plant at Toansa.

'No material impact of US ban'

'No material impact of US ban'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

Software major Infosys Technologies said on Saturday that the passage of the law by the US Senate banning sub-contracting work to other countries, including India

Futures trade banned in RPL

Futures trade banned in RPL

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Chevron is evaluating its options regarding RPL. It owns 5 per cent stake in RPL, valued at about $1 billion.

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Patent fees will likely squeeze margins, and in turn the company's valuation.

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'What can a teacher do that ChatGPT cannot?'

'Let the good times roll', Elon Musk tweets on 1st morning as Twitter boss

'Let the good times roll', Elon Musk tweets on 1st morning as Twitter boss

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Billionaire Elon Musk has completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter and fired the social media company's four top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and legal executive Vijaya Gadde. The New York Times said that Musk, the world's richest man, closed the deal to buy Twitter on Thursday. Citing people with knowledge of the situation, the report said that Musk "has started cleaning house at Twitter with the firings of at least four top executives". The Twitter executives who were fired include Agrawal, Gadde, chief financial officer Ned Segal and general counsel Sean Edgett.

Man who urinated on AI co-passenger absconding: Delhi Police

Man who urinated on AI co-passenger absconding: Delhi Police

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Delhi Police sent multiple teams to nab the man, who had allegedly urinated on his female co-passenger on an Air India flight on November 26 last year, but he was absconding, officials said on Thursday.

MRTPC slaps ban on LG ad

MRTPC slaps ban on LG ad

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission on Wednesday banned consumer electronics major LG Electronics from advertising its 'Mangal Hi Mangal Offer' gift scheme, saying the advertisement was "deceptive".

Drug makers oppose ban on diabetes pill

Drug makers oppose ban on diabetes pill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Industry is gathering scientific data to approach the regulator, DCGI, for a review of the suspension order.

Anti-obesity drug may be banned

Anti-obesity drug may be banned

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Over 20 drug companies marketing anti-obesity drug sibutramine under a variety of brand names are likely to soon face a ban on selling the medicine.