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'Modi is not entirely free of the RSS, but he is not dictated to'

'Modi is not entirely free of the RSS, but he is not dictated to'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'Modi's victory is his own victory. Now what he has done thereafter, it seems to me, leads us to believe that he was a bit too prolific with his promises.' 'One achievement of Modi's I will praise is that he has put the fear of God among his ministers and officials.' 'Indira Gandhi's sentiment of controlling everything, centralising power in to her hands is the quality that persists in Modi' Veteran journalist Inder Malhotra casts his experienced gaze on one year of the Modi Sarkar.

Karti being targeted because he is my son: Chidambaram

Karti being targeted because he is my son: Chidambaram

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Chidambaram said that if the government is of the view that Karti has alleged undisclosed assets he would ask it to make a list in this regard and his son will voluntarily execute any document necessary to transfer such assets to it for a nominal consideration of Rs 1.

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The second-longest serving chairman introduced quite a few measures for the primary market and implemented a new corporate governance framework.

Corruption in UPA has turned into small scale industry: BJP

Corruption in UPA has turned into small scale industry: BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Sunday said with slew of graft cases surfacing during the UPA government, corruption has taken the shape of a "small scale industry", and the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will be a fight between morality and immorality.

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

A slowdown is evident.

Commercial coal mining to be allowed after auction: Jaitley

Commercial coal mining to be allowed after auction: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

The first lot of 74 mines will be auctioned to specific end-users and allocated to state-owned entities by March.

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The top court had granted bail to Chidambaram in the case lodged by the CBI saying he is neither a 'flight risk' nor is there a possibility of 'his abscondence from the trial'.

'India needs more stock markets to channelise savings'

'India needs more stock markets to channelise savings'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Leading bourse Bombay Stock Exchange on Tuesday favoured more stock markets in the country saying it will help in channelising the household savings into productive capital.

Heard it on the Street: Reasons why we see big IPOs in every bull run

Heard it on the Street: Reasons why we see big IPOs in every bull run

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Reports have put the IPO pipeline between 19 and 30 issues, of Rs 10,000-20,000 crore or Rs 100-200 billion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam said the issues raised in the plea need 'examination' and issued notice to the Centre, RBI, Central Board of Direct Taxes, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, PwC and the audit firms sharing its brand name.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Is it time for stocks without brokers?

Is it time for stocks without brokers?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Why do investors need a broker to buy stocks which were dematerialised long ago and can be delivered directly into their accounts?

Fighting big and bountiful, Sebi gets new anti-fraud powers

Fighting big and bountiful, Sebi gets new anti-fraud powers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Summing up the year gone by, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha told PTI that the regulator was also able to provide clarity and a direction to the market in areas like corporate governance and investor protection during 2013.

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Swamy gave notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving Breach of Privilege Motion against Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad over his remarks related to the AgustaWestland issue.

How two Indians made US regulator see red

How two Indians made US regulator see red

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

US regulator seeks Sebi's help in probing online Ponzi scheme run by duo under American names

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Cashless transactions need ubiquitous connectivity, which we don't have. And connectivity needs political and administrative convergence, says Shyam Ponappa.

Agusta case: HC seeks Tyagi's response on CBI plea against his bail

Agusta case: HC seeks Tyagi's response on CBI plea against his bail

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The CBI argued before the high court that each day Tyagi remained out on bail would lead to its line of investigation being "exposed" and "hampered" and the evidence could also be destroyed.

Beware of political risk the India markets face!

Beware of political risk the India markets face!

Rediff.com9 May 2016

It's easy to say investors should focus on fundamentals but this risk can have a significant and lasting impact

Telangana issue hijacks Food Bill debate in Lok Sabha

Telangana issue hijacks Food Bill debate in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The much-touted Food Security Bill was taken up in Lok Sabha on Tuesday but the discussion was scuttled by disruptions over Telangana issue caused by Telugu Desam Party members storming the Well.

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The spot-fixing scandal happened in August 2010 during Pakistan's tour of England and then captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were banned by the ICC for their involvement.

Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet

Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Whatever the outcome of the assembly election in Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot is firmly ensconced in the Congress inner circle.

How the Satyam case unfolded

How the Satyam case unfolded

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

On the basis of the complaint filed by Leena Mangat, the CB-CID had filed an FIR on Jan 9, 2009.

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Diplomats agree that amid stormy relations with China and Pakistan, Modi has posted impressive foreign policy successes, notes Aditi Phadnis.

In Naxal hotbed, PM initiates projects worth Rs 25,000 cr

In Naxal hotbed, PM initiates projects worth Rs 25,000 cr

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Projects include steel plant & railway line; Modi's visit first by a PM to the tribal belt in 30 yrs

Budget 2016 shows Modi is a reformer in retreat

Budget 2016 shows Modi is a reformer in retreat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The loss in Bihar has forced a change in NDA's market positioning, says Shekhar Gupta.

Bhujbal case: ED conducts searches across Mumbai

Bhujbal case: ED conducts searches across Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

An Enforcement Directorate official said that the searches would continue through the day.

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The judge fixed April 26 as the next date of hearing when he will appear via video link from jail.

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Hemant Kanoria tells Niraj Bhatt why understanding the dynamics of the borrower's business is critical for the lender.

'Be smart with your money and you will see best results'

'Be smart with your money and you will see best results'

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Raamdeo Agrawal says, an investor should figure out if the company actually makes money or not, making an investment comes later.

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Capital markets regulator, I-T department suspect tax evasion and market manipulation

PNB eyes Rs 5,500 crore net profit in Q2

PNB eyes Rs 5,500 crore net profit in Q2

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

However, the road to profitability has already hit some hurdles for the Delhi-based bank as the Union government has rejected its demand for an additional capital infusion of around Rs 8,000 crore in 2018-19

BJP will give employment to every household: Shah in Tripura

BJP will give employment to every household: Shah in Tripura

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Shah said a BJP government would protect and promote the cultural heritage and values of tribals.

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Congress said another Mahabharat would be fought over proposed amendments in the land acquisition act.

'Only 10% of farmers gain from loan waivers'

'Only 10% of farmers gain from loan waivers'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'Some farmers know when elections are due.' 'Before that, they take loans.' 'They then ask their farmer unions for loan waivers and the political party who shouts first about a loan waiver (gets the votes).'

The Great Property Crash

The Great Property Crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'In many parts of the country, the empty nest-and-empty-nest egg story is a painful boom-to-bust saga.' 'Among the old and young, it is hitting pockets hard, in a linked chain of debt-laden banks, corrupt politicians and builder mafias and disastrous government policies,' says Sunil Sethi.

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramesh released some fresh documents including one of 1949 which showed that the Dholpur Palace was owned by the Rajasthan government.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Modi along with Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also walked a few metres on the bridge.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

Caution: Road blocks ahead for Modi Sarkar

Caution: Road blocks ahead for Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

After the Bihar setback, these are the issues the PM must address to maintain the people's faith in him.