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Over 6800 corruption cases probed by CBI pending trials in courts

Over 6800 corruption cases probed by CBI pending trials in courts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Normally, it is required by the CBI to complete an investigation within one year of registration of a case.

Falling Rupee: How To Plan Ahead

Falling Rupee: How To Plan Ahead

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The impact of currency depreciation can also be mitigated by holding a portion of your investment portfolio in dollar-denominated assets.

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The government has not set up any committee to probe allegations a US short seller labelled against the Adani Group, but stock market regulator SEBI is investigating market allegations against the group, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. A separate investigation into imports of Indonesian coal by the conglomerate hasn't reached finality, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said. Lok Sabha saw several questions being put by MPs to the government on the Adani issue, which were replied through written responses by the minister.

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In its first move to significantly expand the fleet after the Tatas took over, Air India has leased 25 Airbus narrow-body aircraft and five Boeing wide-body planes. These will enter service starting December, the company said on Monday. A wide-body plane has a bigger fuel tank, allowing it to travel longer distances such as India-US routes.

Forex dealers under lens for large overseas remittances

Forex dealers under lens for large overseas remittances

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

ED and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence have detected a significant increase in the outflow of Indian money, specifically into four countries --Thailand, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Foreign travel top reason why India's overseas remittances doubled

Foreign travel top reason why India's overseas remittances doubled

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Spending on international travel tripled in April 2022 as Covid-related curbs were eased in various countries in FY22.

Pathankot probe: Pak not replying to LRs, says NIA

Pathankot probe: Pak not replying to LRs, says NIA

Rediff.com25 May 2016

According to sources, the NIA is trying to collect more information like Jaish-e-Mohammad as a terrorist organisation and its role in the attack.

Read This Before Filing I-T Returns

Read This Before Filing I-T Returns

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Penalties for non-disclosure or inaccurate disclosure of these details can be severe.

Indian investments in foreign stocks, property at record high in Dec

Indian investments in foreign stocks, property at record high in Dec

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The amount of money Indians invested in foreign securities, property, and deposits in 2022 was likely the highest on record. At $2.1 billion, it was the largest spend for any 12-month period according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) data going back over a decade. The amount spent for each individual segment was also the highest.

NSE IFSC to introduce trading in US stocks

NSE IFSC to introduce trading in US stocks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The NSE International Exchange (NSE IFSC) on Monday said trading in select US stocks will soon be facilitated through its platform. The Exchange will soon announce the operational details and will launch the product at the earliest possible time, NSE IFSC said in a statement. It further said depositories, banks and brokers have already started working with NSE IFSC to enable these investment products for Indian investors.

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

For the first time, the country's largest airline IndiGo will soon lease up to four wide-body Boeing 777 planes to cover the shortfall in its international operations, according to officials. The airline said the wet-leasing of "certain aircraft" will be done as an interim measure. IndiGo, which has so far only been operating narrow-body Airbus planes, ATRs and freighters, will now be having wide-body aircraft in its fleet.

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta.

Laxmi Ratan donates IPL commentary fees to fight COVID

Laxmi Ratan donates IPL commentary fees to fight COVID

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Today, 6th May 2021, on my birthday, am humbly donating my entire #IPL2021 commentary fees, to the #westbengal #CHIEFMINISTERRELIEF FUND. A small contribution to fight this disastrous 2nd wave Corona Situation.'

Tatra deal: ED sends LRs to the UK, Hong Kong

Tatra deal: ED sends LRs to the UK, Hong Kong

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Speeding up its probe in a controversial defence deal that had surfaced last year, the Enforcement Directorate has recently sent judicial requests to the UK and Hong Kong in connection with its money laundering probe in the Tatra truck deal.

Weakening Rupee? How To Neutralise Impact

Weakening Rupee? How To Neutralise Impact

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Having exposure to international funds and gold is a must for those who have foreign currency-denominated goals.

'More than a majority will shift to new tax regime'

'More than a majority will shift to new tax regime'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'I believe the modified scheme is much more beneficial and simpler.'

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

2G scam: ED to issue LRs to 10 countries

2G scam: ED to issue LRs to 10 countries

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Widening its ambit of probe in the multi-crore 2G spectrum scam, the Enforcement Directorate has begun the process of issuing Letters Rogatory to at least 10 countries including Russia and the UAE to know the source of funding to telecom companies who were alloted the radiowaves.

RBI lens on outward remittances

RBI lens on outward remittances

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Money sent abroad rises sharply in July; maintenance of close relatives, education expenses top the chart

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Last October, the national carrier sold five planes of the same type to Etihad Airways for about $350 million.

ED grills Aishwarya Rai for 6 hrs in 'Panama Papers' leak case

ED grills Aishwarya Rai for 6 hrs in 'Panama Papers' leak case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The quizzing of the 48-year-old daughter-in-law of superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan comes weeks after her husband Abhishek Bachchan was questioned by the agency in another case emerging from the same set of papers linked to the offshore leaks case, they said.

Bachchans invest $250K in Singapore firm for minority stake

Bachchans invest $250K in Singapore firm for minority stake

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Meridian Tech Pte has its development centre in Hyderabad.

RBI introduces more capital control measures to defend rupee

RBI introduces more capital control measures to defend rupee

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

While the measures are aimed at moderating outflows, RBI added that genuine requirement beyond these limits will continue to be considered under the approval route.

Nirav Modi, wife, Choksi skip ED summons

Nirav Modi, wife, Choksi skip ED summons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The ED on Monday also examined the state-owned bank's executive director K V Brahmaji Rao to understand how the alleged fraud was detected and other banking procedures.

30,000 individuals under I-T lens for remitting money abroad

30,000 individuals under I-T lens for remitting money abroad

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The department apparently suspects the use of shell firms or front entities in some aspects of such remittance. Money might, it suspects, have moved in some cases from tax-free jurisdictions or tax havens to accounts in the UAE and some South Asian countries.

Indians can invest up to $2,50,000 overseas annually

Indians can invest up to $2,50,000 overseas annually

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Encouraged by foreign exchange reserves touching record levels, the Reserve Bank on Tuesday doubled the annual overseas investment ceiling for individuals to $2,50,000.

Indian investors can trade in select US stocks via NSE IFSC from March 3

Indian investors can trade in select US stocks via NSE IFSC from March 3

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

From March 3, investors in India will be able to trade in select US stocks through the NSE International Exchange (NSE IFSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Investors can invest in NSE IFSC receipts on US stocks, which will be in the form of unsponsored depository receipts (DRs). For a start, this will include DRs of 50 US stocks such as Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Nike, P&G, Coca-Cola, and Exxon Mobil. Indian retail investors will be able to transact on the NSE IFSC platform under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) limits prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which currently stand at $250,000 per year.

Air India may fly all-economy Boeing 777s on foreign routes

Air India may fly all-economy Boeing 777s on foreign routes

Rediff.com16 May 2013

At present, Air India offers eight first class, 35 business class and 195 economy class seats in its Boeing 777 200-LRs.

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday told the Supreme Court that 15 accused, including Chidambaram, his son Karti and some companies have been chargesheeted in the case.

CBI gets 2 months to complete probe in Asthana case

CBI gets 2 months to complete probe in Asthana case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Asthana was booked on the allegations of criminal conspiracy, corruption and criminal misconduct under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Air India finalises $350-mn deal with Etihad

Air India finalises $350-mn deal with Etihad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

To sell five Boeing 777s, replacing these with cheaper aircraft

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly cheating the PNB, the country's second largest lender, to the tune of more than $2 billion.

Why cryptocurrencies will continue to grow in India

Why cryptocurrencies will continue to grow in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The future of cryptocurrencies in India appears uncertain but that has not deterred young Indians from embracing the so-called 'fourth industrial revolution' world, where interconnectivity and smart automation, much of it relying on blockchain technology, drive human civilisation. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has repeatedly warned of macroeconomic instability and even "serious consequences" if cryptocurrencies turn mainstream. The country's monetary authority wants a China-like total ban on crypto, not even allowing these currencies to be treated as investments. Though Parliament's website had listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill as one seeking a total ban of cryptocurrencies in the country, it was not presented in the Winter Session. India now has the highest number of cryptocurrency investors in the world.

Indians can invest up to $125,000 overseas annually

Indians can invest up to $125,000 overseas annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Currently, non-residents visiting India are not allowed to take out any Indian currency while leaving the country.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

AI explores Boeing 777 seat reconfiguration

AI explores Boeing 777 seat reconfiguration

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

The airline flies these wide-body planes to the US, Europe, China, Japan, Korea and Saudi Arabia.

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar said the CBI demand was "justified" that Chidambaram has to be further interrogated in its custody.

CBI expands probe against Chidambaram

CBI expands probe against Chidambaram

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The CBI suspects that Chidamabaram and his son Karti also received kickbacks from other companies.

Satyam case: CBI prepares Letters Rogatory

Satyam case: CBI prepares Letters Rogatory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

A Letter Rogatory is a formal request from a court in India to a foreign court for judicial assistance. To be sent through a consular or diplomatic channel, the LRs are meant to get evidence.

Air India takes delivery of its last Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Air India takes delivery of its last Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Air India's entire European operations are carried out with Boeing Dreamliner planes.