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Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An SIT officer probing the murder case said the investigation is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed in two months.

Jairam comes out in Bhave, Abraham's support, slams CBI

Jairam comes out in Bhave, Abraham's support, slams CBI

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Union minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday attacked the Central Bureau of Investigation for initiating preliminary enquiry against ex-SEBI chairman C B Bhave and ex-member K M Abraham on the issue of granting sanction to MCX Stock Exchange, and alleged that "larger forces" were working to fix them.

Will Hardik Patel play ball with Congress?

Will Hardik Patel play ball with Congress?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Informal talks with people close to the Patidar leader are on to enlist the support of the Patel community, which comprises 20 per cent of the voters.

Market mayhem wipes out Rs 2.89 trillion from investor wealth

Market mayhem wipes out Rs 2.89 trillion from investor wealth

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Investor wealth shrunk due to markets crashing on Wednesday.

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

A students' march against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Saturday featured issues beyond free speech, with "simmering discontent" against the Narendra Modi government finding expression through colours, posters and poetry.

Merge NSEL with Financial Technologies, says regulator

Merge NSEL with Financial Technologies, says regulator

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Both Corporate Affairs and Finance Ministries are studying the feasibility of implementing the FMC's proposals.

Why Gujarat loss is still a victory for Congress

Why Gujarat loss is still a victory for Congress

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Rahul-led campaign not only recorded its best assembly performance in the state since 1995, but also matched the BJP blow for blow in planning and execution.

ED attaches Rs 100 crore assets in NSEL case

ED attaches Rs 100 crore assets in NSEL case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The agency's latest action, under Prevention of Money Laundering laws, had been taken against the borrower company and its two group companies, which owe the investors Rs 922 crore (Rs 9.22 billion), sources said.

'Today we have 44, we may have 444 next time'

'Today we have 44, we may have 444 next time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

'It will be our attempt that in order to get the country out of the condition it is in because of their (the BJP) coming to power, the Congress will go to them (leaders of parties opposed to the BJP) and if there is need for support we shall do so too.'

NSEL member Mohan India agrees to pay Rs 771 cr

NSEL member Mohan India agrees to pay Rs 771 cr

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Crisis-ridden National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) on Wednesday said its Delhi-based member Mohan India Ltd has agreed to pay to the exchange about Rs 771 crore (Rs 7.71 billion) in final settlement over the next one year.

'I bow to Modi, but will fight the BJP'

'I bow to Modi, but will fight the BJP'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'Who will vote for and against who will be clear once the election results are declared on December 18.'

Ministry orders inspection of NSEL, Fin Tech books

Ministry orders inspection of NSEL, Fin Tech books

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ordered the inspection of the books of accounts of NSEL and Financial Technologies India Ltd to ascertain if any rules under the Companies Act were violated, a senior official said.

Govt closely watching NSEL developments: FM

Govt closely watching NSEL developments: FM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The government on Tuesday said it is keeping a close watch on the developments in the crisis-ridden NSEL and will take action once reports of the two committees looking into the problems of the exchange are received.

BJP needs to watch out for the caste pot in Maharashtra

BJP needs to watch out for the caste pot in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Despite being hailed as one of India's most progressive and most developed states, it is witnessing the fallout of lopsided progress.

Amit Shah a traitor, Hardik a patriot: Kejriwal in Gujarat

Amit Shah a traitor, Hardik a patriot: Kejriwal in Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Addressing AAP's first rally in the state, Kejriwal said BJP and Congress were like "husband and wife" and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Ahmed Patel work "in unison".

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

'Dalits will find it harder to defend their dignity'

'Dalits will find it harder to defend their dignity'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'One provision in the Act -- immediate arrest (of those accused under the Act), made this act different from all other sections of the IPC.' 'With that provision snatched, the Dalit Act has become toothless because caste criminals feared this provision of immediate arrest the most.'

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Indian business, on quite a different trajectory from its global counterpart, remains relatively insulated from any kind of backlash.

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

His comments came in response to a query on whether Securities and Exchange Board of India would be initiating action against MCX-SX which rejigged its board yesterday amid continuing payment crisis at its group firm National Spot Exchange Ltd.

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.

Increase in volume: BSE, NSE seek clarification from MCX

Increase in volume: BSE, NSE seek clarification from MCX

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The exchanges have observed significant price and volume movement in the scrips of MCX in the recent past.

Why Modi-Shah must worry about the next election

Why Modi-Shah must worry about the next election

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

'What has taken the wind out of its sails is the government's own expectation management and its inability to strategise on delivery,' says Vikram Johri.

'CBI move against ex-Sebi chief sends disturbing signal'

'CBI move against ex-Sebi chief sends disturbing signal'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Earlier this month, the CBI registered a Preliminary Enquiry against former Sebi Chairman C B Bhave and ex-member K M Abraham, as also against Jignesh Shah-founded FTIL and MCX, among others.

'There is a Brahminical resurgence'

'There is a Brahminical resurgence'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'It is not happening in the same manner as it was happening during the time of the Peshwas.' 'Whatever happened during the Peshwas cannot happen now.'

Why markets will be volatile this week

Why markets will be volatile this week

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Indian benchmark indices may witness bouts of volatility this week as traders roll over positions in the derivative segment on expiry of near-month contracts, say experts.

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

CBI unearths 339 shell companies used to divert Rs 2,900 crore

Rediff.com7 May 2017

CBI sources said the shell companies were allegedly being used by the suspects to divert loan funds meant for specified purposes, creating fake invoices, and 'round-tripping' of funds to evade taxes and generate black money.

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The Trinamool Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, have indicated that their party chiefs have better credentials for the post than the newly-elected Congress head, reports Archis Mohan

Gujarat Verdict: It's Rahul vs Modi in 2019

Gujarat Verdict: It's Rahul vs Modi in 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'It will not be a battle of unequals as it may have been thought a few months ago, but one on more or less a level playing field.' 'The Gujarat outcome cannot but breathe new life into the Congress for having almost succeeded in bearding the lion in its den,' says Amulya Ganguli.

How NSEL scam derailed commodity market in 2013

How NSEL scam derailed commodity market in 2013

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Commodity futures market's dream run came to a halt in 2013 as a Rs 5,600 crore scam in Jignesh Shah-led spot exchange NSEL and imposition of transaction tax on non-farm items hampered the growth of business, with turnover estimated to dip by 30 per cent to Rs 125 lakh crore.

NSEL writes to 6 chief ministers to recover defaulters' dues

NSEL writes to 6 chief ministers to recover defaulters' dues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The NSEL chief said the exchange is also seeking the help of the Delhi government.

1st arrest in NSEL scam, top official held

1st arrest in NSEL scam, top official held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

In the first arrest in the NSEL's Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion) payout scam, a top official of the beleaguered spot commodity bourse, which defaulted on its payment for the eighth time in a row yesterday, was held on Wednesday by Mumbai police's Economic Offence Wing (EOW).

Why are Indians so nasty online?

Why are Indians so nasty online?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Arguments about politics and religion do not end in name calling and abuse when they happen face to face.' 'In person we are more balanced because we are aware we are being observed.'

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

In the interview to Business Standard last week, Chary had stated that the government's proposal to merge was unwarranted and that FTIL shareholders did not benefit from higher dividends from NSEL.

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Reliance Capital, the financial services arm of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, has also listed several other concerns with regard to MXC deal.

'Typo' spooks Financial Technologies investors

'Typo' spooks Financial Technologies investors

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The FT stock took a beating, losing 80 per cent in two sessions before recovering. Though in an exchange announcement following the government's missive on July 12, FT identified NSEL as a material subsidiary, rumour mills contemplated two possible transactions: a sale between May 30 and June 30 which had led to the subsidiary becoming an associate and another transaction between June 30 and July 15 when the associate again became a subsidiary.

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

At a press conference, the Congress president-elect also said, "What Modiji has said about former PM Manmohan Singh is not acceptable."

Financial Technologies not keen to merge with NSEL

Financial Technologies not keen to merge with NSEL

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

FTIL group is in big trouble after over Rs 5,500 crore payment crisis surfaced at its subsidiary NSEL last year.

Practice democracy in your own home: Modi tells Congress

Practice democracy in your own home: Modi tells Congress

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

In his campaign blitzkrieg in poll-bound Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of seeking to divide the people on caste and religious lines.

What are Amit Shah's plans for Gujarat poll?

What are Amit Shah's plans for Gujarat poll?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

In Gujarat, Amit Shah's tactic of spiriting away Congress leaders and MLAs is jocularly called 'shop-and-buy votes'. Although haemorrhaging the Congress is a vital aspect of his election blueprint, an aide said, "Amitbhai wants to win on our strengths and not by weakening the Congress."

Why the Congress is in panic

Why the Congress is in panic

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

''The Congress has forgotten how to mobilise people on political issues,' says Aakar Patel.