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IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The applications range from disaster recovery to predicting demand and understanding customer choices using artificial intelligence.

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The PCA plan covers various suggestions or measures to recover non-performing assets (NPAs), reduce costs, boost capital, downsize risk-weighted assets, and improve profitability, among others. The LVB management is in the process of implementing all of these, said sources.

The new charter does not make life easy for flight passengers

The new charter does not make life easy for flight passengers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

It neither mentions timelines for refund or compensation, nor talks about penal provisions for airlines.

Govt to bring back 77 Indian labourers 'mistreated' in Sri Lanka

Govt to bring back 77 Indian labourers 'mistreated' in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The government has taken "serious note" of complaints against an Indian company, involved in alleged mistreatment of 77 Indian labourers in Sri Lanka, and directed its mission in Colombo to make immediate arrangements for their return.

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Surprised at the World Bank's decision to appoint a neutral expert, as sought by the Indian government, and at the same time establish a Court of Arbitration as wanted by Pakistan, India said proceeding with both the steps simultaneously "legally untenable".

No 'prima facie' evidence of wrongdoing by Pankaja: Fadnavis

No 'prima facie' evidence of wrongdoing by Pankaja: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Fadnavis said the 'minute details' will be gone into before an inquiry is ordered.

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Hazare has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra.

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The party sent the suspension notices to Uttar Pradesh leaders Rakesh Sinha and Vishal Sharma Lathe for openly coming out in support of Yadav and Bhushan.

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

US attorney urged the Los Angeles court that Rana be not released.

Cabinet expansion will reflect 'budget focus & priorities': PM

Cabinet expansion will reflect 'budget focus & priorities': PM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday quoted as saying that Tuesday's expansion of his ministry will reflect "budget focus and priorities".

Salman can go to Pakistan and work there: Raj Thackeray

Salman can go to Pakistan and work there: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

"Our soldiers don't have any personal animosity with Pakistani soldiers. The bullets our soldiers face are not filmy. Salman gets up after being hit by a bullet," Raj said, reacting to Salman's remarks, adding "I have seen his tubelight blinker many a time."

Airtel customer asks for 'Hindu representative'; Twitter erupts in anger

Airtel customer asks for 'Hindu representative'; Twitter erupts in anger

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

It all began as one of its customers did not want a Muslim representative to resolve a problem. Rather, the customer wanted a Hindu representative to resolve the issue.

Parliament nod to whistleblowers' protection bill

Parliament nod to whistleblowers' protection bill

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

A bill to provide for setting up a regular mechanism to encourage persons to disclose information on corruption or wilful misuse of power by public servants, including ministers, was passed by Parliament on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

HC upholds closure of Sterlite Copper in Tuticorin

HC upholds closure of Sterlite Copper in Tuticorin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Madras high court on Tuesday rejected a plea from mining giant Vedanta to order reopening of its Sterlite copper unit at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu.

BSNL cuts mobile call rates by 80% for new customers

BSNL cuts mobile call rates by 80% for new customers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Will be valid only for the first two months of a customer's joining

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh was among those questioned. Ghosh is among the 7 out of the total 9 suspects, who are from Left-leaning student organisations while two suspects are from the ABVP. The ABVP also released eight videos in support of their claims and demanded a detailed investigation.

Togadia wants to bring law in Parliament for building Ram temple

Togadia wants to bring law in Parliament for building Ram temple

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and Governor O P Kohli were also present at the meeting.

Larger SC bench to hear plea against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Larger SC bench to hear plea against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday said that the plea of a former law intern seeking probe against its retired judge Swatanter Kumar for allegedly sexually harassing her be heard by a three-judge bench and posted the case for hearing on March 26.

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

DMK blames EC, AIADMK's malpractices for defeat

DMK blames EC, AIADMK's malpractices for defeat

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday alleged that use of money, muscle power and misuse of official machinery by the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam were responsible for the party's worst-ever performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu, where it drew a blank.

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

India borrows ideas that we don't need, like the FRDI Bill, and ignores the ones we need, like rewarding whistleblowers such as the ones who want to save Bombay Mercantile Bank, says Debashis Basu.

Sonia, Rahul summoned as accused in National Herald case

Sonia, Rahul summoned as accused in National Herald case

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and Vice President Rahul Gandhi were on Thursday summoned by a local court as accused in a criminal complaint lodged by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy for alleged cheating and misappropriation of funds in acquiring ownership of now-defunct daily National Herald.

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'Amit Shah has provoked us'

'Amit Shah has provoked us'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'I have stopped going to college and instead come here to protest.' 'What is the point of going to college when you are unsure about your citizenship?' 'I am here to protest and save my future.'

Community radio ushers revolution in workers' lives

Community radio ushers revolution in workers' lives

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Urimai Kural, part of the Gram Vaani community radio station that spans 15 states, serves as a much-needed helpline for harassed garment factory workers.

OPS camp moves SC against Speaker's decision on secret ballot

OPS camp moves SC against Speaker's decision on secret ballot

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

K Pandiarajan has filed a petition in the apex court in which he has sought a direction for quashing Speaker P Dhanapal's decision rejecting the demand for a secret ballot to determine the outcome of the floor test.

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

A Central Pollution Control Board official said the AQI entered the "severe plus" or "emergency" category late on Thursday night, the first time since January this year.

PSBs get more teeth to checkmate defaulters

PSBs get more teeth to checkmate defaulters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The Ministry of Home Affairs amended its guidelines on October 12 to include the chairman, managing director or chief executive officer of each public sector bank on the list of authorities who can issue requests for opening look-out circulars against whom an FIR is yet to be filed.

What is holding Modi govt back on the economy

What is holding Modi govt back on the economy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'The Modi regime is not willing to use its huge political capital for taking any economic policy measure that it fears might undermine that political strength, says A K Bhattacharya.

E-voting lapses under Sebi lens

E-voting lapses under Sebi lens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The regulator's concern arises from several recent instances.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The Information and broadcasting ministry, which has constituted a three-member committee to study the ground situation, meanwhile maintained that though it was willing to discuss and resolve issues the students were being inflexible.

New worries for banks

New worries for banks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Delays in returning money for disputed transactions have also come under RBI's scanner.

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

He asserted his force was as competent as the CBI to probe the Kathua rape and murder case.

Lodha reforms are illegal and unconstitutional: Justice Katju

Lodha reforms are illegal and unconstitutional: Justice Katju

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court verdict on BCCI reforms came under a sharp attack from former apex court judge Markandey Katju, who termed the reforms as "unconstitutional and illegal."

CBSE leak: Paper shared on 10 WhatsApp groups; Google's reply sought

CBSE leak: Paper shared on 10 WhatsApp groups; Google's reply sought

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Scores of students on Friday staged a protest outside the CBSE office in Delhi against the paper leak.

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

Aam Aadmi Party installs spy cameras, catches rivals distributing liquor

Aam Aadmi Party installs spy cameras, catches rivals distributing liquor

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

To counter any attempt by its rivals to woo voters through distribution of cash and liquor, the Aam Aadmi Party has installed 2,000 high resolution spy cameras in and around slums of Delhi and said it was their attempt to end the age-old practice of buying votes.