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Road ahead will be a tough one for Skoda

Road ahead will be a tough one for Skoda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

One of the dozen marques owned by Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen, Skoda was hit hard by botched-up delivery schedules and service in India.

Hospitals have become like huge real estate industries: SC

Hospitals have become like huge real estate industries: SC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The apex court also pulled up the Gujarat government for extending the deadline till July next year for hospitals to rectify the building by-laws violations, and said the "carte blanche" notification was in teeth of its order of December 18 last year and people will continue to die in fire incidents.

India needs to rethink and redesign the whole economy: Tata's Chandra

India needs to rethink and redesign the whole economy: Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

He said COVID-19 can be a catalyst towards the adoption of digital technologies in health and education and drive change in a way that even venture capital funds have not achieved despite pouring billions in investments.

Sensex ends 184 points lower on profit-booking

Sensex ends 184 points lower on profit-booking

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Top losers in the Sensex pack were Hero MotoCorp, HCL Tech, TCS, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank and Infosys, shedding up to 3.08 per cent.

HDFC Bank's S Jagdishan: 'Not a P&L person'

HDFC Bank's S Jagdishan: 'Not a P&L person'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'He's at best a holding-CEO. Not one who will re-imagine the bank,' a senior banker and former colleague tells Raghu Mohan about HDFC Bank CEO & MD Sashidhar Jagdishan.

Railways launches ready-to-eat meals for passengers

Railways launches ready-to-eat meals for passengers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The e-catering service is at present available on 1,350 trains.

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The RBI is of the view that it cannot carry out satisfactory due diligence for granting registration because the funding is from a jurisdiction that has been identified by FATF as having weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

India has the ability in all respects to be a great power and address our security challenges in the best national interests, says Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Rs 5 lakh claim against HSBC, Citibank banks dismissed

Rs 5 lakh claim against HSBC, Citibank banks dismissed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Forum president M G Rahatgaonkar and Member Jyoti Mandhale observed in their order that the complainant had not filed the complaint within the specified time frame (the case pertains to 2006) and hence it was being disposed off.

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The sale will be quicker if an Indian private bank buys it; it will take longer for regulatory clearances if a foreign bank or an NBFC buys it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Citi paints a grim picture of India's GDP

Citi paints a grim picture of India's GDP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

India's economic growth could fall below 5 per cent.

Parl committee to quiz armed forces chiefs on preparedness

Parl committee to quiz armed forces chiefs on preparedness

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

In an extraordinary step, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on Monday decided to call the three service chiefs to give an account of the state of preparedness of the forces against the backdrop of Army Chief Gen V K Singh speaking of shortages and deficiencies.

PM to launch COVID vaccination drive on Jan 16 at 10.30 am

PM to launch COVID vaccination drive on Jan 16 at 10.30 am

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Modi is also likely to launch the Co-WIN (COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network) App, a digital platform created for real-time monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution.

ICICI asked to pay damages on poor credit card transactions

ICICI asked to pay damages on poor credit card transactions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

ICICI Bank has been directed by a Consumer Commission to pay over Rs one lakh to a businessman after payments made to him for goods purchased by customers through credit cards failed to get credited into his account.

About time Modi spends money on military!

About time Modi spends money on military!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The political-electoral calculus favours spending thousands of crores on vanity projects like Sardar Patel's statue and the Central Vista over building up our military to handle the confrontations and conflicts that loom large, points out Ajai Shukla.

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The alacrity with which regional States responded to Delhi's invite signals that expectations are high regarding an Indian role in the efforts to stabilise the situation in Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Air traffic volume inches up 6.2% in June

Air traffic volume inches up 6.2% in June

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Indigo continued its market leadership ferrying 5.77 million passengers in the month, followed by rival Spicejet with 1.86 million, and Air India carrying 1.55 million passengers. Goair, AirAsia India and Vistara transported 1.33 million, 7.72 lakh and 6.48 lakh passengers, respectively.

College struggle: How I got my refund

College struggle: How I got my refund

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

We asked readers to write to us about how they fought with their colleges to get the refund of fees. Here's Mahavir Chopda's successful struggle against his institute.

Banks must inform consumers before blocking cards

Banks must inform consumers before blocking cards

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

A District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum bench presided by V K Gupta held ICICI bank guilty of deficiency in service and also criticised the private bank for misbehaviour of its staff with the consumer.

Kerala's COVID-19 story is hard to replicate

Kerala's COVID-19 story is hard to replicate

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'What the northern Indian states lack is responsive politics based on the principles of development, social justice and equality.' 'A cut-and-paste job cannot make up for such lethal deficiency,' observes says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

RBI widens ombudsman's scope

RBI widens ombudsman's scope

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 20 lakh actress Juhi Chawla's lawsuit challenging the 5G wireless network technology and said the plea was defective and filed for gaining publicity.

'Banks can't change schemes unilaterally'

'Banks can't change schemes unilaterally'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

In a ruling that would bring cheers to thousands of customers, the National Consumer Commission has ruled that banks cannot unilaterally change its schemes as it might amount to 'deficiency of service.'

ICICI to compensate for wrongly claiming Rs 1.19l

ICICI to compensate for wrongly claiming Rs 1.19l

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The ICICI bank accused him of spending money to the tune of Rs 1.19 lakh by using platinum credit card but Kumar denied the allegations, saying that he had never received the said card.

Citigroup pegs India's GDP growth at 7.9%

Citigroup pegs India's GDP growth at 7.9%

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The North-West is expected to be hit the most.

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

If the FATF lets Pakistan off the hook, which is to be expected, it would signify a big boost to Pakistan's standing in the fight against terrorism. Delhi, on the other hand, loses the propaganda advantage, states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mobile bill inflated by Rs 3.50; firm fined Rs 10K

Mobile bill inflated by Rs 3.50; firm fined Rs 10K

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

A Delhi consumer forum has asked telecom operator Idea Cellular Ltd to pay Rs 10,000 to a person as compensation for giving a bill inflated by Rs 3.50.

State VAT: Some imperatives

State VAT: Some imperatives

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are facing a severe drought this year, affecting livelihoods as well as lives.

Sick co has to repay investors' money: Panel

Sick co has to repay investors' money: Panel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Investors in a company declared defunct or sick are entitled to get their money back with interest as such a default on the part of the company amounts to deficiency in service, the Delhi consumer commission has said. Cimmco Birla Limited, a S K Birla group company, approached the commission seeking relief against a district forum's order to pay the redemption amount alongwith interest to city-resident Anil Sethi who had invested Rs 2,000 in the company's debentures in 1991.

Forged cheque: Canara Bank to pay Rs 15K

Forged cheque: Canara Bank to pay Rs 15K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Honouring a cheque bearing forged signature would amount to deficiency in service of a bank, which would have to pay compensation to account holder for the monetary loss, a consumer court said.

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'The CEA suggested that could be as high as 19 per cent.'

Ahmedabad to be digitally mapped by March

Ahmedabad to be digitally mapped by March

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

What this means is that crucial and accurate data about the city like dwelling units, roads, power, infrastructure, telecommunications, water distribution, sewage disposal, educational institutes, public health units, tourism centres, religious places, transport junctions etc will now be available to the government at any given time.

RBI sees growth recovery but retains GDP forecast at 7.4%

RBI sees growth recovery but retains GDP forecast at 7.4%

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rajan also said the outlook for agriculture is subdued, in view of both rabi and kharif prospects being hit by monsoon vagaries.

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Software firm dismisses charge, says Finacle has proven ability.

GDP to be lower at 6.5% in FY17; rebound likely next fiscal

GDP to be lower at 6.5% in FY17; rebound likely next fiscal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Survey lists some of the challenges that might impede India's progress.

Consumer panel asks Railways to pay up Rs 25,000

Consumer panel asks Railways to pay up Rs 25,000

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

Five years after a woman was driven out of a railway coach because of Railways' fault of allotting same seat to two different ticket holders, the Delhi Consumer Commission has fined Northern Railways Rs 25,000 for its act.

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Sukhwinder Kaur doggedly pursued her case against Bharti Axa Life Insurance in the consumer courts.

Pak failed to stop LeT, JeM funds, recruiting: US

Pak failed to stop LeT, JeM funds, recruiting: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The US State Department, in its Congressional mandated annual Country Reports on Terrorism for the year 2018, on Friday said even though the Pakistani government voiced support for political reconciliation between the Afghan government and the Taliban, it did not restrict the terror group and the Haqqani Network from operating in Pakistan-based safe havens and threatening the US and Afghan forces in Afghanistan.