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After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The move will increase working capital requirement for brokers, raise the work load on the system and will leave little room for contingencies.

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In the end, India emerged victorious with a 33-29 win, securing the coveted gold medal.

'Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'

'Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'Representing our country is a wonderful honour and a mighty task that we are all looking forward to.'

AIG lobbied for US-India nuclear deal

AIG lobbied for US-India nuclear deal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Even as it gasped for breath, American insurance giant AIG was lobbying the United States Congress hard to get the Indo-US civil nuclear energy deal cleared, reports ProPublica.org.

Major credit card issuers go live on Bharat Bill Payment Systems platform

Major credit card issuers go live on Bharat Bill Payment Systems platform

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Major credit issuers, including the largest - HDFC Bank - have integrated their systems with the Bharat Bill Payment Systems (BBPS) for receiving credit card repayments via third-party applications.

Carter's remarks: Lobby  happy

Carter's remarks: Lobby happy

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The attack comes as a shot in the arm for lawmakers to vote the 123 Agreement down when it ultimately comes up for a vote in Congress

Modi displeased by lobbying: BJP sources

Modi displeased by lobbying: BJP sources

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Efforts to tout technocrats as handling key ministerial portfolios have been deeply resented, reports Archis Mohan

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IPO bound HMIL, which is also from South Korea, had faced severe labour unrest for nearly a decade till the realisation -- a worker's union cannot be avoided -- dawned on it.

Sonakshi-Zaheer Wedding: ALL THE DETAILS!

Sonakshi-Zaheer Wedding: ALL THE DETAILS!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Sonakshi Sinha is all set to get married on June 23 to longtime beau Zaheer Iqbal.

Non-proliferation lobby critical of 'gag order'

Non-proliferation lobby critical of 'gag order'

Rediff.com16 May 2008

However, members of this powerful lobby that has sought to torpedo this deal as much as the Indian-American community and the pro-India lobby -- comprising groups like the US-India Business Council -- have worked assiduously to consummate the accord, were confident that when this 'cover-up' by the State Department ultimately becomes public, it would kill the agreement.

'I Am Not So Bad In My Real Life'

'I Am Not So Bad In My Real Life'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'My mother puts up with me beating everybody up through the film but before the film comes to an end, she stops it. She is like, "I know what's happening next, I don't want to watch".'

How Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Celebrated Eid

How Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Celebrated Eid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'The air would be filled with the aroma of biryani and kheer getting ready in the kitchen, and the visitors would overflow from the lobby and drawing room into the garden.'

Doctors Strike Opens Fissures In Bengal

Doctors Strike Opens Fissures In Bengal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'The Bengali middle class, who never fully embraced Mamata Banerjee's policies, are now expressing their deep-seated frustration by spilling out on to the streets.'

27 Indian firms involved in lobbying in the US

27 Indian firms involved in lobbying in the US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

As Wal-Mart's disclosures on lobbying generated political heat in India, records with American House of Representatives show that around 27 Indian companies have spent money on lobbying in the US.

Action on Walmart lobbying to depend on US probe: Pilot

Action on Walmart lobbying to depend on US probe: Pilot

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The government will take necessary action on lobbying by Walmart to enter India if US authorities come out with "something tangible" on this matter, but a probe here could not substantiate allegations against the global retail giant, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot says.

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

While Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore, Bihar is likely to get Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore in FY25.

PE/VC investments drop by 35% in April at $4.4 bn

PE/VC investments drop by 35% in April at $4.4 bn

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds declined by 35 per cent to $4.4 billion in April compared with $6.8 billion in the year-ago period, a report said on Thursday. The number of deals in April stood at 98, which was 56 per cent higher than the year-ago period, the report by EY, a consultancy firm, and industry lobby grouping IVCA said.

Is Moily's 'import lobby' only gas?

Is Moily's 'import lobby' only gas?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Veerappa Moily's allegation that an import lobby was against an increase in gas prices has found no takers among sectoral experts.

Import lobbies threaten petroleum ministers: Moily

Import lobbies threaten petroleum ministers: Moily

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily on Friday said petroleum ministers are "threatened" by import lobbies not to take decisions that will cut India's $160 billion oil imports.

Walmart lobbying probe under PMO initiative

Walmart lobbying probe under PMO initiative

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

The ministry has been given three months for sending its report to the PMO.

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition of a new category for motorcycle-shared services, where the owner should not have to take a commercial licence. Pooled services is another area where taxi aggregators are hoping to make the government listen to them.

Bharti Walmart denies lobbying in India

Bharti Walmart denies lobbying in India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Bharti Walmart on Monday denied allegations that it spent money in India to gain market access.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Modi, in his rally just days ahead of the last phase of the Lok Sabha election, also said that "well-wishers of Naveen babu are worried over his deteriorating health condition."

Excise scam: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custody

Excise scam: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custody

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to formally arrest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise scam.

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The two company spent about over Rs 3.15 crore.

'Great pity that athletes lobby to receive awards'

'Great pity that athletes lobby to receive awards'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Taking a jibe at pugilist Vijender Singh and badminton ace Saina Nehwal after the duo advertised their names for the Padma Bhushan, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said it's a great pity that the Indian athletes feel they have to lobby and threaten to receive awards.

Tobacco FDI attracts global lobby

Tobacco FDI attracts global lobby

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

India currently allows up to 100 per cent FDI in this sector, but the health ministry has moved a draft note for the cabinet to ban foreign investment in this sector

I won't lobby for Bharat Ratna: Anand

I won't lobby for Bharat Ratna: Anand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand, on Thursday, said it will be a great honour if he receives the Bharat Ratna but made it clear that he would never lobby for the coveted award or suggest any names.

Why caste and lobby won't steer K'taka election

Why caste and lobby won't steer K'taka election

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

This probably would be the first election in Karnataka where two major factors -- the lobbying and the caste factor -- are not going to be in play, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

NRI lobby to repeal FCRA

NRI lobby to repeal FCRA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

NRIs lobby for unrestricted flow of foreign funds in India for philantrophic purposes. They appealed to the govt. to do away with FCRA.

Walmart's lobbying bill hits Rs 125 cr on India entry

Walmart's lobbying bill hits Rs 125 cr on India entry

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Global retail giant Walmart - waiting for years to open its supermarkets in India -- has been lobbying with the US lawmakers since 2008 to facilitate its entry into the highly lucrative Indian market.

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'It was specifically mentioned in the Gadgil Committee report that this particular area where the colossal landside happened now should be in the Environmentally Sensitive Area under Zone 1.' 'Zone 1 is the most important and ecologically sensitive area, and that it has to be protected entirely.' 'At least 90% of the Wayanad disaster is man-made.'

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The founding members of The E-Commerce Council of India include Snapdeal, ShopClues, UrbanClap, Shop101, Flyrobe and Fynd, among others.

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The CBI on Thursday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in connection with a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, officials said.

Lobbying, PR part of democratic set-up: Khurshid

Lobbying, PR part of democratic set-up: Khurshid

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Amid the ongoing debate, Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said that lobbying and public relations are part of a democratic set-up but cautioned against their use to subvert corporate governance.

Did Walmart lobby in India? Govt discloses confidential report

Did Walmart lobby in India? Govt discloses confidential report

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Walmart case came before the CIC on a plea by activist Subhash Agrawal.

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Businesses have resumed but it's not business as usual in the capital city of Bangladesh.

Could betting lobby be behind B'luru blasts?

Could betting lobby be behind B'luru blasts?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Acharya said the state government had done its best to convince the IPL authorities about the security arrangements, but they have shifted the venue "for their own reasons".

Reliance halts US lobbying for 4th straight quarter

Reliance halts US lobbying for 4th straight quarter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Leading corporate house Reliance Industries has kept its lobbying activities among US lawmakers on hold for the fourth quarter in a row, after having paid nearly $2 million to its lobbyist in Washington in past few years.