News for 'party restructuring'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

AICC office bearers resign

AICC office bearers resign

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

This is to enable Congress president to revamp the party in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

India loses Afghan proxy war

India loses Afghan proxy war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Pakistan has worsted India in the Afghan proxy war and the defeat becomes a template of regional politics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Amid hectic discussions on formation of the new government, indications emerged on Saturday that Narendra Modi would have a "small and compact" Cabinet that will take oath along with him on May 26 in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

Winsome becomes a headache for banks and investors

Winsome becomes a headache for banks and investors

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The company and its sister concern, Forever Precious, owe close to Rs 5,500 crore.

Maharashtra unveils Rs 34,000 cr loan waiver, 89 lakh farmers to benefit

Maharashtra unveils Rs 34,000 cr loan waiver, 89 lakh farmers to benefit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Making the announcement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said this was the "biggest" loan waiver scheme in the country.

Rising IT deal flow bodes well for FY15

Rising IT deal flow bodes well for FY15

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

For the first time since 2008, first quarter of 2014 (Jan-March) saw signing of 10 mega-contracts worth $100 million in ACV.

Jagan stages dharna for United AP in Delhi; courts arrest

Jagan stages dharna for United AP in Delhi; courts arrest

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Taking his fight against division of Andhra Pradesh to the national capital, YSR Congress Party chief Jaganmohan Reddy on Monday staged a protest and courted arrest, while accusing the Congress of engineering the pepper spray episode in Parliament.

Verdict reactions: 'It's a tsunami not a ripple in a small pond'

Verdict reactions: 'It's a tsunami not a ripple in a small pond'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Here are some reactions by political leaders to the five-state election verdict.

India's debt recovery mechanism off to slow start

India's debt recovery mechanism off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

India's debt recovery and restructuring framework is still a work in progress, even six months after the President's assent to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.

Kejriwal will have to knock Modi's door often

Kejriwal will have to knock Modi's door often

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The Delhi assembly lacks the powers to make laws relating to police, public order and land

'BJP wants to take us back to the 19th century'

'BJP wants to take us back to the 19th century'

Rediff.com27 May 2017

'There are no jobs, the economy is slowing down, but the BJP is more concerned with issues like triple talaq, anti-Romeo squads and the beef ban.'

PM speaks to Xi, congratulates on his re-election

PM speaks to Xi, congratulates on his re-election

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The telephonic talk between Modi and Xi came a day after Modi congratulated Xi on Chinese social media.

Buzz: Fawad back in Pakistan Test squad after decade

Buzz: Fawad back in Pakistan Test squad after decade

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The 34-year-old replaced Iftikhar Ahmed, who managed only 44 runs in four innings in the recent tour of Australia where Pakistan lost both Tests.

Congress overhaul as it prepares for assembly polls

Congress overhaul as it prepares for assembly polls

Rediff.com29 May 2014

A revamp of the All Indian Congress Committee is also on the cards.

Farhan Azmi may take on Milind Deora in Lok Sabha polls

Farhan Azmi may take on Milind Deora in Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Farhan Azmi, son of state Samajwadi Party chief Abu Asim Azmi, on Tuesday said he was in the reckoning to contest against sitting Congress Member of Parliament and Union minister Milind Deora from the posh Mumbai South constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

BJP-Sena Mahayuti's fate to be decided on Sunday

BJP-Sena Mahayuti's fate to be decided on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The two oldest NDA allies insisted they did not want the alliance to come apart.

Why banks are unhappy with inter-creditor agreement

Why banks are unhappy with inter-creditor agreement

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The heartburn is over six sensitive issues

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The money is expected to be disbursed by the lenders consortium led by SBI after the Jet management submits an operational plan on how it intends to use the money till May 7.

'Jail tourism' - new mantra to deter officials from corruption

'Jail tourism' - new mantra to deter officials from corruption

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar hit upon the novel idea and sent 576 government employees to the central jail in Farrukhabad to interact with inmates, including government officials who are living in confines of the prison.

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Say 30 days not enough to resolve stress; want higher provision norms deferred till economy picks up

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

L&T -- which has two subsidiaries L&T Infotech and L&T Technology Services -- is keen to bring Mindtree under its fold to exponentially raise its client base and product offering.

'It's a positive time for equity investors'

'It's a positive time for equity investors'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

'Most investors are still waiting for the winners to correct.'

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The suspense over the possible composition of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet is nearly over.

Nirav Modi fraud case: Original sin committed in UPA tenure, says Sitharaman

Nirav Modi fraud case: Original sin committed in UPA tenure, says Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman said Nirav Modi may have been able to run away from the country, but the government is taking action against him, and claimed that it will "surely nab him".

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Bad loans continue to originate mainly from state-owned banks, where the top management's responsibility is not linked to career prospects nor has legal consequences, says Debashis Basu.

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

In fact, given the current tensions and massed troops on both sides, there is a danger that the LAC will become more like the Line of Control with Pakistan, a heavily fortified and strongly defended border where weapon fire exchanges regularly occur. Indeed, Stratfor Worldview research has listed a sharp increase in new Chinese facilities along the LAC in 2019-20.

Is the minority shareholders of stressed companies getting a raw deal?

Is the minority shareholders of stressed companies getting a raw deal?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Close to a million small shareholders have stake in nine NCLT-bound companies

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Analysts believe the split of Telangana has helped the ruling party from a massive beating in the southern state with some of the votes swaying in their favour. Bikash Mohapatra reports.

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The 350-member national council of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet on March 28 and it may potentially lead to the formalisation of deep factions within the two-year-old party.

India: Union of economic models

India: Union of economic models

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

As West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry prepare for new administrations, one is reminded of the disparity that runs through the veins of the Indian states, notes Mihir S Sharma.

China and India's alarming debt story

China and India's alarming debt story

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The two nations share a problem of corporate debt gone bad that is so large and opaque.

Sebi tightens norms for mutual funds

Sebi tightens norms for mutual funds

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Coming down heavily on MF players who in recent past chose to use shareholder fund to buy out debt of bleeding invested companies, Sebi said MFs can't have standstill agreements with companies and will take action against fund houses for such deals.

422 farmer suicides in Marathwada give BJP govt the jitters

422 farmer suicides in Marathwada give BJP govt the jitters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Maharashtra government is pushing hard to get a Rs 4,500-crore financial package from Centre, reports Sanjay Jog

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'... not even a moral one, let alone a legal one.' 'Even if it is assumed that Deepak Kochhar tried to influence his wife into doing something dodgy for his 'social acquaintance', why would she do it?' 'By all accounts she has been granted share options in ICICI Bank of a very substantial amount which easily makes her a multi billion-pati.' 'She did not become CEO against some stiff competition by being stupid and concocting devious cock-and-bull renewable energy stories.' S Murlidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas, unravels the Deepak Kochhar-Videocon controversy.

Understanding Modi government's economic priorities

Understanding Modi government's economic priorities

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The prime minister's August 15 address was undoubtedly inspirational and outlined important economic and social objectives, such as making India a global hub for manufacturing, ensuring bank accounts for all poor families, major thrusts in sanitation and cleanliness, and a radical restructuring of the Planning Commission.