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The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Officials said the agency had issued a notice to Karti to present himself in person or through an authorised representative and submit personal financial documents and those related to a firm this week.

Jignesh Shah's bail delayed

Jignesh Shah's bail delayed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Economic Offences wing of Mumbai Police, which is probing the case, told the court that the investigating agency intended to file chargesheet against Shah and others on or before August 4.

Washout in Parliament's monsoon session over Lalitgate, Vyapam

Washout in Parliament's monsoon session over Lalitgate, Vyapam

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Parliament on Wednesday saw a washout as the Opposition aggressively pressed for ouster of Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, rejecting the government's offer for a debate.

The telecom mess has just got messier

The telecom mess has just got messier

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'Tinkering will not do. Merely staggering spectrum dues comes nowhere near solving the problem,' cautions Rahul Khullar.

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The possibility of the slowdown affecting more players is greater if the industry doesn't get access to easier finance in the next six to eight months.

'RBI won't allow any cooperative bank to collapse'

'RBI won't allow any cooperative bank to collapse'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

One incident should not be used to generalise the health of all cooperative banks, says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das.

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

TMC MPs protest outside PMO, rounded up

TMC MPs protest outside PMO, rounded up

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The MPs went right up to the entrance of South Block, but were stopped at the first check point.

Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

If at all it was some great strategy, the delay has only helped the person they eventually arrested.

CBI looking into RBI's rationale for rushing 20:80 gold import scheme

CBI looking into RBI's rationale for rushing 20:80 gold import scheme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

CBI officials, who questioned former RBI deputy governor H R Khan on Friday, wanted to understand from him why the gold scheme was rushed through without taking into the account the impact and potential misuse.

Does Aavas have the answer to India's banking crisis?

Does Aavas have the answer to India's banking crisis?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Aavas is turning heads in the country's mortgage financing space because it selected to do business in a different way, says Mudar Patherya.

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The accused -- Lemos, his wife Valany and Ryan D'Souza -- were convicted on Sunday by the Dubai Misdemeanours Court in the 515 cases filed against them

How the private sector has stalled India's reforms

How the private sector has stalled India's reforms

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'The failures of private businessmen have set back the process of market-oriented reform, though that is the only way forward,' argues T N Ninan.

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the past 10 years or more, the RBI has been turning down dozens of applications under the RTI Act that sought disclosing the list of wilful defaulters and the RBI's inspection reports. In fact, it is the only organisation that has a granular and complete view of the heist that has been going on for 25 years at least. But it has escaped any blame for the multiple rounds of bankruptcy and massive periodic recapitalisation of public sector banks caused by bad loans. In fact, they don't want anyone to know how incompetent and collusive they have been in handling bad loans, says Debashis Basu.

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Jalan panel has recommended to the RBI to keep shady entities out of banking licence race.

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'NiMo having skipped, the next best bet is a high-profile banker.' 'Ms Usha happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.' 'Ms Usha's crime? That's as thin as it gets.'

ED arrests Agusta middleman Christian Michel, gets 7-day custody

ED arrests Agusta middleman Christian Michel, gets 7-day custody

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

A special court denied Christian Michel bail in the related Central Bureau of Investigation case.

'India has 42 mn cyber crime victims every year'

'India has 42 mn cyber crime victims every year'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

According to the report, there are 42 million cyber crime victims every year on a pan-India basis. During the last year, 52 per cent of such victims had suffered attacks such as malware, viruses, hacking, scams, fraud and theft.

How to have a holiday free from cyber threat

How to have a holiday free from cyber threat

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

For a little over two weeks, a group called 'Guardians of Peace' released a new bit of leaked information about Sony almost every day.

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Cracking the whip on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Sports Ministry on Friday suspended the Olympic body till the time it reverses the decision to appoint the scam tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its Life Presidents.

Naveen Patnaik: Calm visage masks nerves of steel

Naveen Patnaik: Calm visage masks nerves of steel

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Patnaik's image of a "clean and honest" politician is widely regarded as the reason why he was able to withstand a spirited challenge thrown by the Bharatiya Janata Party, analysts say of perhaps the lone regional satrap who cannot even properly speak the language of his native state.

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The ministry had on Friday decided to replace Chatterjee as joint secretary and acquisition manager (Air), in-charge of handling the chopper deal, which is facing cancellation in view of bribery allegations, and the multi-billion dollar 126 combat aircraft deal of the Air Force.

'Rs 77,000 cr bank loan fraud took place under Modi'

'Rs 77,000 cr bank loan fraud took place under Modi'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'Last year, Rs 20,000 crore was ripped off from the banking system.' 'The situation has deteriorated under the Modi government.'

MSRTC regional manager suspended

MSRTC regional manager suspended

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

The regional manager of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Capt V V Ratnaparkhi, has been suspended for his alleged involvement in a recruitment scam, financial irregularities and misuse of official vehicles.

As 99% banned notes return, Opposition takes on PM

As 99% banned notes return, Opposition takes on PM

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Chidambaram questioned the Narendra Modi government whether its demonetisation decision was designed to convert black money into white.

Note ban: PAC says PM will not be called

Note ban: PAC says PM will not be called

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The decision came after a storm was kicked up by the ruling party members on Thomas' statement earlier this week that the PAC can call the PM to depose on the note ban issue.

NSEL payment crisis: Investors pin hopes on govt

NSEL payment crisis: Investors pin hopes on govt

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The investors write to new finance minister; say refunds, not arrests, their priority.

The Lokpal is no magic wand to fight corruption

The Lokpal is no magic wand to fight corruption

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A more informed electorate, rather than the Lokpal, can fight corruption better, argues Neeta Kolhatkar.

Golden tips to avoid Phishing-Vishing

Golden tips to avoid Phishing-Vishing

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The banking, financial services and insurance sector was the most targeted by scamsters, says Indeevar Krishna, head, operations and customer service, Max Life Insurance

SEC raps Network Associates CFO Prabhat Goyal

SEC raps Network Associates CFO Prabhat Goyal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Prabhat K Goyal, CFO, Network Associates, faces criminal charges for an accounting scam that duped investors by inflating the company's sales figures.

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The CA insitute had asked the SFIO numerous times for details against the auditor, but it has not been furnished till now

Cash crunch: 'Printing of Rs 500 notes to be increased 5 times'

Cash crunch: 'Printing of Rs 500 notes to be increased 5 times'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Currently the currency in stock is about Rs 2 lakh crore and the reserves are adequate to meet any unusual spurt in demand

What's phishing? How to be safe?

What's phishing? How to be safe?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

Phishing means sending an e-mail that falsely claims to be from a particular enterprise (like your bank) and asking for sensitive financial information.

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The probe pertains to firms identified as Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Limited and Chess Global Advisory Services Pvt Ltd, where Karti had been a director

Choosing a broker: Do's and Don'ts

Choosing a broker: Do's and Don'ts

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

As much as stock selection is a systematic and an extremely essential aspect to equity investing, so is choosing the right broker.

Indiabulls to list real estate arm

Indiabulls to list real estate arm

Rediff.com2 May 2006

7-year-jail, Rs 5 crore fine, for Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju

7-year-jail, Rs 5 crore fine, for Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Charges against Raju and others include criminal conspiracy and forgery.

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The protesters started marching towards the PM's residence shouting slogans and holding anti-government placards.

Govt preparing game plan to check corporate frauds: Pilot

Govt preparing game plan to check corporate frauds: Pilot

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The measures needed for implementing this new system would start rolling in few weeks, the minister added.