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Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'There exists a 'brotherhood' of sorts for a very long time and corrupt dealers and corrupt OMC officials are in it together,' Ashwani Attrish, founder, Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation, tells Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

Sensex sinks 444 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, profit booking

Sensex sinks 444 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, profit booking

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Sensex and the Nifty witnessed biggest one day loss in percentage terms since June 24

Delhi gang rape: Activists divided on release of juvenile convict

Delhi gang rape: Activists divided on release of juvenile convict

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Women rights activists are divided over whether the juvenile convict in the December 16 gang rape case should be released.

I reached where no other non-Chinese could reach, says Saina

I reached where no other non-Chinese could reach, says Saina

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Far from mourning the end of her brief reign as the World No 1, shuttler Saina Nehwal is happy.

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"The provisions of the said bill are nothing short of draconian and promote gross incompetence and mockery of professionals currently working day and night and sacrificing their youth for this broken system," said the protesting doctors.

Jewellers join government's campaign to cut gold buying

Jewellers join government's campaign to cut gold buying

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

India's biggest jewellers' association has asked members to stop selling gold bars and coins.

Ayonika misled sports ministry, Narang did not follow training sched: Rio review report

Ayonika misled sports ministry, Narang did not follow training sched: Rio review report

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Unsparing on the under-performing shooters but equally scathing on coaches and the national federation, the Abhinav Bindra-led National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) review committee hardly minced words as it chastised the Rio Olympics flop show while recommending a systematic overhaul.

'U-17 WC a success but no commitment on U-20 bid'

'U-17 WC a success but no commitment on U-20 bid'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

World football governing body chief Gianni Infantino, on Friday, described the FIFA U-17 World Cup as a "resounding success" but refrained from giving any commitment on the country's bid to host the U-20 World Cup in 2019.

Sports Shorts: FC Goa move closer to semi-final spot

Sports Shorts: FC Goa move closer to semi-final spot

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

India Inc lauds Modi govt's push for economic reforms

India Inc lauds Modi govt's push for economic reforms

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Industry bodies said the decisions will help attract much-needed capital, create jobs, encourage collaboration and benefit cash-starved small and medium enterprises.

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Note ban pain set to get worse with US Fed rate hike

Note ban pain set to get worse with US Fed rate hike

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

An expected withdrawal of FIIs from the market likely to weaken the rupee against the dollar.

Bopanna blasts AITA over Arjuna snub

Bopanna blasts AITA over Arjuna snub

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

'I do understand Rohan is disappointed for not getting the award, but it was because he did not meet the criteria for the award in 2016. He should see the criteria before making any comment'

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Integrating supersonic missile with Sukhoi requires about $50 million; engine modifications, so many works given to Russians.

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Integrating supersonic missile with Sukhoi requires about $50 million; engine modifications, so many works given to Russians.

Allow banks to keep gold as part of liquidity reserves: WGC

Allow banks to keep gold as part of liquidity reserves: WGC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Gold demand in India -- one of most avid purchasers -- is interwoven with culture, tradition, the desire for beauty and the desire for financial protection.

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Days after its recent downgrade by the US aviation regulator, DGCA has set up two dedicated technical teams for surprise inspections on the aircraft of foreign airlines and charter firms and carry out extensive safety checks.

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The two major railway unions have proposed to the government an unprecedented alternative to privatisation or inviting foreign investment, to help raise funds and improve revenue.

India's Governance Problem and how it can be solved

India's Governance Problem and how it can be solved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'The Constitution must reflect the reality of mature states because otherwise it is the Centre that will become irrelevant,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The USCIS announcement indicated that the US government is going to be tough and stringent in approval of H-1B visas this year.

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'The DGCA, the ministry of civil aviation, Air India, the Airports Authority, all of them together form what I call an organised syndicate' 'In India, it is a fashion to blame the pilot because then nobody asks questions about the incompetence and grave negligence of this State-run syndicate.'

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation told a Delhi court on Wednesday that the Indian Embassy at Berne has requested authorities there for provisional arrest of three officials of Switzerland-based Swiss Timing Limited, against whom summons were issued for their alleged roles in a 2010 CWG-related corruption case.

Sports Shorts: France's Pouille threatens to boycott new-look Davis Cup

Sports Shorts: France's Pouille threatens to boycott new-look Davis Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

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

American admits sending sensitive military blueprints to India

American admits sending sensitive military blueprints to India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

An American defence contractor has pleaded guilty to having illegally sent blueprints of military hardware to India, including parts used in nuclear submarines.

Why no-fly list is still not ready

Why no-fly list is still not ready

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Government officials favoured compulsory biometric identification but said it did not happen because of the Supreme Court judgment on Aadhaar

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

According to experts, religious and spiritual influences can affect life decisions beyond the normal.

Banking services hit by day-long strike

Banking services hit by day-long strike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Banking services across the country were hit on Wednesday by the day-long strike by 10 central trade unions and 14 bank unions, but workers of largest lender SBI and a few other banks stayed off the agitation.

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

A federal jury on Monday convicted Susan Xiao-Ping Su, the founder of California-based Tri Valley University.

All you want to know about shadow banking

All you want to know about shadow banking

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

In advanced economies where the financial system is more matured, the form of shadow banking is more of risk transformation through securitisation.

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

About a week ago, DGCA officials conducted surprise checks and grounded a Reliance Industries-owned 14-seater Falcon 900EX.

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

A strengthening dollar, rising interest rates, tightening liquidity and a surge in oil prices - all are combining to create a toxic atmosphere for EM assets, says Akash Prakash.

'Secularism was meant to integrate us, but has torn us apart'

'Secularism was meant to integrate us, but has torn us apart'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'At no time since Independence this issue of whether we are a secular country or whether we are a Hindu Rashtra has come up in this manner.' 'This is the most important issue which is going to decide whether we remain together as one country or not.'

59% of India's top cos don't follow disclosure norms

59% of India's top cos don't follow disclosure norms

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Infosys, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank are the only companies who have managed to score 100% on a Composite Disclosure Index

Judge Sri Srinivasan, best of America and India

Judge Sri Srinivasan, best of America and India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Sri Srinivasan, the first Indian-origin federal judge in the United States, is India Abroad Person of the Year 2013

Markets end at fresh 52-week high

Markets end at fresh 52-week high

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Among key stocks, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, L&T, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Dr Reddy's Labs and ICICI Bank, all up between 1%-3%

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